The 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year finalists have been named.
50 jurors have selected from 27 semifinalists to name the nine winners – three ones in each of the three categories. Deloitte experts tallied and audited them in Detroit. Perhaps, there will be a duel: Genesis vs Ford.
The NACTOY’s process of selecting began with a list of all eligible new or substantially changed vehicles launched for the 2021 model year. The jurors tested and evaluated them through three rounds of voting.
This year’s finalists are:
Car of the Year:
- Genesis G80
- Hyundai Elantra
- Nissan Sentra
2021 Hyundai Elantra 
2021 Nissan Sentra 
2021 Genesis G80
Truck of the Year
- Ford F-150
- Jeep Gladiator Mojave
- Ram 1500 TRX
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 
2021 Ram 1500 TRX 
2021 Ford F-150
Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Ford Mustang Mach E
- Genesis GV80
- Land Rover Defender
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 
2021 Genesis GV80 
2020 Land Rover Defender
The final voting will take place on January 2-4, 2021.
The 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards will be announced on January 11.
Source: NACTOY
