If one wanted to dub 2007 "the year of GM," it would be difficult to argue the designation. The General already won the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards with the Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Silverado, and now a third GM division has gotten in on the act with the GMC Acadia winning our Consumers' Most Significant award for '07. The new Lambda-based crossover SUV took a healthy 10 percent of the vote, and if you add in the 4 percent of folks who voted for its Saturn platform mate (the Outlook), you get 14 percent of users liking GM's new crossovers.

GM managed a 2nd-place finish with the Saturn Aura garnering 8 percent, just edging out the 3rd-place Honda Fit at 7 percent. Fourth place was a tie, with both the Chevrolet Silverado and the Toyota Tundra getting 5 percent of the votes. The Ford Edge, Infiniti G35 and Toyota Camry Hybrid (along with the Saturn Outlook) all managed 4 percent.

The Chevrolet Cobalt benefited from last year's two top finishers in this bracket, the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic, being bumped up in price and into the next category. Receiving 29 percent of the vote, Chevy's compact four-door nudged out the Nissan Versa, which got 23 percent. Third place went to the Toyota Yaris at 17 percent. There was a tie for distant 4th at 8 percent, with the Scion xA drawing even with the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio siblings. The soon-to-be-discontinued Saturn Ion pulled 7 percent of voters, while the Chevrolet Aveo garnered 6 percent. Filling out the basement were the Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki Reno at less than 1 percent each.

Longtime reader favorites Mazda 3 and Honda Civic returned to battle it out in our new "under $20,000" segment, and this time the results weren't just close, they were identical at 22 percent each. Trailing with a close 3rd at 21 percent was the Chevrolet Malibu, the midsize sedan in a compact crowd, and together this trio earned double the votes of all others combined. Volkswagen's Jetta and reincarnated Rabbit ran at the front of the remaining pack at 8 percent and 6 percent, respectively, followed by the Honda Fit (5 percent), Toyota Corolla (5 percent), Ford Focus (3 percent), Nissan Sentra (3 percent), Hyundai Elantra (2 percent), Kia Optima (1 percent) and Suzuki SX4 (1 percent). Rounding off to zero were the Kia Spectra and Suzuki Aerio.

It's not known to happen often, but sometimes critics and consumers make the same pick. As a result, the Saturn Aura will need to make some room in its trunk next to its North American Car of the Year award, as its 14 percent voter share narrowly eked out the ever-popular Honda Accord (13 percent), Toyota Camry (12 percent) and Nissan Altima (10 percent) to become our readers' most wanted midpriced four-door. The Mazda 6 (8 percent), Chevrolet Impala (8 percent), Subaru Impreza (7 percent) and Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan twins (6 percent) all got a little love, and several others like the Buick LaCrosse, Hyundai Sonata, Pontiac G6 and Grand Prix, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Prius got a little less. Rounding out the bottom were the Chrysler Sebring and Mitsubishi Galant with 1 percent apiece.

Small, sporty and revvy won the battle against big, comfy and torquey as Acura's entry-level TSX took home 22 percent of the votes, edging out the full-size Buick Lucerne, which earned 18 percent. Likewise, the closest runners-up came from all over: Chrysler 300 (9 percent), Nissan Maxima (9 percent), Dodge Charger (8 percent), Saab 9-3 (8 percent), Volkswagen Passat (7 percent) and Hyundai Azera (6 percent). Other finishers included the Volvo S40 (4 percent), Lincoln MKZ (4 percent), Subaru Outback (3 percent), and Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego twins (2 percent). Oddly, the three cars most similar to the Buick — the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Kia Amanti — had to combine their totals to achieve 1 percent of the vote.

Last year's runner-up in this category moved up to 1st place. With a commanding 25 percent of the votes, the Cadillac CTS topped all other entry-level luxury sedans in the field, including last year's winner, the BMW 3 Series, which came in at 18 percent for 2nd place. This was a dramatic change of fortune for the CTS, which earned just 15 percent a year ago. Perhaps consumers had the stout CTS-V or the stunning, redesigned '08 CTS in mind when they cast their votes. Either way, a Cadillac edging out a BMW in any popularity contest is noteworthy. Infiniti's G35 was a close 3rd in this category with 17 percent, but after that there was a significant drop-off. Following in order were the Acura TL (10 percent), the Audi A4 family (8 percent) and the Lexus IS 250/350 (7 percent). The fact that such impressive sedans as the TL and A4 were mere midpack contenders gives some indication as to just how competitive this popular segment has become. Next in line were the Lexus ES 350 (4 percent), Toyota Avalon (4 percent), Saab 9-5 (3 percent) and Volvo S60 (2 percent). Rounding out the bottom were the aged Jaguar X-Type and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which couldn't manage more than 1 percent apiece.

