COTY-P Performance Numbers - How Reliable Are They?

[jut703]

Thanks for the explanations Niky.

I wish someone from the COTY-P team would post results from previous years' testings, just so we could compare. And hopefully, procedures are standardized so that year-to-year comparisons can be made. If COTY-P measures with 2 on board this year, hopefully next year's iteration follows suit. It's just not the same if you simply add a correction factor since torquier cars suffer less from added weight.

[niky]

The 100-0 test was added two years ago. Performance tests from all testing years done at Clark Speedway should be comparable. The slaloms have been adjusted over time to find a good lay-out to elicit the data we want.

The 0-100 should be comparable. The drivers have been the same for the past few years.

[Monseratto]

Hmm...Trailblazer 4x4 and MS 3.0 4x4 vs Fortuner 2.5G 4x2??? Didn't the 3.0 MS last came out in 2011 and was replaced by the MS 2.5 GTV in 2012?

In case anyone missed it, the COTY-P (Car of the Year Philippines) group has recently released performance figures for new cars launched in 2012 by way of Kotse.com:

[niky]

Hmm...Trailblazer 4x4 and MS 3.0 4x4 vs Fortuner 2.5G 4x2??? Didn't the 3.0 MS last came out in 2011 and was replaced by the MS 2.5 GTV in 2012?

It's the V6 gasoline variant. Launched just last year? Don't recall, but if it was launched after the close of the previous PCOTY, it qualifies.

[GTi]

Why is it that some of the models included have no performance data? Many cars are not included in this year's testing, many of which are bestsellers. I wonder if data from the previous years can be supplied as well?

[niky]

Why is it that some of the models included have no performance data? Many cars are not included in this year's testing, many of which are bestsellers. I wonder if data from the previous years can be supplied as well?

Hmm... would have to ask if the records can be opened. Not my call.

Those without data joined but could not make it to the Technical tests for one reason or another.

And as per my previous post... cars that are eligible must be all-new or mechanically updated (with documentation from the manufacturer). The D-Max is an obvious exception, but that's because it's part of the new Truck-of-the-Year awards. Those who didn't join either had previous commitments or no units available for testing. ;)

[spotdog11]

Why is it that some of the models included have no performance data? Many cars are not included in this year's testing, many of which are bestsellers. I wonder if data from the previous years can be supplied as well?

+1. I am also very interested to see the results of the previous year testing so that at least more models of car makers may be covered. This would be a big help to car buyers.