Asian Auto – Auto Industry Awards 2011: The Winners and What They Say
Our friends at Asian Auto has announced the results of their annual Auto Industry Awards for 2011 in a simple ceremony held at Saujana Subang last week. Some 120 representatives from 34 car companies were present at the ceremony with some 19 awards up for grabs.
Chief Editor of Asian Auto, Daniel Fernandez said, “Asian Auto has been in publication for the past 38 years, providing the latest news on the industry, car reviews and product launches, as well as all relevant information from around the world. Asian Auto has become a constant companion to the Malaysians who are getting more picky about the level of information available to them in making their next motoring purchase, which has become the second most important purchase for the average Malaysian today.”
Winners of the Asian Auto – Auto Industry Awards 2011 are:
1. Best Performance Luxury Sedan – Audi A8L Quattro
Read:
– Audi marks centenary with new A8
– Audi celebrates The Art of Progress with the All New Audi A8 L
2. Best Performance Executive Sedan – Jaguar XF Diesel
3. Best Performance Luxury SUV – Volkswagen Touareg
“The Touareg is definitely above the rest in its class and it is good to be recognised for the efforts that the Brand has put into developing this vehicle.” – Ricky Tay, MD of VGM.
4. Best Performance Luxury Sports Car – Porsche Panamera
Read: Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo –When You’ve Tried Everything Else
5. Best Performance Family Sedan – Ford Mondeo EcoBoost
Read:
– Ford announces imminent arrival of new EcoBoost engine
– Ford Mondeo & S-Max arrive with EcoBoost power
6. Best Performance Compact Car – Audi A1 TFSI
Read: Audi moves into hatchback market with A1
7. Best Local Assembly Compact Car – Perodua Myvi
“This new Perodua Myvi is continuing the proud legacy of its predecessor. We are proud and honoured with its recognition from one of Malaysia’s leading motoring publications.” – Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, Perodua Managing Director
Read: NEW Perodua Myvi launched – Brief Driving Impressions
8. Best Local Assembly SUV – Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Read: More Powerful Diesel Santa Fe SUV Launched
9. Best Local Assembly Executive Sedan – Nissan Teana 2.5V6
“The Nissan Teana 2.5 V6 won Best Local Assembly Executive Sedan at the Asian Auto – Auto Industry Awards 2011 as it surprised all the judges with its good engine response, quiet cabin at high speed and overall build quality against its reasonable selling price.” – Daniel Fernandez.
Read:
– Nissan returns to D-segment with all-new Teana
– Nissan Teana 250 XV – V6 power returns to the D-segment
10. Best Local Assembly Family Car – Mazda3 1.6
Read:
– Mazda3 MPS and CKD to reach Malaysian shores soon
– Mazda3 CKD officially launched
11. Best Value For Money SUV – Ssangyong Actyon SUV
12. Best Value For Money Luxury MPV – Ford S-Max MPV
Read:
– Ford announces imminent arrival of new EcoBoost engine
– Ford Mondeo & S-Max arrive with EcoBoost power
13. Best Value For Money Sports Car – Mazda3 MPS
Read:
– Mazda3 MPS and CKD to reach Malaysian shores soon
– Mazda3 CKD officially launched
14. Best Value For Money Sports GT – Renault Megane RS250
Read: New Renault Megane Sport Launched in Malaysia
15. Best Value For Money Executive Sedan – Citroen C5 1.6 Turbo
16. Best Value For Money Family Car – Proton Inspira 1.8
Read:
– Proton Inspira 1.8E (M/T) – One step back, two steps forward
– Proton Inspira 1.8E (CVT) – Tough Choice
17. Best Value For Money Compact Car – Ford Fiesta 1.6
Read:
– Ford Fiesta – Good things come in small packages
– Ford Fiesta – Rebirth of a Legend
– The Fiesta Story
– Keshy’s Fiesta Test Drive
– Ford Fiesta Sport 1.6 Powershift – Sophisticated fun
18. Best Value For Money Hybrid Car – Honda Insight
Read:
– Honda Insight – Affordable green credentials
– Testing the Insight’s hybrid promise
19. Best People’s Car – Proton Saga FL 1.6
Read: Proton Saga FL now with Campro 1.6 engine
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Pictures: Autoworld archive and official manufacturer’s release.
