On the New York motor show was summed up the contest “World Car of the Year» (World Car of The Year, WCOTY). The best car in the world became roadster Mazda MX-5. In the final the Japanese car managed to work around the family of Audi A4 and crossover Mercedes-Benz GLC. In addition, the Roadster also won the “Best Design of the Year” category, leaving behind the Jaguar XE and Mazda CX-3.
More than 170 awards and titles in different countries of the world and the best selling in the class registered in the Guinness Book of Records. Yes, it’s – Mazda MX-5.
By summer of 2014 the total volume of all generations roadster came close to the mark of one million vehicles, thereby updating at the same time their world record. Roadster was presented in the autumn of 2014 at the same time on three continents – in Japan, the US and Europe.
The model essentially “dried out” in size. Its length is even smaller than that of the first generation of the roadster. Radically was decreased the weight – roadster threw more than 100 kg, and now again, as in the good old days, it weighs within tonnes. In this rigidity has increased substantially. All is for the sake of “harmony of the rider and the horse” or Jinba ittai – creators of the MX-5 calls it their philosophy.
Novelty is equipped with two specially tuned roadster petrol engines SkyActive Series volume 1.5 and 2.0 liters capacity of 131 and 157 hp respectively. Both engines are paired with a six-speed “mechanics”, the emergence of “automatic” is planned later.
In the category “Premium car” won sedan BMW 7-Series. This luxurious car was recognized better than Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. Sports car of the year became Audi R8, in this category “German” bypassed Honda Civic Type R and Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe.
Brief technical characteristics of BMW 7 Series
Dimensions (L x W x H) 5098 × 1902 × 1478 (5238 × 1902 × 1485)
Curb weight, kg 1 870 (1 915)
Ground clearance, mm 135
Cargo Volume, L 515
Fuel tank, l 78
Engine 750Li petrol 4.4 liter 450 hp (730Ld diesel 3.0 liter 265 hp)
Gearbox automatic, 8 steps
Drive complete
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h, with the 750Li – 4,5 (730Ld – 5,9)
Maximum speed km / h 250
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km 750Li – 8,3 (730Ld – 4,6)
Finally, as the “best green car 2016” the jury recognized the hydrogen sedan Toyota Mirai. In the final for the victory in this nomination fought Mirai, Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius.
The best cars were selected by a jury composed of 73 motoring journalists from more than 20 countries.
In 2015, as the “World Car” was recognized Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the sports car of the year at that time was chosen Mercedes-AMG GT, the best design was got crossover Citroen C4 Cactus, and “Premium Auto” became Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Recall that in late February this year “Car of the Year in Europe 2016” was called Opel Astra.