This list, in descending of winners is as
follows:
1. Renault Clio III (256 points)
2. VW Passat (251 points)
3. Alfa Romeo 159 (212 points)
4. BMW 3-Series (203 points)
5. Mazda5 (198 points)
6. Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 107/Citroen C1 (187 points)
7. Toyota Yaris (143 points)
So how does a compact hatchback from a French brand that last sold products through AMC-Chrysler dealerships rate as something North Americans will be able
to buy? Renault's inherent lack of North American presence hasn't stopped the process; it will be brought here through its business partner, Nissan.
For 2007, Nissan will launch the Versa compact sedan and hatchback. Essentially a mildly facelifted version of the Tiida compact sold in Japan, it is based off the Nissan-Renault B-Platform, used to underpin countless Renaults and Nissans including the Japanese automaker's Cube, Micra (also said to be headed our way), and of course the Renault Clio III.
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| Volkswagen's new Passat came five points from winning. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
1. Renault Clio III (256 points)
2. VW Passat (251 points)
3. Alfa Romeo 159 (212 points)
4. BMW 3-Series (203 points)
5. Mazda5 (198 points)
6. Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 107/Citroen C1 (187 points)
7. Toyota Yaris (143 points)
So how does a compact hatchback from a French brand that last sold products through AMC-Chrysler dealerships rate as something North Americans will be able
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| Third place went to Alfa Romeo's 159, a respectable finish for Italy's only contender. (Photo: Alfa Romeo) |
For 2007, Nissan will launch the Versa compact sedan and hatchback. Essentially a mildly facelifted version of the Tiida compact sold in Japan, it is based off the Nissan-Renault B-Platform, used to underpin countless Renaults and Nissans including the Japanese automaker's Cube, Micra (also said to be headed our way), and of course the Renault Clio III.