Last night, the list of Malaysia Car of the year by cbt NST Maybank 2012 out with the overall car of the year awarded to Ford Ranger 2.2 pickup truck. Like usual, the latest car launched will be the winner among all. But one car awarded when it is not even in Malaysia market yet which is the Nissan Leaf.
There is no award for Perodua this year! While Proton grab two award with Exora Bold and Saga FLX SE. The most success brand with more award is Ford Malaysia with its newly launched ford focus and ranger.
NST MAYBANK COTY LIST OF WINNER CAR OF THE YEAR 2012
Compact Car of the Year – Honda CR-Z
Premium Compact Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz B 200
Family Car of the Year – Ford Focus
Executive Car of the Year – Peugeot 508
Premium Executive Car of the Year (below RM300,000) – BMW 328i
Premium Executive Car of the Year (above RM300,000) – BMW 528i Performance Car of the Year – Toyota 86
Coupe/Cabriolet of the Year – Mercedes-Benz SLK
Station Wagon of the Year – Peugeot 508 SW
SUV of the Year – Mazda CX-5
Premium SUV of the Year – Range Rover Evoque
MPV of the Year – Proton Exora Bold
Premium MPV of the Year – Nissan Elgrand
Pick-Up Truck of the Year – Ford Ranger 2.2
Overall Car of the Year 2012 – Ford Ranger 2.2
Automotive Man of the Year 2012 – Datuk Samson Anand George, Chief Operating Officer, Nasim Sdn Bhd
Special Mention Awards
People’s Choice Award 2012 – Kia Optima
Best Value Compact Sedan of the Year – Proton Saga FLX SE
Eco Innovation Award of the Year – Nissan Leaf
Good Design Award of the Year – Hyundai Elantra sedan best design
This list of best car to buy in Malaysia is really a good guide for us to make a choice to buy a car in malaysia. Malaysia best car award by Maybank and NST is based on vote and value for money specification.
Jom komen!