by Holly Tribe
Caravan owners in the market for a new towcar this year might be interested in the results of Diesel magazine’s ‘Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2011’.
Over three hundred entrants were considered in the judging process, competing across eleven class categories. But in the end, the overall champion for ‘Car of the Year 2011’ fell to the Citroën DS3.
Announcing this year’s winners, Ian Robertson, Editor of Diesel Car Magazine said: “The Citroen DS3 has an ageless air about it, with a youthful exuberance that gives it a trendy appeal, but at the same time exuding an enduring quality and substance.”
Its price and design make it a fun, affordable option which might appeal to young families looking for a suitable match for a lightweight, entry-level caravan.
Of the other category winners, Mr Robertson added: “There has been a lot of new talent arriving on the motoring scene in the past twelve months, despite the difficult market conditions.”
Two of these ‘newcomers’ were winners in the bigger load lugging MPV and crossover classes. The Kia Sportage, won top spot in the ‘Best Crossover’ class, which also sees Kia take its fifth trophy for the model in under a year. Meanwhile, the SEAT Alhambra scooped the award for best MPV.
Award Winners:
- Best small car – Citroën DS3
- Best medium car – Ford Focus
- Best large car – Ford Mondeo
- Best executive car – Jaguar XF
- Best estate car – Skoda Superb
- Best MPV – SEAT Alhambra
- Best crossover – Kia Sportage
- Best 4×4 – Land Rover Discovery 4
- Best sports car – Peugeot RCZ
- Best eco car – Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
- Car of the year 2011 – Citroën DS3
