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Australia's Best Cars 2016

Australia's Best Cars 2016

Read Open Road's Australia's Best Cars 2016 reviews to explore the top-rated models of the year, with expert insights on performance, design, features, and value.

Australia's Best Cars, Australia's most comprehensive car awards program, is conducted by the NRMA and six other state auto clubs - RACV, RACQ, RAASA, RACWA, RACT and the AANT.

The 2016 Australia's Best Cars Awards winners have been announced, with a total of 15 cars judged to be the top in their respective categories in the country.

The awards are conducted by expert judges from auto clubs around Australia, including the NRMA.

In addition to the 15 category winners, Australia's Best Cars also selects a Judges' Choice. This award recognises an affordable vehicle (priced under the luxury car tax threshold) that has made the greatest contribution to the Australian market or is deemed as a stand-out winner either through technology, safety, innovation or ability to meet or exceed consumer expectations. It must offer good fuel efficiency relative to its class and perform its intended function well.

In total, 165 cars were assessed this year and, of these, 45 finalists were chosen to undergo rigorous testing over five days.

The result is the nation's most comprehensive guide to buying the best new car. Whether you're looking for a micro city car, a sports car or a dual cab ute, Australia's Best Cars will help ensure you make an informed decision when you buy your next car.


And the 2016 Australia's Best Cars winners are ...

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2016 Mercedes Benz GLC 250d
2016 Mercedes Benz GLC 250d
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best AWD SUV $65,000-$125,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best AWD SUV $65,000-$125,000
The Mercedes Benz GLC wins 2016 Australia's Best Cars award for best premium AWD SUV.
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2016 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2
2016 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best 4WD dual cab ute
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best 4WD dual cab ute
Ford's Ranger XLT has taken victory in the competitive ute category at Australia's Best Cars Awards, beating the popular Toyota HiLux SR5 and Holden Colorado LTZ.
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2016 Subaru Outback
2016 Subaru Outback
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best AWD SUV under $50,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best AWD SUV under $50,000
Subaru Outback wins best AWD SUV under $50k for second time in a row at Australia's Best Cars awards.
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2016 Kia Carnival
2016 Kia Carnival
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best family wagon
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best family wagon
The Kia Carnival wins the family wagon class in the 2016 Australia's Best Cars awards.
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2016 BMW 240i
2016 BMW 240i
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best sports car $50,000 to $100,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best sports car $50,000 to $100,000
The BMW M240i claims victory in the sports car $50k-$100k category at Australia's Best Cars 2016 beating out the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and the Ford Focus RS.
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2016 BMW 125i Sportline
2016 BMW 125i Sportline
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best small car over $35,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best small car over $35,000
BMW's 125i Sportline has taken victory in the small car over $35k category at Australia's Best Cars 2016 beating out the Volvo V40 T4 Inscription and Mercedes Benz A180.
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2016 Kia Cerato
2016 Kia Cerato
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best small car under $35,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best small car under $35,000
Kia's Cerato takes victory in the small car under $35,000 category at Australia's Best Cars 2016.
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2016 Mazda6
2016 Mazda6
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best medium car under $50,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best medium car under $50,000
The 2016 Mazda6 wins best medium car under $50k in Australia's Best Cars as well as the Judge's Choice category.
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2016 Ford Focus ST
2016 Ford Focus ST
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best sports car under $50,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best sports car under $50,000
The Ford Focus ST records back-to-back wins in the sports car under $50k category at Australia's Best Cars 2016.
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2016 BMW 330i
2016 BMW 330i
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best medium car over $50,000
Australia's Best Cars 2016: Best medium car over $50,000
BMW 330i snatches victory from the Mercedes-Benz C-Class winning medium car over $50,000 at Australia's Best Cars 2016.
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