We’ll announce the 2008 Car to Be Seen in nominees shortly on the Lucire website, but what gets us is how many mainstream models are in the reject pile. But at least the Australian Toyota Avalon and Rover 45 are gone.

Chrysler
Chrysler Sebring
Jeep Patriot
Jeep Compass

GM
Daewoo Tosca (a.k.a. Chevrolet Epica, Holden Epica) 
Saab 9-5

Hyundai
Kia Opirus

Peugeot
Citroën C-Crosser
Peugeot 4007

Renault
Nissan Note

SAIC
Ssangyong Rodius

Subaru
Subaru Impreza

Suzuki
Suzuki SX-4 Sedan