SEMA announces top vehicles of 2018

The top trending vehicle models in five categories were announced Monday at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Selected by manufacturing exhibitors of the world’s premier automotive trade show, the SEMA Vehicle of the Year award-winners are:

SEMA Car of the Year: Ford Mustang

SEMA Truck of the Year: Ford F-series

SEMA 4X4/SUV of the Year: Jeep Wrangler

SEMA Sport Compact of the Year: Ford Focus

SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year: Polaris RZR Turbo S

Voted on by Specialty Equipment Market Association show exhibitors, the winners represent the cars, trucks and SUVS that aftermarket manufacturers are investing in and developing products and accessories for. Consumers can be confident in knowing that these vehicles have an array of options for customization.

With three SEMA award-winning vehicles this year, Ford continues a long history of collaboration with the aftermarket community. The

Jeep Wrangler, which remains the reigning SEMA 4X4/SUV of the Year winner, has also been a favorite of the aftermarket community. New this year is the Powersports Vehicle of the Year, presented to Polaris for therzrxpturbos.

“As the powersports segment becomes more and more popular, the Polaris RZR XP Turbo S is a great new vehicle for enthusiasts to discover the thrill and excitement of off-roading,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting.

The SEMA Vehicle of the Year awards heighten awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.