In a recent announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the pool of 52 candidates for the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards has been narrowed down to nine finalists. These finalists consist of three cars, three trucks, and three utility vehicles, selected after being identified at the Detroit Auto Show in September. The final selection was made after the vehicles underwent a series of evaluations and test-drives at NACTOY’s Fall Comparison Drive in October. The winners will be revealed on January 4, 2024, at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

Here are the finalists for this year’s contest:

It’s worth noting that five out of the nine finalists are fully electric vehicles, continuing the trend from the previous year when six EVs were also among the finalists.

NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert highlighted the significant presence of electric vehicles and the variety within the group, including a large work truck, a hybrid, and a family sedan. He emphasized the importance of electric vehicles for carmakers and the expanding choices available to consumers.

In September, NACTOY initially unveiled a list of candidates for the 2024 awards during a press conference at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit. The process resulted in a total of 10 cars, 5 trucks, and 10 SUVs being recognized as the “Best of 2024”.