AJAC Honors GM Canada

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has released the winners of their annual awards to recognize the best new vehicle in each category. AJAC evaluated about 60 vehicle models during the AJAC Test Fest. The data gatered in this evaluation will be also the basis in selecting the winners of the Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY).

Five models from GM Canada made it to the list and was ranked as the highest in their respective segments. They include the Saturn Astra, Saturn Vue, Buick Enclave, and the Chevrolet Silverado. The GMC Sierra also made it into the list of the best pick up truck models.

Marc Comeau vice president of sales, service and marketing for GM of Canada commented: “We’re honoured by these awards from Canada’s top automotive journalists, which we think will help consumers appreciate the strides GM has made in terms of product design, technology, fuel efficiency and quality. With surprising levels of content and benefits like OnStar and GM’s leading coverage, customers get much more for their money with a GM vehicle today.”

Check out below for the complete 2007 AJAC category winners:

SMALL CAR
Saturn Astra
Ford Focus SE
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Subaru Impreza Sedan
Suzuki SX4 Sedan

SUV / CUV $35,000 - $60,000
Saturn Vue
Hyundai Veracruz
Infiniti EX
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel
LandRover LR2
GMC Acadia SLT
Mazda CX-9
Nissan Pathfinder
Subaru Tribeca
Toyota Highlander
Volvo XC70

SUV / CUV over $60,000
Buick Enclave
BMW X5
Mercedes M-Class
Mercedes G-Class

PICK-UP
Chevrolet Silverado,
Dodge Dakota
GMC Sierra
Toyota Tundra

I wonder why Acura models like the Acura CSX equipped with Acura CSX cargo liner are not included in the list.