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Jason · 10-02-2012, 09:43 AM

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Just announced today is the short list for possible North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) winner, which will be announced at the NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) in January. Per tradition, this list will be culled down to an even shorter finalist list prior to the show.

This year's car short list features the 2013 3 Series and the 2013 X1 on the truck/utility short list.

For the cars on this list that do not ultimately win, being named to the list is already a sign of distinction given the number of new cars introduced per model year. Below are the car and truck lists.

2013 NACTOY Car short list

BMW 3 Series
Cadillac ATS
Chevrolet Malibu
Dodge Dart
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord
Lincoln MKZ
Nissan Altima
Scion FR-S
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Avalon

2013 NACTOY Truck/Utility short list

Acura RDX
Audi allroad
BMW X1
Ford C-Max
Ford Escape
Hyundai Santa Fe
Infiniti JX 35
Mazda CX-5
Nissan Pathfinder
Ram 1500

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kpjo4 · 10-02-2012, 11:37 AM

Nice the X1 got on the utility list.

Maz335i · 10-02-2012, 11:44 AM

No A4 or C350?

F30 rocks!

MrPig · 10-02-2012, 12:59 PM

Why are the FR-S and BRZ both nominated? Aren't they the same car with a different badge and a slightly different body (if that)?

e92_m3 · 10-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Here's the semifinal list.

http://www.insideline.com/dodge/dart...announced.html

宝马.e90 · 10-02-2012, 01:31 PM

I'm going to say Ford Fusion for COTY. Don't know about the utility/trucks.

Mrcarcrazy · 10-02-2012, 01:35 PM

I'm betting on the Subaru BRZ for COTY. Truck of the year is a joke b/c they included a dodge pickup.

discoboy1 · 10-02-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

No A4 or C350?

F30 rocks!

Well there is the Allroad

M12Power · 10-02-2012, 02:52 PM

Don't care much for truck/utility vehicles, but looking at the car list, it'd have to be the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ – a simple, light-weight, affordable, no-frills, RWD sports car with a low CoG that brings the fun of driving back to the driver. It’s not perfect, but it’s proof that the so-called progress that has made modern cars big/heavy and the driving experience "digitized" is not necessarily better. I hope more car companies will embrace this “old school with a modern touch” philosophy/approach when designing a car.

After narrowly missing out on getting a 1M last year, I have decided to wait until late next year to pick up a 2014 Scion FR-S (hopefully they’ll have worked out some of the kinks in the first model year by then).

Bimmerlover76 · 10-02-2012, 03:51 PM

Lincoln MKZ??!!!!

fotios335i · 10-02-2012, 04:12 PM

It will probably be the ats.

bimmerjph · 10-02-2012, 04:18 PM

I can already guarantee you the ATS will win. Regardless if it is the better car or not.

darksilkx1 · 10-02-2012, 04:24 PM

COTY will be Accord, 3 series, or ATS. Truck will be CX-5, CMAX, or X1.

KORALLROT · 10-02-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) winner, which will be announced at the NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) in January. Per tradition, this list will be culled down to an even shorter finalist list prior to the show.

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2013 NACTOY Car short list[/u]

BMW 3 Series
Cadillac ATS
Chevrolet Malibu
Dodge Dart
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord
Lincoln MKZ
Nissan Altima
Scion FR-S
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Avalon

2013 NACTOY Truck/Utility short list

Acura RDX
Audi allroad
BMW X1
Ford C-Max
Ford Escape
Hyundai Santa Fe
Infiniti JX 35
Mazda CX-5
Nissan Pathfinder
Ram 1500
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NACOTY

ric124 · 10-02-2012, 04:36 PM

its going to be the Dodge Dart. They are going to factor in cost plus Dodge need some sales boost.

ESC OFF · 10-02-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ric124

its going to be the Dodge Dart. They are going to factor in cost plus Dodge need some sales boost.

Isn't that "powered" no pun intended by the engine from a Fiat 500?

BavarianFanatic · 10-02-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shicobico

NACOTY

It's really NACTOY...North American Car and Truck of the Year. The body of the article incorrectly refers to it as North American Car of the Year.

jbbrann · 10-02-2012, 08:36 PM

Previous winners include the PT Cruiser, Saturn Aura and Hyundai Elantra. Don't be too offended if the 3er doesn't win.

Elk · 10-02-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESC OFF

Isn't that "powered" no pun intended by the engine from a Fiat 500?

