Cars.com Best of 2012 Awards

Every year, automakers roll out about 70 brand-new or redesigned cars. Our reviewers have spent hundreds of hours behind the wheels of those cars to pick the six best (below), and from those six, they chose our Best of 2012 car.

2012 Volkswagen Passat

VW hit all the high notes with its new Passat: More room! Lower price! A wide variety of engine options! Beyond that, the cabin's high-grade materials, attention to detail and uncommon standard features stay true to VW's premium market position.

2012 Audi A7

Audi's A7 combines awesome beauty with undeniable power. It is perhaps the ultimate marriage of sportiness and practicality.

2012 Hyundai Accent

It may be small, but it's not confining. Hyundai's updated subcompact offers value, driving fun and plenty of features.

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Sure it's quirky, and yes, it has three doors. But it's affordable, fuel-efficient, and you'll never lose it in the parking lot.

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Truly unique, Land Rover has packed driving fun into a SUV that looks like a visitor from the automotive future.

2012 Subaru Impreza

While there's plenty to like, one fact stands out: It's the most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle you can buy.

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen amped up the room in its midsize sedan, while managing to slash its price by thousands of dollars.

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