The North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) candidates have just been announced for 2015. Now in its 22nd year, NACTOY is made up of up to 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada who objectively judge models for the new model year. For 2015, there are 28 cars and 29 trucks/utilities up for consideration.
Last year, Chevrolet swept both categories with the Corvette Stingray and Silverado pickups, with the Cadillac ATS winning the car category for 2013. What are General Motors’ chances for a sophomore sweep? Let’s see which GM cars are among the 28:
- Acura TLX
- Alfa Romeo 4C
- Audi A3
- BMW M3
- BMW M4
- BMW i3
- BMW i8
- Cadillac ATS Coupe & V
- Chrysler 200
- Dodge Challenger
- Dodge Charger
- Ford Mustang
- Honda Fit
- Hyundai Genesis sedan
- Hyundai Sonata
- Jaguar F-Type Coupe
- Kia K900
- Lexus RC
- Maserati Ghibli
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
- Subaru Legacy
- Subaru WRX / WRX STi
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota Yaris
- Volkswagen Golf/GTI
- Volvo V60
Looks like only one new GM model meets the criteria for 2015 (the vehicle has to be in production by January to be a candidate), but what what about the truck/utility class?
- Audi Q3
- BMW X4
- Cadillac Escalade
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Chevrolet Suburban
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Chevrolet Trax
- Ford Edge
- Ford Expedition
- Ford F-150
- Ford F-Series HD
- Ford Transit Connect
- GMC Canyon
- GMC Yukon
- GMC Yukon XL
- Honda HR-V
- Jeep Renegade
- Kia Sedona
- Kia Soul EV
- Lexus NX
- Lincoln MKC
- Lincoln Navigator
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
- Nissan Murano
- Porsche Macan
- Ram Promaster City
- Subaru Outback
- Volvo XC60
- Volvo XC90
Clearly in this list, there’s a better chance for GM to take home gold.
Voting will take place in December, with each juror having 25 points to distribute for each category. No more than than 10 points can be awarded to any one vehicle, and the 10-point maximum can be applied only once. Additionally, all 25 points must be used up. The three finalists for each category will be announced in mid-December, with the winner announced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Think General Motors has a good chance against the competition? When it comes to innovation, comfort, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, and value for the dollar, GM should be a contender.
Comments
I’m rooting for the ATS coupe and the Colorado/Canyon to win.
As much as I would love GM to win again, going against the i8, i3 and new F-150 is going to be tough.
Totally agree. The BMW I8 is a fantastic piece of German engineering, and the prospects are through the roof for the new F-150. All of what GM currently has is good enough for last year’s awards, but as expected, the competition hasn’t let up.
I see many imports in the Truck category. Most are not trucks!
I agree with Raymondjram, i count 16 vehicle’s that are car crossovers .
The Trax listed as truck makes me chuckle.
Anything except the cheezy Jeep Renegade that looks like a Fiat.
Thanks for sharing the car and truck utility of the year it is nice information to all of us .