Cars.com partner MotorWeek named the Scion xB its 2008 Driver’s Choice “Best of the Year” today at the Chicago Auto Show. The xB topped a list of serious contenders, and also bested those in the small-car category. If for some reason you haven’t watched an episode of MotorWeek before, it airs nationally on PBS and the Speed Network. You can also view their video reviews right on Cars.com. For a list of the rest of MotorWeek’s picks in different categories, read below. It’s easy to agree with a lot of them, and also makes us realize just how many great new cars are on the market.
Best Small Car: Scion xB
Best Family Sedan: Honda Accord
Best Minivan: Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country
Best Convertible: Chrysler Sebring convertible
Best Luxury Sedan: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Best Sport Sedan: Cadillac CTS
Best Sport Coupe: Infiniti G37
Best Performance Car: Volkswagen R32
Best Small Utility: Nissan Rogue
Best Large Utility: Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Best Crossover Utility: Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook
Best Pickup Truck: Ford F-Series Super Duty
Best Eco-Friendly: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid
Best Dream Machine: Audi R8/Bentley Continental GT Speed/Lexus LS 600h L
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David Thomas
Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.