It looks like there's a new favorite in town as the Mazda 3 took the win with 47 percent of the vote. Its sharp styling and "zoom zoom" handling made it a favorite among our editors earlier in the year and now it looks as though the public likes it equally as much. Sliding to a distant second place was the Honda Civic (17 percent), a perennial favorite that continues to impress. The Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus tied for the next two spots with 8 percent a piece while the Dodge Neon (6 percent), Hyundai Elantra (4 percent) and Nissan Sentra (3 percent) filled out the next three spots.

Even though it was sold only in California for the first half of the 2004 model year, Scion's practical yet entertaining xB has already become a mainstream hit with editors and consumers alike. The boxy xB picked up 42 percent of the economy wagon vote for an easy win in this category. Its more traditionally styled xA sibling has a healthy following of its own, earning 28 percent of site readers' votes for a second-place finish. With all the competition from Toyota's Scion division, last year's winner, the Suzuki Aerio, found itself a distant third with 18 percent. Bringing up the bottom was Kia's thrifty Rio Cinco wagon with 12 percent.

When it comes to inexpensive coupes, Honda's Civic looks like the only game in town. With 56 percent of the votes, the recently face-lifted two-door has size, performance and reliability that consumers are looking for. About the only other coupe that shows up on the radar is the Ford Focus as it managed to pull down a solid 28 percent of the votes. From there on back the response was minimal with the Toyota Echo (5 percent), Saturn Ion (4 percent) and Hyundai Accent (2 percent) filling the next three slots.

Not much changed in this hotly contested category as the Honda Accord racked up another impressive win with 23 percent of the votes. Second place went to the Mazda 6 with 16 percent of the votes while the Volkswagen Passat and Subaru Impreza pulled down a solid 13 percent and 10 percent of the vote, respectively. There was a four-way tie for fifth (5 percent) that included the Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius and Volvo S40. The Chevrolet Malibu and Volkswagen Jetta were the only other two sedans that garnered significant amounts of votes with 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively.

Good things come in small packages, according to our site readers, who are willing to pay more for a compact wagon that doesn't look, feel or drive like an economy car — hence the Mazda 3's first-place finish in this category with 30 percent of the vote. Last year's winner and perennial Editors' Most Wanted pick, the Volkswagen Passat, was a solid second with 25 percent. Subaru's Impreza family (WRX included) finished a distant third (11 percent). A pair of family wagons, the Subaru Legacy and the all-new Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, tied for fourth (7 percent). The ever-practical Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe twins (6 percent) and Chrysler PT Cruiser (5 percent) were fifth and sixth, respectively, followed by the Ford Focus (3 percent) and Volkswagen Jetta (3 percent). Rounding out the bottom were the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable twins and the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback with 2 percent apiece.

After scoring a convincing win over the Mini last year, the Acura RSX lost a few votes this time around that dropped it into a two-way tie for first place. The RSX and the Mini each pulled down 23 percent of the vote, highlighting the fact that when it comes to affordable coupes performance counts. Further on down the line came the two-door versions of Japan's popular sedans, the Honda Accord (18 percent) and the Toyota Camry (9 percent). The soon-to-be-replaced Ford Mustang still managed to snag 8 percent followed by the VW Golf (6 percent) and Hyundai Tiburon (3 percent).

With the addition of a turbocharged Mazdaspeed version, there was little doubt that the Miata would come out on top. With 36 percent of the vote, its standing as the most popular and affordable convertible on the market was reaffirmed once again. Next up was the Ford Mustang (22 percent) followed by the Toyota MR2 Spyder (17 percent) and Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (12 percent). Rounding out the category were the drop tops from Chrysler and Mitsubishi that managed to snag 7 percent of the vote each.

Honda's well-rounded CR-V continued its reign in the compact SUV category, winning for the third year in a row with 18 percent of the vote. But the competition is catching up in the eyes of consumers, as Subaru's Forester finished a close second with 16 percent. Coming in third were the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute twins (an honorable mention on the Editors' Most Wanted list) with 12 percent, followed by the Toyota RAV4 (10 percent), Jeep Liberty (9 percent), Honda Element (9 percent), Land Rover Freelander (7 percent) and our top pick, the Kia Sorento (6 percent). Rounding out the ranks were the Jeep Wrangler (5 percent), Hyundai Santa Fe (4 percent), Mitsubishi Outlander (2 percent) and the Chevrolet Tracker and Suzuki Vitara/Grand Vitara twins (1 percent apiece).