Yes, the Dart engine is a more highly tuned version of the engine in the Fiat 500 Abarth. Sweet, little turbo powerplant - perfect for a smaller, lighter car.

Bimmerlover76 · 10-02-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESC OFF

Isn't that "powered" no pun intended by the engine from a Fiat 500?

Yes, the Dart engine is a more highly tuned version of the engine in the Fiat 500 Abarth. Sweet, little turbo powerplant - perfect for a smaller, lighter car.

The Dart is another great example of Chrysler/Fiat vision. I don't mean to drink the Kool-Aid all that much but the fact of the matter is Chrysler is making better cars than either GM or Ford currently.

Vector Pilot · 10-03-2012, 11:30 AM

X1 has better chance of winning than the 3 Series. Why? Read the reviews, not one compliant or negative comment regarding the X1.

mhabs · 10-03-2012, 04:02 PM

Sounds like the right forum for an American car to win

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Maz335i BMW 4 Life... Drives: 2012 335i M Sport (Special Ed) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,475 iTrader: (0)	No A4 or C350? F30 rocks! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *

10-02-2012, 12:59 PM	#4
MrPig Lieutenant Drives: '11 335d M-Sport, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 554 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [5.00]	Why are the FR-S and BRZ both nominated? Aren't they the same car with a different badge and a slightly different body (if that)? __________________

10-02-2012, 01:10 PM	#5
e92_m3 Major Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,469 iTrader: (0)	Here's the semifinal list. http://www.insideline.com/dodge/dart...announced.html __________________ Hellaflush? All I could say is "effyo'flush",*"flushnuff", and Instead of 'illest', I'm calling it "faillest"*. It's just form over function nowadays... -END RANT

10-02-2012, 01:35 PM	#7
Mrcarcrazy Sarcasm free with all posts. Drives: 05 Elise REV310 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 440 iTrader: (0)	I'm betting on the Subaru BRZ for COTY. Truck of the year is a joke b/c they included a dodge pickup. __________________ The best 2013 M sport is owned by me.

10-02-2012, 11:37 AM	#2
kpjo4 Jo Who? JOYU! Drives: 2010 335ic Crimson Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Centex Posts: 153 iTrader: (1)	Nice the X1 got on the utility list.

10-02-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,247 iTrader: (0)	I'm going to say Ford Fusion for COTY. Don't know about the utility/trucks.

10-02-2012, 02:52 PM	#9
M12Power Private Drives: Rental Cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	Don't care much for truck/utility vehicles, but looking at the car list, it'd have to be the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ – a simple, light-weight, affordable, no-frills, RWD sports car with a low CoG that brings the fun of driving back to the driver. It’s not perfect, but it’s proof that the so-called progress that has made modern cars big/heavy and the driving experience "digitized" is not necessarily better. I hope more car companies will embrace this “old school with a modern touch” philosophy/approach when designing a car. After narrowly missing out on getting a 1M last year, I have decided to wait until late next year to pick up a 2014 Scion FR-S (hopefully they’ll have worked out some of the kinks in the first model year by then).

10-02-2012, 03:51 PM	#10
Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	Lincoln MKZ??!!!!

10-02-2012, 04:12 PM	#11
fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,371 iTrader: (61)	It will probably be the ats. __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

10-02-2012, 04:18 PM	#12
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,322 iTrader: (0)	I can already guarantee you the ATS will win. Regardless if it is the better car or not.

10-02-2012, 04:24 PM	#13
darksilkx1 Private First Class Drives: F30 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL Posts: 180 iTrader: (0)	COTY will be Accord, 3 series, or ATS. Truck will be CX-5, CMAX, or X1. __________________ Upgrade path -> 2013 F30 335i MSport -> 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo

10-02-2012, 04:36 PM	#15
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	its going to be the Dodge Dart. They are going to factor in cost plus Dodge need some sales boost. __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

10-02-2012, 08:36 PM	#18
jbbrann Private Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AR USA Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Previous winners include the PT Cruiser, Saturn Aura and Hyundai Elantra. Don't be too offended if the 3er doesn't win.

10-03-2012, 11:30 AM	#21
Vector Pilot First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 335xi + 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 347 iTrader: (0)	X1 has better chance of winning than the 3 Series. Why? Read the reviews, not one compliant or negative comment regarding the X1. __________________ 2011 E92 335i + 2011 E89 35i

10-03-2012, 04:02 PM	#22
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the right forum for an American car to win

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