KBB named the most-researched vehicles during the first half of 2006.
Once again, Honda and Toyota dominate Kelley Blue Book's most-researched vehicles list. Toyota captured seven spots in the Top 20 and Honda stole five slots, all of which landed in the Top 10. Only two domestic vehicles made the most-researched list; the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Mustang.
During the first half of the year, two vehicles fell from last year's list allowing two new vehicles to join. Both new vehicles make their debut in the Top 10; the Toyota RAV4 and the redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe. Falling off the list during the first half of the year are the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
"What's interesting is that three entry-level luxury vehicles made the most-researched list for the first half of 2006; BMW 325, Acura TL and Infiniti G35," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market analyst, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "These three have definitely become brands and vehicles the public aspires to drive and own."
Minivans continue to prove their utilitarian purpose as two minivans maintained their places on the most-researched list; the Honda Odyssey coming in at No. 6 and Toyota Sienna at No. 15.
Full rankings:
1. HONDA CIVIC
2. HONDA ACCORD
3. TOYOTA CAMRY
4. TOYOTA COROLLA
5. TOYOTA RAV4
6. HONDA ODYSSEY
7. HONDA PILOT
8. TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
9. CHEVROLET TAHOE
10. HONDA CR-V
11. FORD MUSTANG
12. NISSAN ALTIMA
13. BMW 325
14. ACURA TL
15. TOYOTA SIENNA
16. TOYOTA 4RUNNER
17. FORD ESCAPE
18. INFINITI G35
19. TOYOTA AVALON
20. MAZDA3