The 2009 Drive Car of the Year award (or dCOTY abbreviated) is an Australian automotive prize granted by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Drive.com.au.
The judges gave the Mazda 6 the award after assessing several aspects of major customer interest like value-for-money, economy, driving performance and dynamics, safety and practicality.
In tests, the judges noted the car’s styling, interior user-friendliness, quality feel and competitive space. These independent tests are one of the best ways to properly and reliably inform both customers and carmakers about each car’s strong and weak points as well as day-to-day expectations.
“We are absolutely delighted to receive this award for Mazda6,” said Doug Dickson, Managing Director of Mazda Australia. “It is further confirmation of Mazda6’s position as a benchmark mid-size car in what is a highly competitive segment.”
On sale in Australia from just $28,245, the Mazda 6 is marketed in three body styles (sedan, hatch and wagon) and comes with a choice of two engines, a 2.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 2.2 litre turbodiesel.
This certainly is an important achievement for the Japanese car manufacturer, at least from an advertising point of view, as this is the fourth year of the Drive Car of the Year awards in which Mazda becomes a winner (its seventh win).
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