BMW 3 series wins Autocar Asian Car of the Year 2013

A panel of 18 highly respected car experts named the BMW 3-series the Autocar Asian Car of the Year 2013. The award was sponsored by Dynaudio, was voted for by a pair of Autocar editors from each of the countries in Asia in which Autocar is published. These are China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Autocar is the worldÂ’s oldest car magazine, having been founded more than 100 years ago, in 1895.

Both the standard BMW 3-series and the long wheelbase version received the prestigious award which was handed at the Shanghai motor show to Ian Robertson, BMW chief of sales and marketing, and chief designer Adrian van Hooydonk.

The BMW 3-series won against the Audi Q3, Lexus GS, Porsche 911, Range Rover Evoque, and Toyota GT86.

Hormazd Sorabjee, editor of Autocar India, said ““The new BMW 3-series takes the game forward with its brilliant blend of ride and handling, strong engines and stunning appearance. Interior space and comfort has taken a huge leap forward too.””

Derryn Wong, contributing editor of Autocar Singapore, added ““The BMW 3-series is simply the most useable and drivable car on the shortlist. It exceeds your expectations by a country mile, making it a true winner.””

Faisal Shah, group editor of Autocar Malaysia, said “The 3-series just plainly redefines the class. BMW has reset the competency scales.””

Source: Autocar