The previous year offered fewer automotive debuts, which also trimmed the field for the Za Rulem Grand Prix. Yet the competition remained rich with strong candidates contending for top honors in every category.
In total, 27 vehicles were considered for the prize. Readers evaluated each entry across three axes: technical performance, styling, and practicality. The technical score highlighted engineering, capabilities, and cutting‑edge features. The styling score celebrated design, proportion, and overall visual appeal as perceived by Behind the Wheel readers. The practicality score assessed real‑world usability and the ownership experience that drivers and evaluators encounter in daily life.
- Technical performance and features
- Design and aesthetic harmony
- Practical usability and ownership experience
The Grand Prix Behind the Wheel 2023 voting window ran from December 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, at 23:59 UTC, and the tallying of votes is underway. The process is structured to maintain fairness and transparency for participants across North America and beyond.
What happens next?
As part of the event, readers of Behind the Wheel — one of the longest‑running and most trusted automotive publications — who cast votes for the top vehicles automatically enter a prize draw. Each complete Grand Prix questionnaire builds a new entry in the raffle, giving participants a real shot at valuable rewards.
Entrants may win a contemporary SUV, a rugged off‑road model, or another compelling vehicle experience, depending on the raffle tier and stock availability. Prizes are awarded to eligible respondents who finish the Grand Prix questionnaire in full and meet any entry requirements. The drawing adheres to published rules and is accessible to readers across North America, including Canada and the United States, who engage with the publication.
The raffle is scheduled to occur soon — initially slated for March 15, 2023!
Readers are encouraged to stay tuned as the live draw unfolds. Winners are announced promptly, with results and related updates shared across Behind the Wheel’s platforms. Follow Behind the Wheel on its site and social channels to catch announcements, results, and any relevant news across North American outlets, including messaging apps and video channels. Citations and attribution follow the publication’s standard disclosure practices to reflect participant contributions and prize allocations.