Awards Spotlight: NST/Maybank Car of the Year 2011

Awards Spotlight: NST/Maybank Car of the Year 2011

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Our awards coverage continues today with the results of the NST/Maybank Car of the Year 2011 announced last week. Here are their results:

Coupe/Cabriolet of the Year – Peugeot RCZ

See also: RCZ – Peugeot’s New Line of Leisure Vehicles

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Compact Car of the Year – Inokom i10 1.25 Kappa CVVT

See also: Hyundai i10 1.25 Kappa CVVT – Zingy Little Runabout

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Premium Compact Car of the Year – Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

See also: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI – Big Surprise in a Small Package

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Family Car of the Year – Kia Forte 2.0SX 6-speed

“The Forte 6-Speed has very-well accepted in the Malaysian market since its launch in March this year. The Forte 6-Speed is a class above its competitors and we are pleased to accept this award,” – SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Joint Group Executive Chairman of the Naza Group of Companies.

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Executive Car of the Year – Nissan Teana

See also:
Nissan Teana 250 XV – V6 power returns to the D-segment
Nissan Teana 200 XE vs Toyota Camry 2.0G – The 2.0-litre D-segment battle
Nissan Teana 350 XV – Got a Quarter Million to Spare?

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Premium Executive Car of the Year (below RM300,000) – Skoda Superb

See also: Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI – The Ugly Truth

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Premium Executive Car of the Year (above RM300,000) – Jaguar XFS 3.0D

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Performance Car of the Year – Renault Megane RS250

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Limousine of the Year – Jaguar XJL 3.0D

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MPV of the Year – Ford S-Max Ecoboost

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SUV of the Year (below RM150,000) – GWM Haval H5

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SUV of the Year (above RM150,000) – Inokom Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi

See also: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi – ‘R’ for Riot!

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Pick-up Truck of the Year – Nissan Navara King Cab

See also: Nissan Navara King Cab – Alone in the Throne

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Overall Car of the Year – Peugeot RCZ

“The RCZ, with its avant-garde styling and proportions, heralds a new dynamic chapter in Peugeot’s history. It’s stunning design, premium offerings and exceptional drivability has made it a success globally and in Malaysia,” – SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Joint Group Executive Chairman of the Naza Group of Companies.

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Special Mention Awards

Eco Innovation Award – Toyota Prius

See also: Toyota Prius – Hybrid Car Gives 4.8 litres per 100 km Consumption

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Automotive Man of the Year – JP Chin

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People’s Choice Award – Perodua Myvi

See also:
NEW Perodua Myvi launched – Brief Driving Impressions
Perodua Myvi 1.3 EZi Test Drive Report
Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi – Sticking Point
Perodua Myvi 1.5 – More power, more value

Do you want to have your own say in a car awards? Head over to the Shell V-Power Autoworld Car of the Year Awards 2011 microsite and cast your votes immediately! Closest matching set of votes to the actual winners stand to win cash prizes.

KON

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