Meet the winners and browse through the list of nominees to see if your favourites made it here. Feel free to post your views on the awards and cars in the comment section below. But first, spend a minute to read the lead-in.
Value and innovation sparkled brightest amidst a list of cars chosen for glory across a record 29 categories in a season where humanity is racing a virus and events are getting cancelled to keep its spread in check. The MECOTY award event scheduled for March 30thstands cancelled and the good news is that we get to discover the winners “without further ado” (just trying to make up for the absence of an on-stage speech.)
MG HS has won the Jury MECOTY title while Peugeot 508 claimed the Public MECOTY. For the 29 categories listed below, the first mentioned nominee is the winner, followed by the rest in no particular order. When available, we will provide a link to the review or video of the model.
DRIVEMEONLINE.COM EDITOR AND MECOTY JURY MEMBER SUDEEP KOSHY OBSERVES:
“The recently realized crossover concept from MG is an unmistakable symbol of what the brand wants to accomplish with regard to rousing design, technological excellence and most importantly, exceptional value meted out to the greater car buying population through approachable prices.” As a member of the Jury that tested half-a-hundred cars in recent months to pick the most remarkable models among themin 29 categories, our Editor Sudeep Koshy ponders on what could have led to the choice of MG HS as the overall title winner. “The Car Of The Year as a concept isn’t necessarily the embodiment of flawless automotive craft. It is rather an instance of inspiration that displays sufficient signs of having gone the extra mile in creating a delightful product that pleases at sight and sets a compelling example for its peers and rivals to rise above the norms traditionally set by the category.”
HATCHBACKS AND SEDANS
SUBCOMPACT SEDAN
MG5
Kia Pegas
COMPACT SEDAN
Mazda 3
Toyota Corolla
Ford Escort
MG6
MIDSIZE SEDAN
Volkswagen Passat
Chevrolet Malibu
Nissan Altima
Peugeot 508
MIDSIZE EXECUTIVE SEDAN
Volvo S60
Cadillac CTS
MIDSIZE EXECUTIVE SPORTBACK
Audi RS5
Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 4Matic+
MIDSIZE EXECUTIVE COUPE
BMW 8 series Gran Coupe
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 40
LARGE SEDAN
Nissan Maxima
Dodge Charger
LARGE EXECUTIVE SEDAN
Cadillac CT6
Genesis G90
Kia K500
LARGE LUXURY SEDAN
Bentley Flying Spur
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
CROSSOVER / SUV / TRUCK
SUBCOMPACT CROSSOVER
MG HS
Kia Seltos
Hyundai Creta
Honda HR-V
Mitsubishi ASX
SUBCOMPACT PREMIUM CROSSOVER
Audi Q3
Lexus UX
COMPACT CROSSOVER
Ford Edge
Chevrolet Blazer
COMPACT CROSSOVER (HYBRID)
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
RAV 4 Hybrid
Kia Niro Hybrid
COMPACT PREMIUM SUV
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Range Rover Evoque
Infiniti QX50
Mercedes-Benz GLC
COMPACT PREMIUM PERFORMANCE SUV
Mercedes-Benz AMG 43 GLC
BMW X4M
MIDSIZE SUV
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Kia Telluride
Hyundai Palisade
MG RX8
GMC Acadia
MIDSIZE PREMIUM SUV
Lincoln Nautilus
Cadillac XT5
Mercedes-Benz GLE
MIDSIZE PREMIUM SUV COUPE
BMW X6M
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Porsche Cayenne Coupe
MIDSIZE PREMIUM PERFORMANCE SUV
Lamborghini Urus
Bentley Bentayga Speed
LARGE PREMIUM SUV
Cadillac XT6
Mercedes-Benz GLS
BMW X7
MIDSIZE TRUCK
Mitsubishi L200
Ford Ranger
Toyota HiLux
FULL-SIZE TRUCK
Ford F-150
Chevrolet Silverado Trail boss
GMC Sierra
PERFORMANCE CARS
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE HATCHBACK
Mini Cooper JCW Clubman
Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S
PERFORMANCE COUPE
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
BMW Z4
Toyota Supra
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE COUPE
Lamborghini Huracan EVO
Porsche Carrera 4S
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE COUPE (CONVERTIBLE)
Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder
Mercedes-Benz C63S Cabrio
Porsche Carrera 4S Cabrio
LUXURY PERFORMANCE COUPE
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
BMW 8 Series Coupe
LUXURY PERFORMANCE COUPE (CONVERTIBLE)
Bentley Continental GT
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
SUPERCAR
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR Pro
Ferrari F8 Tributo
McLaren GT
CAR OF THE YEAR TITLES
JURY MECOTY
MG HS
PUBLIC MECOTY
Peugeot 508
