Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008

doh · 05-23-2008, 09:23 AM

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080523/20080523005046.html?.v=1

Vehicles with Highest Average Consumer Rating on Edmunds.com Honored

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the first Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top RatedSM Vehicle Awards. Consumers rate vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. All 2008 vehicle models that received the required minimum number of consumer ratings as of April 30, 2008 were eligible.
"These awards are made possible by consumers who submit reviews on new or used vehicles they own," said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Edmunds.com. "They are the result of real-world driving and ownership impressions."

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

Ambalanche · 05-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Not a bad showing!

CobaltSScrazy · 05-23-2008, 12:17 PM

wow, thats legit. surprised by the ASTRA's guest appearance, especially with such LOW sales thus far.

CobaltSS

SirRaven · 05-23-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doh

Coupe Under $25,000 Saturn Astra

Damn Straight, this is a sweet little car. Now it only needs to translate into more sales. Sales have been increasing a decent amount each month. Hopefully it can get 1500+ this month, but I think it will be more around 1200, maybe less with the shipping issue earlier this month.

igor · 05-23-2008, 12:35 PM

I voted for that and it was a very very odd survey

nowhere near comprehensive list of models ..... all of sudden a model I wanted to vote for (and should have been an option) was not EVEN OFFERED as an option ...

Of course I mostly noticed Fords missing .. so I voted for GM ....

but still -what is the significance of a survey when you do not give people the option of all models. ....

Igor

skylark68 · 05-23-2008, 06:40 PM

The amount of Audis is interesting.

The appearance of the Astra is great! I'm glad to see it made the list.

AMERICA 123 · 05-23-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

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

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.

AMERICA 123 · 05-23-2008, 08:00 PM

The 2008 winners are: < - by manufacturer >

AUDI / Vw:5
Convertible Over $35,000 Audi TT
Coupe $25K-$35K Audi TT
Coupe $35K-$45K Audi A5
Sedan $35K-$45K Audi A6
Wagon Under $35,000 Volkswagen Passat

TOYOTA: 5
Sedan Over $45,000 Lexus GS 460
SUV Over $45,000 Lexus LX 570
Sedan Under $15,000 Scion XD
Sedan $25K-$35K Toyota Avalon
Compact Truck Toyota Tacoma

GM:4
SUV $25K-$35K Buick Enclave
Large Truck Chevrolet Avalanche
Coupe Over $45,000 Chevrolet Corvette
Coupe Under $25,000 Saturn Astra

FORD:3
SUV $35K-$45K Lincoln MKX
Hybrid Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Minivan/Van Mazda Mazda5

MERCEDES BENZ:2
Wagon Over $35,000 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Convertible Under $35,000 Smart Fortwo

CHRYSLER:1
SUV Under $25,000 Jeep Patriot

HYUNDIA:1
Sedan $15K-$25K Hyundai Azera

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2008, 08:07 PM

Did a hyundai beat out the Malibu??
Christ.

AMERICA 123 · 05-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Did a hyundai beat out the Malibu?? .

Look at the price breaks - Malibu was cut in two.

Come to think of it, thats a strange way to bust up classes.

Its an interesting list thats for sure.

Biggest surprise - I think - no Honda.

63GrandSport001 · 05-23-2008, 08:17 PM

Reading it if there was not enough votes for a certain vehicle by April 30th then it wouldn't make the list.

so based on that the Malibu might not have had enough votes in as well as the new Honda Accord.

AMERICA 123 · 05-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63GrandSport001

Reading it if there was not enough votes for a certain vehicle by April 30th then it wouldn't make the list.

so based on that the Malibu might not have had enough votes in as well as the new Honda Accord.

There you go

{Late add......** Thing is tho, how did the Astra coming later not do the same ??

mr_bots · 05-23-2008, 09:36 PM

VW and Audi are one...so Toyota and VW are tied for first with 5. But in all honesty I'm not going to take this survey too seriously. Not to bash GM, but the Astra hasn't sold enough and isn't a good enough car to have won if it was a more realistic survey. Its not a bad car, but lacking too many features necessary in the American market and shows its European roots a little too much.

