Malaysia Cars of The Year Awards.

For the first time in COTY Malaysia history a Proton model has won this prestigious award. Judges voted the Proton X70 as their favorite for the Overall Car Of The Year.

The other 19 category winners are:

Sedan & Hatchback
1 Entry Level Proton Saga 1.3 (Facelift)
2 Compact Car Toyota Yaris
3 Family Sedan/Hatchback Mazda 3 2.0 sky active High plus
4 Premium Compact Executive Mercedes-Benz A250
5 Large Family Sedan Kia Optima GT
6 Premium Executive BMW 330i M Sport
7 Large Premium Exe Sedan BMW 530e M Sport (PHEV)
8 C suite BMW 740L

SUV & Cross Over segment
1 People mover Perodua Aruz 1.5
2 Compact Crossover & SUVs Honda HR-V 1.5 Hybrid
3 Midsize crossover & SUVs 5seaters
Proton X70 2WD premium
4 Midsize Crossover & SUVs 7 seater
Santa Fe 2.2 Diesel
5 Premium Midsize SUVs Porsche Macan
6 Premium Luxury SUVs MB GLC 63
7 Premium Compact SUV Volvo XC40 T5

Pick Up Truck Twin Cab Segment
1 Pick up Ford Ranger XLT+ 4WD 10 speed AT

MPV Segment
1 MPV Kia Grand Carnival 2.2D (facelift)

Hot Hatch Segment
1 Hot Hatch Renault Megane RS 280 Cup

Coupe
1 Coupe BMW M2 Competition

Honorable Mention
Electric Vehicles Trailblazers for bringing EV into Malaysia.

BMW for its i3s and Edaran Tan Chong Motor for its Nissan Leaf

Credits : Photos and content courtesy of COTY