Which car is Wheels COTY ?

[QualityCounts]

Wheels mag will announce their COTY next Tues night in Melbourne. Which car would win?

[HLC]

commodore. duh.

[The Monty]

Commodore for me.

[MITCHAY]

VE for sure. Saw two VE Clubsports today. Those things are so awesome!

[cArSiK]

hope its the Alfa 159. Best looking sedan on the road. ever. :thebirds:

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by cArSiK

hope its the Alfa 159. Best looking sedan on the road. ever. :thebirds:

I agree, that front end is very aggressive! But I dont think it will win.

I dont think it has been a stand out year. The VE mightn't get it because of those recalls, but its wheels so it probably will still win.

I think the CX-7 will win, pretty classy IMO, and priced very well; Mazda is on a role aswell.

The Q7 is nice, but probably not worth the $$$ I assume.

Would love to Porsche to win too, anything that is Porsche, and is cheaper than a 911 and not a slouch gets my sentimental vote..LOL

edit: forgot to mention, the 3 series coupe, is that the twin turbo version? If so thats in with a good chance too, beautiful car.

[RIPGMH]

Whateva's not GM product

[Outbackjack]

It will be the VE. Not because it is particularly good. But because of the huge advertising budget that goes to Wheels mag.

I was reading a comparo the other day with the six cylinder VE, BF and Aurion. It would seem that even after the huge amount of $$$ the GM spent on the VE it is only as good as, not better, than the BF. It goes to show how far ahead of the game ford really is. Also why I bought a BF and not a commie.

I was thinking the other day about how many fords I have owned. It stands at four now. First was a XC panel van with a 302 and a towing and sports pack. Then a XC with a 351, FMX, tow pack and sports pack. Both were bought brand new. Now we have the LX Fiesta and BF XR8.
All of these cars have (and are) serveing me faultlessly. I think that I am getting one blue eye in the middle of my fore head.

[AU2PWR]

Aurion May have a good Chance

[Fairlane]

99.9% chance it will be the VE

[Martyvan]

Given the thread starters affiliation with Toyota, I would imagine they are sprouting an Aurion win... (Maybe inside knowledge?) Thats the only thing that will stop the VE unfortunately....

[Dave_au]

Prior winners for reference:

Here’s the official list of Wheels’ Car Of The Year winners, as published on both www.wikipedia.com and www.answers.com:

1963 Renault 8
1964 Morris 1100
1965 Ford Falcon (XP)
1966 Ford Falcon (XR)
1967 Chrysler Valiant (VE)
1968 Holden Monaro (HK)
1969 Holden Torana (LC)
1970 Renault 12
1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger (VH)
1972 Award withheld
1973 Leyland P76 V8
1974 Volkswagen Passat
1975 Holden Gemini (TX)
1976 Volkswagen Golf
1977 Honda Accord
1978 Holden Commodore (VB)
1979 Award withheld
1980 Mazda 323
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SE (W126)
1982 Holden Camira (JB)
1983 Ford Telstar and Mazda 626 (joint award)
1984 Mitsubishi Nimbus
1985 Mitsubishi Magna (TM)
1986 Award withheld
1987 Honda Prelude
1988 Holden Commodore (VN)
1989 Mazda MX-5
1990 Lexus LS 400
1991 Honda NSX and Nissan Pulsar
1992 Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar
1993 Holden Commodore (VR)
1994 Subaru Liberty
1995 Honda Odyssey
1996 Mitsubishi Magna/Verada
1997 Holden Commodore (VT)
1998 Subaru Liberty Wagon
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2000 Subaru Impreza
2001 Holden Barina (XC)
2002 Ford Falcon (BA)
2003 Mazda RX-8
2004 Ford Territory
2005 Mazda MX-5 (NC)

For reference, the Audi TT won NRMA's 2006 car of the year and the Aurion took out the Family car category.

[QualityCounts]

Originally Posted by Dave_au

Prior winners for reference:

Here’s the official list of Wheels’ Car Of The Year winners, as published on both www.wikipedia.com and www.answers.com:

1963 Renault 8
1964 Morris 1100
1965 Ford Falcon (XP)
1966 Ford Falcon (XR)
1967 Chrysler Valiant (VE)
1968 Holden Monaro (HK)
1969 Holden Torana (LC)
1970 Renault 12
1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger (VH)
1972 Award withheld
1973 Leyland P76 V8
1974 Volkswagen Passat
1975 Holden Gemini (TX)
1976 Volkswagen Golf
1977 Honda Accord
1978 Holden Commodore (VB)
1979 Award withheld
1980 Mazda 323
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SE (W126)
1982 Holden Camira (JB)
1983 Ford Telstar and Mazda 626 (joint award)
1984 Mitsubishi Nimbus
1985 Mitsubishi Magna (TM)
1986 Award withheld
1987 Honda Prelude
1988 Holden Commodore (VN)
1989 Mazda MX-5
1990 Lexus LS 400
1991 Honda NSX and Nissan Pulsar
1992 Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar
1993 Holden Commodore (VR)
1994 Subaru Liberty
1995 Honda Odyssey
1996 Mitsubishi Magna/Verada
1997 Holden Commodore (VT)
1998 Subaru Liberty Wagon
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2000 Subaru Impreza
2001 Holden Barina (XC)
2002 Ford Falcon (BA)
2003 Mazda RX-8
2004 Ford Territory
2005 Mazda MX-5 (NC)

For reference, the Audi TT won NRMA's 2006 car of the year and the Aurion took out the Family car category.

