What Car?’s Car of the Year Awards are the most highly prized by manufacturers and the car–buying public alike. Awards are presented in 16 categories, this year the Skoda Fabia was the Winner of the What Car? Car of the Year 2015, along with scooping best “Small Car” in its category.

Here are the overall winners of 2015 from each category: 

Best Executive Car– BMW 520d SE automatic

What Car? says “The 520d is just about the best executive saloon to drive; refined, smooth, and engaging enough to satisfy on more challenging roads if you want it to. It’s a really affordable company car too.”

Best Luxury Car– Mercedes–Benz S350 Bluetec L SE Line

What Car? says “The best luxury car on the planet, with unparalleled refinement, a super–smooth ride and swanky interior. The S350 might be the cheapest and efficient version in the S–Class line up, but it’s no poor relation.”

Best Electric Car– Audi A3 e–tron

What Car? says “The A3 e–tron is no–brainer for company car drivers because it’ll cost roughly half the monthly tax of an equivalent petrol A3 and is still great to drive.”

Best Large SUV– Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE

What Car? says “ Still the best big SUV on sale, and worth the hefty premium over the BMW X3 if you can afford it. It’s brilliant to drive and, in HSE trim, comes with all the equipment you could wish for.”

Best Small SUV– Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 110 N–tec 2WD

What Car? says “Last year’s overall Car of the Year is still our favourite small SUV thanks to its stunning all–round ability. It’s great to drive, classy inside and good value– particularly if you’re a company car driver.”

Best Hot Hatch– Ford Fiesta ST–2

What Car? says “The Fiesta’s 1.6 turbo petrol engine is gutsy and loves to be revved, but it’s how well the Ford handles that makes it such a brilliant hot hatch.”

Best Family Car– Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI 105 SE

What Car? says “ The Octavia is one of the most practical cars in its class, with loads of rear space, enormous boot and really impressive interior quality for price.”

Best City Car–Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium

What Car? says “This car is the most practical car in its class and comes with alloys, air–con and Bluetooth as standard in our favourite Premium trim.”

Best Estate Car– Ford Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi 120 Econetic Zetec

What Car? says “ A hugely practical estate with a cavernous load bay, lots of rear space but it is also fantastic to drive.”

Best Coupes– Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Sport

What Car? says “This all new TT is lighter, more agile and more powerful than the car it replaces. It also has one of the finest cabins in any car.”

Best MPV– Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 e–HDi 115 Exclusive

What Car? says “There are bigger seven–seaters, but thanks to its large cabin and clever seating arrangement, few are as practical. Don’t bother with the 2.0–litre diesel. This 1.6 e–HDi is smoother, quieter and more efficient.”

Best Sports Car– Porsche Boxster 2.7

What Car? says “No need to go for the more expensive Boxster S; this regular model is still fast and utterly brilliant to drive.”

Best Convertible Car– Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI 150 Sport

What Car? says “The Audi A3 Cabriolet rides and handles almost as well as the hatchback, and the acoustic hood does a good job of keeping those inside insulated from the outside world. Impressive.”

Safety Award– Land Rover Discovery Sport 

Best Reader Award– Honda HR–V

Readers have acknowledged the name Honda HR–V as the most eagerly anticipated launch of the year, and will be officially launched in late Spring 2015. Honda is playing its cards close to its chest in terms of details, but we know it is aiming to appeal to buyers by combining clever interior packaging and efficient engines with edgier styling.

All of these deserving winners are available at Traction Finance– Call us today for a Quote– 028 90 30 9000 or email info@tractionfinance.com with your contact details and we will call you!