Wards announces Best Interiors Semi-Finalists (SICK writes the idiots a letter)
05-26-06, 08:40 PM
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Wards announces Best Interiors Semi-Finalists (SICK writes the idiots a letter)
http://www.autointeriors.com/awards/
The semi-finalists in each category are:
Best POPULAR-PRICED CAR INTERIOR
• Audi A3
• Buick Lucerne
• Ford Fusion
• Toyota Camry
• Pontiac Solstice
• Honda Civic
• VW GTI
Best POPULAR-PRICED CUV INTERIOR
• PT Cruiser
• Chevy HHR
• Toyota RAV4
• Mazda CX-7
Best POPULAR-PRICED TRUCK INTERIOR
• Chevy Tahoe
• Ford Explorer
• Jeep Commander
• Kia Sedona
• Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Nissan Quest (07)
Best PREMIUM-PRICED CAR INTERIOR
• Mercedes S-Class
• Lexus GS
• BMW 3-Series
• Audi A6
• Lincoln Zephyr
• Cadillac DTS
Best PREMIUM-PRICED CUV INTERIOR
• Mercedes R-Class
• Infiniti FX
• Mercedes GL-Class
• Audi Q7
• Subaru B9 Tribeca
• Acura RDX
Best PREMIUM-PRICED TRUCK INTERIOR
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport
• Ford F150 King Ranch
• Saab 9-7x
• Cadillac Escalade
• Lincoln Navigator
Best INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
• Chevy HHR
• Mazda MX-5
• Audi A6
• VW Passat
• Ford Mustang
• Audi A3
• Honda Civic Hybrid
Best NAVIGATION SYSTEM
• Land Rover
• Acura
• Audi
• BMW
• Infiniti
Best SOUND SYSTEM
• Acura TL (ELS Surround)
• Audi S8 (Bang & Olufsen)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse (Rockford Fosgate)
• Ford Mustang (Shaker 1000, opt. 1000 watt)
• Mercedes S-Class (Harmon Kardon Logic 7)
• Dodge Magnum (Boston Acoustics)
Best SEAT SYSTEM (DRIVER)
• Mercedes S-Class
• BMW 3-Series
• Jaguar XK
• Dodge Charger
• Lincoln Navigator
Best INTERIOR INNOVATION
• Dodge Caliber (MusicGate, ChillZone and built-in flashlight)
• Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow N' Go)
• Nissan Xterra (integrated cargo area)
• BMW (Heads Up Display)
• Dodge Ram (back seat)
• Volvo S40 (slim center stack)
• Honda Ridgeline (trunk in pickup bed)
Best CUP HOLDER
• Lincoln Zephyr
• Mercedes M-Class
• Dodge Caliber
• Hyundai Tuscon
The semi-finalists in each category are:
Best POPULAR-PRICED CAR INTERIOR
• Audi A3
• Buick Lucerne
• Ford Fusion
• Toyota Camry
• Pontiac Solstice
• Honda Civic
• VW GTI
Best POPULAR-PRICED CUV INTERIOR
• PT Cruiser
• Chevy HHR
• Toyota RAV4
• Mazda CX-7
Best POPULAR-PRICED TRUCK INTERIOR
• Chevy Tahoe
• Ford Explorer
• Jeep Commander
• Kia Sedona
• Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Nissan Quest (07)
Best PREMIUM-PRICED CAR INTERIOR
• Mercedes S-Class
• Lexus GS
• BMW 3-Series
• Audi A6
• Lincoln Zephyr
• Cadillac DTS
Best PREMIUM-PRICED CUV INTERIOR
• Mercedes R-Class
• Infiniti FX
• Mercedes GL-Class
• Audi Q7
• Subaru B9 Tribeca
• Acura RDX
Best PREMIUM-PRICED TRUCK INTERIOR
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport
• Ford F150 King Ranch
• Saab 9-7x
• Cadillac Escalade
• Lincoln Navigator
Best INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
• Chevy HHR
• Mazda MX-5
• Audi A6
• VW Passat
• Ford Mustang
• Audi A3
• Honda Civic Hybrid
Best NAVIGATION SYSTEM
• Land Rover
• Acura
• Audi
• BMW
• Infiniti
Best SOUND SYSTEM
• Acura TL (ELS Surround)
• Audi S8 (Bang & Olufsen)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse (Rockford Fosgate)
• Ford Mustang (Shaker 1000, opt. 1000 watt)
• Mercedes S-Class (Harmon Kardon Logic 7)
• Dodge Magnum (Boston Acoustics)
Best SEAT SYSTEM (DRIVER)
• Mercedes S-Class
• BMW 3-Series
• Jaguar XK
• Dodge Charger
• Lincoln Navigator
Best INTERIOR INNOVATION
• Dodge Caliber (MusicGate, ChillZone and built-in flashlight)
• Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow N' Go)
• Nissan Xterra (integrated cargo area)
• BMW (Heads Up Display)
• Dodge Ram (back seat)
• Volvo S40 (slim center stack)
• Honda Ridgeline (trunk in pickup bed)
Best CUP HOLDER
• Lincoln Zephyr
• Mercedes M-Class
• Dodge Caliber
• Hyundai Tuscon
05-26-06, 08:44 PM
