2017 SUV Of The Year

Every year, Motor Trend names a car, SUV, and truck of the year. The Bolt is the second EV car to win after the Tesla Model S took home the award in 2013.

The SUV finalists included the Audi Q7, GMC Acadia All Terrain, Jaguar F-Pace, Mazda CX-9 and Tesla Model X. The GLC is a great looking SUV that seems like the sweet spot in the Mercedes SUV lineup.

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2017 SUV Of The Year

Suzuki has updated the nose of the car heavily to make it look more SUV-like. Engine: 2.2 D

We drove the car and found it to be quite refined, spacious and well equipped.

While entry-level models will be front-wheel drive, this being a Q, its higher variants will get an all-wheel-drive system. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Very evidently a performance SUV, the Levante claims to offer unrivalled handling. All models will get four-wheel-drive and air suspension as standard.

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The updated cars should be here halfway through 2017.

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A front-wheel-drive version will be available with a manual , while the CVT will be linked to all-wheel-drive.

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""There's no driving pizzazz.""

""Our test model was one of the few with all-wheel drive.""

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Nissan Armada named ‘SUV of the Year' in Popular Mechanics magazine's 2017 Automotive Excellence Awards

Noted by Popular Mechanics editorial staff for three-row seating and luxury-SUV experience at a Nissan price”

Offers 8-passenger seating, 8,500-pound standard towing capacity

Available in a range of three high-content grade levels in both 2-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive configurations

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When the IIHS named its Top Safety Picks for the 2015 model year, 33 vehicles received the top honor. With 49 models named Top Safety Pick+ after the latest tests, there was hardly any slowing down for the 2017 model year. However, SUV shoppers might have a tough time finding an affordable model, especially with the cost of advanced safety equipment added onto the base vehicle price. Base price: $23,495

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Seat Ateca SUV: 'Already a World Car of the Year 2017 contender'

It is barely on the road and already the Seat Ateca SUV crossover has been nominated as a World Car of the Year 2017 contender. Nissan Murano takes second place in the SUV category

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. "By: Mercedes-Benz

Today, the Mercedes-Benz GLC won Motor Trend's 2017 SUV of the Year Award. Previously, the Mercedes-Benz GL had won the Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award in 2007 and 2013.

'The GLK, our original midsize SUV, was one of the most popular models in our SUV lineup. About MOTOR TREND

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class voted Irish Car of the Year 2017

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been awarded the title of Irish Car of the Year 2017.

Irish Small Car of the Year 2017 - Suzuki Baleno

The Suzuki Baleno - Irish Small Car of the Year 2017

Irish Medium Car of the Year 2017 - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé

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Irish Medium Car of the Year 2017 - Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Toyota Fortuner (Standard) / Lexus RX350 (Luxury)

One award each went to the Ford EcoSport (Compact SUV), Jeep Wrangler (Large SUV); Mazda MX-5 (Sports Car), and Nissan Juke (Open).

For Luxury Models, The RX350 (Compact SUV) led 6 other Lexus models into the winners' circle for Luxury Models of the Year: ES350 (Midsize Sedan), RCF (Sports Car), IS350 (MPV), GS460 (Midsize SUV), LX570 (Large SUV), and NX200t (Open). Best Design - Standard: 5 Awardees

Mazda 6 (Midsize Sedan); Mazda MX-5 (Sports Car); Ford Explorer (Large SUV); Hyundai Grand Starex (Van); Nissan Juke (Open)

Best Design - Luxury: 5 Awardees

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Luxury Subcompact); Lexus IS350 (Luxury Compact Sedan); Porsche Macan (Luxury Midsize SUV); Toyota Alphard (Luxury Van); Lexus NX200t (Luxury Open)

Best Engine Performance - Standard: 7 Awardees

Honda Civic (Compact Sedan); Subaru WRX STI (Sports Car); Mitsubishi Montero Sport (Midsize SUV); Isuzu D-Max (Pickup); Toyota Innova (MPV); Toyota Hiace (Van); Peugeot 308 (Open)

