Hyundais i30 and iMax, BMWs 135i Coupe (pictured), Audis TT-S and
Land Rovers Discovery all made it two wins in a row in the prestigious
2009 Australias Best Cars annual awards.By Barry Green
Each saw off some stiff competition from a host of newcomers and incumbent challengers in their respective categories to take the crown.
Now in its 10th year, Australia’s Best Cars – a program of the Australian Automobile Association and constituent motoring clubs nationally, including the RACQ – in 2009 assessed more than 280 vehicles. The 36 finalists across 12 categories were road tested in during an intensive week of assessment by motoring club judges, before the winning vehicles were decided.
The judges assess vehicles on value for money, design and on-road performance.
AUSTRALIA’S BEST CARS 2009:
Best Small Car:
1st Ford Fiesta LX. 2nd Mazda2 Neo. 3rd Honda Jazz 1.3 Gli.
Best Mid-size Car under $30,000:
1st Hyundai i30 SX diesel. 2. Volkswagen Polo TDI. 3rd Mitsubishi Lancer ES.
Best Mid-size Car over $30,000:
1st VW Golf 118 TSI Comfortline. 2nd VW Jetta TDI. 3rd Mazda6 Classic.
Best Large Car:
1st Toyota Aurion AT-X. 2nd Ford FG Falcon XR6. 3rd Holden VE Commodore Omega.
Best People Mover:
1st Hyundai iMax diesel. 2nd Honda Odyssey Luxury. 3rd Mitsubishi Grandis VR-X.
Best Sports Car:
1st BMW 135i Coupe. 2nd Volkswagen Golf R32. 3rd Subaru Impreza Sti.
Best Luxury Sports Car:
1st Audi TT-S TFSI Quattro. 2nd Audi S4 TFSI Quattro. 3rd BMW M3.
Best Prestige Car:
1st Subaru Liberty 3.6R Premium. 2nd Audi A4 Tdi. 3rd Mercedes Benz C220 CDi Classic.
Best Luxury Car:
1st Audi A6 TFSi. 2nd Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel. 3rd Lexus GS 450h.
Best Recreational 4WD:
1st Subaru Outback 2.5i. 2nd VW Tiguan 103 TDI. 3rd Audi Q5 2.0 TDI.
Best Luxury 4WD:
1st Audi Q5 3.0 TDI. 2nd BMW X5 xdrive 30d. 3rd Volvo XC60 T6.
Best All Terrain 4WD:
1st Land Rover Discovery 4SE TDV6. 2nd Toyota Landcruiser GXL diesel. 3rd Mitsubishi Pajero GLS diesel.
READ ALL ABOUT IT
The 2009 Australia’s Best Cars magazine is the definitive read for anyone in the market for a new car. Containing a detailed listing of nearly 300 vehicles, the magazine is available from RACQ branch offices and agents or online at www.racq.com.au at the special member price of $7.95 (plus postage and handling if applicable). In addition, the magazine is on sale at newsagencies for $9.95 RRP.
Further details: www.australiasbestcars.com.au
those cars are awesome but i like the best is the BMW, Audi and the mazda. i am only 8 years old and i know about cars.