The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) in conjunction with its member clubs today announced the 15 […]
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) in conjunction with its member clubs today announced the 15 winners of the 2016 Australia’s Best Cars program and that the overall Judges’ Choice award for 2016 goes to the Mazda6 Touring.
Run by the AAA on behalf of its member clubs, Australia’s Best Cars is the largest independent new car assessment and awards program in Australia. It puts more than 150 vehicles through their paces each year against criteria such as Value for Money, Design and Function, and On the Road Performance.
The Australia’s Best Cars program helps give Australians the information they need when considering which car is the right one for them. The program is yet another important service Australia’s’ motoring clubs provide their members.
The Australia’s Best Cars Program sets the benchmark for rigor and independence, and is most highly trusted by the almost 1 in 3 Australians who are members of the AAA’s constituent clubs.
Today’s winners and each of the finalists can be rightly proud, not only of their achievement in the program, but also of the quality of the products they offer Australians.
Winners: Australia’s Best Cars 2016
Category |
First |
Second |
Third |
Micro Category |
Kia Picanto Si |
Mitsubishi Mirage ES |
Holden Spark LS |
Light Category |
Suzuki Baleno GL |
Kia Rio S |
Mazda2 Neo |
Small under $35,000 |
Kia Cerato S |
Ford Focus Trend |
Mazda3 Maxx |
Small Over $35,000 |
BMW 125i |
Volvo V40 T4 Inscription |
Mercedes-Benz A 180 |
Medium under $50,000 |
Mazda6 Touring |
Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium |
Kia Optima GT |
Medium over $50,000 |
BMW 330i Luxury Line |
Mercedes-Benz C 200 |
Jaguar XE 20T Prestige |
Large Under $70,000 |
Hyundai Genesis |
Holden Commodore SV6 Black Edition |
Lexus ES300h Luxury |
Family Wagon |
Kia Carnival SLi |
Honda Odyssey VTi-L |
Kia Sorento Sli (4×2) |
Sports under $50,000 |
Ford Focus ST |
Ford Fiesta ST |
Renault Clio RS 200 CUP |
Sports $50,000 – $100,000 |
BMW M240i |
Mercedes-AMG A 45 |
Ford Focus RS |
Small 2WD SUV under $35,000 |
Mazda CX-3 Maxx |
Honda HR-V VTi-S |
Nissan Qashqai ST |
AWD SUV Under $50,000 |
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium |
Kia Sportage Platinum |
Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport AWD |
AWD SUV $50,000 – $65,000 |
Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 150 SE |
Kia Sorento Platinum |
Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander CRDi |
AWD SUV $65,000 – $125,000 |
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d |
Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription |
Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 30d |
4X4 Dual Cab Utes |
Ford Ranger XLT 3.2 |
Toyota Hilux SR5 |
Holden Colorado LTZ |
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