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Best Small Car
Best Mid-size Car Under $30,000
Best Mid-size Car Over $30,000
Best Large Car
Best People Mover
Best Sports Car
Best Luxury Sports Car
Best Prestige Car
Best Luxury Car
Best Recreational 4 Wheel Drive
Best Luxury 4 Wheel Drive
Best All-Terrain 4 Wheel Drive
The finalists in the Best Small Car category are:
Ford Fiesta LX
Honda Jazz GLi
Mazda2 Neo
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is under $18,000.
Generally purchased by consumers entering the car market for the first time.
Associated costs, fuel, insurance, running and repair etc are also considered critical by the consumer.
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The finalists in the Best Mid-size Car Under $30,000 category are:
Hyundai i30 SX diesel
Mitsubishi Lancer ES
Volkswagen Polo TDI
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $18,000 and $28,000.
Typically viewed as 2nd family car.
Running costs remain important but so is a little more size and practicality for families.
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The finalists in the Best Mid-size Car Over $30,000 category are:
VW Golf 118 Tsi Comfortline
Mazda6 Classic
VW Jetta TDI
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $28,000 and $50,000.
Sales for cars in this category are currently booming.
For consumers stepping out of the Large cars due to current economic conditions.
Cars have the high quality features and creature comforts of the larger cars.
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The finalists in the Best Large Car category are:
Toyota Aurion AT-X
Ford FG Falcon XR6
Holden VE Commodore Omega
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $28,000 and $50,000.
Vehicles must have six cylinder engines.
Traditional family car with durability for long distance driving.
Tough driveline capabilities for towing trailers, boats etc.
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The finalists in the Best People Mover category are:
Hyundai iMax d
Mitsubishi Grandis VR-X
Honda Odyssey Luxury
Category Description:
Suitable for transporting large/extended families plus luggage and equipment.
Vehicles must be able to carry a minimum of 7 passengers.
Provide flexibility with space and able to accommodate multiple child seats for large young families.
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The finalists in the Best Sports Car category are:
BMW 135i Coupe
Subaru Impreza Sti
Volkswagen Golf R32
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is under $80,000.
More affordable than the luxury sports but still providing an entertaining or emotive drive.
Emphasis on performance, handling and braking, for motoring enthusiasts.
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The finalists in the Best Luxury Sports Car category are:
Audi S4 TFSI Quattro
Audi TT-S TFSI Quattro
BMW M3
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $80,000 and $170,000.
These cars represent the pinnacle of technical refinement.
Introducing leading edge technology to "early adopter" buyers.
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The finalists in the Best Prestige Car category are:
Audi A4 Tdi
Mercedes Benz C220 CDi Classic
Subaru Liberty 3.6R Premium
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $50,000 and $80,000
Targeted for corporate or executive use.
Fully equipped for business professionals, focusing on premium quality finish.
Is the next step up from mid size cars in terms of quality.
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The finalists in the Best Luxury Car category are:
Audi A6 TFSi
Jaguar XF 3.0 D
Lexus GS 450h
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $80,000 and $170,000
Showcasing the cream of the crop in terms of the latest technology and features.
Introducing technology which filters down as economies of scale are reached.
Interiors are smooth, refined and spacious.
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The finalists in the Best Recreational 4 Wheel Drive category are:
Audi Q5 2.0 Tdi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Tiguan 103 TDI
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is under $57,000.
Most popular of the 4WD categories evolving from the family station wagon.
Compact 4WDs that are not intimidating and offer equal on-road/off-road capabilities.
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The finalists in the Best Luxury 4 Wheel Drive category are:
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X5 xdrive 30d
Volvo XC60 T6
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is between $57,000 and $170,000.
Designed as an everyday luxury wagon disguising their off-road and towing capability.
More than capable in all conditions with plush interiors that rival best luxury cars.
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The finalists in the Best All-Terrain 4 Wheel Drive category are:
Landrover Discovery 4SE TDV6
Mitsubishi Pajero GLS d
Toyota Landcruiser GXL d
Category Description:
The manufacturer's price is under $170,000.
All vehicles must have low range gearing with maximum clearances for off road driving.
Heavy duty drive lines for serious off road 4WD including superior towing capabilities.
This category has two additional off road judging criteria.
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