2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists announced

2011 Range Rover Evoque 2-Door

The 2012 North American Car and Truck of the year finalists have been revealed, at the Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. After being voted on by a group of 50 full-time automotive journalists, finalists in each segment have been revealed.

In order to be eligible for the award, North American vehicles must be new models or existing models that have undergone significant change

Last year, the North American Car of the Year went to the Chevrolet Volt, and the North American Truck of the Year was the Ford Explorer. This year’s winners will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Let us know what you’re pick is.

Check out the complete list of finalists after the jump.

2012 North American Car of the Year Finalists:
Ford Focus
Hyundai Elantra
Volkswagen Passat

2012 North American Truck of the Year Finalists:
BMW X3
Honda CR-V
• Range Rover Evoque

– By: Alexandra Koken