There are only five competitors in this category, and your votes indicate only three of them really matter. The winner was the handsome and capable Cadillac STS, V-Series line included, which nabbed 35 percent of the votes. Second place went to the hard-edged and high-tech Infiniti M35 and M45 siblings, which earned 32 percent. The luxurious Lexus GS family — including the GS 350, GS 430 and the hybrid GS 450h — took 3rd place with 23 percent of the votes. After that, the excitement died down a bit as the few remaining votes were split between the safety-laden but conservatively redesigned Volvo S80 (9 percent) and the traditionalist Lincoln Town Car (2 percent).

We moved the BMW 5 Series (including the M5) to this pricier category and, just as in Editors' Most Wanted voting, it still took top honors without flinching, earning 32 percent of the vote. In this regard, consumers and editors agree: Despite its high price and overload of in-cabin technology, BMW's midsize sedan offers such an exceptional driving experience you'd forgive it almost anything. In 2nd place with 23 percent was the Cadillac DTS, a full-size front-driver with an entirely different flavor to it. The Audi A6/S6 family was in 3rd with 15 percent, followed by the Acura RL and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, each with 11 percent. Bringing up the rear were the Infiniti Q45 and Jaguar S-Type, which managed only 4 percent apiece.

Among the new Lexus LS 460's many high-tech features is the car's ability to parallel park itself. Really. So perhaps it's not surprising that it also managed to park itself into the top slot of consumer desire for the category of "Sedan Over $60,000." This is a new Consumers' Most Wanted category for 2007 and it's packed with A-list luxury sedans. The LS 460 took the top spot with 23 percent of the vote. However, it should be noted that just two percentage points separated the top three choices. Audi's A8 (and S8) came in 2nd with 22 percent and the redesigned Mercedes-Benz S-Class took 3rd with 21 percent. BMW's 7 Series sedan took 4th place with 18 percent while the Jaguar XJ-Series (9 percent) and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (8 percent) brought up the rear.

With consumers' perennial favorite, the Scion xB, on hiatus for 2007, the Kia Rio5 wagon had the Wagon-Under-$15,000 bracket all to itself. While the subcompact Rio5 isn't the most exciting choice out there in wagon form, there's no denying that it offers a complete package at a competitive price. Performance borders on sprightly with the manual gearbox, and handling around corners is unexpectedly crisp. Inside, the smallest Kia offers airy confines with ample legroom in the front and back and a maximum cargo capacity of 50 cubic feet.

The sporty little Mazda 3 wagon, known for its driving fun and practicality, ran away with first prize in this category, topping the nearest competitor by a wide margin. Mazda's sport wagon, which is big on looks and performance, was showered with 47 percent of the vote, while the runner-up Chevrolet HHR got 29 percent. Following in 3rd place was the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe with 10 percent. Also in contention were the Dodge Caliber with 5 percent of the vote, the Ford Focus with 3 percent, and the Chrysler PT Cruiser and newly arrived Kia Rondo, each with 2 percent of the vote. The Kia Spectra5 earned a single percentage point, while the Suzuki Forenza wagon managed only a handful of votes, rounding out to 0 percent.

Last year's winner of the "Wagon Under $25,000" category, the Audi A3 moved up a notch in price and still brought home a 1st-place finish. Audi has delivered a winning combination of performance, complete with a powerful yet efficient turbocharged power plant (the 2.0T), and a stylish and comfortable interior. The A3 captured 19 percent of the vote, edging out the Saab 9-3 SportCombi wagon, which got 18 percent of consumers' votes. In 3rd place was the brawny rear-drive Dodge Magnum with 14 percent, followed by the all-wheel-drive Subaru Impreza family (which included the WRX) with 9 percent of the vote. Also in this rather crowded category were the Subaru Outback (8 percent), the Mazda 6 (7 percent), the Volkswagen Passat (6 percent), and the Subaru Legacy, Ford Freestyle and Volvo V50 (each getting 5 percent). The Chrysler Pacifica brought up the rear with 3 percent of the vote.

