The 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) finalists have been announced. It features a short list of six vehicles that each won in their respective category.
The WWCOTY is now on its 13th edition. It’s an organization composed of 63 women motoring journalists from 45 countries. The team takes pride in being the only all-female award-giving body in the automotive industry.
WWCOTY said that this edition’s finalists are vehicles that represent “excellence” in their segments based on several factors. Jurors look into the vehicles’ safety, driving performance, comfort, technology, design, efficiency, impact on the environment, and value for money.
The all-female organization noted that it had a more difficult time assessing and judging the vehicle candidates. This is because all vehicles pose excellent quality as compared to previous years, according to WWCOTY.
All vehicles have been pitted to demanding driving tests, detailed analysis, and careful comparative assessments. From there, six cars stood out as the best in their respective category, and are now in the race to bring home the 2023 WWCOTY award. Although, the WWCOTY did not share the runner-ups for each category.
The next-gen 2023 Ford Ranger is deemed the best 4x4 & Pickup. The WWCOTY said that the Ranger is a “reliable, stylish, and charismatic pickup [truck].” It goes on by saying that the next-gen Ranger “moves with ease over any terrain … [and] it’s as efficient as an off-roaded.” The jurors also find the Ranger’s cargo box practical.
The next-gen Ford Ranger debuted in the Philippines last July 2022. It comes with a more assertive look due to the matrix LED headlamps. The interior, on the other hand, looks modern with the integration of the 12-inch infotainment vertical touchscreen. The Ranger is still powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine. This power unit can come with either a single or bi turbos, depending on the variant.
Speaking of the Ranger variants in the Philippines, it has eight trim options with a starting price of Php 1,198,000 while the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4 retails at Php 1,885,000.
Here are the other 2023 WWCOTY finalists:
- Best Urban Model: Kia Niro
- Best Family SUV: Jeep Avenger
- Best Large Car: Citroën C5 X
- Best Large SUV: Nissan X-Trail
- Best Performance: Audi RS3
The six category winners will now go to the final round of judging to determine the winner of the 2023 WWCOTY award. The winner will be announced on the WWCOTY YouTube channel on March 8, which coincides with International Women’s Day.
In case you’re wondering, the current WWCOTY title holder is the Peugeot 308.
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