Best Engine Performance - Luxury: 7 Awardees

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Luxury Subcompact); Volkswagen Passat (Luxury Midsize Sedan); BMW 7-Series (Luxury Large Sedan); Porsche Macan (Luxury Midsize SUV); Volkswagen Touran (Luxury MPV); Toyota Alphard (Luxury Van); BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe (Luxury Open)

Best Safety Features - Standard: 2 Awardees

Mitsubishi Montero Sport (Midsize SUV); Hyundai Grand Starex (Van)

Best Safety Features - Luxury: 7 Awardees

Volvo V40 (Luxury Subcompact); Volvo S60 (Luxury Compact Sedan); BMW 7-Series (Luxury Large Sedan); Volvo XC90 (Luxury Midsize SUV); Mercedes Benz B -Class (Luxury MPV); Mercedes Benz V-Class (Luxury Van); Volvo V60 Cross Country (Luxury Open)

Suzuki Ciaz (Compact Sedan); Mazda MX-5 (Sports Car); Isuzu MU-X (Midsize SUV); Isuzu D-Max (Pickup); Nissan Urvan (Van); Suzuki Ertiga (MPV); Nissan Juke (Open)

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Luxury Subcompact); Lexus IS350 (Luxury Compact Sedan); Volkswagen Passat (Luxury Midsize Sedan); Lexus LS460 (Luxury Large Sedan); Ford Mustang (Luxury Sports Car); Volkswagen Touareg (Luxury Midsize SUV); Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (Luxury Large SUV); Volkswagen Touran (Luxury MPV); Lexus NX200t

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A test drive is well within reach! "Stunning Peugeot 3008 wins Euro Car of the Year 2017

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Winning European Car of the Year is no small matter. The road-going model isn't the cheapest though.

2004 TOYOTA HIACE WHEELCHAIR VEHICLE 200 Series, auto, petrol, will carry 2 large wheelchairs + 5 able bodied. "2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Winners Announced

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively, Monday.

It includes sport utility vehicles and minivans. The North American Car and Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards honor excellence in innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, driver satisfaction and value. The award for Utility Vehicle of the Year is new for 2017, in recognition of the growing popularity of SUV-style vehicles. The Land Rover Discovery is the 2017 Auto Express Large Premium SUV of the Year, with the Tesla Model X and Volvo XC90 commended

The car now offers Range Rover quality with even more tech at a more affordable price. It's a great family car that offers refinement, technology and space. Genuinely usable range and the improving charging infrastructure make this car a viable alternative to a conventional luxury SUV.

It's a great seven-seat SUV that offers premium appeal, practicality and a relatively involving drive. Auto Express New Car Awards 2017

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After more than 1,000 miles of rugged off-road tests, 2017 @Jeep Grand Cherokee named #FourWheeler SUV of the Year."" Ride quality, engine power and cooling, visibility, steering feel and more helped propel the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk to victory.

Top-Ranked Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study

J.D. Power research finds that, aside from exterior and interior styling, vehicle dependability is the most important consideration among new car, truck, and SUV buyers when choosing a new vehicle.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ranks highest in the Midsize Sporty Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic ranks highest in the Small Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe ranks highest in the Large SUV segment to earn a dependability award. 2014 Ford F-150

The truck reappeared for the 2017 model year, based on the latest Pilot SUV platform.

The 2014 Lexus ES ranks highest in the Compact Premium Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Lexus GS ranks highest in the Midsize Premium Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Lexus RX ranks highest in the Midsize Premium SUV segment to earn a dependability award. 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class ranks highest in the Compact Premium SUV segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Toyota Avalon ranks highest in the Large Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Toyota Camry ranks highest in the Midsize Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser ranks highest in the Compact SUV segment to earn a dependability award. 2014 Toyota Prius

The 2014 Toyota Prius ranks highest in the Compact Car segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Toyota Venza ranks highest in the Midsize SUV segment to earn a dependability award. The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan ranks highest in the Small SUV segment to earn a dependability award. Also, the company's Car-Net subscription services were available for most versions.

