North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced - Page 3

Stéphane Dumas · 09-22-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

VOLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and don't forget the Camaro

maybe the Camaro will get the MT COTY or the Canadian COTY

Edit: for the 2009 NACOTY, for trucks it'll be the Ram but for cars: Challenger or the Mazda 6

Rocket 88 · 09-22-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierRon

This is a truck?

1981 Truck of the Year

You can put lipstick on an AMC Eagle, but its still a PIG..Er Pit Bull... I mean Hockey Mom. No! Its the Ultimate Driving Machine...

Saturn69 · 09-22-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket 88

You can put lipstick on an AMC Eagle, but its still a PIG..Er Pit Bull... I mean Hockey Mom. No! Its the Ultimate Driving Machine...

hehehehe I can see Russia from my howze.

GMusa · 09-22-2008, 04:22 PM

My pics either CTS-V or G8 .. Truck of the year should go to Ram. But im hoping the Traverse gets it even tho its a long shot.

Flyingbunnys · 09-22-2008, 04:24 PM

Car Mazda6
Truck Ram or F-150

GM-Joe · 09-22-2008, 04:45 PM

F150 and Honda Pit

What I don't understand it why the Flex is a car and the Forrester is a truck. They need a special category for car based vans for the Traverses, Pilots, and every other wagon.

Eddie Fiero · 09-22-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GMusa

My pics either CTS-V or G8 .. Truck of the year should go to Ram. But im hoping the Traverse gets it even tho its a long shot.

I agree with you on the G8, and hope for the Traverse (built in Spring Hill, TN!), too, but it will probably be the RAM or F-150. It's cool how in America we can agree automobility and still disagree politically -- God bless the U.S.A.!!

mikesright · 09-22-2008, 05:05 PM

The Ram is using a suspension design introduced in trucks 8 years ago by the Chevy Avalanche! It's really not groundbreaking at all.

My pick in the "truck" category is the Chevy Traverse. It is best-in-class in every distinguishable way, from the class-leading 3.6DI V6 horsepower/fuel economy part, to the huge space in all 3 rows, the ease of entry with SmartSlide, performance AWD, and a great interior and exterior design that photos don't do justice. On top of all of that this thing can tow and haul best-in-class and it still has a nice car-like ride and handling. The journalists should have picked a lambda last year, but this is the time for them to redeem themselves with picking a vehicle that is already a class-leader that actually went out and improved itself for this year while the competition stood still.

The "car" of the year should be either the CTS-V or Nissan GT-R. I'm partial to the V, because it so effortlessly whips the M's and AMG's of the world, and has an impeccable interior, refinement, and ride quality on top of that. However, the GT-R deserves to be in the conversation, because they've built a bad-fast AWD car that whips up on the Ferrari's and Lambos with better technology than they have at a much lower cost. It does have its share of weaknesses, but this is a game-changer in the supercar segment.

In my opinion, besides the Saturn Vue 2Mode and the Mercedes BlueTec, there is no other cars that significantly change their segments, or in some cases, even lead their segments. Those two vehicles aren't very likely to dramatically change the industry anyway.

CadiEldo67 · 09-22-2008, 05:22 PM

I vote

Car:
Cadillac CTS-V because it shows GM getting back in the game.

Truck:
Saturn Vue Hybrid (this is the 2 mode hybrid right?) If so, then I stand by my choice because it won't cost $50K and will be GM's first competitive hybrid system for a decent price.

Koasterking · 09-22-2008, 05:45 PM

My picks for COTY.

Winner: CTS-V
close calls:
-GT-R
-Venza
-Genesis
-Flex

My picks for TOTY

Winner: X6
close calls:
-Traverse
-Forester
-Ram
-FX 30/35

BrickTamland · 09-22-2008, 05:49 PM

I don't think the X6 will win.

The vehicles that win usually have a point.

The X6 was designed "because they could."

Uzzy · 09-22-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrickTamland

I don't think the X6 will win.

The vehicles that win usually have a point.

The X6 was designed "because they could."

It's the answer to a question nobody asked.

stevecmh · 09-22-2008, 06:01 PM

CTS-V and F150

escapen · 09-22-2008, 06:11 PM

Audi A4
BMW 1-Series
Cadillac CTS-V
Dodge Challenger
Ford Flex
Honda Fit
Hyundai Genesis
Jaguar XF
Lincoln MKS
Mazda Mazda6
Nissan GT-R
Pontiac G8
Toyota Venza
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

And the contenders for the 2009 Truck of the Year include:

BMW X6
Chevrolet Traverse
Dodge Ram
Ford F-150
Honda Pilot
Infiniti FX 35/50
Kia Borrego
Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec
Nissan Murano
Saturn Vue Hybrid
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan

Innovation and a comeback always get the COTY or TOTY judging committe, all new vehicles or things with significant tech. for 2009 are likely winners
Anything bolded has a chance, and in green are likely to be chosen (based on past years).

