Test Fest : Writers' predictions for the best new cars of 2007

Prestige -- Audi S8, Jaguar XK Convertible, Lexus LS 460L, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Sports / performance (under $50,000) -- Acura CSX Type-S, MAZDASPEED3, Saturn Sky Redline, Volkswagen GTI

Sports / performance (over $50,000) -- Audi RS4, Audi S6, BMW 3-Series Coupe, BMW M Coupe, Lexus GS 450h, Shelby GT500

Convertible -- Audi A4 Convertible, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, Pontiac G6 Convertible, Volkswagen EOS

SUV / CUV (under $35,000) -- Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Mazda CX-7, Saturn Vue Green Line, Toyota RAV4

SUV / CUV ($35,000-$60,000) -- Acura RDX, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chrysler Aspen, Lincoln MKX, Suzuki XL7, Toyota FJ Cruiser