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Top 10 Most Significant New Vehicles for 2008

omarrana submitted on 11/27/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:01 PM
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Top 10 Most Significant New Vehicles for 2008

Big changes are coming for the auto industry, and the most significant new vehicles — from the Cadillac CTS to the Nissan GT-R — seem ready to deliver on all the hopes that are riding on their success.

Heading into 2008, American luxury carmakers are poised for a comeback, strides are being made in alternative fuels and safety, and the “bigger is better” mantra from U.S. consumers is starting to show signs of fading.

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Catsmeow - 11/27/2007 4:23:53 PM

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i agree with the list

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pacotacolol - 11/27/2007 4:58:40 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's Sad to see the honda Accord off this list. WHy Is The Caddy/Chevy/GMC Hybrid there? I know the Smart is important, i have an order for a converitble fortwo. Other than this that list is pretty satisfing... i guess.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 6:32:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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IT'S THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CARS THAT ARE NEW FOR 2008. THE CAMRY IS NOT NEW FOR 2008.

DaHarder - 11/27/2007 6:45:34 PM

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Who said anything about the Camry?

enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 8:19:43 PM

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houston and paco:

it's a list of cars that are NEW for 2008. which cars have they omitted that are NEW for the model year?

M35MT - 11/28/2007 7:56:06 AMView My AgentSpace

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The new Accord is a big disapointment to me in the looks department...bigger is not better.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 5:02:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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"The new Accord is a big disapointment to me in the looks department..."

"to me"
"to me"
"to me"
"to me"
"to me"

I find it very attractive.

"Who said anything about the Camry?"

I misinterpreted houstoncutie2000's comment as being about the Camry. I thought she had said "America's BEST-selling car," i.e. the Toyota Camry.

no1listensanyway - 11/27/2007 4:30:30 PMView My AgentSpace

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11.Malibu

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Need4Speed - 11/27/2007 6:01:12 PM

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Definetly should have been on the list.

enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 8:18:40 PM

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that's a good call. malibu is pretty significant for GM.

stash84 - 11/28/2007 10:28:22 PM

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yeah...maybe 4 GM

rok_altima - 11/27/2007 4:35:51 PM

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You say big changes for the auto industry, but the BMW 1 series has been out in other markets for a couple years now, and the GM hybrid monsters are not that impressive. The Jaguar XF, Infiniti EX35, Nissan GT-R, Audi R8 and CTS would be most significant..the rest..not so much

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enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 8:21:21 PM

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if you read the article, you would know that these are cars NEW TO THE AMERICAN MARKET for 2008.

DaHarder - 11/27/2007 4:46:29 PM

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The Cadillac CTS... First Place

The Chevrolet Malibu... Second Place

Real Cars... For Real People... At Realistic Prices.

Clearly showing that American car companies are back in the game.

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theoptimisticpessimist - 11/27/2007 5:51:30 PM

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I almost agree.

1.Malibu
2.CTS

You are right, real world car by far will carry more impact than a few limited productions niche cars.

MtlMotors - 11/27/2007 6:05:50 PM

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You're right...the most significant ones won't be the ones we aspire to, but rather the ones we actually end up driving.

utahnkid - 11/27/2007 9:56:26 PM

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Why is it so hard for you to realize that some people prefer/need an SUV? Were you hit by one as a child? There are plenty of smaller, lighter sports cars that get the same or worse gas mileage. Take this into account as well: go into your garage and look at whatever car you drive. Now look at my profile and tell me who would live in a head on. Now tell me how I'm supposed to get our 7500+ lb boat to the lake with a Prius? Now coming from someone with an 07 Escalade in the garage as well, I couldn't tell you anything more welcoming then the idea of getting better gas mileage in it. People drive SUV's. Get over it

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Caddyman07 - 11/28/2007 2:31:05 PM

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Its called "PREFERENCE". If I were to purchase an SUV, it definitely wouldnt be a "MIDSIZE" one... Thats just my "PREFERENCE".

