2017 Best of awards

Here are our editors’ picks for the best cars of the years. Drum roll, please …
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Best Car: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The Best Car of 2017 is given to an all-new or redesigned car that excels in quality, innovation, and value.
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Best Pickup Truck: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

The Best Pickup Truck of 2017 award goes to an all-new or updated truck that has the best power, capability and value.
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The Family Car of the Year: 2017 Nissan Rogue

The Family Car of the Year of 2017 fuses tech, style, space and convenience.
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The Most-Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year merges power, prowess, and good looks.
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Eco-Friendly Car of the Year: 2017 Toyota Prius

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Luxury Car of the Year: 2017 BMW 7 Series

The Luxury Car of the Year blends style, sophistication, and tech.

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Find out which SUVs, trucks and cars have earned blue ribbon status over the years.

2019 AWARD WINNER

Winners: Genesis G70, Ram 1500, Chrysler Pacifica, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2018 AWARD WINNER

Winners: Volkswagen Atlas, Chevrolet Colorado, Chrysler Pacifica, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Audi A4

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2016 AWARD WINNER

Winners: Volvo XC90, Nissan Titan, Nissan Rogue, BMW M235i, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Toyota Prius c

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