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Women’s World Car of the Year crowned

Audi RS 3

The Nissan X-Trail and Ford Ranger were two top Aussie consumer favourites to take home Women’s World Car of the Year Awards this week.
The X-Trail was named the top Large SUV in the world while the Ranger was crowned best 4×4. The annual awards are decided by an all-woman panel of motoring journalists and experts to raise awareness and diversity in the industry.

Nissan X-Trail

The panel’s comments overall on the X-Trail were that it “is a large SUV with plenty of interior space and the option for seven seats.”

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“It is efficient in difficult terrain and is offered with Nissan’s e-power technology, a hybrid solution in which the electric motor is the only engine that works as a propulsion system thanks to the energy provided by a petrol engine to the battery,” The statement read.

Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger was described as “a reliable, stylish and charismatic pick-up. It moves with ease over any terrain. It’s as efficient as an off-roader, but more practical thanks to its cargo box.”

FULL LIST OF WINNERS:

  • Urban model – Kia Niro
  • Family SUV – Jeep Avenger
  • Large car – Citroen C5 X
  • Large SUV – Nissan X-Trail
  • Performance Car – Audi RS 3
  • 4×4 – Ford Ranger
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