There were those among the jury who would have liked the quick and flashy Suzuki SX4 to win the honours and there were those who liked the utilitarian virtues of the Mahindra Renault Logan better.
Business Standard Motoring Car Of The Year 2008 � Hyundai i10
The Hyundai i10 wins the honour by being a contemporary car that is built in India for the world. Being a small car with a 66 bhp engine carried over with modifications from the good old Santro meant that it could not outshine its competitors in the objective parameters.
Business Standard Motoring Best Value 2008 � Chevrolet Spark
General Motors India's smallest car on sale has a lot going for it, yet it did not make it to the top honours this year because the i10 is simply an overall better car. Still, the Spark redeems itself on various counts.
Business Standard Motoring Jury Award 2008 � Mahindra Renault Logan
If not for the i10, the Logan would have been our winner this year. It did so well across the board that we just had to give it our Jury Award
Business Standard Motoring Performance Car Of The Year 2008 � BMW 325i
218 bhp at 6500 rpm. 25.1 kgm of torque between 2750 and 4250 rpm. A 2497cc inline-six. A power-to-weight ratio of 142 bhp per tonne. 0 to 100 kph in 8.98 secs. Top speed of 240 kph. But these are only the numbers and they are too cold to explain how scintillating the BMW 325i is to drive.
Business Standard Motoring Premium Car Of The Year 2008 � Volkswagen Passat
Europe's largest car manufacturer has made a debut in India with a car that simply overwhelms you for the price it's asking. The Volkswagen Passat is a clever car. It is loaded with an incredible array of features that are not available in cars that are substantially more expensive.
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