Oman Auto Excellence Awards 2016
Managed by the automotive industry in Oman, the inaugural edition of the Oman Auto Excellence Awards has concluded. This prestigious award is the only one in the country that is rigorously audited and was held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event featured participation from car manufacturers worldwide, competing for awards across 17 categories, ranging from the best compact sedan to the most recognized brand in Oman.
Award Categories
Best Compact Sedan
Nominations: Mazda 2, Honda City
Winner: Honda City
Best Compact Sedan
Nominations: Audi S3, Mitsubishi Lancer EX GT, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Geely Emgrand 7, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla
Winner: Honda Civic
Best Mid-Size Sedan
Nominations: Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Subaru Legacy, Nissan Altima, Geely Emgrand GT, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry
Winner: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Best Full-Size Sedan
Nominations: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Nissan Maxima, Maserati Ghibli, Toyota Avalon
Winner: Maserati Ghibli
Best Luxury Sedan
Nominations: BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Cadillac CTS, Maserati Quattroporte, Audi S8, Lincoln MKZ, Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS 3.5L, Lexus LS460
Winner: BMW 7 Series
Crossover Vehicles
Best Crossover
Nominations: Mercedes-Benz GLA, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, MG GS, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Ford Edge, Toyota RAV4
Winner: Mercedes-Benz GLA
Best Mid-Size SUV
Nominations: Isuzu MU-X, Ssangyong Rexton, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mitsubishi Pajero, Porsche Macan, Nissan Pathfinder, Kia Sorento, Ford Explorer, Toyota Fortuner
Winner: Ford Explorer
Hatchback Vehicles
Best Compact Hatchback
Nominations: Hyundai Veloster
Winner: Hyundai Veloster
Other Awards
Most Recognized Brand in Oman
Winner: Nissan
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