{"id":24313,"date":"2017-04-06T11:41:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T07:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=24313"},"modified":"2017-04-10T12:04:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-10T08:04:44","slug":"2017-middle-east-car-year-awards-best-cars-year-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/2017-middle-east-car-year-awards-best-cars-year-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Middle East Car of the Year Awards \u2013 Best Cars of the Year Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) Awards<\/strong> for 2017 were held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center on 30<sup>th<\/sup> of March. The MECOTY Awards ceremony is the most prestigious and much-awaited event in the regional automotive industry as it <em>acknowledges some of the best car brands for their outstanding cars of the year in the Middle East<\/em>. This year\u2019s Middle East Car of the Year Awards marked the <strong>fourth anniversary of the event<\/strong> and proved to be a great success with some amazing cars awarded for their splendid performance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ford Ranger takes Best Midsize truck of the year at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MECOTY2017?src=hash\">#MECOTY2017<\/a> awards. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BuiltFordTough?src=hash\">#BuiltFordTough<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MECOTY?src=hash\">#MECOTY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wmkQpzOj7g\">pic.twitter.com\/wmkQpzOj7g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ford Middle East (@FordMiddleEast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FordMiddleEast\/status\/847478420082708480\">March 30, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/winners-2016-middle-east-car-year-announced\/\">Winners of 2016 Middle East Car of the Year Announced<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">What Was Different in this Year\u2019s MECOTY Awards<\/h2>\n<p>The Middle East Car of the Year Awards were held in conjunction with two other events in Abu Dhabi on 30<sup>th<\/sup> of March, 2017. The <strong>second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Auto Show <\/strong>and the <strong>third edition of the Custom Show Emirates<\/strong> were the other events that were held along with the MECOTY awards. The simultaneous occurring of the three famous automotive events gave an amazing source of entertainment to the attendants and added to the jubilation of winners of the awards.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Attendants and Jury of the Event<\/h2>\n<p>The MECOTY Awards for 2017 were attended by Media personnel and officials of major automotive brands from the region. The MECOTY awards bear great significance in the automotive industry of the Middle East as this is the event that <strong>recognizes the year\u2019s best vehicles<\/strong> in the region <em>based on their performance, safety, reliability and aesthetics<\/em> judged by a jury that consists of some of the most experienced and brilliant automotive personnel from the region.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Who Won the Maximum Awards?<\/h2>\n<p>The automotive industry of Middle East saw some amazing cars that ruled the hearts of car enthusiasts last year, but some of these cars were in a league of their own and the MECOTY Awards 2017 honored all such cars and their manufacturers. The Gala event witnessed many famous car manufacturers receiving the appreciation and awards for their amazing cars, but the maximum awards were won by<strong> Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota<\/strong>. <em>Audi won the maximum nine awards, while Jaguar Land Rover won three and Toyota secured two awards<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24317\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/audi-r8-v10-jury-car-of-the-year.jpg\" alt=\"Jury Car of the Year Award: Audi R8 V10\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/audi-r8-v10-jury-car-of-the-year.jpg 704w, http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/audi-r8-v10-jury-car-of-the-year-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/audi-r8-v10-jury-car-of-the-year-700x396.jpg 700w, http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/audi-r8-v10-jury-car-of-the-year-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Audi Takes the Throne<\/h3>\n<p><em>Audi<\/em> <em>won the awards for seven different categories<\/em> and also won the <strong>Jury Car of the Year Award<\/strong>, which is considered as the most prestigious award of the show. The Brand Director of Audi in the Middle East thanked the jury and was delighted after receiving the ultimate recognition at the MECOTY Awards 2017.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\"><p>\nNo caption needed. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MECOTY2017?src=hash\">#MECOTY2017<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mecoty_uae\">@mecoty_uae<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Eb0TLgW0vQ\">pic.twitter.com\/Eb0TLgW0vQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Audi Middle East (@AudiMiddleEast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AudiMiddleEast\/status\/847496712859951108\">March 30, 2017<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While Audi enjoyed a phenomenal success at the MECOTY awards, we take a look at all the winners from different categories:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Best Sedans of the Year<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2016 Sedans chaptered a new era in the automotive industry with their elegant designs, smooth performance and state-of-the-art convenience as well as safety features.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following were recognized as the best sedans of the year at the MECOTY Awards 2017:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Large Sedan: <\/strong>KIA Cadenza<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Large Premium Sedan:<\/strong> Cadillac CT6<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Large Premium Performance Sedan:<\/strong> Audi S8 Plus<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact Sedan:<\/strong>\u00a0Honda Civic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact Premium Sedan:<\/strong>\u00a0Audi A4<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Midsize Sedan:<\/strong>\u00a0Nissan Altima<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Midsize Premium Sedan:<\/strong>\u00a0Volvo S90<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Midsize Premium Performance Sedan:<\/strong>\u00a0Audi RS7 Performance<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2017-cadillac-ct6-e1491477961577.