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Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
2006: Best New Alternative Power |
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Chevrolet Impala |
Honda Civic Hybrid |
Lexus RX 400h |
Toyota Highlander |
VW Jetta TDI |
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Total Score - Team |
650.6 |
756.2 |
770.3 |
758.5 |
739.8 |
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Total Score - Individual |
618.8 |
687.5 |
662.5 |
668.8 |
631.3 |
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| Combined Overall Score* |
589.8 |
683.3 |
639.5 |
646.6 |
657.2 |
| (* factored for price) |
3 |
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3 |
2 |
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| Price as Tested (Average) |
$26,795 |
$25,800 |
$63,138 |
$48,675 |
$28,613 |
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| Styling/Appearance: |
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Exterior |
6.7 |
8.0 |
7.5 |
7.1 |
7.5 |
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Interior |
6.6 |
8.2 |
8.2 |
7.8 |
6.9 |
| Quality |
6.9 |
8.2 |
8.9 |
8.4 |
7.3 |
| Occupant Environment: |
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Interior Volume (1) |
6.8 |
5.2 |
6.6 |
6.8 |
5.2 |
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Cargo Volume (2) |
3.5 |
1.8 |
6.3 |
7.6 |
3.2 |
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Driver Position & Ergonomics |
7.0 |
7.8 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
7.4 |
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Visibility |
7.4 |
7.0 |
7.9 |
8.2 |
7.3 |
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Passenger Comfort/Access |
6.7 |
7.6 |
7.8 |
7.8 |
7.1 |
| Noise/Vibration/Harshness |
7.1 |
6.9 |
8.0 |
7.7 |
6.8 |
| Performance: |
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Acceleration (3) |
6.9 |
2.0 |
8.3 |
8.1 |
3.1 |
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Throttle Response |
7.4 |
6.5 |
7.6 |
7.4 |
7.2 |
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Engine Smoothness/Refinement |
7.5 |
7.5 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
6.8 |
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Transmission/Drivetrain |
7.0 |
7.2 |
7.7 |
7.7 |
8.1 |
| Vehicle Dynamics: |
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Ride Comfort |
7.4 |
7.7 |
8.6 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
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Steering |
6.1 |
8.1 |
6.7 |
6.7 |
8.1 |
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Handling |
6.4 |
8.3 |
6.2 |
6.0 |
8.0 |
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Braking Feel & Effectiveness |
6.9 |
8.1 |
6.5 |
6.4 |
7.8 |
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Stopping Distance (4) |
2.8 |
7.0 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
9.8 |
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Fuel Economy (5) |
5.3 |
9.4 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.8 |
| Safety Features |
6.9 |
7.8 |
8.2 |
8.1 |
7.5 |
| Cargo Convenience |
7.3 |
6.5 |
7.8 |
8.1 |
7.2 |
| Environmental Responsibility |
7.2 |
8.9 |
7.6 |
7.8 |
7.7 |
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Chevrolet Impala |
Honda Civic Hybrid |
Lexus RX 400h |
Toyota Highlander |
VW Jetta TDI |
| (1) Interior Volume (L) |
2959 |
2574 |
2902 |
2959 |
2577 |
| (2) Cargo Volume (L) |
527 |
294 |
903 |
1124 |
453 |
| (3) Acceleration (0-100 km/h) |
8.3 |
14.9 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
12.6 |
| Acceleration (80-120 km/h)* |
7.6 |
11.3 |
5.6 |
6.0 |
11.0 |
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(4) Braking (100-0 km/h) in feet |
47.32 |
40.59 |
39.66 |
41.44 |
37.24 |
| (5) Fuel Consumption (L/100KM) |
12.3 |
4.5 |
7.8 |
7.8 |
6.0 |
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