"Mercedes-Benz GLC Wins 2017 SUV of the Year Award

If you would like to learn more about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, visit us today at Mercedes-Benz of Manchester and take a test drive in any of our Mercedes-Benz vehicles in stock.

"Peugeot 3008 SUV takes the title of 2017 Car of the Year, beating Alfa's new Giulia and the Mercedes E-Class

3008 SUV beats the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Mercedes-Benz E-Class to the crown

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2017 Motor Trend SUV of the Year

Voted the 2017 Motor Trend SUV of the year for its design, first-class interior, smart engineering and value, the GLC offers efficiency, power and style. Performance

The 2017 World Car of the Year is… the Jaguar F-Pace

Jag's new SUV takes the top spot. The Jaguar F-Pace has won the 2017 World Car of the Year award.

Other winners in the awards ceremony included the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class picking up the 2017 World Luxury Car of the Year award, the Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman winning the World Performance Car of the Year award, the Toyota Prius as the 2017 World Green Car, and the BMW i3 as the World Urban Car of the Year.

2017 Nissan Armada Voted SUV Of The Year

Nissan's Armada named SUV of the Year by 2017 Auto Judges.

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"Peugeot 3008 wins European Car of the Year 2017

The Peugeot 3008 SUV has been crowned Car of the Year 2017

We think it has one of the best interiors of any family car - it's arguably Peugeot's best model, and certainly challenges the Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca in the small SUV segment.

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The GLK, our original midsize SUV, was one of the most popular models in our SUV lineup. The Mercedes GLC offers 4MATIC all-wheel drive for outstanding agility and traction on a variety of road surfaces.

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2017 Four Wheeler SUV of The Year

The 2017 Jeep® Grand Cherokee was named a Consumers Digest Automotive Best Buy in the Midsize SUV category.

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Strategic Vision's 2016 Total Quality Award® Winner

The 2016 Jeep® Grand Cherokee won Strategic Vision's 2016 Total Quality Award® for Best Midsize SUV.

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The 2016 Jeep® Grand Cherokee was named the 2016 Most Popular on —Midsize Traditional SUV.

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JAGUAR F-PACE RECEIVES 2017 WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR AND WORLD CAR DESIGN OF THE YEAR AWARDS AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

The performance SUV is the fastest selling model Jaguar has produced and is only the second vehicle to claim the historic double in the 13-year history of the World Car Awards. The World Car Awards jury comprises influential motoring journalists and to win the 2017 World Car Design of the Year prize the F-PACE saw off the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet and Toyota C-HR in the final three.

Mike Rutherford, Juror, Director and Vice-Chairman of the World Car Awards/World Car of the Year said, ""Jaguar has done the unthinkable by first securing the World Car Design of the Year award, then lifting the big one - the overall World Car of the Year trophy. Receiving high acclaim throughout the year, the F-PACE was also named winner of the Daily News Auto Award for Luxury SUV, Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for Crossover of the Year, and Autotrader Must Test Drive award. The Jaguar brand also received the 2017 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award for Best Car Styling - Luxury Brand.

"The Mercedes-Benz GLC is Motor Trend's 2017 SUV of the Year!

Aristocrat Motors is excited to recognize that the all-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC has won the Motor Trend SUV of the Year for 2017. The Toyota RAV4 is New Zealand's most popular SUV, helped along via rental sales.

Of course a vehicle sale is a vehicle sale, whether it is to a rental company or a family. Facelifted Ford SUV has changed name from Kuga to Escape.

The Nissan X-Trail is a popular medium SUV.

The Volvo XC60 is also a popular vehicle.

Honda CRV has a strong SUV heritage.

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Peugeot 3008 has just scooped the Car of The Year award at Geneva Motor Show 2017

The all-new 3008 SUV impressed the judges with its combination os performance, interior design and style.

Inside the car, Peugeot's i-Cockpit is central to the design.

A range of driver assistance systems are also fitted onto the car improving its safety.