Hoboken Tim · 05-24-2008, 07:40 AM

No Suprise here! Karl Brauer loves every car made in Germany

tamatt27 · 05-24-2008, 10:04 AM

"Sedan Under $15,000 Scion XD "? This is a sedan?

I'd say, at best, a hatchback.

05-23-2008, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
doh 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 4,793	Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080523/20080523005046.html?.v=1 Vehicles with Highest Average Consumer Rating on Edmunds.com Honored SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the first Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top RatedSM Vehicle Awards. Consumers rate vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. All 2008 vehicle models that received the required minimum number of consumer ratings as of April 30, 2008 were eligible. "These awards are made possible by consumers who submit reviews on new or used vehicles they own," said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Edmunds.com. "They are the result of real-world driving and ownership impressions." 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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Ambalanche 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Drives: '07 Corvette Z51 Posts: 1,472	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 Not a bad showing! __________________ GM better hope the Volt is a runaway success, because *all* the eggs are in that basket!

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 wow, thats legit. surprised by the ASTRA's guest appearance, especially with such LOW sales thus far. CobaltSS __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,338	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 I voted for that and it was a very very odd survey nowhere near comprehensive list of models ..... all of sudden a model I wanted to vote for (and should have been an option) was not EVEN OFFERED as an option ... Of course I mostly noticed Fords missing .. so I voted for GM .... but still -what is the significance of a survey when you do not give people the option of all models. .... Igor __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM!

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05-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
AMERICA 123 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Aug 2007 Drives: The bailout pkg Posts: 2,399	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 The 2008 winners are: < - by manufacturer > AUDI / Vw:5 Convertible Over $35,000 Audi TT Coupe $25K-$35K Audi TT Coupe $35K-$45K Audi A5 Sedan $35K-$45K Audi A6 Wagon Under $35,000 Volkswagen Passat TOYOTA: 5 Sedan Over $45,000 Lexus GS 460 SUV Over $45,000 Lexus LX 570 Sedan Under $15,000 Scion XD Sedan $25K-$35K Toyota Avalon Compact Truck Toyota Tacoma GM:4 SUV $25K-$35K Buick Enclave Large Truck Chevrolet Avalanche Coupe Over $45,000 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Under $25,000 Saturn Astra FORD:3 SUV $35K-$45K Lincoln MKX Hybrid Mercury Mariner Hybrid Minivan/Van Mazda Mazda5 MERCEDES BENZ:2 Wagon Over $35,000 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Convertible Under $35,000 Smart Fortwo CHRYSLER:1 SUV Under $25,000 Jeep Patriot HYUNDIA:1 Sedan $15K-$25K Hyundai Azera __________________ " 123" " 1-2-3, oh, that's how elementary it's gonna be -" "There's class warfare, all right, but it's my class, the rich class, that's making war, and we're winning." --Warren Buffet, June 2008 Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 05-24-2008 at 11:58 AM.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 Did a hyundai beat out the Malibu?? Christ. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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63GrandSport001 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,733	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 Reading it if there was not enough votes for a certain vehicle by April 30th then it wouldn't make the list. so based on that the Malibu might not have had enough votes in as well as the new Honda Accord.

05-23-2008, 09:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
mr_bots 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Land of Enchantment Drives: 2008 GMC Sierra SLE 5.3L V8 Posts: 246	Re: Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008 VW and Audi are one...so Toyota and VW are tied for first with 5. But in all honesty I'm not going to take this survey too seriously. Not to bash GM, but the Astra hasn't sold enough and isn't a good enough car to have won if it was a more realistic survey. Its not a bad car, but lacking too many features necessary in the American market and shows its European roots a little too much. __________________ "It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office." -H. L. Mencken

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