NACTOY Releases Revised Vehicle Eligibility List for 2021 Awards

DETROIT, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards today announced the addition of six vehicles to its list of 36 models eligible for the 2021 awards, including some late launches brought on by COVID-19-caused delays.

The six additional vehicles are:

Car

    --  2020 Cadillac CT4/CT4-V
    --  2021 Kia K5
    --  2021 Polestar 2

Utility

    --  2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e
    --  2021 Ford Bronco Sport
    --  2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA

NACTOY expects it will add several more models before this year's list closes as jurors work to accommodate the industry's unusual and still-changing 2021 product release cadence.

"In order to provide consumers with the most comprehensive assessment of new cars, SUVs and trucks, we think that it is essential to be as inclusive as we can when it comes to vehicles that will be in showrooms by the end of 2020, so we're adjusting our time schedule accordingly," said NACTOY President Gary Witzenburg.

NACTOY jurors make assessments of vehicles that qualify for consideration during their work for print, online, radio and broadcast outlets, and during an annual comparison drive, which will be held this year from October 5 to 8 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Semi-Finalists in each category will be announced at the LA Auto Show in November, Finalists in December and category winners in Detroit in January 2021.

To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new and must be available at dealerships before the end of the year.

The Previously Released List of 2021 NACTOY Candidates with Additions:

Car of the Year

            2021         
            Acura   TLX



            2021                  BMW 330e and 330e xDrive



            2021                  BMW 430i, 430i xDrive and
                                    M440i xDrive



            2021         
            BMW 545e xDrive



            *2020        
            Cadillac CT4/CT4-V



            2021         
            Genesis G80



            2021                  Hyundai Elantra family
                                    (includes N Line and HEV)



            *2021        
            Kia K5



            2021         
            Lexus   IS



            2021                  Mercedes-Benz E Class
                                    Sedan, All-Terrain, Coupe,
                                    Cabriolet



            2021         
            MINI Cooper SE



            2020         
            Nissan Sentra



            *2021        
            Polestar 2

Utility of the Year

              2021       
              BMW X2 xDrive25e



              2021       
              BMW X3 xDrive30e



              *2021      
              BMW X5 xDrive45e



              2021       
              Buick   Encore GX



              2021       
              Cadillac Escalade



              2021       
              Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban



              2021       
              Chevrolet Trailblazer



              *2021      
              Ford Bronco Sport



              2021       
              Ford Mustang Mach E



              2021       
              Genesis GV80



              2021       
              GMC Yukon/Yukon XL



              2020       
              Honda  CR-V Hybrid



              2021       
              Hyundai Santa Fe



              2021       
              Hyundai Venue



              2021       
              Kia Seltos



              2020                  Land Rover Defender 90 and 110



              2020       
              Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring



              2020       
              Mazda CX-30



              *2021      
              Mercedes-Benz GLA



              2021       
              Nissan Rogue



              2020       
              Toyota Highlander



              2021       
              Toyota RAV4 Prime



              2021       
              Toyota Sienna



              2021       
              Toyota Venza



              2020       
              Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport



              2021       
              Volvo   XC40 P8 Recharge

Truck of the Year

              2021              
              Ford F-150



              2020                         Ford Super Duty



              2020                         Jeep Gladiator Mojave


               *Added to list

NOTE: Spanish and French versions of this release will be available on NACTOY's website. For more information about NACTOY and its history: http://northamericancaroftheyear.org.

ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN CAR, UTILITY AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR

The awards are intended to recognize the most outstanding new vehicles of the year. These vehicles are benchmarks in their segments based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. The organization gives out three awards. They are: "North American Car of the Year," "North American Utility Vehicle of the Year," and "North American Truck of the Year." The awards are unique because they are given by an independent jury of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada instead of being given by a single publication, website, radio or television station.

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