Wagons enjoy more prestige across the pond than in the U.S., and this year's all-European category saw the Audi A4 Avant fighting to regain its usual preeminent position after last year's upset by the redesigned BMW 3 Series. The two wagons — both great vehicles in their own right — managed to tie the vote at 27 percent apiece. The Saab 9-5 wagon came in a close 3rd with 22 percent, and two Volvos — the V70 and the XC70 — followed with 11 percent each. The aged Jaguar X-Type sport wagon, never known for its performance or refinement, went begging with 3 percent of the vote.

Readers chose the all-wheel-drive BMW 5 Series wagon, sold only in 530xi form, as their ultimate driving wagon, awarding it a whopping 38 percent of the vote in this small four-way face-off. Audi's luxurious, but not quite as athletic A6 Avant wagon pulled in a very respectable 31 percent for 2nd place. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class found itself in 3rd place with just 17 percent, despite having a pair of new V8 engines and an efficient diesel V6 for '07. The six-passenger Mercedes R-Class crossover wagon trailed in 4th place with 14 percent.

Sharp handling, a roomy cabin and a sterling reputation for reliability have kept the Honda Civic at the top of the inexpensive coupe category for years. This year, the Civic retained the title with an overwhelming 34 percent of the votes. The Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 twins took 2nd with 22 percent while the Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI siblings took 3rd with 18 percent. The rest of the field, which included the Scion tC, Ford Focus and Saturn Ion, weren't even in the same race with less than 10 percent apiece.

Pulling off a "3-peat," the Ford Mustang proves that folks still have a big place in their hearts for a classically styled icon. Offering a corral full of performance for relatively short money doesn't hurt, either. With 26 percent of the vote, Ford's steed was more than a few lengths ahead of the 2nd-placers, the Mazda RX-8 and Pontiac G6 (16 percent each), while the Mini Cooper (14 percent) was nipping at their heels. The Honda Accord was in that pack, too, with 13 percent. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Toyota Camry Solara and Mitsubishi Eclipse trailed considerably at less than 10 percent each.

In a sort of sibling rivalry, the Infiniti G35 battled its Nissan 350Z cousin and platform mate in this small category. The G35's 72 percent of the vote crushed the Z car's 28 percent, showing that most people want four-seater capacity along with the thrills that a powerful V6 and a well-balanced rear-drive chassis provide.

Like a Saddam Hussein election, the Chevrolet Corvette won its category last year with 100 percent of the vote — there were no other entrants. A reorganizing of categories assured a more spirited contest for 2007, but the Chevrolet Corvette still ran away from the pack with a dominating 46 percent. Clearly, its combination of visceral high-speed thrills, all-American heritage and value pricing did not go unnoticed by consumers. The Porsche Cayman was a distant 2nd with 21 percent, while the all-new, redesigned BMW 3 Series coupe pulled in 18 percent. The sprightly Lotus Elise and luxurious Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class both elicited 5 percent. The BMW Z4 and M coupes came in with 4 percent.

With categories rearranged and an even narrower field of competitors, the Porsche 911 won its category by an even greater margin this year. The 911 tickled the fancy of 46 percent of voters, who match our own enthusiasm for this quintessential sports car. The BMW 6 Series basically matched its performance a year ago, coming in 2nd for the third year in a row with 25 percent of the vote. The elegant and sporty Jaguar XK-Series grossed 16 percent of voters. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class could only bring 14 percent of CMW poll takers to its corner, despite its sleek new sheet metal and luxurious trappings.

Saturn boldly dropped its top and went speeding off in a new direction this year with the launch of its first-ever convertible, the Sky. The people have spoken and they clearly think Saturn's turn was a wise one: The sleek-looking Saturn Sky soaked up the sunshine in the No. 1 spot, with 34 percent of the votes. A perennial favorite, the Mazda MX-5 Miata trailed in 2nd place with a 30 percent showing, while last year's surprise winner, the Pontiac Solstice, had to settle for 3rd place, with 19 percent of the votes. The Mini Cooper convertible was next with 13 percent, followed by the Volkswagen New Beetle (2 percent) and the Chrysler PT Cruiser (2 percent).

