MotorWeek names the Volvo XC90 as the 2016 Drivers’ Choice Awards
“Best of the Year.” The all-new XC90 was the clear standout amongst the
13 categories this year that span a wide variety of vehicle segments from
“Best Small Car” to “Best Dream Machine.” The Volvo XC90 is the first
utility vehicle to win the top Drivers’ Choice honor in the 34-year history
of the awards. The Volvo XC90 also won the honor of “Best Luxury
Utility.”
Fourteen years have passed since Volvo made its mark in the three-row
luxury crossover segment with its first XC90. That first XC90 proved
to be the right vehicle at the right time, and this innovative second-
generation 7-seater scores again. The Volvo XC90 impresses with top
notch safety, otherworldly comfort, and extra family-friendly features, all
wrapped up in unmistakably Swedish style.
All Drivers’ Choice winners are featured on Motorweek.org, and will
be appearing on a special episode (#3523) of MotorWeek airing on public
television stations beginning Feb. 12, and on cable’s Velocity beginning
Feb. 23. MotorWeek and the 2016 Driver’s Choice Awards are nationally
sponsored by RockAuto and Tire Rack.
Known as one of the auto industry’s most coveted honors, The
MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards were announced at the largest
consumer-driven auto show in North America, the 2016 Chicago Auto
Show. In selecting the annual Drivers’ Choice Awards, the MotorWeek’s
editorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks, and sports utility
vehicles every year. Winners are chosen based on driving performance,
technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value for the dollar.
Best of the Year…
The 2016 Volvo XC90
The 2016 winners in the
Drivers’ Choice Awards
Individual Categories:
Best Small Car
• Honda Civic
Best Family Sedan
• Chevrolet Malibu
Best Convertible
• Mazda MX-5
Best Luxury Sedan
• Jaguar XF
Best Sport Sedan
• Nissan Maxima
Best Sport Coupe
• Chevrolet Camaro
Best Performance Car
• Ford Shelby GT350R
Mustang
Best Small Utility
• Hyundai Tucson
Best Large Utility
• Honda Pilot
Best Luxury Utility
• Volvo XC90
Best Pickup Truck
• Nissan Titan XD
Best Eco-Friendly
• Chevrolet Volt
Best Dream Machine
• Lamborghini Aventador LP
750-4 SV
• Mercedes-AMG GT S
• Land Rover Range Rover
Sport SVR
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