The votes are in — Carspondent, The Active Network and AAA announced the winners of the 2010 Active Lifestyle of the Year competition.
I served on this jury for the second year, and some of these categories were highly competitive. Manufacturers graciously provided vehicle for evaluation, and I personally drove vehicles in different areas of the country, in daily activities, for my part in the evaluation process.
And the big winners are:
Super Value: Kia Soul
Best Value On-Road: Chevrolet Equinox
Best Value Off-Road: Nissan Xterra
Luxury On-Road: Lincoln MKT
Luxury Off-Road: Land Rover LR4
Green ALV: Ford Fusion Hybrid
Minivan: Chrysler Town & Country
A jury of 13 automotive experts evaluates the entries in each category. The jury includes men and women aged twenty-five to eighty-one. Each juror brings to the table a special area of expertise within the automotive field. Many are also athletes. We have among our ranks two runners, two cyclists, an adventure racer, a skier, and two competitive race car drivers, (and a certain 33-year old dancer/cross-trainer/city mom.)
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