Popular Mechanics' 10 Best of 2010
This year's Automotive Excellence Awards have been announced, and here are the standouts.
By Joshua Condon Nov 2, 2009 2:00PM
The new year is just around the corner, which means it's time to turn to Popular Mechanics to find out which rides rate best for the upcoming 2010 model year.Winners include two pony cars (which take top honors in quite different categories), two luxury brands (though one gets a nod for technological innovation rather than a specific vehicle), a gas-sipper, a massive off-road beast and, lastly, a Best New Cars 2010 pick that we found, well, shocking.
You can read the whole article here, or find our recap after the jump.
(Note: All vehicles listed are 2010 models.)
- Best off-road ability: Ford F-150 Raptor
- Best workhorse vehicle: Ford Transit Connect
- Most versatile car: Subaru Outback
- Technical innovation award: Lexus Remote Touch System
- Best fuel efficiency: Toyota Prius
- Best luxury vehicle: BMW 335d
- Most fun to drive: Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- Best car design: Chevrolet Camaro
- Best performance: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Best new car 2010: Kia Soul
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