Vehicles are judged on items including: general design; safety; fueleconomy; handling and general roadworthiness; performance; comfort; assemblyquality; functionality; technical innovation; driver satisfaction; and price.
Other nominees for North American Car of the Year included: Acura RSX;Audi A4; Infiniti Q45; Jaguar X-Type; Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe; Subaru ImprezaWRX; and Toyota Camry. Nominees for North American Truck of the Year were thefollowing: Dodge Ram; Ford Explorer; Honda CR-V; Land Rover Freelander; andToyota Highlander.