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utahnkid - 11/28/2007 6:04:28 PM

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The intelligence is stunning.. Give it up man. Ohhh ok.. So if they need it for towing and such occasionally thats fine.. But the occasional, just wanted to take this car decision, isn't gonna fly. But wait.. what if they were like.. On the way to pick the boat up? Or moving something inside? Hmm.. That poses a problem because obviously they need to at all times show their need for the vehicle they might be driving unless wanting to offend so we need some kind of badge system they can put on the outside of the car to let it be known what intentions they have. It could say like: "hey sorry you can only see my kid up front but we also have a dresser in the back were moving, you can't see it but it's there, and this is really the only thing it would fit in, again I'm sorry". or MAYBE we can pull our heads from that deep recess and get more of a life than one that allows us to waste time judging not only what someone is driving but the REASON they're driving it.
And anyone who feels it necessary to let everyone know they drive a BMW while purposely referencing the fact (and would needlessly point out they had an SUV and it was an "M" class) is probably driving that car for the badge.. I'm assuming its a lower end BMW, one of the more affordable ones. Am I right? Lets see some pictures of the beauty.

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Htay7500 - 11/28/2007 6:58:18 PM

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tahoe is a neat car, and decent looking. the escalade is just a pimped out tahoe/burban with that stupid bling-bling factor.

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mini22 - 11/27/2007 5:31:28 PM

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Yes-I agree with daharder and xdrive.The Cadillac CTS and Chevy Malibu are significant vehicles. Selling a huge vehicle and converting it to a hybrid to me is not that significant. I think when GM,Honda come out with their diesels passenger cars that WILL be significant. Further if they convert those to hybrid that will become VERY significant.The rest of the list I agree with.

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SVTruong - 11/27/2007 6:25:51 PM

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i agree with all but the last three. I'm guessing they mean for America. However, the Accord should definitely be on the list. How could they discount one of the best selling cars? I am less thrilled about the Jag and the Lincoln. Both are nice, but I doubt will make much of an impact on the industry. Some others that maybe should have been on the list:
-Malibu
-Mitsu Evolution
-M3
-Audi A5/S5
-Subaru Impreza WRX/STI
-Toyota Sequoia
-Maybe... new Focus and new Taurus
I'm not a fan of either of the 2 Fords, but these high volume sellers are definitely significant.

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rok_altima - 11/27/2007 6:52:53 PM

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The new Toyota Sequoia is not significant..unless you mean significantly ugly. Just when you think the Dodge Durango will be replaced soon..the new Sequoia comes to take its place.

M35MT - 11/28/2007 7:53:19 AMView My AgentSpace

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Dude....the new focus is another stop gap joke...significantly boring, I'd say.

Htay7500 - 11/28/2007 7:06:10 PM

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this thing:

(http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/2008fordfocus.jpg)
owns THAT DREADFUL THING:

http://www.focaljet.com/800x600_images/m.08-Focus-Coupe-005.jpg

by a million miles, along with the other global fords that we have yet to leave desired.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 6:34:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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Dump the Escalade/Yukon/Tahoe and replace them with the Malibu.

The M3 may also be more significant than the 135i. Otherwise, I completely agree with the list.

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utahnkid - 11/27/2007 10:00:06 PM

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I agree that the M3 is a "better" car but that wasn't a prerequisite for the list. Obviously a car being released that introduces a whole new model line is more significant.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 11:45:22 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'm not sure. Each new M3 generation is heralded with great fanfare.

bmwdrvr - 11/27/2007 7:03:04 PM

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this list for the most part is right, except leaving out the malibu which really should have been #1, but alot of the cars i see people saying should have been i dont think should.....this list is about what cars will have the most impact on the auto industry, or their respective companies....the fortwo never really was a big seller Smarts future really depends on this new model being able to grab more attention globally than the outgoing model. The big suvs from GM hold a great importance those are GM's big profit vehicles but recent gas prices have hurt their appeal some(except the escalade which doesnt seem to be affected by gas prices oddly enough) they are also the first of their kind to get to market so it will test consumers perceptions, and whehter they will buy into the hybrid full size suv...The 1 series is far more significant than the M3 BMW has alot riding on the 1 series right now....the M3 not so much, it will have a following regardless, the 1 series is an attempt to pull customers in from different segments.

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dayday - 11/27/2007 7:17:22 PM

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i m surprised that i did not see M3 up there....
i feel like instead of put 1 series there, they should have chosen the M3.

