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With the conclusion of the 2005 COTY-P
Awards Night (sponsored by the Manila International Auto Show, Rockwell
Land Corp., Philippine Allied Enterprises Corp. [official distributor of
Bridgestone tires in the country, Petron Corporation, SGV and Co. BPI
Family Savings Bank, Federal Express, Petron and EStandard Insurance,
Automobile Association Philippine, San Miguel Corp. and Fusion R
Motorsports,), motoring enthusiasts will now look forward to the public
unveiling of the Mazda 6 2.3L at the opening of the Manila International
Motor Show on April 6, 2006 at The World Trade Center, Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City. ◊
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Category |
Winner |
| Best Sub-Compact Car |
Hyundai Getz 1.1 GL |
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Best Compact Car |
Mitsubishi Lancer MX Limited |
| Best Executive Car |
Mazda6 2.3L |
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Best Luxury Car |
Chrysler 300C |
| Best Ultra-Luxury
Car |
BMW 530i Sport |
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Best Pick-Up |
Ford Ranger XLT |
| Best Entry-Level MPV |
Toyota Innova 2.5G |
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Best Luxury MPV |
Mitsubishi Grandis |
| Best Entry-Level SUV |
Mazda Tribute 3.0 V6 |
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Best Luxury SUV |
Volvo XC70 Cross Country |
| Best Ultra-Luxury
SUV |
Mercedes-Benz ML 350 |
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Special Awards |
| Best in Technical
Innovation |
BMW X3 2.0d |
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Best in Safety Features |
Mercedes-Benz S 350 |
| Best Value for Money |
Toyota Innova 2.5G |
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Best in Overall Design |
Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic |
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Jason Ang enjoying
the Mazda Tribute 3.0 V6's enormous torque and power. It proved to
be infectious and was one of the chief reasons why it garnered Best
Entry-Level SUV award. |
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The Mercedes-Benz ML
350 decimated its sole rival, the BMW X5 3.0d for Best Ultra-Luxury
SUV honors. The ML 350's smooth 3.5-liter V6, 7GTronic
transmission and airy cabin provided good scores for the ML. |
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