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Old 10-25-08, 11:35 AM
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Lightbulb 2009 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...a-8e3795c78a0e

SMALL CAR (under $18k)
Winner: Toyota Corolla
Finalists: Chevrolet Aveo, Smart fortwo, Toyota Corolla

SMALL CAR (over $18k)
Winner: Pontiac Vibe
Finalists: Honda Fit, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe

FAMILY CAR ($22k-$30k)
Winner: Mazda6
Finalists: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Mazda6, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Wagon

FAMILY CAR (over $30k)
Winner: Volkswagen Passat CC
Finalists: Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8 (V6), ?Volkswagen Passat CC

LUXURY CAR (under $50k)
Winner: Hyundai Genesis
Finalists: Audi A3, Acura TL, Hyundai Genesis, Infiniti G37X Sedan

LUXURY CAR (over $50k)
Winner: Audi A4
Finalists: Acura RL, Audi A4, Lincoln MKS

PRESTIGE
Winner: TIE: Mercedes CL550 4Matic, Mercedes SL63 AMG
Finalists: BMW X6, Mercedes CL550 4Matic, Mercedes SL63 AMG

SPORTS / PERFORMANCE (under $50k)
Winner: BMW 135i Coupé
Finalists: BMW 135i Coupé, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru WRX STI

SPORTS / PERFORMANCE (over $50k)
Winner: Lexus IS F
Finalists: BMW M3 Coupé, Lexus IS F, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

CONVERTIBLES
Winner: Audi TTS
Finalists: Audi TTS, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

SUV / CUV (under $35k)
Winner: Subaru Forester
Finalists: Dodge Journey, Subaru Forester, Volkswagen Tiguan

SUV / CUV ($35k-$60k)
Winner: Ford Flex
Finalists: Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Flex, Nissan Murano

SUV / CUV (over $60k)
Winner: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (BlueTEC)
Finalists: Infiniti FX50, Lexus LX 570, Mercedes-Benz M-Class (BlueTEC)

PICKUP TRUCK
Winner: Dodge Ram
Finalists: Dodge Ram, Ford F150
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Old 10-25-08, 11:38 AM
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lol @ the pick up truck.. what about the tundra? :P
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Old 10-25-08, 11:39 AM
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Also, btw, the Overall Winner in the Car and Truck categories will be announced in Feb 2009.
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Old 10-25-08, 11:58 AM
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the mazda 6 is huge! look how big it is compared to the A4 and the other cars around it.

I read the article, so why isn't the GTR a finalist?
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Old 10-25-08, 12:19 PM
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I'm surprised IS-F wins that category.. normally M3 would
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Old 10-25-08, 01:29 PM
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4matic CL550??? Sign me up for one of those!
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Originally Posted by tfz_hebe89
I'm surprised IS-F wins that category.. normally M3 would
Me too, I was shocked. Good news though
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Old 10-25-08, 04:20 PM
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Honda Fit is in a group above Toyota Corolla's?
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Old 10-25-08, 04:23 PM
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I almost pretty much agree with everything. Incredible!!!

GO CANADA!!!

 
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