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Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008
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Originally Posted by doh
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
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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
Dave G.
Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 05-24-2008 at 11:58 AM.
Reason: to correct audi/vw per mr bots
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