Candidates for Car of the Year 2010

Mr Robert

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• Jun 24, 2009

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Here are the candidates for the Car of the Year award for 2010:

BMW Z4
Chevrolet Cruze
Citroën C3 Picasso
Ford Ka
Honda Insight
Hyundai i20
Hyundai ix55
Kia Sorento
Kia Soul
Land Rover Discovery IV
Lexus RX450h
Mazda 3
Mercedes E-klass
Mitsubishi Colt
Nissan 370Z
Nissan Cube
Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Peugeot 3008
Porsche Panamera
Renault Scénic
Seat Exeo
Subaru Lecagy
Suzuki Alto/Nissan Pixo
Toyota Avensis
Toyota IQ
Toyota Prius
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Verso
Volkswagen Polo

So, any opinion on what car should/will take it?

 

LaArtist

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Dog the bounty hunter

• Jun 24, 2009

• #2

Panamera or E

 

CarGuy

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• Jun 24, 2009

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BMW Z4 or Nissan 370Z

 

ateekt

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Atiq

• Jun 24, 2009

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Imo, it would be either the Bmw Z4 or the new E-Class!

 

Gullwing

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• Jun 24, 2009

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E class

 

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• Jun 24, 2009

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Z4

 

Sunny

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• Jun 24, 2009

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Out of that list definitely Panemera IMO. It might not be the most graceful looking car, but it actually moves the game and brings something new to the table. Z4 looks good, but going by the the reviews really don't offer much else. E is just another boring MB sedan.

 

Mr Robert

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• Jun 25, 2009

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Just as a clarification, this is the award given by Car of the Year which is based in Europe. Votes are given to motor journalists from different countries based on the size of the car industry in each country.

 

MikeJ

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• Jun 25, 2009

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There's no way the Panamera could win this, cost is an important factor in ECOTY and the Panamera is way too expensive to be a serious contender. I wouldn't rate the Z4's or 370Z's chances too high either... My money's on the C3 Picasso, although I don't think I've ever gotten this right, besides it's going to be the iQ anyway...

 

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• Jun 25, 2009

• #10

BMW Z4!

 

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• Jun 25, 2009

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BMW Z4 or Porsche Panamera!! Probably it will be the new W212 or could also imagine that it is going to be the VW Polo!

 

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• Jun 25, 2009

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You guys are all mental. Of course it's going to be the new diabolically handsome Subaru Legacy.

Pfff...muhahahaha. NOT!

I believe it will most likely be the new VW Polo. Too strong a combination of award-winning/nominated engine offerings coupled with exceptional build quality for its segment. Toyota's IQ may be in with a shout because of its fresh approach to city transport and the new E-Class will be a very strong contender because of its inherent appeal as a past and present master of human transportation.

 

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• Jun 25, 2009

• #13

I think the z4 will made it

 

Mr Robert

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• Jun 25, 2009

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Maybe some guidance could be had from past years winners?

1966 Renault 16

1967 Fiat 124

1968 NSU Ro80

1969 Peugeot 504

1970 Fiat 128

1971 Citroën GS

1972 Fiat 127

1973 Audi 80

1974 Mercedes 450 S

1975 Citroën CX

1976 Simca 1307-1508

1977 Rover 3500

1978 Porsche 928

1979 Simca-Chrysler Horizon

1980 Lancia Delta

1981 Ford Escort

1982 Renault 9

1983 Audi 100

1984 Fiat Uno

1985 Opel Kadett

1986 Ford Scorpio

1987 Opel Omega

1988 Peugeot 405

1989 Fiat Tipo

1990 Citroën XM

1991 Renault Clio

1992 VW Golf

1993 Nissan Micra

1994 Ford Mondeo

1995 Fiat Punto

1996 Fiat Bravo/Brava

1997 Renault Scénic

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

1999 Ford Focus

2000 Toyota Yaris

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

2002 Peugeot 307

2003 Renault Mégane

2004 Fiat Panda

2005 Toyota Prius II

2006 Renault Clio

2007 Ford S-Max

2008 Fiat 500

2009 Opel Insignia

 

LaArtist

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Dog the bounty hunter

• Jun 25, 2009

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yeah it will be a small car..
we are just dreaming

PS
Its amazing to see that audi and MB only won ONCE in all those years..and Bmw none...

 

Shining Star

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• Jun 25, 2009

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I'm predicting that the award goes either to the E-Class or the Z4.

Why?

E-Class: One of the most (if not the most) technologically advanced cars ever. From what I've heard, it drives amazingly well, much better than the predecessor.

Z4- IMO the most stunning looking new BMW. First class interior as well.