The SUV has all but replaced the traditional Aussie family car and sales continue to skyrocket. Audi

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"New PEUGEOT 3008 SUV named European Car of the Year 2017”

New PEUGEOT 3008 SUV named European Car of the Year 2017”

The judging panel acclaimed its style, interior design and performance. The vehicle is the fifth PEUGEOT to win Car of the Year and the first SUV honoured in the history of the COTY prize.

Car of the Year 2017: the new Peugeot 3008 SUV arrived right on time! Car of the Year: Chevrolet Bolt

SUV of the Year: Nissan Armada

In all, the Armada delivers a luxury-SUV experience at a Nissan price. FLEXIBLE POWER: The I.D. could be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Toyota's Sienna has a new 296-hp V-6 and optional all-wheel drive to challenge the SUV and crossover hegemony. The rear-wheel-drive platform gives it agile handling. The Subaru Legacy is an intriguing outlier, a big car that hews to modest pricing (less than $23,000) with standard all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed engines. Sports Car of the Year: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

What is a sports car? Sports cars have a selfish streak. Speaking of Porsches, sports cars can be expensive. The pickup is the best-selling vehicle in America. A single vehicle that can be your family sedan, your tow vehicle, your delivery van, and maybe even your sports car is hugely appealing. "Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Wins FOUR WHEELER'S 2017 SUV of the Year Award

For 2017, the field of vehicles included two entries, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Nissan Armada.

The second Jeep vehicle to get Trailhawk features was the 2015 Renegade. Following track testing, the vehicles were driven to the Southern California desert on paved roads. Motor Trend Network"

The Motor Trend Car of the Year (COTY) is an annual award given by Motor Trend magazine to recognize the best new or significantly refreshed car in a given model year. 1

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Motor Trend, which debuted in 1949, was the first publication to name a Car of the Year The inaugural Motor Trend Car of the Year award recognized Cadillac 's V8 engine in 1949. 2

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Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris iA

Compact Car: Chevrolet Cruze

Sports Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata

Small SUV: Subaru Forester

Midsized SUV: Toyota Highlander

Luxury SUV: Audi Q7

The seven-passenger Q7 is the highest-rated SUV we've recently tested. Extended-length road test videos are available on the model pages

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC named 2017 SUV of the Year

Motor Trend has named the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC the 2017 SUV of the Year. Former Mercedes-Benz SUVs had won the award in 2007 and 2013.

The GLK, our original midsize SUV, was one of the most popular models in our SUV lineup. More From Star Motor Cars

"2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - FOUR WHEELER SUV of the Year

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk wins FOUR WHEELER's 2017 SUV of the Year

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For 2017, just two vehicles were included, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Nissan Armada.

Each vehicle is scored in several areas including off-road visibility from the driver seat, four-wheel-drive system selection and performance, tire performance and durability, engine power and cooling, transmission function and cooling, suspension tuning and performance, traction control system function, and more. About Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

For more information on the full line of Jeep vehicles, visit / or go to /grand-cherokee/ to check out the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.

"Top Safety Picks by year

IIHS conducts vehicle tests to determine crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash. Models that earn Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick are the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. indicates a Top Safety Pick+ winner

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"MOTOR TREND Announces Its 2017 Motor Trend Awards ""Of the Year"" Winners

2017 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Winner: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year Winner: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

2017 MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year Winner: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz SUVs are no strangers to the MOTOR TREND Of the Year awards. This year, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC becomes the fourth Mercedes-Benz SUV to win the Golden Calipers as the MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year winner.

The MOTOR TREND brand is composed of Motor Trend magazine; the award-winning website ; Motor Trend OnDemand subscription video-on-demand service, Motor Trend Auto Shows; Motor Trend Audio; Motor Trend en Español; Motor Trend India; and the renowned Motor Trend Car of the Year, SUV of the Year, Truck of the Year, Person of the Year, and Best Driver's Car awards programs.

