Kbb.com Names Most-Researched Vehicles During First Half of 2006
07-05-06, 10:57 AM
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Kbb.com Names Most-Researched Vehicles During First Half of 2006
Toyota and Honda Continue to Dominate
IRVINE, Calif., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com),
America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information,
names the most-researched vehicles during the first half of 2006.
Information was collected among more than 60 million unique visitors to
kbb.com, the most-visited third-party automotive Web site. Visitors to the
site generated nearly 200 million pricing reports aiding them in their
new-car buying process.
Once again, Honda and Toyota dominate Kelley Blue Book's
most-researched vehicles list. Toyota captured seven spots in the Top 20
and Honda stole five slots, all of which landed in the Top 10. Only two
domestic vehicles made the most-researched list; the Chevrolet Tahoe and
Ford Mustang.
During the first half of the year, two vehicles fell from last year's
list allowing two new vehicles to join. Both new vehicles make their debut
in the Top 10; the Toyota RAV4 and the redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe. Falling
off the list during the first half of the year are the Chrysler 300 and
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
"What's interesting is that three entry-level luxury vehicles made the
most-researched list for the first half of 2006; BMW 325, Acura TL and
Infiniti G35," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market
analyst, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "These three have definitely become
brands and vehicles the public aspires to drive and own."
Minivans continue to prove their utilitarian purpose as two minivans
maintained their places on the most-researched list; the Honda Odyssey
coming in at No. 6 and Toyota Sienna at No. 15.
SOURCE Kelley Blue Book
IRVINE, Calif., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com),
America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information,
names the most-researched vehicles during the first half of 2006.
Information was collected among more than 60 million unique visitors to
kbb.com, the most-visited third-party automotive Web site. Visitors to the
site generated nearly 200 million pricing reports aiding them in their
new-car buying process.
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Kbb.com's Most-Researched Vehicles First Half of 2006
1. HONDA CIVIC 11. FORD MUSTANG
2. HONDA ACCORD 12. NISSAN ALTIMA
3. TOYOTA CAMRY 13. BMW 325
4. TOYOTA COROLLA 14. ACURA TL
5. TOYOTA RAV4 15. TOYOTA SIENNA
6. HONDA ODYSSEY 16. TOYOTA 4RUNNER
7. HONDA PILOT 17. FORD ESCAPE
8. TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 18. INFINITI G35
9. CHEVROLET TAHOE 19. TOYOTA AVALON
10. HONDA CR-V 20. MAZDA3
most-researched vehicles list. Toyota captured seven spots in the Top 20
and Honda stole five slots, all of which landed in the Top 10. Only two
domestic vehicles made the most-researched list; the Chevrolet Tahoe and
Ford Mustang.
During the first half of the year, two vehicles fell from last year's
list allowing two new vehicles to join. Both new vehicles make their debut
in the Top 10; the Toyota RAV4 and the redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe. Falling
off the list during the first half of the year are the Chrysler 300 and
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
"What's interesting is that three entry-level luxury vehicles made the
most-researched list for the first half of 2006; BMW 325, Acura TL and
Infiniti G35," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market
analyst, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "These three have definitely become
brands and vehicles the public aspires to drive and own."
Minivans continue to prove their utilitarian purpose as two minivans
maintained their places on the most-researched list; the Honda Odyssey
coming in at No. 6 and Toyota Sienna at No. 15.
SOURCE Kelley Blue Book
07-05-06, 03:53 PM
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How does KBB define the term " research " , though ? 
That could be anything from a casual glance at a retail, trade-in, or private-party value for a single car to serious searching through a number of figures to see the value range for several different models of the same car. ( DX, LX, EX, etc...) For instance, I use KBB quite often myself ( it is on my list of favorite web sites ) .....usually to help someone get a rough idea of what his or her vehicle is worth on the used car market for a single car....but I don't spend hours on it.
That could be anything from a casual glance at a retail, trade-in, or private-party value for a single car to serious searching through a number of figures to see the value range for several different models of the same car. ( DX, LX, EX, etc...) For instance, I use KBB quite often myself ( it is on my list of favorite web sites ) .....usually to help someone get a rough idea of what his or her vehicle is worth on the used car market for a single car....but I don't spend hours on it.
07-06-06, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by southernsc
hmm, kbb says only two domestics showed up on top researched list, yet im counting 3. Ford mustang, chevy tahoe, and for escape. Silly KBB and not being able to count
07-06-06, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Maybe they consider the Escape a non-domestic because of its strong Mazda influence.
But you're right - the Tribute and Escape are on the old 626 platform. And non-US market versions are manufactured in Japan by Mazda. The US market vehicles are manufactured together in Kansas City.
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