Each year the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recognizes the best new models introduced in Canada in category specific awards. This year 80 journalists, conducting over 2,000 individual roads test, determined the 2013 category award winners. While some of the winning vehicles are specific to the North American market, others are available globally.

And the winners are…

CITY CAR: Ford Focus EV

BEST NEW SMALL CAR (under $21k): Mazda3 Skyactiv Sedan

BEST NEW SMALL CAR (over $21k): Hyundai Elantra GT

BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (under $30k): Honda Accord Sedan

BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (over $30k): Ford Fusion Hybrid

BEST NEW LUXURY CAR: Cadillac ATS

BEST NEW PRESTIGE AND PERFORMANCE CAR: Porsche 911 Carrera S

BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (under $50k): Ford Focus ST

BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (over $50k): Porsche Boxster

BEST NEW SUV/CUV (under $35k): Ford Escape 1.6 L EcoBoost

BEST NEW SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k): Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

The category winners now compete for the 2013 Canadian Car of the Year award that will be announced on February 14^th, 2013, at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, ON. An event that the RedlineNorth Team will be attending. So check back in February for the announcement of the Canadian Car of the Year Award Winner.