Is this the NACOTY, or Motortrend list?
Ford lightning not eligible this year, that will be next year. I think by rules some number have to be built and sold this year to qualify for 2022.
A production vehicle has to be available during the year before so it can be evaluated by all the jurors (on their time). In the Fall they narrow the list down to finalists then get together in October for the final evaluation.
SUV's have their own category now.
I think Maverick is going to win NATOTY, not because it's the best, but because it breaks new ground, NATOTY judges tend to favor Detroit, and Value pricing. My runner up would be the Rivian R1T, It again breaks new ground, and offers Value
I think so too, my guess is that next year is when one of the fully electric trucks is going to take home NATOTY.
Yes, With the F150 lighting and Silverado Ev competing, that will be interesting...
northamericancaroftheyear.org
No surprise, Hummer might have been the best in class, but also so expensive its really not mainstream, and does not break any new ground above the Rivian R1T. Next year will be interesting, GM has to pull some rabbits out of the hat on Silverado EV or Lightning will be a runaway winner. Silverado has to have 400+ mile range, better efficiency, and VTG & VTV technology or lightning/cybertruck will win. Refreshed HD pickups will also be in the running next year, and I know the rumors are true on the Duramax upgrades, so diesel might take the win next year.NACTOY Reveals Finalists for 2022 Awards - North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year
Media contact: Brent Snavely Lambert & Co. M: 313.378.6082 E: [email protected] NACTOY Reveals Finalists for 2022 Awards Nine finalists for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ awards announced at LA Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2021 – The finalists that will...
Hummer did not make the finalists list:
North American Car of the Year™:
Honda Civic
Lucid Air
Volkswagen Golf Mk VIII (Golf R/Golf GTI)
North American Truck of the Year™:
Ford Maverick
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Rivian R1T
North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™:
Ford Bronco
Genesis GV70
Hyundai IONIQ 5
