The BMW 3 Series G20 has been named 2019 Carsales Car of the Year.
Australia’s annual automotive consumer award recognises excellence in the new vehicle market and picks a winner from every new model released.
Presented by Shell V-Power, the BMW 3 Series bet out 10 finalists, which were chosen from 28 initial finalists.
“After extensive testing, the latest BMW 3 Series claimed top honours as the 2019 Carsales Car of the Year. The BMW 3 Series is not only the finest premium sports sedan in a decade, it is the most compelling new model released in Australia this year,” Carsales managing editor Marton Pettendy says.
“Carsales’ 12 expert judges found the BMW 3 Series to be very refined, comfortable, dynamically superior and, above all, rewarding to drive. It is also safe, solid, well-priced and generously equipped,” Pettendy says.
The latest 3 Series was released in Australia in March this year and is the seventh generation of the luxury car.
BMW Group Australia chief executive Vikram Pawah says the group is delighted and honoured with the honour.
“It’s success against a highly competitive segment and the rigorous testing undertaken by the Carsales testing team confirms this impressive sport sedan’s breadth of ability, from superior driving dynamics to customer-centric luxury features and intuitive technology,” Pawah says.
The judges scored the Car of the Year independently and data was generated from redboo.com.au, with key factors including cost of purchase, own and run.
The Volkswagen Touareg and the BMW X3 were awarded highly commended awards as the standout performers in this year’s field.
“Eyebrows were raised when Volkswagen unapologetically pitched the new Touareg at the traditional luxury brands. For our SUV to be so highly commended by judges as experienced and rigorous as the Carsales crew is hugely validating,” Volkswagen Group Australia managing director Michael Barstch says.
Pawah is pleased with the BMW X3 achieving a highly commended award.
The 2019 sales Car of the Year field included cars and SUVs from 20 brands, priced between $19,990 and almost $130,000.
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