1) Superminis Winner: Citroen C2
2) Small Cars Winner: Suzuki Swift 1.5
3) Family Cars Winner: New Honda City
4) Premium Family Cars Winner: Volvo V50 T5
5) Executive Cars Winner: Audi A4 Turbo FSI
6) Premium Executive Cars Winner: Mercedes Benz CLS 350
7) Limousines Winner: BMW 740Li
8) Performance Cars Winner: Porsche 997
9) Midi MPVs Winner: Renault Grand Scenic
10) MPVs Winner: Honda Odyssey
11) SUVs Winner: Ssangyong Rexton 270 XDi
12) Premium SUVs Winner: Volvo XC90
13) Twincab Pick-up Trucks Winner: Toyota Hilux
For the Car of the Year Awards, the basic criteria for nomination is that
each car must be a brand new model or a significantly revised upgrade of
an existing model. Last years winners are automatically included in the
shortlist as defending champion. The other criteria includes:
a) Style: exterior design
b) Cabin: interior design
c) Passenger comfort and driver ergonomics
d) Performance
e) Driving characteristics
f) Safety (active & passive)
g) Perceived quality
h) Value for money
i) Off road capability (for 4x4s and SUVs only)
