Mini Cooper S Hatchback Wins Car of the Year 2014- 2015

The Mini Cooper S Hatchback made it big this year by winning the Car of the Year- Philippines (COTY-P) award for the year 2014-2015. The Cooper surpassed over sixty entries that were tested on a four day event last October at controlled areas in Filinvest City in Alabang. The Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) tested 64 extensively revised cars from a variety of segments. CAGI is an organization of motoring journalists who hold the yearly event to raise car buyer’s awareness of the best car models available on the local market.

Performance of the Mini Cooper S

The Mini Cooper is equipped with a 2.0 liter Inline-4 Twin Power Turbo gasoline engine that packs 192 horsepower at 4,700 to 6,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 1,250 rpm. It can reach a top speed of 235 kilometers per hour (kph) and can pounce from 0-100 kph in 6.8 seconds. When driven in extra-urban conditions it has the potential to register a fuel efficiency rating of 21.7 km/L. The 2-door, 4-seater Cooper S sports an impressive front fascia with an athletically styled engine hood with extra air scoop and hexagonal chrome grille matched with a lower air inlet with large openings on both sides. Other exterior features such as round headlamps and fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, and all power features (steering, locks, windows, mirrors) are present. Standard equipment includes servotronic multifunction steering wheel, leather covered seats, warning triangle, height adjustment for front passenger seats, rain sensors, automatic air conditioning, cruise control and an onboard computer. The Cooper S has a price tag of P2.7 million, a bargain for a small car that can do big things.

Ford Ranger is Truck of the Year

Last year, the mid-size compact car Mazda 6 was awarded the COTY-P by beating more than 80 other entries. The Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, grabs its second consecutive Truck of the Year-Philippines (TOTY-P) awards since the 2013-2014 event. All the cars were subjected to trial runs to test primarily their acceleration (from 0-100 kph), braking (100-0) and handling through a slalom (zigzag course) test. So what, makes the Mini Cooper S standout? We view its specs sheet

Sponsors

The 2014-2015 Car of the Year Philippines was sponsored by some of the country’s top brands and institutions from the automotive industry including Caltex with Techron, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), Team Spyder, Victoria Court, Brother’s Burger, Columbia Sportswear, Incubus Solutions, Winner Graphics and MG Madrid & Company.