As we looked back on 2016 here at Autobytel, we observed an ever-growing number of car buyers visiting our site who researched and reached out to dealers to buy new cars ranging across several categories. Being the major force that we are in putting car buyers and dealerships together, we wanted to give special recognition to manufacturers who are making cars that American buyers want – thus was born the first annual Autobytel Buyer’s Choice Awards.
With 17 categories and 3 overall winners, the cars gracing the following pages won both the hearts and the pocketbooks of thousands of people across the nation in 2016. Whether you were one of those shoppers or not, each of these vehicles certainly deserves your attention.
Here’s a quick recap of all the winners:
Overall Winners:
Autobytel Buyer’s Choice: Best Car of the Year: 2017 Audi A4
Autobytel Buyer’s Choice: Best Truck of the Year: 2017 Ford F-150
Autobytel Buyer’s Choice: Best Utility Vehicle of the Year: 2016 Mazda CX-5
Category Winners:
Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle: 2016 Tesla Model S
Best Compact Car: 2017 Honda Civic
Best Convertible: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Best Coupe: 2016 Nissan GT-R
Best Hatchback: 2016 Nissan Versa Note
Best Luxury Car: 2017 Audi A4
Best Sedan: 2017 Honda Accord
Best Sports Car: 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C
Best Wagon: 2017 Subaru Outback
Best Full-Size Truck: 2017 Ford F-150
Best Heavy Duty Truck: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Best Small Truck: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Best Luxury SUV: 2017 Infiniti QX60
Best Large SUV: 2016 Mazda CX-9
Best Midsize SUV: 2017 Toyota Highlander
Best Small SUV: 2016 Mazda CX-5
Best Van: 2017 Toyota Sienna