Cars.com has come out with its list of nominees for the top vehicles for 2016, providing dealers with some valuable selling points.
“Each year Cars.com experts test hundreds of new cars, and determine which are the overall best,” said Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief for Cars.com, in a written release. “Our awards are designed to help shoppers across a variety of segments and budgets choose the best vehicle for their needs.”
To quality for a Cars.com award, vehicles must be all-new or full redesigned models. Vehicles are judged on the highest levels of quality, innovation and value, said Cars.com. Pickup truck vehicles must demonstrate power, capability and value.
The winners will be announced at the Cars.com Best of Awards ceremony during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan.12, 2016, said the company.
Here’s a list of all of the 2016 nominees.
Nominees for “Best of 2016”:
• 2016 Chevrolet Malibu – Best New Midsize Sedan
• 2016 Honda Civic – Best New Compact Sedan
• 2016 Honda HR-V – Best New Subcompact SUV
• 2016 Kia Sorento – Best New SUV
• 2016 Toyota Prius – Best New Hybrid
• 2016 Volvo XC90 – Best New Luxury SUV
Nominees for “Best Pickup Truck of 2016”:
• 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel
• 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2016 Nissan Titan XD
• 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel
• 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins
• 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Nominees for “Eco-Friendly Car of the Year”:
• 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d
• 2016 Mazda3
• 2016 Toyota Prius c
Nominees for “Family Car of the Year”:
• 2016 Honda Odyssey
• 2016 Nissan Rogue
• 2016 Subaru Impreza
Nominees for “Luxury Car of the Year”:
• 2016 Audi A7
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
• 2016 Volvo S60
Nominees for “Play Car of the Year” are:
• 2016 BMW M235i
• 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
