S-Max - 2007 Car of the Year

2007 Car of the Year: Ford S-Max grabs the title

Ford’s S-Max managed to grab the first place in the COTY awards this year with a margin of only two points from the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. Ford should feel proud for another reason too as the S-Max is only the second MPV (after the Renault Scenic in 1996) in the contest’s 44-year history to win the award.
Having seen and driven all (with the exception of Citroen’s C4 Picasso) I agree 100% with the S-Max’s first place as it’s a truly driver orientated MPV packed with style and practicality. But, I totally disagree with the Opel Corsa’s second place. I can’t understand what they found in it to give it 233 points (!). Stylish yes, but that’s about the only attribute I can find in it in comparison with the other cars in the B-Segment category. What so new in the Corsa? In what way is it better than the Renault Clio for example?

I also disagree with the 5th placing of the Civic (5door Euro version) that managed to gather a mere 148 points. Its spacious interior is dressed in an outer-space design (in and out) and it has powerful but economical engines. In other words it brings a breeze of fresh air in a conventional, not to say boring category without loosing any of the assets that come with a C-Segment hatch.

1. Ford S-Max - 235
2. Opel Corsa - 233
3. Citroen Picasso - 222
4. Skoda Roomster - 189
5. Honda Civic - 148
6. Peugeot 207 - 144
7. Volvo C30 - 141
8. Fiat Grande Punto - 138

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[Edge]

citação:Originalmente colocada por JAPANESE FAN


But, I totally disagree with the Opel Corsa’s second place. I can’t understand what they found in it to give it 233 points (!). Stylish yes, but that’s about the only attribute I can find in it in comparison with the other cars in the B-Segment category. What so new in the Corsa? In what way is it better than the Renault Clio for example?

I also disagree with the 5th placing of the Civic (5door Euro version) that managed to gather a mere 148 points. Its spacious interior is dressed in an outer-space design (in and out) and it has powerful but economical engines. In other words it brings a breeze of fresh air in a conventional, not to say boring category without loosing any of the assets that come with a C-Segment hatch.

Não podia concordar mais com este ponto de vista.

Já agora, qual é a fonte ?

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podias ter postado isso no tópico do carro do ano.

[jts]

citação:Originalmente colocada por Edge

citação:Originalmente colocada por JAPANESE FAN


But, I totally disagree with the Opel Corsa#8217;s second place. I can#8217;t understand what they found in it to give it 233 points (!). Stylish yes, but that#8217;s about the only attribute I can find in it in comparison with the other cars in the B-Segment category. What so new in the Corsa? In what way is it better than the Renault Clio for example?

I also disagree with the 5th placing of the Civic (5door Euro version) that managed to gather a mere 148 points. Its spacious interior is dressed in an outer-space design (in and out) and it has powerful but economical engines. In other words it brings a breeze of fresh air in a conventional, not to say boring category without loosing any of the assets that come with a C-Segment hatch.

Não podia concordar mais com este ponto de vista.

Já agora, qual é a fonte ?

A parte do Corsa vs Clio não faz sentido, foram submetidos a sufrágio em anos diferentes... o Clio foi eleito carro do ano 2006.

[cloterico]

citação:Originalmente colocada por jts

citação:Originalmente colocada por Edge

citação:Originalmente colocada por JAPANESE FAN


But, I totally disagree with the Opel Corsa#8217;s second place. I can#8217;t understand what they found in it to give it 233 points (!). Stylish yes, but that#8217;s about the only attribute I can find in it in comparison with the other cars in the B-Segment category. What so new in the Corsa? In what way is it better than the Renault Clio for example?

I also disagree with the 5th placing of the Civic (5door Euro version) that managed to gather a mere 148 points. Its spacious interior is dressed in an outer-space design (in and out) and it has powerful but economical engines. In other words it brings a breeze of fresh air in a conventional, not to say boring category without loosing any of the assets that come with a C-Segment hatch.

Não podia concordar mais com este ponto de vista.

Já agora, qual é a fonte ?

A parte do Corsa vs Clio não faz sentido, foram submetidos a sufrágio em anos diferentes... o Clio foi eleito carro do ano 2006.

Tens razão na parte Corsa/Clio mas o que é que o Corsa tem para ter 233pts que um GPunto não tem?

[jts]

Provavelmente foi uma questão de factor novidade, apesar de injusto... ainda gostava de saber é porque é que não entrou na eleição do ano passado.