The 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners have been formally introduced on the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. Securing the coveted title of North American Car of the Year was the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime duo, whereas the North American Truck of the Year award went to the Ford Super Duty. The Kia EV9 claimed the title of North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, rounding out the trio of winners within the respective classes.

“Our winners reflect the fact that a modern vehicle must be a combination of style, utility, and technology,” commented NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert. “I commend our fifty jurors for coming up with some excellent choices.”

NACTOY, commemorating its thirtieth anniversary this 12 months, initiated the awards course of in July by unveiling an preliminary checklist of 52 eligible automobiles. This checklist was additional refined to 25 automobiles acknowledged as “The Best of 2024” on the Detroit Auto Show in September. Subsequently, the choice was narrowed right down to a remaining set of 9 distinctive finalists, which have been revealed on the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Last year, the Acura Integra gained the automobile class, whereas the Ford F-150 Lightning was named Best Truck. Kia took house the title of Best SUV with the EV6. Back in 2022, the Ford Bronco grabbed the prize within the SUV section, the Ford Maverick was topped as finest truck of the 12 months, and the Honda Civic claimed the automobile of the 12 months win.