Ward’s Interior of the Year Nominees

Ward’s Interior of the Year Nominees

We already heard of automotive awards from various institutions concerning vehicle performance, value, functionality, and other factors. But this time, this automotive award selects the vehicle models in different vehicle classes with the best interior design and features. What is this award that I am talking about? Well, it is the "Ward’s Interior of the Year" awards program sponsored by Ward's AutoWorld magazine from Penton Media.

Winners in each vehicle class will receive the award during the Ward's Auto Interiors Show on June 6 to 7 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. Meanwhile, here are the 34 nominees for the Ward’s Interior of the Year, which has been selected by Ward’s editorial staff.

ECONOMY-PRICED CARS (Under $17,000)
Dodge Caliber
Honda Fit
Hyundai Elantra
Suzuki SX4
VW Rabbit

POPULAR-PRICED CARS ($17,000-$30,000)
Chrysler Sebring
Mini Cooper
Nissan Maxima
Saturn Aura
Toyota Camry

PREMIUM-PRICED CARS (More than $30,000)
Infiniti G35
Jaguar XK
Lexus LS 460
Lincoln MKZ
Volvo S80

POPULAR-PRICED CUVS (Under $30,000)
Ford Edge
Saturn Outlook (in place of GMC Acadia)
Honda CR-V
Hyundai Veracruz (in place of Santa Fe)
Mazda CX-7

PREMIUM-PRICED CUVS (More than $30,000)
Acura MDX (with quality interior Acura parts)
BMW X5
Cadillac SRX
Lincoln MKX
Mercedes GL-Class

POPULAR-PRICED TRUCKS (Under $30,000)
Chevy Silverado
Dodge Nitro (in place of Veracruz)
Jeep Wrangler
Toyota Tundra

PREMIUM-PRICED TRUCKS (More than $30,000)
Cadillac Escalade
Chrysler Aspen ($30,745)
Lincoln Navigator
Land Rover LR3
Nissan Quest (in place of Mercedes G-Class)