CarBuyer Car of the Year 2011
Paul Philpott (left) and Michael Cole (right) of Kia Motors collect the Sportage’s Car of the Year trophy
CarBuyer’s Car of the Year awards aren’t like those run by our rivals. We have reviewed and rated every new model on sale, and then named our favourites using the criteria that you have told us really matters to you. Focusing on running costs, safety, mpg, performance and owner satisfaction as well as reliability and comfort, we set out to pick the best cars across 17 different, buyer-focused categories – and named a grand champion, the first ever CarBuyer Car of the Year.
Creating a shortlist of potential winners was far from easy. You can get your teeth into every detail of almost 5,000 cars through CarBuyer’s easy-to-use car finder – but which do its expert panel of road testers and reviewers think are best?
CarBuyer’s Car of the Year awards 2011 reveals all. Whether you are shopping for a family car or a luxury limousine, our advice names the very best cars your hard earned money can buy. Some of our results might surprise you, introducing new choices and options, but we can promise you that the driving and ownership experience on offer from our overall winner are simply beyond compare.
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Car of the Year - Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a landmark car – and not just because it shows off exactly what the customer-focused firm is capable of. With its seven-year warranty, good looks and capable diesel engine range, it's one of those few new cars that will satisfy your head, and your heart.