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"2017 Nissan Armada Earns SUV of the Year” Title

2017 Nissan Armada Platinum

Deemed the SUV of the Year” by Popular Mechanics magazine in its Automotive Excellence issue, the 2017 Nissan Armada full-size SUV won over the magazine's editorial staff for its spacious three-row seating and luxury-SUV experience at a Nissan price.”

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4. Excludes 1SV models. EXAMPLE BASED ON NATIONAL AVERAGE VEHICLE SELLING PRICE. SUV trio in running for 2017 World Car of the Year Award

A new award for 2017 is the World Urban Car prize, which rewards small, city-friendly, low-emissions cars that demonstrate innovative thinking and smart design. 2017 World Car Awards' Top Three in the World finalists

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Best Compact — 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Price as Equipped: $33,565

Additional Compact Vehicle Entries

Price as Equipped: $28,615

Additional Premium Compact Vehicle Entries

Price as Equipped: $33,765

Additional Family Vehicle Entries

Price as Equipped: $50,125

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Price as Equipped: $82,100

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Price as Equipped: $62,850

Overall Winner — Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury

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Popular Mechanics Names The 2017 Nissan Armada® SUV of the year

New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Best In Class Large SUV award for the 2017 Armada

THE 2017 NISSAN ARMADA WAS VOTED 2017 SUV OF TEXAS BY THE TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION

THE 2017 NISSAN ARMADA WAS VOTED 2017 FULL-SIZED SUV OF TEXAS BY THE TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION

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The new Peugeot 3008 SUV has since launch in October 2016, aimed to become a major contender in the compact SUV category. The new 3008 SUV offers a unique blend of style, comfort and road handling. A range of advanced driver safety features are standard across the range.

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Performance Car over $60,000

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2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Performance Car Under $60,000

Best Performance Car Under $60,000 2016 Drive Car of the Year

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Luxury Car over $80,000

Best Luxury Car over $80,000 2016 Drive Car of the Year

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Luxury Car under $80,000

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2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Convertible

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Bolt, Pacifica, Ridgeline named Car, Utility and Truck of the year

Bolt, Pacifica, Ridgeline named Car, Utility and Truck of the year For the first time, a third category — SUV — was added to the widely respected automotive award. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, respectively, were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday in Detroit.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday Jan. 9, 2017 in the atrium at Cobo Center in Detroit.

Jim Kuniskis, head of Fiat Chrysler car brands accepts the award for utility vehicle of the year for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday Jan. 9, 2017 in the atrium at Cobo Center in Detroit.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday Jan. 9, 2017 in the atrium at Cobo Center in Detroit.

GM Head of Electrified Vehicles Pamela Fletcher is interviewed next to the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car that took best car of the year at the North American International Auto Show. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday Jan. 9, 2017 in the atrium at Cobo Center in Detroit.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, pictured, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, were named North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday Jan. 9, 2017 in the atrium at Cobo Center in Detroit.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup was named among the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday in Detroit.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car was named among the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday in Detroit.

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan was named among the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year at the North American International Auto Show Monday in Detroit.

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Jaguar F-Pace named World Car of the Year

It's the first SUV to win the award in its 13-year history

It's the first time an SUV has won the award in its 13-year history.

The Porsche Boxster / Cayman was named World Performance Car, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was named World Luxury Car, and the Toyota Prius Prime was named World Green Car. All three contenders for the World Car title were SUVs. World Car of the Year

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10. 2017 Nissan Rogue - $23,820

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It comes in both front- and rear-wheel drive setups. 8. Ford Escape - $24,645

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7. Jeep Cherokee - $24,790

Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is optional. 4. Toyota RAV4 - $24,910

3. 2017 Mazda CX-5 - $24,045

It is a small SUV with Italian styling and the driving characteristics of a sports car.

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The Mercedes-Benz GLC won Motor Trend's 2017 SUV of the Year Award. Previously, the Mercedes-Benz GL had won the Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award in 2007 and 2013.

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That includes those at his nearby Mazda and Mitsubishi dealerships which collectively feature another five SUV models, as well as some cars.

SUVs and pickup trucks are fueling the car market right now,” Cassino said.

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