Autocar Awards go to Ford S-Max , Saab Aero X, others
Autocar just announced their Autocar Award winners, which "celebrate the biggest success stories of the past 12 months – and those who made them happen." One of the highlights of the evening was when it was announced that Autocar readers had selected the Ford S-Max as Car Of The Year. They weren't the first to select this MPV as a COTY and probably won't be the last. When Ford of Britain chairman Roelant de Waard collected the award from Autocar editor-in-chief Steve Cropley, he explained the appeal of the S-Max thusly: "This is the first MPV where you can imagine the owner has a sex life." Other notable winners included the Saab Aero X as Concept of the Year, Audi as Car Company of the year, and the Fiat Punto as Design of the year. The Aero X was recognized for "elegantly taking familiar Saab cues and showing how they can be incorporated into modern design." OK, we just think it looks like the Saab folks finally got serious about showing their fighter jet roots. And succeeded. Even if it isn't as functional as some would like it to be. Full list of winners after the jump.
[Source: Autocar]
Car of the Year – Ford S-Max
Car Advert of the Year – Honda Impossible Dream
Concept car of the year - Saab Aero X
Safety and Technology Award - Volvo Blind Spot Information System
Car Company of the Year – Audi
Idea of the Year – Kia's seven-year warranty
Special Achievement Award – Sir Anthony Bamford
Design of the Year – Fiat Punto
Outstanding Achievement Award – Martin Smith
Motorsport Award – GP2
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andy 7:08PM (11/15/2006)
The Aero X is one I agree with. That's a start.
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yeahright 8:08PM (11/15/2006)
I hate to add to the chorus of North Americans who can't figure out why GM and Ford don't bring their best cars to our shores, but in the case of the S-Max ... what the HECK are those guys thinking? Here in Canada, you have to feel sorry for the sales guys at your local Ford dealer, struggling to move ancient models like the Explorer, the Focus and the Freestar. My guess is that if the S-Max was available here, they'd be flying off the dealers' lots.
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Andy 12:14AM (11/16/2006)
Yeah...right. Doesn't North America have the Mazda5?
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boofighter 11:25AM (11/16/2006)
"This is the first MPV where you can imagine the owner has a sex life." - strange comment when you think about it. most people buy a mini van or mpv because they now have kids...
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