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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]

Not a bad showing!

 

[CobaltSScrazy]

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

CobaltSS

 

[SirRaven]

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]

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]

The amount of Audis is interesting.

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

 

[AMERICA 123]

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]

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]

Did a hyundai beat out the Malibu??
Christ.

 

[AMERICA 123]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[tamatt27]

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

I'd say, at best, a hatchback.

 

[AMERICA 123]

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.

Thanks, I'll fix that right now.

 

[BrickTamland]

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

I'd say, at best, a hatchback.

So, at worst, what is it?

 

[Bigbee60]

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

CobaltSS

Sample size must have been 15 with 6 voting Astra and 9 voting Mazda 5. Both very good cars, but neither a sales success, although the Astra is new in the market and high gas prices have made the Mazda 5 sell despite little or no advertising by Mazda for it.

 

[Subtle_Cynicism]

The Astra is a nice car, but as far as best coupe under $25K, I'd beg to differ on an epic scale.

It's on par with the regular Civic and the Mazda3, despite not having a sunroof or auxilliary jack for $20,000, but if you're going by performance alone, almost every other compact on the market is a better choice. Still, nice to see it's on there.

 

[derrado]

The 2008 winners are: < - by manufacturer >

SUV Over $45,000 Lexus LX 570
Sedan Under $15,000 Scion XD
Sedan $25K-$35K Toyota Avalon
SUV $35K-$45K Lincoln MKX
Hybrid Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Minivan/Van Mazda Mazda5
Wagon Over $35,000 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Sedan $15K-$25K Hyundai Azera

I'd love to say that this is a good showing for the Astra but... these results are simply bizarre and the result of either odd available choices or a very unconventional sample population.

Mariner Hybrid over Escape Hybrid? Does it have that much more recognition?

Mazda5? People notice these? (Kudos to Mazda, though, for continuing to offer them... not a bad car)

R-Class? Azera? This is just downright weird.

These results mean nothing to me, other than to say that regular Edmunds visitors are a tad alternative.