MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards
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The MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards are a yearly award given by MotorWeek, an American television automotive magazine series.
Since 1983, MotorWeek has presented its Drivers’ Choice Awards which are among the auto industry’s most prestigious honors. The Drivers’ Choice Awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the definitive list of best automotive picks in the most popular vehicle categories, including the coveted “Best of the Year” award. They are presented annually in February during the Chicago Auto Show.
Categories
As of 2011, the categories are:[1]
- Best of the Year
- Best Small Car
- Best Family Sedan
- Best Sport Sedan
- Best Luxury Sedan
- Best Convertible
- Best Small Utility
- Best Large Utility
- Best Pickup Truck
- Best Minivan
- Best Sport Coupe
- Best Performance Car
- Best Eco-Friendly
- Best Dream Machine
Until 1998, some categories were separated into imports and domestics. Various name and category changes happened as well through the years.
Drivers' Choice Awards Winners
| Year | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2011 [2] | Best of the Year Chevrolet Volt Best Small Car Volkswagen Jetta |
| 2010 [3] | Best of the Year Toyota Prius Best Small Car Mazda3 |
| 2009 [4] | Best of the Year Volkswagen Jetta TDI Best Small Car Honda Fit |
| 2008[5] | Best of the Year Scion xB Best Small Car Scion xB |
| 2007 [6] | Best of the Year Honda Fit Best Small Car Honda Fit |
| 2006 [7] | Best of the Year Honda Civic Best Small Car Honda Civic |
| 2005 [8] | Best of the Year Ford Mustang Best Small Car Mazda3 |
| 2004 [9] | Best of the Year Volkswagen Touareg Best Small Car Mazda3 |
| 2003 [10] | Best of the Year Nissan 350Z Best Small Car Mini Cooper |
| 2002 [11] | Best of the Year Nissan Altima Best Small Car Nissan Sentra |
Best of the Year Winners by Manufacturer
| Wins | Manufacturer | Winning Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Nissan |
Altima (2002); 350Z (2003) |
 Volkswagen |
Touareg (2004); Jetta TDI (2009) | |
| Honda |
Civic (2006); Fit (2007) | |
| 1 |  Ford |
Mustang (2005) |
| Scion |
xB (2008) | |
| Toyota |
Prius (2010) | |
| Chevrolet |
Volt (2011) |
References
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/pressroom/dc11_winnerquotes.doc 2011 Drivers' Choice Award Winners and Quotes
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/pressroom/dc11_winnerquotes.doc 2011 Drivers' Choice Award Winners and Quotes
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/pressroom/dc10_winnerquotes.doc 2010 Drivers' Choice Award Winners and Quotes
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2009/list.shtml MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2009 Winners List
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2008/list.shtml MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2008 Winners List
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2007/list.shtml MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2007 Winners List
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2006/list.shtml MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2006 Winners List
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2005/list.shtml MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2005 Winners List
- ^ http://pegasus.mpt.org/pressroom/pr/docs/04020401.doc MotorWeek Announces 2004 Drivers Choice Awards
- ^ http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2003/03driverschoiceawards.pdf MotorWeek: Road Test: 2003 Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of the Year
- ^ http://pegasus.mpt.org/about/pr_archive/february02/prfeb04.cfm MPT'S MotorWeek announces 2002 Drivers' Choice Awards
