2025 North American Car, Truck, Utility of the Year

2025 Detroit Auto Show kicks off

2025 Detroit Auto Show kicks off

Compact SUVs are the biggest segment in the market and the $35k Chevy Equinox EV was the favorite with its affordable EV price. But the three-row ID.Buzz wowed jurors with its auto sliding doors and clever, removable seats.

“What an amazing way to start the year,” said Petar Danilovic, VW senior vice president for product marketing and strategy. “How many chances do we have to bring back an icon to the the USA? This is a special vote for true car lovers.”

NACTOY finalists reflected the jurors’ practical streak as the nominees offer affordable transportation in a market saturated by high-priced EVs, SUV and an average transaction price approaching $50,000. Though pricey EVs made up nearly half the 25 semifinalists that jurors considered at their October national test, only two made the final round. Manufacturers must meet onerous government EV mandates, but the market cooled in 2024 to just 8% EV sales.

NACTOY finalists average price $36,057. The most expensive finalist was the Volkswagen EV. The cheapest was the Kia at $23,145.

In its 32nd year, NACTOY honors vehicles that excel across several criteria, including innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, user experience, driver satisfaction and value. Judged by an independent jury of 50 journalists (including the author of this article) from the U.S. and Canada, NACTOY is one of the industry’s most prestigious trophies.

Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or @HenryEPayne.

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