2012 Volkswagen Touareg

MSRP: $48,875-$63,685

Granted Touareg lost the overall Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year honours to the Subaru Outback and Ford Edge in 2010 and 2011, respectively, but 2012 could be its year as it goes up against the BMW X3 and Dodge Journey.

Sport utility vehicles simply don’t get much better than the Volkswagen Touareg, and if you do not believe me, believe the numerous AJAC journalists who voted Touareg the best SUV in its category for three years running at the Canadian Car of the Year awards.