More than 1,700 ballots were cast by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The cars were selected by the jurors through their year-round testing and assessment of eligible vehicles supplemented by a “test fest” where additional evaluations of current models are made based on real-world testing.

AJAC jurors then use a detailed rating form, comprising various evaluation parameters that include acceleration, braking, vehicle dynamics, maneuverability, even off-road capability, where applicable.

Aside from being awarded as the Best Utility Vehicle, the Ioniq 5 also managed to bag the Best EV for 2023.

As a brand, Hyundai is the only one to score two category wins in 2023 with the Elantra N being voted as the Best Sports Performance car.

Another notable winner is the Mazda3 which managed to wrestle the Best Small Car award away from the Honda Civic (last year’s winner). It is the third time the Mazda3 to win that category.

Other winners are:

• Canadian Car of the Year – BMW i4
• Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year – Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Small Car of the Year – Mazda3
• Large Premium Car of the Year – Genesis G90
• Performance Vehicle of the Year – Hyundai Elantra N
• Small Utility Vehicle of the Year – Toyota Corolla Cross
• Mid-Size Utility Vehicle of the Year – Mitsubishi Outlander
• Large Utility Vehicle of the Year – Kia Telluride
• Mid-Size Premium Utility Vehicle of the Year – Lexus NX
• Large Premium Utility Vehicle of the Year – Volvo XC90
• Small Pickup of the Year – Ford Maverick
• Large Pickup of the Year – RAM 1500
• EV of the Year – Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Premium EV of the Year – BMW i4

For the Ioniq 5, its win at the AJAC Canadian Car of the Year is the latest in its many prestigious international awards including World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year.

Hyundai Motor Philippines is now accepting reservations for the Ioniq 5 with prices at start at P 3.068 million. Click here for the full specs.