Edmunds.com, an online resource for automotive information, announced the winners of its first Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards. According to Business Wire, consumers rated 2008-model vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability.

 

Edmunds.com emphasizes that the awards are based on consumer input and reflect real-world driving experience and the vehicles’ impressions on their owners.

Among manufacturers, Audi won four awards, while Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet each won two awards, said the Business Wire article.

 

The 2008 winners are:

Convertible Under $35,000

Smart Fortwo

 

Convertible Over $35,000

Audi TT

 

Coupe Under $25,000

Saturn Astra

 

Coupe $25K-$35K

Audi TT

 

Coupe $35K-$45K

Audi A5

 

Coupe Over $45,000

Chevrolet Corvette

 

Sedan Under $15,000

 

Scion XD

 

Sedan $15K-$25K

 

Hyundai Azera

 

Sedan $25K-$35K

Toyota Avalon

 

Sedan $35K-$45K

 

Audi A6

 

Sedan Over $45,000

 

Lexus GS 460

 

Hybrid

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

 

SUV Under $25,000

Jeep Patriot

 

SUV $25K-$35K

Buick Enclave

 

SUV $35K-$45K

Lincoln MKX

 

SUV Over $45,000

Lexus LX 570

 

Compact Truck

Toyota Tacoma

Large Truck

Chevrolet Avalanche

 

Minivan/Van

Mazda Mazda5

Wagon Under $35,000

Volkswagen Passat

 

Wagon Over $35,000

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

 

For more information, visit the Consumers’ Top Rated Awards Page.

 

 

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