Edmunds.com Names 2007 Toyota Tundra Most Significant Vehicle of the Year

Tundra's range of engine sizes, body styles and other equipment appeals to light truck market, could unseat domestic automakers' dominance, according to Edmunds.com.

by Staff

October 25, 2006

2 min to read

Edmunds.com has named the 2007 Toyota Tundra as its Most Significant Vehicle of the Year. This award is given annually to a vehicle that, according to the editors at Edmunds.com, significantly changes the rules of a given segment, creates a new niche or redefines an automaker's image. Runners-up were the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Past "Most Significant" award winners include the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 2005 Chrysler 300, 2004 Nissan Titan, 2003 Nissan 350Z, 2002 Mini Cooper, 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2000 Honda Insight. Edmunds.com also announced the winners of its ninth annual "Editors' Most Wanted" vehicle awards. The winners are: Sedan Under $15,000: 2007 Hyundai Accent and 2007 Kia Rio
Sedan Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic
Sedan Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda 6
Sedan Under $30,000: 2007 Hyundai Azera
Sedan Under $35,000: 2007 BMW 3 Series
Sedan Under $45,000: 2007 Infiniti M35/M45
Sedan Under $60,000: 2007 BMW 5 Series
Sedan Over $60,000: 2007 Audi A8
Wagon Under $15,000: 2007 Kia Rio5
Wagon Under $20,000: 2007 Mazda 3
Wagon Under $30,000: 2007 Dodge Magnum
Wagon Under $40,000: 2007 Audi A4
Wagon Over $40,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coupe Under $20,000: 2007 Honda Civic
Coupe Under $30,000: 2007 Mini Cooper
Coupe Under $40,000: 2007 Infiniti G35
Coupe Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Cayman
Coupe Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911
Convertible Under $25,000: 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Convertible Under $35,000: 2007 Ford Mustang
Convertible Under $45,000: 2007 Lotus Elise
Convertible Under $60,000: 2007 Porsche Boxster
Convertible Over $60,000: 2007 Porsche 911
Compact Truck: 2007 Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck: 2007 Toyota Tundra
SUV Under $25,000: 2007 Honda CR-V
SUV Under $35,000: 2007 Mazda CX-9
SUV Under $45,000: 2007 Acura MDX
SUV Over $45,000: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Minivan: 2007 Honda Odyssey
Exotic (Coupe/Convertible): 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Exotic (Sedan): 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Details on all award winners can be reviewed at http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/mostwanted/2007/index.html.

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