Acura finally gave its TL sedan a serious dose of style and it looks to have paid off as the all-new sedan pulled down 22 percent of the votes to take first place. Infiniti's G35 came in a close second with 17 percent while the BMW 3 Series slipped another place this year to third (13 percent). The next four spots included the Audi A4 (9 percent), Saab 9-3 (7 percent), Acura TSX (5 percent) and Cadillac CTS (5 percent).

Another year, another landslide victory for Audi's A4 wagon and its high-performance S4 variant (33 percent of the vote). And who can blame consumers for recognizing a good thing when they see it? Not us. This luxurious, sporty, winterproof wagon was our number-one pick in Editors' Most Wanted voting as well. The BMW 3 Series was far back in second place (19 percent), followed by the Volvo V70 (hot-rodded V70 R included) in third with 16 percent. The athletic Lexus IS 300 SportCross and the rugged Subaru Outback tied for fourth with 13 percent apiece. Bringing up the rear of the pack were the Volvo V40 (3 percent) and the six-passenger Chrysler Pacifica (3 percent).

After a decisive win over the BMW 3 Series last year, the Infiniti G35 coupe extended its lead this time around with a solid 30 percent of the vote versus the BMW's 22 percent. Americans love their horsepower and the G35 delivers with 280 ponies under the hood along with a sleek exterior style and throaty sound that leaves enthusiasts and onlookers swooning. Mazda's new RX-8 debuted on the list with a strong third-place showing at 18 percent while the G35's cousin, the Nissan 350Z, managed a respectable 11 percent of the vote. Another newcomer, the Pontiac GTO, won 9 percent while the aging Audi TT dropped to sixth place with 5 percent. The Chrysler Crossfire (4 percent) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe (1 percent) rounded out the category.

After losing out to BMW's revamped Z4 last year, the Honda S2000 narrowly edged its way back to the winner's podium with 33 percent of the vote. Even more surprising was the fact that the Z4 wasn't the car that gave the Honda a run for its money. That distinction belongs to Nissan's 350Z drop top that just barely missed out on the top spot with 32 percent of the vote. A solid 22 percent still found the Z4 attractive while Audi's TT rounded out the category with 13 percent of the vote.

Consumers have their own ideas about what makes a good moderately priced SUV. Whereas we chose the family-oriented Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer twins as our top pick, our readers sought out the Infiniti FX35's attainable blend of performance and luxury (15 percent of the vote). Close behind the FX35 was the versatile Honda Pilot (an honorable mention on Editors' Most Wanted), which also earned a 15-percent share of consumers' votes. There could only be one winner, though, so the Infiniti prevailed by all of 14 votes. Other notable contenders included the Lexus RX 330 (12 percent), Toyota 4Runner (10 percent), Volvo XC90 (9 percent), Nissan Murano (7 percent), the Explorer/Mountaineer (5 percent), Toyota Highlander (4 percent), Dodge Durango (4 percent) and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer/GMC Envoy twins (3 percent).

With BMW's 5 Series wagon on hiatus for a year, this category was wide open. Not surprisingly, when the votes were counted up Audi's A6 Avant came out on top. Although it's headed for a redesign next year, consumers still found plenty to like about the current model as it boasts all-wheel drive, a gorgeous interior and sharp handling. Known for its turbo punch, offbeat personality and spacious interior, the Saab 9-5 wagon pulled down second place while Mercedes' compact C-Class wagon line brought up the rear.

With only two entrants, this is one of the more decisive categories, and like last year the Chevrolet Corvette took first place (55 percent) once again. Even with an all-new version on the way, the current Corvette still offers an incredible amount of performance and style for a fairly reasonable price. Whether you're looking for pure performance in the Z06 model or you just want to look stylish while cruising in the convertible, the Corvette delivers. The CLK coupe from Mercedes-Benz (45 percent) favors luxury over performance, but that doesn't mean it can't put a smile on your face when the road turns twisty. Its elegant interior looks the part of an upscale coupe and its available V8 provides more than enough power to get you to your destination in a hurry.

