What vehicles won the 2022 North American Utility and Truck of the Year awards?

North American Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year titles go to two Ford models 

What vehicles won the 2022 Noth American Utility and Truck of the Year awards? These awards went to the 2022 Ford Bronco and the 2022 Ford Maverick respectively. Keep reading below to learn more about how these Ford vehicles were able to earn this honor. 



 Who decides on the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year awards? 

These awards are decided by a panel of fifty jurors. The jurors work together to choose the most outstanding vehicles of the year in each body style category. This year, they chose the Ford Bronco as the Utility of the Year because it is an off-road SUV with an innovative design. They chose the Ford Maverick as the Truck of the Year because it is maneuverable, spacious, and fuel-efficient.  

What features factor into the choice for the North American Utility and Truck of the Year award? 

The jurors who decide on the North American Vehicle of the Year awards use a variety of factors to make their decision. They are looking for a vehicle that redefines their vehicle categories. Factors that might help them decide on a winner include design, safety features, handling, driver satisfaction, value, and innovation. 

2022 Ford Bronco and 2022 Ford Maverick awards list 

Both the 2022 Ford Bronco and the 2022 Ford Maverick have many other awards other than the North American Vehicle of the Year title. Here we have a list of some other awards won by each vehicle. 

  • SEMA 2021 4×4 of the Year Award (Bronco) 
  • Forbes 2022 Forbes Wheels of the Year (Bronco) 
  • KBB Best Buy Awards 2022 Best New Model and Best Compact Pickup (Maverick) 
  • The Car Connection 2022 Best Car to Buy (Maverick) 
  • CarBuzz People’s Car Award (Maverick) 
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