Precise craftsmanship, tasteful bursts of colors, an optional heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and an artistic figure-8 cupholder – all for $21,485.
There are many reasons for the new Accent’s success, but the first-rate interior that carries over Hyundai’s provocative new “Fluidic Sculpture” design language cannot be overlooked.
The Infiniti JX35 cross/utility vehicle wins our judges over with its quality materials, stylish cabin and nifty clamshell-fold second row seat, easing passenger entry into the third row.
Our test vehicle stickered at $25,195, which is a reasonable price for German engineering, spot-on styling and a piece of the multi-generational Beetle mystique.
A few taps on the calculator reveal the average sticker price of this year’s 10 winners is $36,547. Most Americans buying luxury vehicles spend considerably more.