Talking About Automobiles
Monday, December 10, 2007
Double joy for BMW at ABC Awards
The 2007 Australia’s Best Cars Awards had given the German premium maker, Bayerische Motoren Werke double joys with their BMW X5 and the BMW M3. The X5 grabbed the bragging rights in the Best Luxury All-Wheel Drive Category and the M3 won the title of Best Luxury Sports Car.
In 2001 and 2002, the X5’s predecessor also won the title in its category, and the second generation is even better with its 3.0d turbo diesel engine.
"The X5 did the job with consistently high scores and sealed the win with a couple of knockout punches in security, braking and handling; and, tellingly, 4WD ability," the Judges said.
"It's a big call to award a perfect 10 in any category, but it's particularly notable when it's for handling and we're talking about a large, all wheel-drive wagon.
"While this vehicle has the ability to be a serious off-roader, it is more likely to be appreciated for its luxurious appointments, precision handling and economy," Chief Judge Ernest Litera said.
The M3’s edge against its competitors is its F1 inspired V8 engine. In 2001 until 2003, the six cylinder parent M3 was an unswerving title holder.
"The BMW M3 is the ultimate example of precision and balance. This car has relegated some legendary machines to secondary status thanks to its technologically advanced 4.0-litre V8 and the best electronically managed selectable drive system. The M3 is simply an amazing machine to drive," Mr. Litera said.
"(The MDrive button) is a genuinely impressive feature that enthusiast drivers will love. You can dial up a setting to suit the conditions and your level of skill. You can have everything switched on and looking after you or partially/totally disabled for the ride of your life, especially on a racetrack," the Judges said in their summing up.
"The M3 is an amazingly competent, comfortable and rewarding sports saloon that happily 'tootles' around town and offers supercar performance and thrills when given its head," the Judges said.
"The ABC acknowledgement is an excellent reward for the thousands of dynamic BMW designers and engineers who consistently create the most exciting cars for the luxury market," said Guenther Seemann, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia.
"The ABC Awards back up what our customers know. BMW always delivers cars that appeal strongly to both the heart and the head," Mr. Seemann said.
In 2001 and 2002, the X5’s predecessor also won the title in its category, and the second generation is even better with its 3.0d turbo diesel engine.
"The X5 did the job with consistently high scores and sealed the win with a couple of knockout punches in security, braking and handling; and, tellingly, 4WD ability," the Judges said.
"It's a big call to award a perfect 10 in any category, but it's particularly notable when it's for handling and we're talking about a large, all wheel-drive wagon.
"While this vehicle has the ability to be a serious off-roader, it is more likely to be appreciated for its luxurious appointments, precision handling and economy," Chief Judge Ernest Litera said.
The M3’s edge against its competitors is its F1 inspired V8 engine. In 2001 until 2003, the six cylinder parent M3 was an unswerving title holder.
"The BMW M3 is the ultimate example of precision and balance. This car has relegated some legendary machines to secondary status thanks to its technologically advanced 4.0-litre V8 and the best electronically managed selectable drive system. The M3 is simply an amazing machine to drive," Mr. Litera said.
"(The MDrive button) is a genuinely impressive feature that enthusiast drivers will love. You can dial up a setting to suit the conditions and your level of skill. You can have everything switched on and looking after you or partially/totally disabled for the ride of your life, especially on a racetrack," the Judges said in their summing up.
"The M3 is an amazingly competent, comfortable and rewarding sports saloon that happily 'tootles' around town and offers supercar performance and thrills when given its head," the Judges said.
"The ABC acknowledgement is an excellent reward for the thousands of dynamic BMW designers and engineers who consistently create the most exciting cars for the luxury market," said Guenther Seemann, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia.
"The ABC Awards back up what our customers know. BMW always delivers cars that appeal strongly to both the heart and the head," Mr. Seemann said.
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