[Tom E-Tron]

This is an exciting time of year for Truck fans, as the big awards should be coming out soon, Who will win this years coveted "Truck of the Year"? Mortortrend Truck of the year, and the North American Truck of the Year, Who will win and why? Any Predictions? Do the HummerEV or the Rivian R1T have a chance? Will the Ford Maverick sweep the awards?

 

[BahamaTodd]

My predictions:
Truck: Rivian R1T
Car: Lucid Air
SUV: Bronco

Candidates for reference:
NACTOY Releases 2022 Vehicle Award Candidates - North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year

Truck of the Year
Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford Maverick
GMC HUMMER EV
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Nissan Frontier
Rivian R1T
Toyota Tundra

Car of the Year
Audi A3
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Genesis G70
Honda Civic
Karma GS-6
Lucid Air
Maserati MC20
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Subaru BRZ
Toyota GR 86
Volkswagen Golf Mk VIII (Golf R/Golf GTI)

Utility Vehicle of the Year
Acura MDX
Buick Envision
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Ford Bronco
Genesis GV70
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Tucson (HEV/ICE/PHEV)
Infiniti QX60
Jeep Grand Cherokee (ICE, PHEV, L)
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Kia Carnival
Lexus NX
Mazda MX-30 electric
Mitsubishi Outlander
Nissan Pathfinder
Toyota Corolla Cross
VW ID.4
VW Taos

 

[Tom E-Tron]

My predictions:
Truck: Rivian R1T
Car: Lucid Air
SUV: Bronco

Candidates for reference:

Truck of the Year
Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford Maverick
GMC HUMMER EV
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Nissan Frontier
Rivian R1T
Toyota Tundra

Car of the Year
Audi A3
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Genesis G70
Honda Civic
Karma GS-6
Lucid Air
Maserati MC20
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Subaru BRZ
Toyota GR 86
Volkswagen Golf Mk VIII (Golf R/Golf GTI)

Utility Vehicle of the Year
Acura MDX
Buick Envision
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Ford Bronco
Genesis GV70
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Tucson (HEV/ICE/PHEV)
Infiniti QX60
Jeep Grand Cherokee (ICE, PHEV, L)
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Kia Carnival
Lexus NX
Mazda MX-30 electric
Mitsubishi Outlander
Nissan Pathfinder
Toyota Corolla Cross
VW ID.4
VW Taos

Is this the NACOTY, or Motortrend list?

 

[Shaved Ice]

Ford Lightning

 

[Tom E-Tron]

Ford Lightning

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.

 

[BahamaTodd]

Is this the NACOTY, or Motortrend list?

NACTOY Releases 2022 Vehicle Award Candidates - North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year

 

[BahamaTodd]

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.

Hummer is cutting it close having media drives this month.

About NACTOY - The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year

 

[Shaved Ice]

Got it. Then I would say the Rivian. I have voiced my concerns about their logistics and uphill battle against the big players but the judges aren’t looking at that. Heck previous winners of the “truck” category include a lot of SUVs so I question their credibility to begin with.😜

 

[Tom E-Tron]

Got it. Then I would say the Rivian. I have voiced my concerns about their logistics and uphill battle against the big players but the judges aren’t looking at that. Heck previous winners of the “truck” category include a lot of SUVs so I question their credibility to begin with.😜

SUV's have their own category now.

 

[BahamaTodd]

NACTOY 2022 Semifinalists for Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards™

2022 Semifinalists:

North American Car of the Year™
Audi A3
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Genesis G70
Honda Civic
Lucid Air
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Volkswagen Golf Mk VIII (Golf R/Golf GTI)

North American Truck of the Year™
Ford Maverick
GMC HUMMER EV
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Nissan Frontier
Rivian R1T
Toyota Tundra

North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™
Ford Bronco
Genesis GV70
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Tucson (HEV/ICE/PHEV)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (ICE, PHEV, L)
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Kia Carnival
Nissan Pathfinder
VW ID.4

The finalists will be announced at the LA Auto Show on November 17, and winners will be announced in January 2022 during an event hosted by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association in Detroit.

 

[INgolfer]

only 1 truck (raptor) didn’t make the semifinals

 

[Tom E-Tron]

NACTOY 2022 Semifinalists for Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards™

2022 Semifinalists:

North American Car of the Year™
Audi A3
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Genesis G70
Honda Civic
Lucid Air
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Volkswagen Golf Mk VIII (Golf R/Golf GTI)

North American Truck of the Year™
Ford Maverick
GMC HUMMER EV
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Nissan Frontier
Rivian R1T
Toyota Tundra

North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™
Ford Bronco
Genesis GV70
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Tucson (HEV/ICE/PHEV)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (ICE, PHEV, L)
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Kia Carnival
Nissan Pathfinder
VW ID.4

The finalists will be announced at the LA Auto Show on November 17, and winners will be announced in January 2022 during an event hosted by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association in Detroit.

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

For Motortrend Truck of the Year, I think its going to be the Rivian R1T, as Motortrend, looks at value and technology equally in the segment, and motortrend has already said, it is in many ways the best truck they have ever driven.

 

[Oakwood]

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

For Motortrend Truck of the Year, I think its going to be the Rivian R1T, as Motortrend, looks at value and technology equally in the segment, and motortrend has already said, it is in many ways the best truck they have ever driven.

I think so too, my guess is that next year is when one of the fully electric trucks is going to take home NATOTY.

 

[Tom E-Tron]

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...