Mitsubishi’s Pajero has claimed top spot in its category for the OzRoamer 2012 car of the year awards.
Edging out commendable competitors, the 2012 Pajero Exceed 3.2CDi automatic was named ‘best seven-seat 4WD over $70,001’.
OzRoamer editor Rob Fraser says important factors in the Pajero Exceed’s win included its best value for money, more interior space, consistent performance and its best overall balance.
“The Pajero outperformed all its rivals with the judges awarding it best value for money; you can buy a Pajero, add the extras and still have change,” Fraser says.
The panel of nine judges reviewed each vehicle subjectively and objectively, measuring them against their competitors but more importantly the criteria reflects real life situations that assist readers to make educated buying decisions.
Finalists OzRoamer sports SUV of the year 2012:
• Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
• Subaru Forester S edition
• BMW X5 M50d
Winner of the OzRoamer sports SUV – BMW X5 M50d
Finalists OzRoamer AWD SUV of the year 2012, less than $45,000:
• Mitsubishi ASX AWD Aspire Diesel
• Hyundai ix35 Highlander 2.0R Auto
• Yeti 4×4 112TSI DSG
Winner of the OzRoamer AWD SUV – Hyundai IX35 Highlander 2.0R
Finalists OzRoamer AWD SUV of the year 2012 between $45,001 and $60,000:
• Mazda CX5 GT diesel
• Kia Sportage Platinum
• Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire DiD Premium
• Skoda Octavia Scout Premium 103 TDi DSG
Winner of the OzRoamer AWD SUV – Mazda CX5 GT diesel
Finalists OzRoamer AWD SUV of the year, over $60,001 to $100,000
• BMW X3 3.0d
• Audi Q5 3.0TDi
• Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Teknik
Winner of the OzRoamer AWD SUV – BMW X3 3.0d
Finalists OzRoamer 7-seat 4WD of the year, up to $70,000
• Mitsubishi Challenger XLS
• Holden Colorado 7 LTZ
• Nissan Pathfinder STL Diesel
Winner of the OzRoamer 7-seat 4WD – Holden Colorado7 LTZ
Finalists OzRoamer 7-seat 4WD of the year, over $70,000
• Toyota Landcruiser GXL Diesel
• Toyota Prado Kakadu Turbo Diesel
• Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed DiD
• Landrover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
Winner of the OzRoamer 7 Seat 4WD of the Year – Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed DiD
Finalists OzRoamer 7-seat AWD SUV of the year, less than $60,000
• Kia Sorento Platinum
• Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander
• Ford Territory TX AWD
• Toyota Kluger KX-S
Joint winners of the 7-seat AWD SUV of the year 2012 less than $60,000 are Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2.2R and the Kia Sorento Platinum 2.2R
Finalists OzRoamer7-seat AWD SUV of the year, over $60,001
• Mazda CX9 GT
• Ford Territory Titanium AWD
• Toyota Kluger Grande
• Volvo XC90
Winner of the OzRoamer 7-seat AWD SUV of the year, over $60,001 is the Toyota Kluger Grande
Finalists OzRoamer Dual Cab Ute of the year 2012
• Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
• Nissan Navara D40 STX 550
• Holden Colorado LTZ
• Isuzu D Max LSU
• Ford Ranger XLT
• Mazda BT50
Winner of the OzRoamer Dual Cab Ute of the year – Ford Ranger XLT
Finalists OzRoamer Prestige 4WD & AWD SUV of the year, over $100,000
• Porsche Cayenne S
• Lexus LX570
• Mercedes Benz ML500
• Mercedes Benz GL 350Ci BlueEfficiency Wagon
Winner of the OzRoamer Prestige 4WD & AWD SUV of the year – Mercedes Benz GL 350 Ci
Finalists OzRoamer 4WD of the year, less than $70,000
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 Diesel
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
• Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Suzuki Grand Vitara Diesel
• Plus all other 4wd vehicles nominated within other categories
Winner of the OzRoamer 4WD of the year – Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 Diesel
Finalists OzRoamer 4WD of the year 2012 over $70,001
• Toyota LC70 GXL Wagon
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 Diesel
• Toyota GXL 200 Landcruiser V8 Diesel
• Plus all other 4WD vehicles nominated within other categories
Winner of the OzRoamer 4WD of the year – Jeep Grand CherokeeOverland V6 Diesel
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