The nominees and winners were selected by the 2022 Forbes Wheels Car of the Year panel, comprising four Forbes Wheels editors and eight contributors. Each of the seven Car of the Year categories–Crossovers, SUVs, Sedans, Pickups, Performance Cars, Minivans, Electrified–considers vehicles of varying sizes within each segment as well as mainstream and luxury offerings. The winner in each category rises above its peers for exhibiting outstanding attributes in performance, efficiency, safety, infotainment, comfort, cargo space and style. Vehicles eligible for nomination include any car or truck, new or existing, available for testing and in production during 2021 or early 2022.