The Range Rover Evoque beat out such notable trucks as the BMW X3, Honda CR-V and Mini Countryman to win the coveted North American Truck of the Year award announced today at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
There was real competition this year in the car category, however, where the Audi A6/A7, Buick Verano, Chevy Sonic, Chrysler 300, Fiat 500, Hyundai Accent, Scion iQ, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, VW Passat and more all fought for the top spot.
When the dust cleared it was the Hyundai Elantra that walked away with the win. Previously on Inside Line the Elantra won a comparison against the Cruze and Civic, but was handily bested by the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium in another test.
blackdynamite1 says:
07:50 AM, 01/ 9/12
As long as that steamy pile of VW Pissack didn't win, I'm good
BD
jdubbs115 says:
10:07 AM, 01/ 9/12
I feel like there's too many awards to go around. Still, not surprising for the Elantra, as it seems to be the new everyman's car. Small cars like this are really doing well for themselves in this market, and the Elantra hits all the right notes for segment expectations. Throw in eye-catching design (for better or for worse) and a competitive price.
I still can't figure out why people like the Evoque so much though. It may be functional as a Range Rover, but there just seem to be too many compromises going on with that thing to make it award worthy.
ne1butu2 says:
07:05 PM, 01/ 9/12
Are you kidding me? Neither of these cars are worthy of winning anything.
mk40 says:
07:24 PM, 01/ 9/12
Hard to find a more practical sedan for the money. A conventional gasoline sedan with the roominess of a small mid-size and the mpg of a sub-compact, built in the US and actually brings some upscale-style to the segment, all back by a great warranty. Not surprised it won.