This is the 39th year for the public survey conducted by auto, motor und sport magazine. There were 386 current models to
choose from in eleven categories. More than 112,000 readers were asked to
choose their favourites in an imported car ranking and an overall ranking.
The results once again underline the huge popularity of the MINI
brand. Every year since 2001, the models from the British premium brand have
gained a place among the winners, particularly in the imported cars rankings.
To date, MINI models mainly dominated the rankings for imported Mini
Cars. This was the first year that the latest generation of the MINI
competed in the Small Car category, also garnering by far the
highest approval rating. 25% of votes were cast in favour of the new original
from the UK, available for the first time not just as MINI 3 door, but also as
MINI 5 door and scoring significantly higher than its predecessors in the areas
of driving comfort and spaciousness and in the choice of driver assist systems.
However, the brand also continues to hold its own
with victories in the Mini Cars category. Here, the MINI Coupe won
out in the imported car rankings to be chosen Best Car for 2015 in
that category. The consistently sporty two-seater managed to capture 21.9 % of
the vote. In addition, the MINI Coupe also took third place in the overall
ranking, giving MINI another place on the winners podium.