Hitman1970 · 09-22-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eurohazard

My prediction:

Car 2009 = Hyundai Genesis
Truck 2009 = Dodge Ram

I agree.

09-22-2008, 04:22 PM	#34 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,905	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced My pics either CTS-V or G8 .. Truck of the year should go to Ram. But im hoping the Traverse gets it even tho its a long shot. __________________ -JD

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Flyingbunnys 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfax VA Drives: Chevy S-10 1985 Posts: 338	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced Car Mazda6 Truck Ram or F-150 __________________ USA: 1985 2.8L Chevy S-10 Europe: 1987 Trabant 36 cu in Engine -I must not walk to save a child, thats how it works-

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,427	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced F150 and Honda Pit What I don't understand it why the Flex is a car and the Forrester is a truck. They need a special category for car based vans for the Traverses, Pilots, and every other wagon. __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 Sobbing Saab on blocks) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

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mikesright 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Drives: 2009 Mercury Mistress Posts: 1,100	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced The Ram is using a suspension design introduced in trucks 8 years ago by the Chevy Avalanche! It's really not groundbreaking at all. My pick in the "truck" category is the Chevy Traverse. It is best-in-class in every distinguishable way, from the class-leading 3.6DI V6 horsepower/fuel economy part, to the huge space in all 3 rows, the ease of entry with SmartSlide, performance AWD, and a great interior and exterior design that photos don't do justice. On top of all of that this thing can tow and haul best-in-class and it still has a nice car-like ride and handling. The journalists should have picked a lambda last year, but this is the time for them to redeem themselves with picking a vehicle that is already a class-leader that actually went out and improved itself for this year while the competition stood still. The "car" of the year should be either the CTS-V or Nissan GT-R. I'm partial to the V, because it so effortlessly whips the M's and AMG's of the world, and has an impeccable interior, refinement, and ride quality on top of that. However, the GT-R deserves to be in the conversation, because they've built a bad-fast AWD car that whips up on the Ferrari's and Lambos with better technology than they have at a much lower cost. It does have its share of weaknesses, but this is a game-changer in the supercar segment. In my opinion, besides the Saturn Vue 2Mode and the Mercedes BlueTec, there is no other cars that significantly change their segments, or in some cases, even lead their segments. Those two vehicles aren't very likely to dramatically change the industry anyway. __________________ 1,000 Posts, baby!

09-22-2008, 05:22 PM	#39 (permalink)
CadiEldo67 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State Drives: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 570	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced I vote Car: Cadillac CTS-V because it shows GM getting back in the game. Truck: Saturn Vue Hybrid (this is the 2 mode hybrid right?) If so, then I stand by my choice because it won't cost $50K and will be GM's first competitive hybrid system for a decent price. __________________ "In fact, the G8 GT isn't just quicker than the Charger R/T, but nearly as quick as the much more expensive 425-hp Charger SRT8. That beast's 6.1-liter Hemi sped it to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and ripped up the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 105 mph." - Edmunds.com

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09-22-2008, 05:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,553	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced My picks for COTY. Winner: CTS-V close calls: -GT-R -Venza -Genesis -Flex My picks for TOTY Winner: X6 close calls: -Traverse -Forester -Ram -FX 30/35 __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,648	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced I don't think the X6 will win. The vehicles that win usually have a point. The X6 was designed "because they could." __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,254	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced CTS-V and F150

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escapen 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver Drives: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3800 Posts: 593	Re: North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders announced Audi A4 BMW 1-Series Cadillac CTS-V Dodge Challenger Ford Flex Honda Fit Hyundai Genesis Jaguar XF Lincoln MKS Mazda Mazda6 Nissan GT-R Pontiac G8 Toyota Venza Volkswagen Jetta TDI And the contenders for the 2009 Truck of the Year include: BMW X6 Chevrolet Traverse Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Honda Pilot Infiniti FX 35/50 Kia Borrego Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec Nissan Murano Saturn Vue Hybrid Subaru Forester Volkswagen Tiguan Innovation and a comeback always get the COTY or TOTY judging committe, all new vehicles or things with significant tech. for 2009 are likely winners Anything bolded has a chance, and in green are likely to be chosen (based on past years). __________________ Current Rides: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE with the 3800! 2007 Ford Edge SEL Ford's Coming back with EcoBoost, priced right @ US $700 its Green but more importantly MEAN

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