Edmunds Announces Most Wanted Automobiles for the Year 2000 Model Year
26 October 1999
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 26, 1999--Edmunds.com
today announced its "Most Wanted" cars and trucks for the 2000 model year. Its editorial team evaluated
the complete roster of 2000 models available to the public and picked
their favorites with a price tag below $55,000 span the gamut of cars and trucks available for 2000. Edmunds.com's
picks address the needs and wants of nearly every car or truck buyer.
Whether it was the station wagon class for families on the go (pick:
Audi A4 Avant), the sports coupe class for speed loving urban hipsters
(pick: Mustang Cobra), the pragmatic large sedan class for weekly
carpoolers (pick: Dodge Intrepid), or the large SUV class for someone
venturing into mountainous terrain (winner: GMC Yukon), the
Edmunds.com editorial team covered all the bases.
"Our diverse editorial team evaluated these vehicles as both
experts who live and breathe cars and trucks on a daily basis and as
everyday car buyers who are about to make the second most expensive
investment in their lifetime," said Christian Wardlaw, editor-in
chief, Edmunds.com. "In the end though, we judged these cars and
trucks guided by one rule - picking the car or truck we would park in
our respective garages."
The following are the winners in each car or truck class with a
succinct summary of the editors' findings:
Small Coupe: Honda Civic
Once again Edmunds.com editors were impressed with the Honda
Civic's complete package and unparalleled reliability.
Small Sedan: Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is making its debut in 2000 and Edmunds.com
editors were stirred by the car's design, handling and internal
spaciousness.
Mid-size Coupe: Toyota Camry Solara
The Camry Solara has all of the Camry four-door's perennial
attributes with even more style.
Mid-size Sedan: Volkswagen Passat
The Passat is roomy and comfortable yet has an "artfully styled
wrapper."
Large Sedan: Dodge Intrepid
Sedan buyers desiring interior and trunk space need look no
further than the affordable Dodge Intrepid.
Station Wagon: Audi A4 Avant
The Audi Avant lets families have it all -- superior performance,
safety and plenty of room for cargo and passengers.
Sport Coupe: Ford SVT Mustang Cobra
The Mustang Cobra offers improved steering, comfort and
performance at a surprisingly low price point.
Sport Sedan: Audi S4
A longtime Edmunds.com favorite, the Audi S4 is flexible enough
for superb city cruising or back-road adventures.
Entry-Luxury Coupe: BMW 3 Series
If you're a performance enthusiast seeking a touch of class at a
reasonable price, the BMW 323Ci deserves a test drive.
Entry-Luxury Sedan: Lincoln LS
The Lincoln impressed Edmunds.com editors during initial test
drives with its luxurious accessories and tight suspension.
Luxury Coupe: Mercedes-Benz CLK
The Mercedes-Benz CLK meets and exceeds luxury car buyer whims
with the exquisite interior and exterior embellishments.
Luxury Sedan: BMW 5 Series
Known for having the best balance of luxury and performance, the
BMW 5 Series does not disappoint with its rock-solid quality,
aggressive styling and safety features galore.
Luxury Station Wagon: BMW 5 Series
This BMW represents the fastest wagon sold in America and fits
the bill for motorists looking for spaciousness without sacrificing
performance.
Convertible: Mazda Miata
The 2000 Miata maintains the original car's design sensibility
while increasing engine output for a fun driving experience unmatched
by any other car near its price range.
Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette C5
One drive will convince you there has never been a more capable
Corvette built than the C5.
Small Pickup: Ford Ranger
Because of its rugged good looks and ergonomically-friendly
cabin, Ford's best-selling Ranger is the truck Edmunds.com editors
would buy if they needed a small, reliable hauler.
Full-size Pickup: Ford F-Series
Ford has everyone's pickup needs covered with the incredibly
popular F-Series trucks.
Small Van: Honda Odyssey
The Odyssey offers safety, a stellar engine and a roomy interior
at a great price.
Large Van: Ford Econoline
The Ford Econoline is the top pick in this class for its sheer
people-hauling ability.
Small SUV: Honda CR-V
When it's time to drive a small SUV the way most of us really do
(on paved roads with multiple passengers), the CR-V rises to the
occasion.
Mid-size SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2000 the Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to rule the mid-size
SUV field with its powerful engine offerings, luxurious interior
appointments, comfortable and confident on-road ride, and
class-leading off-road ability.
Large SUV: GMC Yukon
The GMC has improved handling, braking and interior with plenty
of room for the family.
Luxury SUV: Lexus LX 470
The Lexus LX 470 is not the biggest, gaudiest or most powerful
SUV in the luxury class, but it is easily the most talented if you
want a cushy, comfortable on-road ride, plus a palatial interior with
high-tech options while still being able to cross the Rubicon Trail.