Monday, October 31, 2011 AJAC Announces “Best New” Vehicles for 2012
 The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the 'Best New' cars and SUV/CUVs in 11 different vehicle categories, as part of AJAC's annual Canadian Car of the Year Awards program.
The winners are:
BEST NEW SMALL CAR (under $21k) Hyundai Accent
BEST NEW SMALL CAR (over $21k) Hyundai Elantra
BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (under $30k) Kia Optima
BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (over $30k) Kia Optima Hybrid
BEST NEW LUXURY CAR Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 4MATIC Sedan
BEST NEW PRESTIGE CAR (over $75k) Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (under $50k): Hyundai Veloster
BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (over $50k): BMW 1 Series M Coupé
BEST NEW SUV/CUV (under $35k) Dodge Journey
BEST NEW SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k) Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
BEST NEW SUV/CUV (over $60k) BMW X3
The winners now go on to compete for the honour of becoming the 2012 Canadian Car of the Year or the 2012 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. These overall winners will be announced on February 16th, 2011, at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, ON.
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