The editors of Edmunds.com recently selected a list of their favorite cars.The selection process is grueling. Each editor voted for their favorite 31 models. Each category was further segmented by standardized price points. To be eligible, the vehicle’s MSRP had to be below the price point. Typically, this criteria ended up identifying the base model with no options.
Then at least one member of the editorial staff had to have driven the vehicle prior to the voting deadline of October 1, 2006. Of course, lifestyle of the editor has to be considered an influence in what he or she selected. The demographics of this core group shows that they range in age from the mid-20s to the late 40s and some have kids. Some lead active lifestyles and others … well, don’t.
Here are their selections:
Most Significant Vehicle of the Year: Toyota Tundra
Sedan Under $15,000: 2007 Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio
Sedan Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic
Sedan Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda 6
Sedan Under $30,000: 2007 Hyundai Azera
Sedan Under $35,000: 2007 BMW 3 Series
Sedan Under $45,000: 2007 Infiniti M35/M45
Sedan Under $60,000: 2007 BMW 5 Series
Sedan Over $60,000: 2007 Audi A8
Wagon Under $15,000: 2007 Kia Rio 5
Wagon Under $20,000: 2007 Mazda 3
Wagon Under $30,000: 2007 Dodge Magnum
Wagon Under $40,000: 2007 Audi A4
Wagon Over $40,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coupe Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic
Coupe Under $30,000: 2007 Mini Cooper
Coupe Under $40,000: 2007 Infiniti G35
Coupe Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Cayman
Coupe Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911
Convertible Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Convertible Under $35,000: 2007 Ford Mustang
Convertible Under $45,000: 2007 Lotus Elise
Convertible Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Boxster
Convertible Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911
Compact Truck: 2007 Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck: 2007 Toyota Tundra
SUV Under $25,000: 2007 Honda CR-V
SUV Under $35,000: 2007 Mazda CX-9
SUV Under $45,000: 2007 Acura MDX
SUV Over $45,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Minivan: 2007 Honda Odyssey
Exotic (Coupe and Sedan) 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Additional articles:
Motorist’s Choice Awards 2006
2007 Motor Trend Car Of The Year Award Winner: 2007 Toyota Camry
2007 Motor Trend SUV Of The Year Award Winner: Mercedes-Benz GL450
007 Volkswagen GTI – Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year
Via Edmunds
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