Interesting list. Ignoring the Lexus LS400, Toyota has never won Wheels COTY. I read that prior to 1999, passenger-carrying 4WDs were not eligible for that award. Motor Trend magazine was the first to award a COTY in 1949. I have also disqualified myself from voting as I started the poll.

Hopefully Commodore. It will not be Aurion.

[LUXO_8]

my guess would be commodore.....but you never know.
a few of those cars would equally in their own rights be a deserving COTY winner

Go the commodore - deserves it 100%.

Sorry outbackjack but your post above about Ford being 'just so far ahead of the game', made me laugh.

[Paull]

Originally Posted by MattyJ

Go the commodore - deserves it 100%.

Sorry outbackjack but your post above about Ford being 'just so far ahead of the game', made me laugh.

This thing has just been released, has had 3 national recalls and you say it 'deserves it'. Please Explain????

[Wally]

Originally Posted by Paull

This thing has just been released, has had 3 national recalls and you say it 'deserves it'. Please Explain????

A few more than three. I should know, because I own one with a 6 litre donk. I'm pleased that Holden are fixing them instead of trying to conceal the flaws, unlike some other manufacturers are documented to have done.

Had the first service the other day (left it until 6k) and the dealer made the necessary mods, flicked me the keys, I paid nothing, car started first go, cranked "Made In Japan" up to 18 and life returned to normal.

[Outbackjack]

Originally Posted by MattyJ

Go the commodore - deserves it 100%.

Sorry outbackjack but your post above about Ford being 'just so far ahead of the game', made me laugh.

I think a lot of people would agree with me....... VE has only JUST caught with the BF. Even the magazines are saying it. Glad you got a chuckle.

[Big Bros Toy]

Can't believe the VW passat & JB Camira WCOTY just shows how easily opinins can change with time!! 74 Passat lol.

[Mechan1k]

I reckon the Audi Q7 is in with a chance.

[Martyvan]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I reckon the Audi Q7 is in with a chance.

They are impressive vehicles.... They look fantastic, and have a bit of go to boot... !!!

It would probably win best new SUV except for its pricetag...

[au2sw]

unfrotunately, i think the ve, as mentioned before, it will be because of the advertising budget. i honestly thibnk its an ugly looking thing as its just a euro design with the old pontiac/chev motor that the amrericans no longer want imo. just a normal aust gmh product. why isnt the falcon in the list? i think its a better product seeing as we are now building our own blocks to put in and not having them built overseas, plus with all the added saftey features following the designs of big name sports cars, why wouldnt it have a chance?!

[Dave_au]

Originally Posted by au2sw

why isnt the falcon in the list?

It's not a new or recent mechanically revised car.

Every brand new Commodore series has won previously, and we all know that it's Holden's "1 Billion Dollar Baby" but all the magazines have mentioned questionable build quality - or some quality issues. Quite potentially the cars downfall as Aurion is quite strong here.

But then again the Aurion is derived off the Camry platform - the VE Commodore is a brand new platform in itself.

[Kenaz]

I believe the S Class should win, but I think the Commodore will win.

[exrtnz]

Originally Posted by Kenaz

I believe the S Class should win, but I think the Commodore will win.

Yeah the S-class is a better car all round , but they will pick the commondore. :

[DJM83]

VE will win, but my vote goes for the VW passat

[TUF_302]

The Elantra! :

[AU2PWR]

1963 Renault 8
1964 Morris 1100
1965 Ford Falcon (XP)
1966 Ford Falcon (XR)
1967 Chrysler Valiant (VE)
1968 Holden Monaro (HK)
1969 Holden Torana (LC)
1970 Renault 12
1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger (VH)
1972 Award withheld
1973 Leyland P76 V8
1974 Volkswagen Passat
1975 Holden Gemini (TX)
1976 Volkswagen Golf
1977 Honda Accord
1978 Holden Commodore (VB)
1979 Award withheld
1980 Mazda 323
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SE (W126)
1982 Holden Camira (JB)
1983 Ford Telstar and Mazda 626 (joint award)
1984 Mitsubishi Nimbus
1985 Mitsubishi Magna (TM)
1986 Award withheld
1987 Honda Prelude
1988 Holden Commodore (VN)
1989 Mazda MX-5
1990 Lexus LS 400
1991 Honda NSX and Nissan Pulsar
1992 Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar
1993 Holden Commodore (VR)
1994 Subaru Liberty
1995 Honda Odyssey
1996 Mitsubishi Magna/Verada
1997 Holden Commodore (VT)
1998 Subaru Liberty Wagon
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2000 Subaru Impreza
2001 Holden Barina (XC)
2002 Ford Falcon (BA)
2003 Mazda RX-8
2004 Ford Territory
2005 Mazda MX-5 (NC)

[Dave_au]

^ Every Magna has won too - and from the judges comments last year, had MMAL put a little more thought into the 380's hard plastics and price (and for sales - lets face it, RWD or AWD), it may have walked away with the prize instead of the MX-5.