With no new models to shake things up, this category was once again topped by BMW's 3 Series convertible (30 percent). Although not as fast as the second-place finisher, the Porsche Boxster (27 percent), the 3 Series combines performance and luxury in a way that's hard to beat. The next two spots saw a tie between the Mercedes-Benz SLK and Audi's A4 Cabrio. Rounding out the list was the Saab 9-3 (9 percent), Ford Thunderbird (6 percent) and Volvo C70 (4 percent).

Editors and consumers see eye to eye when it comes to midsize SUVs in this price bracket. Our number-one and -two picks were the Volkswagen Touareg and Infiniti FX45, and consumers responded in kind, giving these upscale sport-utes 26 percent and 22 percent of the vote, respectively. However, the family-friendly Acura MDX finished only a handful of votes behind the Infiniti, forcing a tie for second place. Last year's winner in this category, the BMW X5, fell to fourth with just 16 percent overall. Trailing the BMW were the Lincoln Aviator (7 percent), Audi allroad quattro (5 percent) and the aged Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2 percent).

There are always a few surprises in Consumers' Most Wanted voting, and one of them is the all-new Cadillac SRX, which soared past the perennial leaders in this category to pick up 31 percent of the vote. Smaller than the flagship Escalade but larger than the midsize luxury sport-utes it competes with, the SRX is a fast, agile SUV with more room for the family than its smaller frame would suggest. The burly new Nissan Armada tied with last year's winner, the Toyota Sequoia, for second place with 23 percent. From there, the votes dropped off sharply, as Ford's Expedition picked up 9 percent, while the Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon twins came in at just 7 percent. The roomier Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL earned 5 percent, and the oversized Ford Excursion rounded out the list at 2 percent.

Although Land Rover's stylish and capable Range Rover remains our pick in this category, consumers are steadfast proponents of the fast yet multitalented Porsche Cayenne, which won for the second year in a row, picking up 38 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, our favorite Land Rover took the runner-up spot with a 29-percent showing. Third place went to the Lexus GX 470 (18 percent), which offers most of the flagship LX 470's virtues for about $10,000 less. Seems that consumers are aware of this cost-to-benefit difference, as the LX and its Toyota Land Cruiser twin brought up the bottom with 15 percent.

There was no runaway favorite in this category, but when the final votes were tallied, Audi's A8 flagship came out on top with 18 percent of the votes. Nipping at its heels was the always strong Lexus LS 430 (17 percent) and controversial, but still popular, BMW 7 Series (16 percent). Not far behind were two entries from Mercedes-Benz, the S-Class (15 percent) and E-Class (12 percent) and Jaguar's revamped XJ (9 percent).

Not much has changed when it comes to these rarified coupes as the Porsche 911 is still the high-end two-door that gets consumers excited as it took in 65 percent of the votes. With its endless array of available models and options, it would be hard not to find one to your liking. The CL coupe from Mercedes-Benz was a distant second at 23 percent while the ancient Jaguar XK still managed to garner a few votes with 12 percent.

The cars in this category haven't changed much, but apparently consumers' feelings toward them have. After finishing second to the Porsche 911 last year, the Mercedes-Benz SL pulled out a win this time around with 26 percent of the vote. The venerable Porsche wasn't far behind with 23 percent while Cadillac's sleek SLR pulled down a solid 17 percent. Other vote-getters included the Lexus SC 430 (12 percent) and Chevrolet Corvette (9 percent).

With so many models to choose from, this category spreads out the votes pretty thin, but the Ferrari Enzo managed to snag 12 percent of the total to take first place. With 650 horsepower and a price tag to match, the Enzo is the supercar of supercars. At less than half of the Ferrari's price, the Aston Martin Vanquish (11 percent) almost seems like a bargain in second place. Porsche's 911 GT2 (9 percent) isn't quite as exotic as the first two, but its level of performance and pedigree makes it equally as attractive. In fourth place, the Ferrari 360 (7 percent) and Acura NSX (7 percent) offer similar midengine setups, but very different characters. From there on back the results included a little bit of everything from the Bentley GT (6 percent) and Maybach 62 (6 percent) to the Lamborghini Gallardo (5 percent) and Dodge Viper (5 percent).