| MotorWeek has recently announced the results of | | | | equipped with a powerful V6 engine and available |
| their Drivers Choice Awards and here is the | | | | in all-wheel drive. |
| complete list: | | | | - Best Performance Car - Ford Shelby GT500 |
| - Best of the Year - Honda Fit | | | | Carroll Shelby combines a revving supercharged |
| This cute edgy 5-door subcompact delivers big | | | | 500 horsepower V8, and near-race-car-quality |
| on all levels. The front-wheel-drive Fit is powered | | | | prowess with added sophistication. |
| by 1.5 liter single overhead-cam 4 cylinder with | | | | - Best Small Utility - Honda CR-V |
| variable-valve timing and lift control. It revs up a | | | | This is third award given to Honda. The CR-V is |
| reasonable 109 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of | | | | a no fuss vehicle and does what a small utility |
| torque. Both the manual and automatic transaxles | | | | should do but only better. |
| are 5-speeds, with paddle shifters included in the | | | | - Best Large Utility- Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC |
| uplevel "S" trim. It is also equipped with safety | | | | Yukon |
| features like safety front, ABS brakes, and | | | | The Tahoe and Yukon possess contemporary |
| front-side-impact and side curtain airbags. Its | | | | styling, excellent fit and finish, luxury car-like |
| other features include standard air, CD stereo, | | | | interior, and segment-leading fuel economy which |
| and power windows and locks. Fit is priced at | | | | exude GM's new design direction. Its features |
| under $15,000. | | | | range from quick-fold seats to three-row curtain |
| - Best Small Car - Honda Fit | | | | airbags plus other features that customers want |
| - Best Family Sedan - Saturn Aura | | | | in a ute. GM will release a hybrid version of both |
| The Saturn aura is derived from the Opel | | | | the Tahoe and Yukon later this year. |
| concept combines with the solid reputation of the | | | | - Best Crossover Utility - GMC Acadia and Saturn |
| Saturn brand with some added capabilities. It has | | | | Outlook |
| an upscale look, a long list of standard features | | | | Although these 7 and 8 passenger crossovers |
| including curtain airbags, V6 power at a 4-cylinder | | | | lack in rugged looks but their efficiency, comfort, |
| price, a hybrid option, and 100,000 mile powertrain | | | | and safety makes up for what they lack. Their |
| warranty. | | | | all-wheel-drive and standard OnStar adds up to its |
| - Best Minnivan - Hyundai Entourage and Kia | | | | performance. The Acadia and Outlook offer |
| Sedona | | | | driving security regardless of the road condition |
| These two Korean branded designs were able to | | | | and the weather. |
| match all the outstanding features of other | | | | - Best Pickup Truck - Chevrolet Silverado and |
| brands in the same segment. They were able to | | | | GMC Sierra |
| defeat their competitors in terms of price and | | | | The Silverado and Sierra both have added style, |
| powertrain warranty. In terms of school bus and | | | | flexibility, class-leading economy, and perceived |
| apartment moving, minivans are still the most | | | | quality plus capabilities. From its interiors which are |
| versatile vehicles worldwide and this is exactly | | | | perfectly fitted to owners, to its wide-swinging |
| where these two brands lead. | | | | rear doors, sturdy GM bed rail and cargo |
| - Best Convertible - Volkswagen Eos | | | | management, the Silverado and Sierra are the |
| The convertible's 5-piece retractable hardtop | | | | perfect vehicles for those individuals who just |
| allows this open four-seater to double as a | | | | love rugged outdoor adventures. |
| four-season coupe. The large glass sunroof panel | | | | - Best Eco-Friendly - Toyota Motor Corporation |
| makes sure that sun always rises. Add to that | | | | MotorWeek has not only chosen one car but the |
| the firm driving experience that is typical to all | | | | entire ToMoCo was awarded as Drivers' Choice |
| Volkswagen with standard turbo 4 power and a | | | | Best Eco-Friendly of the Year. The award was |
| base price that is under 30k makes the Eos a | | | | given to honor the company that has brought the |
| must have. | | | | fuel-saving gasoline electric hybrid technology in |
| - Best Luxury Sedan - Lexus LS | | | | the world that has pushed other carmakers to |
| The LS is equipped with high-end technology | | | | follow suit. |
| starting from radar cruise control to self-park. | | | | - Best Dream Machine - Jaguar XKR, Ferrari 599 |
| Even the long wheelbase edition has powers that | | | | GTB Fiorano and Porsche 911 Turbo |
| its German rivals can appreciate throw in an | | | | Leading the trio of the most desired machine is |
| upcoming V8 hybrid and the new LS move a | | | | Jaguar XKR. This Ford feline is capable of |
| notch higher. | | | | producing 420 horsepower and exudes elegance |
| - Best Sport Sedan - Infiniti G35 | | | | and perfect details which is considered to be the |
| The second-generation Infiniti G35 is an | | | | hallmark of the brand's posh sedans. The Ferrari |
| outstanding backroads performer. It obtains a | | | | 599 GTB Fiorano on the other hand is equipped |
| close to perfect balance between ride and | | | | with a rarified V12 engine producing 611 |
| handling, rear drive power and economy, and | | | | horsepower. It possesses GT styling and |
| driver's cockpit and comfort. The G35 is a very | | | | performance at its best. |
| gorgeous car even when it's not moving. It is | | | | |