Cars.com's Lifestyle Awards
For Cars.com’s New Car of the Year, our expert reviewers evaluated all the newly introduced and redesigned cars for the 2009 model year and made their pick. For the Lifestyle Awards, we know not all car buyers choose their car simply by category. We also know many of you cross-shop, comparing that hybrid with this sedan with that wagon. Our team of reviewers drove dozens of cars, and from those experiences come these awards. Winners were announced Feb. 3, 2009. See how we choose the winners.

Find the top picks for Sun Lovers, Off Roaders, Weekend Athletes, The Towing Crowd and Driving Fun.

The best cars that use alternatives to conventional powertrains to help the environment.




