2025 Canadian International Auto Show: Hits and Misses

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The 2025 Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is officially open to the public at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Yesterday, the media got a sneak peek at what the automotive world has in store for the future—as well as a look at the past. And while some of our award-winning journalists found it difficult to pick a miss from this year’s show, there were still a few vehicles that weren’t quite winners (as well as a miss that was, in fact, a winner).

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The 2025 Canadian International Auto Show runs from February 14 to the 23, with last year’s event breaking attendance records. Be sure to let us know in the comments if you plan on attending this year, and what you’re most excited to see!

Check out Driving’s biggest hits and misses from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show.

Driving’s biggest hits from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show

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Hit: 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

Jonathan Yarkony: Of course, my hit of the show is a wagon: the Audi RS6 Avant GT. It’s a special edition meant to honour some of Audi’s racing past. It’s got 621 hp, 625 lb-ft of torque, and enough luggage space to fit all our hockey equipment.

Hit: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Clayton Seams: Why? Because it’s the ultimate Corvette, and it’s not a hybrid! It’s lightweight, and offers 1,064 horsepower! You can even opt for carbon-fiber wheels, the carbon-fiber aero package, and did we mention it just set five race-track lap records around the U.S.? I can’t wait to drive one!

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Hit: 2025 Ford Mustang GTD

Elle Alder: My hit of the show is the Ford Mustang GTD. It’s a $440,000 Mustang, but by cleverly deploying power through a clever transaxle, as well as via a whole bunch of aero, this Mustang promises to be a worthy successor to the might Ford GT.

Hit: 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen

Jil McIntosh: My hit looks a bit different from all the other cars at the show. It’s the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Sure, it’s a replica, but it’s a replica of what is believed to be the very first car! As for a miss, I haven’t found one. If you’re going to the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show, let us know in the comments if you find something that wasn’t quite up your alley.

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Driving’s biggest misses from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show

Miss: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Jonathan Yarkony: The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was announced as AJAC’s Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year, which is a category that isn’t even really needed, in my opinion. Sure, technically it’s a crossover, but it’s also a hot hatch with over 500 horsepower. It’s a fantastic car, but it’s just not a utility vehicle.

Miss: 2025 Cadillac Celestiq

Elle Alder: This half-million-dollar flagship costs as much as a Rolls-Royce Phantom! It’s taken Cadillac way too long to bring this thing to market. It was supposed to lead a new generation of Cadillacs, debuting expensive-feeling new parts and technologies; however, those same parts are now available in cars like the Lyriq, which costs much less, while the Celestiq itself has yet to find its way to customers’ driveways, save for a single example produced last year.