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Citroen E-C3 Scoops Top Prize At Prestigious 2024 Auto Express New Car Awards
Citroen's new electric e-C3 has clinched the top prize at the 2024 Auto Express New Car Awards, securing three trophies for the impressive supermini. The annual Auto Express Awards are renowned for recognising cars that offer the best overall package for consumers, considering factors like price, quality, running costs, driving appeal, and practicality.
"2024 was one of the most competitive years for the New Car Awards, which makes the fact that the new Citroen C3 scooped two category wins on the way to the overall win an even more outstanding achievement," said Auto Express editor Paul Barker. "Citroen’s Advanced Comfort tech, applied to its suspension and the seats inside a spacious cabin, give the C3 plenty of appeal on its own. However it’s the prospect of a fully electric version, priced from less than £22,000, that cements its place at the top of a very impressive list of shortlisted cars."
The Auto Express New Car Awards highlight excellence across 25 categories and include an overall Car of the Year award. These awards focus on aspects crucial to car buyers, helping them choose from a wide range of impressive vehicles regardless of budget or requirements. This year’s awards were particularly challenging yet enjoyable to judge.
Hyundai emerged as a significant winner with four trophies for its i10, Kona, Tucson, and Ioniq 5 N models. Skoda also performed well with victories in several sectors for its Octavia, Superb Estate, and Kodiaq models. Ford dominated the commercial vehicle categories with wins for Transit Courier as Van of the Year and Ranger as Pick-Up of the Year.
The winners across various categories included Hyundai i10 as City Car of the Year and Citroen C3 as Supermini of the Year. Skoda Octavia was named Family Car of the Year while Skoda Superb took home Estate Car of the Year. Other notable winners were Tesla Model 3 for Mid-size Company Car and Kia EV9 for Large Company Car.
In addition to these awards, Hyundai Tucson won Mid-size SUV of the Year and Skoda Kodiaq secured Large SUV of the Year. MINI Countryman was recognised as Small Premium SUV while Lexus NX took Mid-size Premium SUV honours. Porsche Cayenne was awarded Large Premium SUV of the Year.
Electric and Hybrid Categories
The Citroen e-C3 was named Affordable Electric Car of the Year while Porsche Taycan won Premium Electric Car honours. MG3 was recognised as Affordable Hybrid Car and BMW 530e took home Premium Hybrid Car accolades. Ford's e-Transit Custom was awarded Electric Van of the Year.
For those interested in performance vehicles, Honda Civic Type R won Hot Hatch of the Year and Maserati GranTurismo was named Coupé of the Year. Mazda MX-5 took Convertible honours while Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was recognised as Performance Car of the Year.
About Auto Express
Auto Express is a leading source for automotive news and reviews since 1988. Their journalists review over 1,000 models annually, providing expert insights to help consumers save time and money. They also campaign on motoring issues and advocate for fairer driving policies in the UK.
The comprehensive list of winners can be found at www.autoexpress.co.uk/new-car-awards-2024 or by contacting [email protected] / 07712 557867.
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