MotorTrend names Camry 2007 Car of the Year
11-22-06, 12:39 PM
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Seriously. The 2007 Lexus LS 460 as well as the 2007 Mercedes Benz S-Class are two of hte most ground breaking and significant cars of modern times. They pretty much redefine the potential of the automobile. The award should have went to one of these (preferably the LS
)The Camry is great but it's still just an evolution of the great car it's always been. Nothing significantly new or redefining.
The Car of the Year Award is mostly an award of significance and innovation into the car market. With this in mind, the LS and S-Class have no competition for this award this year. Obviously, Motor Trend doesn't see their own award that way.
11-22-06, 02:50 PM
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So while the Camry is not in any way impressive sitting next to the LS460 (except maybe in features for the price)... it is, according to motor trend, relatively speaking, the most significant new vehicle within a given class this year.
11-22-06, 03:01 PM
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Well I think the COTY award measures relative impact on a vehicle's class and segment.
So while the Camry is not in any way impressive sitting next to the LS460 (except maybe in features for the price)... it is, according to motor trend, relatively speaking, the most significant new vehicle within a given class this year.
So while the Camry is not in any way impressive sitting next to the LS460 (except maybe in features for the price)... it is, according to motor trend, relatively speaking, the most significant new vehicle within a given class this year.
In no way do I think the COTY Award should go to the the "best" new car.
That would usually mean that the most expensive one would win. I'm happy that the Camry won but judging by all criteria, the LS460 should hold the trophy.
The award has gone to high end cars before, but yes, it is rare to see.
11-22-06, 03:06 PM
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That's pretty much what I meant. The LS and S-Class are not only significant cars but also shake up their respective classes quite strongly.
In no way do I think the COTY Award should go to the the "best" new car.
That would usually mean that the most expensive one would win. I'm happy that the Camry won but judging by all criteria, the LS460 should hold the trophy.
The award has gone to high end cars before, but yes, it is rare to see.
In no way do I think the COTY Award should go to the the "best" new car.
That would usually mean that the most expensive one would win. I'm happy that the Camry won but judging by all criteria, the LS460 should hold the trophy.
The award has gone to high end cars before, but yes, it is rare to see.
True... however, you might also consider that the Camry's relative impact within its class might be magnified by the fact that the class it is in is far more significant to the market as a whole than the low production flagship lux car class.
I mean ask Ford how significant their Taurus was to them and the car market as a whole when it came out in 1986.
11-22-06, 03:13 PM
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About the Testing and Evaluation Process
Each year since 1949, the editorial staff of Motor Trend has evaluated eligible vehicles for its "Car of the Year" based on three key categories: Significance, Superiority, and Value. Significance refers to innovation in engineering, technology, design, safety and packaging. Superiority levels the playing field and looks for class-leading levels of vehicle dynamics and performance, build quality and execution, and how well the vehicle performs its intended function. Finally, the all-important Value question asks, "What does this vehicle deliver in relation to what the consumer has to pay to purchase and own it?"
The complete report on the Motor Trend 2007 Car of the Year testing and selection will be published in the January 2007 issue of Motor Trend, available on newsstands December 5, 2006. Multimedia coverage of the testing and selection process will be broadcast on Motor Trend Radio, hosted by Bob Long.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...ry/hybrid.html
Each year since 1949, the editorial staff of Motor Trend has evaluated eligible vehicles for its "Car of the Year" based on three key categories: Significance, Superiority, and Value. Significance refers to innovation in engineering, technology, design, safety and packaging. Superiority levels the playing field and looks for class-leading levels of vehicle dynamics and performance, build quality and execution, and how well the vehicle performs its intended function. Finally, the all-important Value question asks, "What does this vehicle deliver in relation to what the consumer has to pay to purchase and own it?"
The complete report on the Motor Trend 2007 Car of the Year testing and selection will be published in the January 2007 issue of Motor Trend, available on newsstands December 5, 2006. Multimedia coverage of the testing and selection process will be broadcast on Motor Trend Radio, hosted by Bob Long.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...ry/hybrid.html
11-22-06, 03:19 PM
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Honestly speaking, I think the Camry is a great pick for COTY.
Even though the LS and S Class are the best in this line-up, the price/feature ratio just doesn't cut it.
Luxury brands alway put a price premium on their cars not only because of the luxury features, but also the luxury "brand". Their profit margins are higher than mainstream cars.
If you were to slap a Toyota badge onto the LS460, it's not going to MSRP for $71,000.
If it MSRPed for $55,000, (yea, i know it's crazy) it's might win the award.
Even though the LS and S Class are the best in this line-up, the price/feature ratio just doesn't cut it.
Luxury brands alway put a price premium on their cars not only because of the luxury features, but also the luxury "brand". Their profit margins are higher than mainstream cars.
If you were to slap a Toyota badge onto the LS460, it's not going to MSRP for $71,000.
If it MSRPed for $55,000, (yea, i know it's crazy) it's might win the award.
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