2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Testing and Finalists
Superiority
Engineering excellence, advancement in design, utilization of resources and safety are key components of this criterion. Vehicle concept and execution, selection and use of materials, packaging and dynamics are considered, as are styling and interior layout, fuel consumption, and primary and secondary safety features.
Significance
How well does the vehicle do the job its maker intended it to do? It's not just sales numbers that count here: How the vehicle may impact or change its particular market
segment, influence or change consumer perceptions, and transform product development trends also are taken into consideration.
Value
Each vehicle is compared with its rivals in its market segment. While a vehicle with a low sticker price might seem to have an advantage, it may not be as good a value as a more expensive vehicle that offers higher performance and build quality and better functionality, lower running costs, and higher resale.
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