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Scottish Car of the Year 2019

By CarMoney • November 5, 2019 •

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Looking to decide on which car to buy next? if you’ve decided on the type of car (supermini, SUV, convertible, etc), then why not look to the recommendations of Scotland’s top motoring writers from the Association of Scottish Motor Writers – Scottish Car of the Year 2019.

Having just held their Scottish Car of the Year Awards, you have a list of the best cars in each category to help you navigate the sea of new models from across the industry.

Although each size and shape of the car has a winner, the judges also chose an overall winner in the Mazda3:

The head-turning newcomer, which debuts the company’s highly efficient and innovative Skyactiv-X petrol powertrain, was a clear winner in its Family car class and then triumphed over the other category champions to take the top title.

Mazda has previously been highly successful in category wins, but this is just the second time in the award’s 22-year history that the brand has scooped the overall honour.

Judged by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) – which comprises print, broadcast and online journalists covering the length and breadth of Scotland and beyond – the Mazda’s advanced Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SCCI) petrol engine was a critical factor in the model’s appeal to the judging panel.

Presenting the award at Edinburgh’s Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, ASMW President John Murdoch said: “Mazda’s range has consistently appealed to buyers north of the border; the cars are great looking, well built and deliver a driving experience that’s ideally suited to Scottish roads.

“The new Mazda3 ups the game again. From its unmistakable sense of style to the sizeable leap forward in interior quality fit and finish and unrivalled real-world efficiency, it’s a car that appeals to the heart and head.

“Both the Skyactiv-G petrol and Skyactiv-D diesel models impressed the judging panel when experienced on a lengthy driving route for the model’s UK launch but the latest Skyactiv-X option is a revelation. This is a 178bhp 2.0-litre petrol car that really can deliver 50mpg economy. That’s outstanding.”