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First Annual TMR ‘BEST DRIVE, BEST VALUE’ Award

THE MOTOR REPORT is proud to launch its first ever ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Car Awards. This will be an annual Award, conferred each New Year’s Eve and granted to the car that, in the view of our road testers and writers, wins on a &l


THE MOTOR REPORT is proud to launch its first ever ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Car Awards.

This will be an annual Award, conferred each New Year’s Eve and granted to the car that, in the view of our road testers and writers, wins on a ‘best drive, best value’ comparison.

This year, the inaugural year of the TMR Awards, there are two categories:

• Best Drive Best Value Light / Small Car

• Best Drive Best Value Medium / Large Car

In each category, both a winner and runner-up will be announced.  Click through for the criteria a car must meet to achieve this award, and for TMR's Best Drive Best Value Awards for 2008.

To be in contention for The Motor Report ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Award, a car must:

  • Be enjoyable at the wheel
  • Have ample power and sharp driving dynamics
  • Be well-finished inside and out
  • Be comfortable and capable in the driving environment for which it was designed
  • Offer sharp value for money
  • Be a ‘best buy’ in its category for the totality of the package
  • Have been released in the preceding calendar year

So readers, if a car is not good value, if it does not make you feel good when you slide behind the wheel, if it does not bring a smile to your face when driving, then it will not get a look-in to this Award.

What is the ‘Best Value, Best Drive’ light / small car and medium / large car of 2008?

The inaugural winners and runners-up are:

Winner: ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Light / Small Car

2008 Mazda2 3-door

Winner: ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Medium / Large Car

2008 Falcon XR6 Turbo

Runner-up: ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Light / Small Car

2008 Hyundai i30 diesel (auto)

Runner-up: ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Medium / Large Car

2008 Honda Accord Euro 2.4-litre


Mazda2 3-door: Best Drive, Best Value 2008 – Light / Small Car

Cars you can enjoy

This time of year is traditionally a quiet period for automotive news, but a busy time for car buyers making use of the ‘end-of-calendar-year’ car sales.

It is our hope that The Motor Report ‘Best Drive, Best Value’ Awards, to be announced every New Year’s Eve, will provide some useful information to those looking for a car they will enjoy living with. It is an Award that recognises the heart and soul of the car, and simple value for money.

We hope you agree with our intent, even if you disagree on the winners we have chosen and runners-up. Feel free to add your thoughts.

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