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Old 05-23-2008, 07:37 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008

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Originally Posted by doh View Post
Among manufacturers, Audi led the pack, winning four awards, while Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet tied for second place, each winning two awards.

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


Details on all award winners are located at the Consumers’ Top Rated Awards Page at
NOPE.

By manufacturer, Audi/Vw and Toyota tied for first with 5 each.

( Toyota count is: 1 Scion + 2 Toyotas + 2 Lexus = 5 (TMS) )

GM was next with 4.

Amongst brands, Audi led the pack, winning four awards, while Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet tied for second place, each winning two awards.
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In regards to the VOLT

With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570


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Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 05-24-2008 at 11:58 AM. Reason: to correct audi/vw per mr bots
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