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Best SOUND SYSTEM
• Acura TL (ELS Surround)
• Audi S8 (Bang & Olufsen)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse (Rockford Fosgate)
• Ford Mustang (Shaker 1000, opt. 1000 watt)
• Mercedes S-Class (Harmon Kardon Logic 7)
• Dodge Magnum (Boston Acoustics)
• Acura TL (ELS Surround)
• Audi S8 (Bang & Olufsen)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse (Rockford Fosgate)
• Ford Mustang (Shaker 1000, opt. 1000 watt)
• Mercedes S-Class (Harmon Kardon Logic 7)
• Dodge Magnum (Boston Acoustics)
05-26-06, 10:04 PM
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Best INTERIOR INNOVATION
• Dodge Caliber (MusicGate, ChillZone and built-in flashlight)
• Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow N' Go)
• Nissan Xterra (integrated cargo area)
• BMW (Heads Up Display)
• Dodge Ram (back seat)
It got nominated just for having a back seat ? 
• Volvo S40 (slim center stack)
• Honda Ridgeline (trunk in pickup bed)
• Dodge Caliber (MusicGate, ChillZone and built-in flashlight)
• Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow N' Go)
• Nissan Xterra (integrated cargo area)
• BMW (Heads Up Display)
• Dodge Ram (back seat)
It got nominated just for having a back seat ? • Volvo S40 (slim center stack)
• Honda Ridgeline (trunk in pickup bed)
05-27-06, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
I really wouldnt have a problem if the Mark Levinson system didn't come in first, but I do believe it should atleast be on the list.
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05-27-06, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
I really wouldnt have a problem if the Mark Levinson system didn't come in first, but I do believe it should atleast be on the list.
05-27-06, 09:09 AM
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The Nakamichi in my 99 RX was nice and then I also heard the Levinson and was like wow, what a difference and I still remember it to this day. Not sure what these folks were thinking. I know some people that can't get hooked on the B&O stereo stuff, because certain sounds (treble, bass, octaves, etc.) don't sound right to them when played. I guess that is might of what happened here.
05-27-06, 10:41 AM
#12
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Poll time, magneto?
Since you started the thread on this subject, I won't post a poll myself but leave it up to you if you want one or think it is necessary.
Since you started the thread on this subject, I won't post a poll myself but leave it up to you if you want one or think it is necessary.
05-27-06, 10:53 AM
#13
Lexus Fanatic
Here are my votes, for best interiors BTW, for what little thet are worth: 
Best Popular-Priced Car Interior: 2006 Lexus ES330
Best Popular-Priced CUV interior: Subaru L.L Bean / VDC Outback
Best Popular-Priced truck interior: Ford F-150 Lariat
Best Premuim-Priced car interior: Cadillac STS with wood trim luxury package / Audi A8 ( tie )
Best Premium-Priced CUV interior: Lexus RX330 ( NOT the 400H )
Best Premium-Priced truck interior: 2007 Cadillac Escalade / 2006 Lexus LX470 ( tie )
Yes, technically these are SUV's but they are truck-based.
Best Instrument cluster: Chevrolet Corvette C6 / Dodge Viper ( tie )
Best Popular-Priced Car Interior: 2006 Lexus ES330
Best Popular-Priced CUV interior: Subaru L.L Bean / VDC Outback
Best Popular-Priced truck interior: Ford F-150 Lariat
Best Premuim-Priced car interior: Cadillac STS with wood trim luxury package / Audi A8 ( tie )
Best Premium-Priced CUV interior: Lexus RX330 ( NOT the 400H )
Best Premium-Priced truck interior: 2007 Cadillac Escalade / 2006 Lexus LX470 ( tie )
Yes, technically these are SUV's but they are truck-based.
Best Instrument cluster: Chevrolet Corvette C6 / Dodge Viper ( tie )
05-27-06, 11:22 AM
#14
Lexus Connoisseur
Hehe Mark Levinson, Harman Kardon, JBL and Infiniti are all part of Harman International. Mark Levinson is part of Harman's Specialty Group.