A year ago the Honda S2000 lost by a bumper to the BMW Z4, after claiming the cup in this segment the previous two years. Honda's high-revving drop top got its groove back for 2007, scoring a win with a 30 percent showing. Lurking in the S2000's rearview mirror was a familiar name, the Ford Mustang, which rode the wave of the 500-hp Shelby GT500 version to get a respectable 27 percent of the love. Twenty-one percent of the voters picked the Pontiac G6 and its retractable hardtop, while another hardtop convertible, the Volkswagen Eos (12 percent), struggled to play catch-up, along with the Toyota Camry Solara (5 percent) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (3 percent).

Behold the juggernaut that is the BMW Z4. Its hard-edged beauty and commanding performance made it a winner in the "Convertible Under $35,000" category last year. A slight price increase placed it in a loftier class of competitors on this go-round, but these new challengers were not mighty enough to topple this conquering Teuton, which claimed the top spot with a 20 percent showing. The solid credentials of the Saab 9-3 were enough to take the silver (19 percent), and the Swede was followed by the feisty Lotus Elise and elegant Audi A4 (both at 18 percent). The tail end of the caboose consisted of the Nissan 350Z roadster (15 percent) and the Volvo C70 four-place hardtop (9 percent).

Value may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you consider the 400-hp Chevrolet Corvette, but that's exactly what this classic roadster promises to bring to your garage. Chevy's singular drop top offers iconic good looks and world-class performance, all for a surprisingly affordable price. It's little wonder, then, that the Corvette was miles ahead of the competition in this race, with a staggering 50 percent of the vote. Porsche's graceful Boxster was a mere silhouette on the horizon with a distant 2nd-place finish with 20 percent, and it was followed closely by the redesigned BMW 3 Series, now a hardtop convertible at 17 percent. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (9 percent) and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (5 percent) brought up the rear.

In an upset of World Series' proportions, Cadillac's XLR, with its chiseled styling and retractable hardtop, took the win in the top-end convertible category. With 29 percent of the votes, the Caddy clipped the Porsche 911 (25 percent) and soundly trounced another pair of highly qualified drop tops, the athletic BMW 6 Series four-seater (including the M6) and the always elegant Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, which earned 14 percent each. The Jaguar XK (11 percent) and Lexus SC 430 (6 percent) weren't even in the XLR's rearview mirror.

Although the compact truck class lacks the glamor of the high-dollar coupe and convertible brackets, it's worth noting that the Toyota Tacoma has won this category every single year since we started polling Edmunds' readers in 2002. A true truck in every sense of the word, the current Tacoma excels at off-roading and towing, while still offering decent comfort on the street. Its top-of-the-line engine, a smooth 4.0-liter V6, serves up plenty of torque, and a wide range of cab-and-bed configurations allows just about anyone to equip a Tacoma to his liking. Add in a stellar reputation for quality and reliability and it's easy to see why this Toyota has gone undefeated. This year it took 38 percent of the vote, followed by the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, which came away with 30 percent. The Nissan Frontier was a distant 3rd with 16 percent, followed by the Ford Explorer Sport Trac (8 percent), Dodge Dakota/Mitsubishi Raider twins (5 percent) and Ford Ranger/Mazda Truck (4 percent).

Ford's F-Series took this category last year, but consumers couldn't overlook GM's highly effective redesign of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra twins. Thanks to an all-new chassis and a fully revamped interior, these trucks are more civil than ever as daily drivers. Yet, they're still just as capable at off-highway work and they still come in a near-endless array of cab/bed configurations. We've called them "the right-size trucks, perfect for all-around use," and Edmunds' readers agree, giving GM's full-size pickups 31 percent of the vote. In 2nd place with 20 percent was the Toyota Tundra, also redesigned for '07, and also highly regarded by our editors. The F-Series finished a distant 3rd with 12 percent, followed by a two-way tie for 4th as the Cadillac Escalade EXT and Honda Ridgeline each earned 9 percent. Next in line were the Chevrolet Avalanche and Nissan Titan (both with 6 percent) and the Dodge Ram (4 percent).

