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Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007

Every year, the Edmunds.com editors gather to ponder that eternal question, "What cars or trucks would we most want to park in our garage?" For the 2007 model year our editors have once again scoured the entire automotive spectrum looking for their favorite vehicles. What they've came up with are the Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted cars and trucks for 2007.

Most Significant Vehicle of the Year: Toyota Tundra The 2007 Toyota Tundra has the specs and the muscle to take on the Big Three in the last segment they have to themselves: full-size trucks.

Sedans | Wagons | Coupes | Convertibles | Trucks | SUVs | Vans | Exotics

Sedans

Sedan Under $15,000: 2007 Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio These Seoul brothers prove that economical doesn't mean low-quality.

Sedan Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic Winning in both the Coupe and Sedan categories, the Honda Civic continues to please.

Sedan Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda 6 The 2007 Mazda 6 and Mazdaspeed 6 stand as symbols of what a midrange sedan should be, compromising nothing and surpassing expectations on almost every level.

Sedan Under $30,000: 2007 Hyundai Azera Hyundai comes to play with a reasonably priced and unexpectedly refined Azera.

Sedan Under $35,000: 2007 BMW 3 Series Last year's redesign of this entry-luxury vehicle makes it hard to budge it from the top spot.

Sedan Under $45,000: 2007 Infiniti M35/M45 Infiniti's unique mix of aggressive styling, firm suspension tuning and torque-rich engines gives it the edge in this crowded category.

Sedan Under $60,000: 2007 BMW 5 Series 2006's winner comes back strong, with its perfect combination of luxury and performance.

Sedan Over $60,000: 2007 Audi A8 Modern marvel with classic elegance.

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Wagons

Wagon Under $15,000: 2007 Kia Rio5 The 2007 Kia Rio5 stands alone. No, really. There aren't any competitors in this segment, proving how incredible an achievement this vehicle is...offering the versatility of a wagon for the price of a subcompact.

Wagon Under $20,000: 2007 Mazda 3 The Mazda 3 excels in just about every area, proving that good things really do come in small packages.

Wagon Under $30,000: 2007 Dodge Magnum Equal parts brain, brawn, and good looks, the Magnum can't be beat for its all-around appeal and practicality, especially with its stronger engines.

Wagon Under $40,000: 2007 Audi A4 Want to thumb your nose at Mother Nature? The Audi Avant lets you do it safely and in unparalleled style.

Wagon Over $40,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Strong. Handsome. Smart. Protective. And rich. The seven-passenger E-Class wagon is everything you'd want in a wagon, and more.

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Coupes

Coupe Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic An enduring classic, the Honda Civic offers fuel-efficient fun at a reasonable price.

Coupe Under $30,000: 2007 Mini Cooper Forget about cute. A redesign with more powerful engines returns the iconic Mini Cooper to the head of the under-$30K coupe pack.

Coupe Under $40,000: 2007 Infiniti G35 Nissan dominates this category, topping its own 2007 350Z with the luxurious, exciting and eye-pleasing Infiniti G35.

Coupe Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Cayman Porsche bundles all the best aspects of its legendary 911 coupe into the more affordable, and some say more attractive, Cayman coupe.

Coupe Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911 After all these years, the Porsche 911 coupe still defines the ultimate sports car.

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Convertibles

Convertible Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata A new power-retractable hardtop version of this perennial favorite puts the MX-5 in our top slot over the Cooper Convertible.

Convertible Under $35,000: 2007 Ford Mustang The rear-drive Ford Mustang offers pony-car performance and retro good looks at an economical price.

Convertible Under $45,000: 2007 Lotus Elise Last year's winner returns to take the crown, with style, performance and eye-catching looks, at a very reasonable price.

Convertible Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Boxster Give us a high-revving flat-6 and a ragtop and we're happy.

Convertible Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911 A roadster for the real world.

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Trucks

Compact Truck: 2007 Toyota Tacoma It doesn't try to be anything but a true truck, a trait that puts the Toyota Tacoma at the top of the segment.

Large Truck: 2007 Toyota Tundra Toyota finally steps it up and builds a true full-size truck. The competition should be worried.

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SUVs

SUV Under $25,000: 2007 Honda CR-V An old favorite with a very stylish makeover snags our top honor in the affordable SUV category.

SUV Under $35,000: 2007 Mazda CX-9 Two Mazdas that pack both utility and performance dominate this midsize-SUV category.

SUV Under $45,000: 2007 Acura MDX Designed for a family but built for an enthusiast, the 2007 Acura MDX gets top honor in the luxury SUV segment.

SUV Over $45,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Strong acceleration, a quiet interior and Mercedes' signature fit and finish make this a winning combination.

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Vans

Minivan: 2007 Honda Odyssey With just the right combination of utility, style and power, the Honda Odyssey is our favorite minivan for the sixth time in seven years. It's the minivan for those who'd rather be driving a sport sedan.

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Exotics

Exotic (Coupe and Sedan): 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Sedan High style and high performance easily justify the high price.

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Why We Began the Editors' Most Wanted List

• Our staff members get the same question over and over: What's the "best" car or truck?
• There isn't a single "best" car or truck that will meet everyone's needs.
• When somebody asks us what the "best" of the crop is, we respond by quizzing the inquiring mind about his needs and wants in a vehicle.
• Still, readers want to know which cars and trucks we'd buy given the resources.

• Our editorial staff gathered to hash over the roster of 2007 models.
• We voted for our 31 favorite models in a variety of vehicle classes, plus we chose our Most Significant Vehicle of the Year. To improve the functionality of our Most Wanted awards, we picked standardized price points for each vehicle type (sedans, wagons, SUVs, etc.). To be eligible for a given price category, at least one version of a model line had to have an MSRP (not including destination charge) below that category's price limit. This was typically the base model with no options. Unlike in previous years, there was no upper price limit for eligible winners.
• The result of our voting is a list of cars and trucks we'd want in our own garages.
• Only 2007 models were eligible and at least one member of our editorial team had to have driven the vehicle prior to our voting deadline of October 1, 2006.

When reviewing our selections, keep in mind that we're a group of men and women who enjoys driving.

• Our staff of writers ranges in age from the mid-20s to the late-40s.
• Some of us have kids.
• We all enjoy long road trips and the occasional blast up a twisting canyon road.
• Some of us lead active lifestyles, while the rest of us chomp Thai chicken pizza and eagerly await The Simpsons reruns each night.

We need vehicles that fit this kind of lifestyle.

We eat, breathe and dream automobiles, and in many instances, this love for the car overruled common sense during our selection process. But that's the great thing about the Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted list: it's guided by passion, not science (much like the majority of car purchases).

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E-mail: editor@edmunds.com

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