The winners of each vehicle category have been announced this morning during the AJAC's annual TestFest. The field this year included 56 vehicles spread out in 14 categories, and a record 80 journalists are attending the event, driving and voting on vehicles of various categories. The contestants, finalists and winners are:
Best New Small Car (Under $18,000)
Contestants and finalists: Chevrolet Aveo, smart fortwo, Toyota Corolla
Winner: Toyota Corolla
Best New Small Car (Over $18,000)
Contestants and finalists: Honda Fit, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix
Winner: Pontiac Vibe
Best New Family Car ($22,000 to $30,000)
Contestants: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis, Mazda6, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon
Winner: Mazda6
Finalists: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon
Best New Small Car (Under $18,000)
Contestants and finalists: Chevrolet Aveo, smart fortwo, Toyota Corolla
Winner: Toyota Corolla
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Best New Small Car (Over $18,000)
Contestants and finalists: Honda Fit, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix
Winner: Pontiac Vibe
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Best New Family Car ($22,000 to $30,000)
Contestants: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis, Mazda6, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon
Winner: Mazda6
Finalists: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon
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