This year's category was packed with many new or redesigned models, including the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler and longtime Consumers' Most Wanted favorite, the Honda CR-V. However, for the second year in a row, Toyota's versatile and powerful RAV4 got to drive home with the award statue nestled in its cupholder. The RAV4 won with 16 percent of the vote. Also holding strong were last year's silver medalists, the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent twins, at 15 percent. The final podium finish went to the CR-V with 14 percent. Other notable picks included the aforementioned Wrangler (5 percent) and FJ Cruiser (9 percent), along with the Saturn Vue (8 percent), the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner triplets (5 percent), the redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe (5 percent) and the Nissan Xterra (5 percent).

"Build it and they will come." In the case of this category, that saying fully applies to the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook twins. These large crossover SUVs are all-new for 2007 and are known for their roomy, seven-passenger interiors. The Acadia and Outlook dominated all other choices with 20 percent of the vote. Coming in a distant 2nd was Acura's new premium small SUV, the RDX, at 12 percent. Other popular choices included the Mazda CX-7, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota 4Runner. All earned 7 percent of the vote. Our Editors' Most Wanted winner, the Mazda CX-9, earned 6 percent, as did the Hummer H3. Further back in the voting with 5 percent totals were the Chevrolet TrailBlazer (and associated General Motors derivatives), the Nissan Murano and the Ford Edge.

General Motors' redesigned line of full-size SUVs, which includes the standard-size Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon twins and the extended-length Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, took the win in the under-$45K bracket with a healthy 23 percent of the vote, while the second-generation Acura MDX finished a strong 2nd with 18 percent. This is an exact reversal of the Editors' Most Wanted results in this category, so it's clear that consumers, too, see the appeal of both sides of the SUV spectrum: For those with large families and a trailer in tow, GM's large, V8-powered, body-on-frame SUVs make the most sense, particularly now that they have the solid-quality cabin materials one expects at this price point. For those with slightly smaller families and a taste for sports cars, the car-based MDX is hard to overlook, as it couples the practicality you expect in a midsize seven-seater with a level of athleticism you may not expect.

Following in succession were the Cadillac SRX (12 percent), Infiniti FX35/FX45 (8 percent), Lexus RX 350/RX 400h (8 percent), BMW X3 (5 percent) and Volkswagen Touareg (5 percent). The Ford Expedition/Expedition EL, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Volvo XC90 each earned 4 percent.

When it comes to high-end SUVs, consumers and editors have very different opinions. Consumers selected the hugely powerful, surprisingly refined Cadillac Escalade, and its extended-length Escalade ESV sibling, as their No. 1 pick in this category, awarding it 30 percent of the vote. In the runner-up slot with 16 percent was the BMW X5, also redesigned, and even more athletic than before despite its larger size and newly available third-row seat. The Audi Q7 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport came in 3rd with 9 percent. Meanwhile, our Editors' Most Wanted winner and honorable mention, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Lexus LX 470/Toyota Land Cruiser, were down in 5th place, tying with the Hummer H2 at 6 percent. Other finishers included the standard Land Rover Range Rover (5 percent) and Lexus GX 470 (4 percent).

The Honda Odyssey has dominated hearts, minds and wallets since its redesign in 2005, so it's no surprise it took the Most Wanted Minivan title again this year with 35 percent of the vote. What was unexpected — some would say astonishing — is the deposing of the venerable Toyota Sienna for the No. 2 spot by the Buick Terraza/Chevrolet Uplander/Saturn Relay triplets. The GM vans took 19 percent of the vote to the Sienna's 12 percent, despite the fact that Toyota's minivan has a new 266-hp V6 this year. The "mini-minivan," the Mazda 5, followed on Toyota's heels with 11 percent. Next in line in this busy field were the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (9 percent), Hyundai Entourage/Kia Sedona (6 percent), Nissan Quest (5 percent), and the discontinued Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey (2 percent).

Bugatti's over-the-top (speed) supercar edged out the Ferrari F430, with 13 percent of the voting public designating it as the most wanted exotic. The Ferrari was close behind with 12 percent, followed by the Aston Martin DB9 at 11 and the V8 Vantage at 10 percent. From there the voting slid down to 8 percent for the Dodge Viper, 7 percent for the Lamborghini Murciélago and 6 percent for the 599 GTB. Every other exotic scored less than 5 percent of the vote (with the unwanted Bentley Azure bringing in a grand total of 0 percent).