John Coyle

Because that's what the 2015 North American Truck/Utility of the Year is doing, and personally, I think it is.

As I explain over on the Blog, it's not to take anything away from the NX. It's a great vehicle that'll slay in its segment. But why put it up against pickup trucks like the F-150 and the Colorado?

Doesn't make sense to me. How about you?

bunka

One simple statement is all that is needed. It doesn't have a truckbed, does it? It would be interesting to here their response to that postulation.

John Coyle

They don't care. Remember when the Evoque won the 2012 Truck of the Year?

sg021

It's hard for me to ascertain any value out of an award that contains such dissimilar vehicles. It's not like anyone is cross shopping an NX, Tahoe, and F-150

corradoMR2

I wouldn't say the NX being alongside an F-150 is "stupid", but if you mean it's like comparing apples and oranges or probably more realistically, David and Goliath, then yes.

I mentioned this elsewhere when I saw the nominations and the NX is really in a different league. The F-150 in the purest sense of the definition of "truck" should win this by a mile, but if other factors such as styling, fuel economy and impact to its segment are factored in, the NX might have a shot.

Hoovey689

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I've seen people come in for an ES and leave with an RX, vice versa and others. It does happen, some people have NO clue what they want.

pbm317

Not saying the distinction between truck and utility is stupid, but coming in for an ES and leaving with an RX isn't THAT crazy. Both products are targeted fairly similarly, maybe people realize they want a higher seating position, cargo versatility, or maybe AWD afterall.

But also agree with you that some people really have no clue what they want, or can easily be talked into something other than their original intention. Obviously people here on CL are avid enthusiasts and are more targeted on what they like/dislike and want in a vehicle purchase.