Toyota Drive Car of the Year results

Drive Comparisons Editor Glenn Butler spelled out the reasons why the Corolla SX - available as a hatch or sedan with petrol or hybrid powertrains - is the ideal choice for those embarking on new-vehicle ownership.

"The Toyota Corolla SX's strong safety portfolio and its combination of low running costs, excellent resale value and affordable insurance premium makes it the best choice for first car buyers," he said.  

Managing editor od Drive.com Trent Nikolic said the new-generation Kluger - launched in Australia mid-last year - won its category for being affordable to own and enjoyable to drive for active Australian families. 

"In typical Toyota fashion, the new-generation Kluger takes an already good car and makes it even better," Mr Nikolic said.

"Inside the Kluger's versatile cabin, there's space and comfort for the family combined with Toyota's usual high standards of quality and durability," he said.

Toyota Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said "Thousands of growing families are putting Kluger first on their new-vehicle shopping lists due to its sculpted design, broad range of safety features, enhanced driving dynamics and - for the first time in Australia - a hybrid powertrain,".