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bmwdrvr - 11/27/2007 8:03:23 PM

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it isnt best car its most significant.....the 1 series will either hurt BMW's image in the US, or accomplish what it set out to do, gain more customers, or both...the M3, isn't that signficant by comparison from a future standpoint....BMW has alot riding on the 1 series coupe in the US, the M3 is going to garnish a following regardless

enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 8:18:11 PM

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pretty solid list...especially CTS, 1-series, R8, GT-R and C-class.

don't see any glaring omissions.

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pchera01 - 11/27/2007 9:28:47 PM

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10. Cadillac Escalade Hybrid/Chevy Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid
9. Infiniti EX35
8. Jaguar XF
7. Lincoln MKS
6. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
5. Nissan GT-R
4. Smart ForTwo
3. Audi R8
2. BMW 1-Series
1. Cadillac CTS

to me this list is not bad

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huu76 - 11/27/2007 10:19:03 PM

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I would've thought the FCX would be up there, it will single handedly change the industry.

Why's the 1-series there? Perhaps it's because BMW is going to learn that if you offer the same badge for a lower price, know nothing fobs will opt for lower price.

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 11:47:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Some people CAN'T AFFORD more expensive BMWs. So they are able to buy a 1 Series, a stylish, exceedingly capable, frugal, relatively practical little coupe that does just about everything they need. Why is that so hard for you to understand?

It's definitely an American mentality. Small does not = cheap or bad. Great things come in small packages.

amazinBimmer - 11/27/2007 10:51:08 PM

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great list. Except of course that all american cars made by fat lazy workers should be taken off the list. the damn reslae values of these cars is laughable. Relevant but not desireable. the BMW would surely top any list that was relevant and desireable.

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 11:44:03 PMView My AgentSpace

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This isn't about desirability, it's about significance.

It just so happens that the CTS, R8, 1 Series, GT-R, C-Class, XF and EX35 are all both significant AND desirable. Nice.

kablaam - 11/28/2007 12:34:35 AM

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Mercedes C-Class but no Audi A5/S5?

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M35MT - 11/28/2007 7:54:19 AMView My AgentSpace

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The C-Class sells more, and was due for a replacement, while the A5/S5 is a more exclusive car - thus, less of an impact.

komododave - 11/28/2007 2:36:14 AM

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Wow....not a single mention/rant about the IS-F not being on the list. That makes me happy for the future of this site.

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stash84 - 11/28/2007 10:43:24 PM

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Here it is :

The ISF should be on that list.

M35MT - 11/28/2007 8:00:01 AMView My AgentSpace

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The R8 is too exclusive to be on this list. It should be on another one...if such a list existed.

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0to60 - 11/28/2007 9:03:30 AM

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lincoln???????

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Jag_xfr - 11/28/2007 11:29:33 AM

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Jaguar's XF will raise the bar quite a few notches, I've seen it and it looks superb in the flesh!!!

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GT3RennSport - 11/28/2007 2:21:03 PM

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I would have liked to see the 911 GT2 in that list.

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johnklik - 11/28/2007 8:51:41 PM

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now that gm is back in the game big time. all tose sissies driving those sissy rice burning accords and camrys get to be laughed at again. now we should point and laugh.

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stash84 - 11/28/2007 10:46:09 PM

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you constantly use that word "sissy". its truly hilarious..you must hear that word alot !! you must be from some remote place in the middle of some state i have never heard of. GM, back in the game big time ??? they have ALWAYS been in the "game". The only problem is that they are losing...

Htay7500 - 11/30/2007 4:56:22 PM

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unlike Honda and Toyota, their whole line-up isn't dated.

SteveL - 11/29/2007 6:12:26 PM

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I can not believe the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook are not on the list. I agree with most of the list but thats just ridiculous that the Acadia is not on there.

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monnie - 11/30/2007 8:17:13 AM

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Are You kidding?? What about the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe???

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johnklik - 12/2/2007 3:24:32 AM

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i'm sorry. i'm not trying to make fun of japanese people with the sissy thing. let me explain what i'm saying. if you take a corvette z06 and a nissan 350z and stand behind them when they are running and rev them up. the z06 sound makes the nissan sound like a high reving sewing machine, not a sports car. i live in chicago il. and we here call a four cylinder engine with a big muffler a "sissy wantabe motor". the fact of the matter is it(the four cylinder) sounds like a sissy motor compared to a v8.even when turboed.i made a big mistake referring to japanese car owners as sissies.it's your money and you buy what ever you want. i know what i got to do.

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