The Citroën C4 Cactus has been named ‘New Car of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Awards 2015.

The Citroën C4 Cactus has been named ‘New Car of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Awards 2015. Created by British designer, Mark Lloyd, the multi-award winning model was described by the judges as “a welcome move for customers and dealers alike, especially in a market sector which demands differentiation.”

The Citroën C4 Cactus has just been named ‘New Car of the Year’ in the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards 2015, which were presented at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London earlier this evening. 

Launched in September 2014, the multi-award winning model fought off stiff competition from across the industry, including the latest-generation Audi TT and the Volkswagen Passat, to pick up the top honour.

Motor Trader’s judging panel of leading automotive journalists, said; “Citroën’s C4 Cactus has provided dealers with a car they can make a noise about. With its delivery of fun, functionality and low running costs it is attracting new buyers to the brand making it a worthy winner of Motor Trader’s Car of the Year award.”

Curtis Hutchinson, Editor of Motor Trader, said; “The C4 Cactus has a winning formula of excellent ride and handling, low running costs and versatile interior dimensions, combined with adventurous styling. It’s the perfect package and it’s great to see a British designer such as Mark Lloyd helping spearhead automotive design.”

Chris Cheetham, Citroën UK’s Marketing Director, commented; “By focusing on intelligent technologies and innovative design, we've been able to create a car that not only meets our customers’ expectations, but also exceeds them. The C4 Cactus represents the future design direction of Citroën, so it’s an extremely exciting time for our dealer network and everyone working for the brand.”

The New Citroën C4 Cactus is available from just £12,990 MRRP OTR and offers the very latest ‘useful’ technologies and an efficient range of Euro 6 engines.

Congrats to Vauxhall for picking up teh award, "Van Of The Year" for the Vivaro.

Vauxhall’s Vivaro has beaten stiff competition to win Fleet Van of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards.

Held at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel last night, the Awards recognised the Luton-built medium-sized van as having “a long future ahead as a fleet vehicle favourite.

The judging panel noted that despite being relatively new to market, testimonies from large blue-chip firms have found the Vivaro to be reliable, efficient and cost-effective. It also concluded that the Vivaro is supported by a strong network with centres across the UK that have worked especially hard to gain and retain customers since the vehicle launch.

Motor Transport Editor Steve Hobson added that the panel was particularly impressed with the manufacturer’s willingness to provide solutions to aftermarket problems direct from the factory, with one judge commenting: “Vauxhall is trying to work with its customers to provide a great overall experience, and has a van that in terms of total cost of ownership is at the top of the list.”

The new twin-turbo engine on Vivaro was also commended as one of the best new LCV engines on the market, alongside the warranty offering and high level of standard specification.

“Vivaro is strongly endorsed by drivers from several large fleets where innovations such as the built-in mobile phone holder and blind spot mirror have proven particularly useful in reducing the need to fit aftermarket accessories,” said the judges.

Vauxhall’s Head of Commercial Vehicle Brand, Steve Bryant commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have received this award from Motor Transport. The Vivaro is an excellent example of British manufacturing showcasing the best of the sector, and it is has been incredibly well-received in the market since launching.

“With its low cost of ownership, as well as great refinement and comfort levels, it regularly ticks all the boxes for our commercial vehicle customers.”