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24319\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24319 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2017-cadillac-ct6-e1491477961577.jpg\" alt=\"Best Large Premium Sedan: Cadillac CT6\" width=\"600\" height=\"188\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Performance Cars of the Year<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performance cars include Coupe, Convertibles and Hatchbacks. These cars are <em>stylish, high on performance and offer better fuel consumption<\/em> when compared to other cars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many performance cars made their way to the regional car market last year and listed below are the top performance cars of the year:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Hatchback:<\/strong>\u00a0Ford Figo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Performance Hatchback:<\/strong>\u00a0Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Performance Coupe:<\/strong>\u00a0Chevrolet Camaro SS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact Premium Convertible:<\/strong>\u00a0Mercedes-Benz SLC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Premium Performance Coupe:\u00a0<\/strong>Jaguar F- Type SVR<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Sports Coupe:<\/strong>\u00a0Audi TTS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Supercar:<\/strong>\u00a0Audi R8 V10<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Supercar Convertible:<\/strong>\u00a0McLaren 675 LT Spider<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cAoH8a4t480?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/2017-jaguar-f-type-svr-specifications-and-features-revealed\/\">2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR: Specifications and Features Revealed <\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">SUVs and Trucks of the Year<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This category recognizes the vehicles that are mostly known for their <strong>powerful off-road performance<\/strong>. It also includes the SUVs which not only deliver an amazing off-road driving experience but also exhibit their remarkable potential in-city driving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following were the best SUVs and trucks of the year as recognized by MECOTY Awards:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Ford Edge<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Sub-Compact SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Renault Koleos<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact Premium SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Audi RS Q3<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Midsize SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Toyota Fortuner<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Large Premium SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Bentley Bentayga<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Premium Crossover:<\/strong>\u00a0Infiniti QX50<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Compact Premium Performance SUV:<\/strong>\u00a0Jaguar F-Pace<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Midsize Truck:<\/strong>\u00a0Ford Ranger<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2017-infiniti-qx50-e1491477641484.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24315\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2017-infiniti-qx50-e1491477641484.jpg\" alt=\"Best Premium Crossover: Infiniti QX50\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Special Awards at the MECOTY 2017<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There were special awards that were handed over to some special cars at the event. These awards appreciated car brands for playing a<em> critical role in shaping the future of the automotive industry and acknowledged the cars that could manage to impress the Jury and Public<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following were the special awards and their winners at the MECOTY 2017:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pioneer of the Industry Award:<\/strong> Range Rover Evoque Convertible<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Future of Motoring Award:<\/strong> Toyota Prius<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Public Car of the Year Award:<\/strong> Lexus GSF<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jury Car of the Year Award:<\/strong> Audi R8 V10<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CeLRFdGlDjU?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Significance of the MECOTY Awards<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The MECOTY Awards is one of the most credible recognition programs in the Middle East that acknowledges the contributions of global car brands towards the progress of the regional automotive industry. It is a very significant event as it recognizes the best cars of the year and encourages the global car brands to keep launching their <strong>best vehicles in the Middle East<\/strong>. This award event also helps customers in the Middle East to understand and learn about the <strong>best cars available in the regional car markets<\/strong> so that they can buy cars which have advanced features and deliver efficient performance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">How can you as a Motorist in the UAE can use this Information?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless of the category of the vehicle which you have an interest in, the vehicles which managed to win an award did so by being the best in their respective category. <em>Being best meant that they had to outperform not only their predecessors but also the competition from 2016<\/em>. If you are planning on buying a car, SUV or truck, then these award winning vehicles should be at the top of your priority list of vehicles to buy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s say that you have been inspired by any of the vehicles featured in this story, but you are worried about selling your used car, then leave all your worries with SellAnyCar.com. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/site\/evaluate\">sell your used car<\/a> regardless of its age, model or condition to SellAnyCar.com, because we buy any car in any condition even if it is a bank-financed car. All our services are completely free and we handle all the post-sale paperwork to make the process 100% hassle-free for car sellers in the UAE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) Awards for 2017 were held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center on 30th of March. 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