2006 AJAC Car of the Year Category Winners

Photos courtesy respective manufacturers


Best New Economy Car: Honda Civic Sedan
Runner-Ups: Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent



Best New Family Car (Under $35,000): Hyundai Sonata GLS V6
Runner-Ups: Volkswagen Passat, Ford Fusion



Best New Family Car (Over $35,000): Hyundai Azera
Runner-Ups: Dodge Charger RT, BMW 3 Series Touring



Best New Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series Touring
Runner-Ups: Infiniti M45 Sport, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class



Best New Sports Sedan: BMW 3 Series
Runner-Ups: Lexus IS, Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan



Best New Sports Car: Honda Civic Coupe Si
Runner-Ups: Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Mazda MX-5



Best New Sport Utility Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
Runner-Ups: Range Rover Sport, Suzuki Grand Vitara



Best New Pick-up: Honda Ridgeline
Runner-Ups: Lincoln Mark LT, Dodge Ram



Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle: Mazda5
Runner-Ups: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Subaru B9 Tribeca



Best New Modern Muscle Car: Dodge Magnum SRT8
Runner-Ups: Mazdaspeed6, Chevrolet Trailblazer SS



Best New Alternative Power: Honda Civic Hybrid



AJAC Most Coveted Vehicle Award: Chevrolet Corvette Z06