Toyota’s Camry has been named US consumer magazine Motor Trend’s 2007 car of the year.
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Launched in spring 2006, the redesigned, sixth generation, 2007 model year line includes a hybrid option equipped with the automaker’s industry-leading ‘hybrid synergy drive’ system.
The Camry has been America’s best-selling passenger car eight of the last nine years. The hybrid version achieves EPA-estimated 40 mpg city/38 mpg highway ratings.
The Camry was selected ahead of 27 contenders in various vehicle segments from the entry-level GM Daewoo-built Chevrolet Aveo subcompact to the Mercedes Benz S-class limousine.
Eligibility for the award was based on several factors including design, value, innovation, performance, safety, technical advancement, quality and market significance. Each vehicle was subjected to a battery of tests, such as skid pad ratings, acceleration and quarter-mile track times, and evaluated on drivability and fuel economy under normal driving conditions.
This is the third time in the last four years that Toyota has claimed one of Motor Trends’ top prizes. The magazine selected the Tacoma pickup as its truck of the year in 2005 and named the Prius Hybrid its car of the year in 2004.
