NOMINATED

Audi A5/S5
Built on Audi’s new MDS platform that shifts the engine rearwards for improved weight distribution and dynamics.

BMW M3
Scorching performance and only 20 percent commonality with lesser 3 Series coupes earns M3 a COTY start

BMW X5
Second-gen X5 still an excellent drive and also more powerful, more economical and brimming with tech.

Ford Mondeo
A brilliant mid-sizer with first-rate steering, ride and handling.

Honda Civic Type R
Sharp steer with a racecar-like atmo soundtrack, bringing welcome variety to the mostly-turbo hot-hatch set.

Honda CR-V
Value-for-money CR-V is well-built, nicely finished and has decent dynamics.

Hyundai i30
Its styling’s derivative but the i30 represents a step forward for Hyundai in terms of quality and dynamic ability.

Land Rover Freelander 2
Greatly improved second-gen soft-roader brings improved quality and – we hope – reliability.

Lexus LS
After taking pre-launch orders for the LS600hL, Lexus assures us it’ll sell at least 250 of its flagship per year.

Mazda 2
Excellent dynamics and the availability of ESP make Mazda’s new baby an enjoyable, safe drive.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Handsome Benz now brings improved dynamics and body control without compromising ride quality.

Mitsubishi Lancer
New, more stylish sheetmetal cloaks an all-new and improved chassis.

Nissan X-Trail
Despite looking almost the same Nissan’s new X-Trail brings improved handling, quality and NVH.

Skoda Roomster
Space, flexibility, ride, dynamics and refinement – there’s plenty to like about Skoda’s funky Roomster.

Subaru Impreza
Its new look hides real advances in ride, refinement, though WRX has lost some of its hard-edged appeal.

Toyota Corolla
Spacious, refined and almost certainly boringly reliable. Dynamics aren’t too bad either, but where’s the ESP?

Toyota Kluger
Now offered with both all-wheel drive and front drive, Kluger’s a comfortable and refined beast in second-gen form.

Volkswagen Eos
Redefines how the coupe-convertible should be done, with its stylish good looks and polished dynamics.


AUTO LATE ENTRIES

Nissan Dualis
Nissan’s Dualis hasn’t had the chance to prove its credentials, so it gets a run as an automatic late entry.

Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
Bigger and better, with more power and torque from new petrol and twin-turbo diesel V8s.

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