The Honda Accord Euro is the best new car for 2003 after voting to decide the winner of News Ltd's Star Car Award.
Judged by the motoring editors from the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier-Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, West Australian and Hobart Mercury, the Accord Euro beat the Mazda RX-8 and Toyota Prius.
Based on a criterion of design, efficiency, value, safety, quality, performance and how they rate against their rivals, the News Limited motoring writers praised the Accord Euro for its clever execution of drivability, performance and quality.
Herald Sun Motoring Editor Paul Gover summed it up saying, "Of all the cars that hit the market in 2003, the Honda Accord Euro is the one we'd be happiest to recommend to our friends."
Judges awarded points to more than 20 new models launched onto the Australian market between January and December 2003.
"We're thrilled the Honda Accord Euro has been chosen as the Star Car of 2003 by the News Limited motoring editors. The Accord Euro has been a star in the Honda range since its launch, immediately winning the prestige market segment every month since July," said Honda Australia Director Lindsay Smalley.
3 February 2004
Information courtesy of Honda Australia
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