2010 NACOTY Contenders Announced! - Page 2

CUtiger08 · 06-24-2009, 12:12 PM

Ford will likely get COTY... if they want to go green, the Fusion (Hybrid) will get the nod, go more "all around" and the Taurus gets it. Camaro, Lacrosse, Prius, and Z will be up there as well.

The Equinox will probably get TOTY as already stated... if they did it by "platform" the Thetas as a group would win by a mile. Transit Connect will get some votes, as will XC60.

larryfdx · 06-24-2009, 12:18 PM

I think the Fusion will win. It's been receiving great reviews and it's gas mileage is a definite plus in these times we're living in now.

FierySolstice · 06-24-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone

I truly believe the Golf will be the car. Maybe the Golf GTI.

For a truck, that is hard. Either the Equinox or SRX.

I can see this too. Didn't the Golf already win World Car of the Year already?

BlekherBob · 06-24-2009, 12:33 PM

As I read those names I was like "getting harder, harder, harder" then I read Prius and I was like "Damn I lost it".

rlchv70 · 06-24-2009, 12:39 PM

Camaro

eaton53 · 06-24-2009, 12:49 PM

Camaro. What other car sells over sticker these days?

BlekherBob · 06-24-2009, 01:00 PM

I think the COTY is focusing on more than that. While I love the Camaro and it's my favorite from the list, the CTS Wagon, for example, has the potential to revolutionize America's roads by weaning people off SUVs and still providing little league transport, and may increase the brand's presence in Europe, where cars of this style are already popular.

Of course you never know, there's that Kia on there - WTF did it ever do?

cyclone · 06-24-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FierySolstice

I can see this too. Didn't the Golf already win World Car of the Year already?

Why can't it win two awards? There is no rule saying NO.

I think it is silly to have the Transit Connect on the list. Its like saying the Chevy Express should win.

fp115 · 06-24-2009, 01:04 PM

Between the Taurus and LaCrosse it will be tough. The Camaro has a chance, but it is too much of an image car to win these kinds of awards.

V8GMT360 Guy · 06-24-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by civilzues

Tauras

Who makes that car? Never heard of it....

....is that made by the same folks who make the Camero?

FenwickHockey65 · 06-24-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by V8GMT360 Guy

Who makes that car? Never heard of it....

....is that made by the same folks who make the Camero?

TruckMan · 06-24-2009, 01:19 PM

I'd bet on the Fusion, maybe the Taurus for car. They usually don't pick specialty cars like the 370Z, Camaro, S4, Z3, etc.

Nox seems likely for truck, but never count the Honda out.

Rocket 88 · 06-24-2009, 01:20 PM

I doubt the Buick LaCrosse probably can win on meritt but it is arguably the most important car as the attempted rebirth of Buick depends on it. GM escorted Pontiac and Saturn to the slaughter pen to keep Buick despite its horrible sales and tired US demographic. The LaCrosse needs to turn Buick into a relevant brand in a way similar to what Enclave has done.

BlekherBob · 06-24-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone

Why can't it win two awards? There is no rule saying NO.

I think it is silly to have the Transit Connect on the list. Its like saying the Chevy Express should win.

The Transit Connect looks outdated compared to the other vehicles, but it has the advantage of serving many commercial purposes (but not all obviously) that the Chevy Express or similar large vans serve. Its versatility, downsized power plant, and economic package make it a great option for urban areas, which is why cars of that style have been popular abroad for years. Personally, however, I would hate to work in an ambulance of this size. But I can see it's benefit for the overall commercial industry. A tight squeeze, but it's doable.

As for the Buick, I kind of hope it wins to just get the well-deserved attention and respect it needs. I want to see the brand thrive.

ddl · 06-24-2009, 02:16 PM

I don't know about the Camaro winning as it's an image car and probably not going to have a lot of overall market significance.

What surprises me are vehicles that are on the list like the BMX 5 series GranTurismo, the Honda crosstour and the 2010 Toyota 4Runner as none have been officially released yet. Pictures of the 4Runner haven't been seen yet without camoflage unlike the other two.

DDL

06-24-2009, 12:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
CUtiger08 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 539	Re: 2010 NACOTY Contenders Announced! Ford will likely get COTY... if they want to go green, the Fusion (Hybrid) will get the nod, go more "all around" and the Taurus gets it. Camaro, Lacrosse, Prius, and Z will be up there as well. The Equinox will probably get TOTY as already stated... if they did it by "platform" the Thetas as a group would win by a mile. Transit Connect will get some votes, as will XC60.

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BlekherBob 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern New Jersey Drives: 1996 Dodge Stratus ES "146 :)" - 2.4L Posts: 171	Re: 2010 NACOTY Contenders Announced! I think the COTY is focusing on more than that. While I love the Camaro and it's my favorite from the list, the CTS Wagon, for example, has the potential to revolutionize America's roads by weaning people off SUVs and still providing little league transport, and may increase the brand's presence in Europe, where cars of this style are already popular. Of course you never know, there's that Kia on there - WTF did it ever do?

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Rocket 88 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Drives: '06 Saturn Vue '89 Olds Cutlass Ciera Posts: 1,314	Re: 2010 NACOTY Contenders Announced! I doubt the Buick LaCrosse probably can win on meritt but it is arguably the most important car as the attempted rebirth of Buick depends on it. GM escorted Pontiac and Saturn to the slaughter pen to keep Buick despite its horrible sales and tired US demographic. The LaCrosse needs to turn Buick into a relevant brand in a way similar to what Enclave has done. __________________

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ddl 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 89	Re: 2010 NACOTY Contenders Announced! I don't know about the Camaro winning as it's an image car and probably not going to have a lot of overall market significance. What surprises me are vehicles that are on the list like the BMX 5 series GranTurismo, the Honda crosstour and the 2010 Toyota 4Runner as none have been officially released yet. Pictures of the 4Runner haven't been seen yet without camoflage unlike the other two. DDL

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