CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the
premier online resource for buying and selling new and used
vehicles, today announced its editors' nominees for the site's
highest honor, the "Best Of 2013" Award. Nominees include the BMW
3-Series, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Ram 1500, Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ
and the Toyota Prius.
"Each year, automakers roll out upwards of 70 brand-new or
redesigned cars," said Patrick
Olsen, Cars.com's Editor-in-Chief. "From those, we choose
the very best new or fully-redesigned cars that represent change,
innovation, forward thinking and a breath of fresh air."
Cars.com's editors' "Best of 2013" finalists include (in
alphabetical order):
BMW 3 Series: The new 3 series has outdone itself
in too many areas not to be considered one of the best cars of the
year. There is more interior room, a new design keeps it looking
contemporary, and under the hood is an engine BMW can be proud
of.
Honda Accord: The Accord boasts admirable EPA mileage,
has improved driving refinement and generous standard equipment.
This impressive redesign improves in a number of areas where its
predecessor lacked.
Honda CR-V: The compact-crossover segment is packed with
comfortable, competent cars, but no automaker blends those two
attributes better than Honda has with its CR-V. The CR-V's edgy
styling, standard features, affordable prices and fuel-efficiency
helped to make it a top pick.
Ram 1500: There is no other segment more competitive and
more significant than full-size half-ton pickups. The new 1500
offers class-leading fuel economy, a segment-exclusive 8-speed
transmission, another exclusive airbag suspension, and a vastly
improved and more technologically advanced interior than they've
ever had before.
Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ: Nearly identical from chassis to
sheet-metal, the FR-S and BRZ sports cars provide a driving
experience that is rare. In a market dominated by the practical and
the expensive, sports cars at this price alone deserve praise.
Toyota Prius c: With the debut of this smaller Prius,
Toyota ups the ante again with a subcompact that achieves an
EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined, at a price that is about
$5,000 lower than the regular Prius.
Its smaller dimensions help give the hatchback a nimble, light
feel, making it ideal for the tighter confines of city driving.
"There is no shortage of great cars on the market these days,"
said Olsen. "However, these seven cars, representing a variety of
segments, buyers and lifestyles are what we consider to be the best
of the best. Car shoppers can be assured that a Cars.com award
nominee has our highest seal of approval and is a worthy
investment."
For more information on Cars.com's Best of 2013 Awards and
Lifestyle Awards, visit www.cars.com/awards. Winners will be
announced on January 15, 2013 at the
Cars.com Award Gala during the North American International Auto
Show in Detroit. To find these
cars or any other car at your local dealer, click here.
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SOURCE Cars.com