Mazda 6 2.3 wins the 2006 Car of the Year (COTY) award

**number001** · March 31st, 2006 12:40 AM

Best Entry Level SUV: Mazda Tribute 3.0

They must have run of contestants to choose from in this catergory. I dont know why the Tribute won. Before anyone flames me, I do agree that the Tribute gives the best value/bang-for-the-buck for the price but its really ugly inside and it feels more like a rebadged Escape. I like the Escape better.

he he he he .... I dont agree with most of the choices, but I do agree on the Mazda 6 2.3 . Its a shame though, its been the subject of many conversations and still its hardly a mainstay on the road (when compared to Accords, Camry or Cefiro).

**Rav_5** · March 31st, 2006 02:26 AM

Ranger 2nd time na! tapos dadating pa all new Ranger! cgurado na ranger na ulit next yr hehehehe....

**Hero** · March 31st, 2006 03:02 AM

di ba entry level roughly translates to lowest of the line?.. then dapat laban ng mga 2.0l or 2.3l suvs?..i think they should rename it compact suv of the year..

**nugundam93** · March 31st, 2006 03:03 AM

4wd pwns j00 tribute.

did they count the outlander? ;)

**kmo** · March 31st, 2006 03:37 AM

lancer 1.8 mx????? bext compact car????

**Jun aka Pekto** · March 31st, 2006 04:53 AM

Well deserved award. But, I still prefer the V6.

**bajumbo** · March 31st, 2006 08:55 AM

Best Sub compact: Hyundai Getz 1.1

Paano nangyari ito?

**mazdamazda** · March 31st, 2006 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by ian_rex

Ford Ranger got the award because: Value for money, best ride in its class, ample of engine power. but that is just me.

you said it.

you just have to drive a ranger to appreciate it. the suspension is firm but not as wobbly as the hi-lux. ample power. and best of all - the 4wd variant is priced very competitively.

Originally Posted by bajumbo

Best Sub compact: Hyundai Getz 1.1

Paano nangyari ito?

good looks, decent features, rock bottom price.

**wren** · March 31st, 2006 09:14 AM

the mazda tribute 3.0 is also a worthy winner. name me an entry lever/compact SUV that is a better all-around performer than the tribute. well, i could name one, but it hasn't made it to RP yet.

**mazdamazda** · March 31st, 2006 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by FXT

the mazda tribute 3.0 is also a worthy winner. name me an entry lever/compact SUV that is a better all-around performer than the tribute. well, i could name one, but it hasn't made it to RP yet.

it is gonna be here... very soon! ;)

and yes... the tribute does deserve that award. it has the most features against other entry-level SUVs available here (sunroof, steering wheel mounted audio controls, puddle lamps, 2.3L engine for the base variant, dinner trays for the rear passenger, etc.).

and you really can't argue with the 160hp / 210hp engines either. hehe.