[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/uk-car-of-the-year-2017\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/uk-car-of-the-year-2017\/","headline":"UK Car of the Year 2017: full winners list","name":"UK Car of the Year 2017: full winners list","description":"With the Oscars, the Brits, the Golden Globes and the Grammys in the past few weeks, there\u2019s no mistaking the fact that awards season is well and truly upon us. Following on from the publication of the shortlist for the World Car Awards earlier in February, we\u2019ve now found out the winners of the third annual UK Car of the Year. The judging panel pulled together 27 of Britain\u2019s most-read motoring writers, who have the enviable task of driving all […]","datePublished":"2017-02-28","dateModified":"2017-03-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-35.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-35.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/uk-car-of-the-year-2017\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":785,"keywords":["Ford Focus RS","Hyundai Ioniq","Jaguar F-Pace","Mercedes E-Class","Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet","Porsche 718","Renault Sc\u00e9nic","Rolls-Royce Dawn","Seat Ateca","Toyota Prius","UK Car of the Year 2017","Volvo V90"],"articleBody":"With the Oscars, the Brits, the Golden Globes and the Grammys in the past few weeks, there\u2019s no mistaking the fact that awards season is well and truly upon us.Following on from the publication of the shortlist for the World Car Awards earlier in February, we\u2019ve now found out the winners of the third annual UK Car of the Year.The judging panel pulled together 27 of Britain\u2019s most-read motoring writers, who have the enviable task of driving all the candidates before choose their favourite in each of the 12 vehicle categories. All 12 category winners then go on to compete for the overall title of UK Car of the Year (CotY).There weren\u2019t any embarrassing Oscars-style mix-ups or politically-charged statements from the winners, which means the only thing left to do is tell you who won what\u2026Best Small Hatch: Hyundai IoniqIt took almost two decades for anyone to put up a worthy competitor to the Toyota Prius, but we finally got it in the shape of Hyundai\u2019s Ioniq.Available as a fully-electric car like the Nissan Leaf or a petrol-electric hybrid in the vein of the Prius, Hyundai\u2019s first proper attempt at electrifying a production car can only be considered a success.Admittedly, the styling is a shameless rip-off of the Prius and while it doesn\u2019t quite hit the Toyota\u2019s class-leading fuel economy, the Ioniq is a great first step into hybrid saloons and a worthy winner in the Best Small Hatch category.Find out more on the Ioniq hereBest Family Car: Toyota PriusWe recently handpicked the fourth-generation Prius as one of our favourite hybrids on sale right now and the CotY judges have clearly recognised its brilliance too.Styling is more aggressive than ever, with sharp lines at the front and rear. It pairs this striking look with an impressive drive and is the greenest Prius yet, returning 94.2mpg at 70g\/km of CO2.Best Executive Car: Mercedes-Benz E-ClassCompetition was fierce in this segment with well-crafted entries in the shape of BMW\u2019s 5 Series and Jaguar\u2019s XF, so that makes the E-Class\u2019 victory all the more impressive. There\u2019s still more to come from the E-Class too, with a coupe version available from April.Best Luxury Car: Rolls-Royce DawnWhen you think Rolls-Royce, you don\u2019t really think \u2018convertible\u2019 but maybe you should. Dawn is currently the only drop-top in Rolls\u2019 range and obviously, it\u2019s a belter. Whatever you do though, don\u2019t call it a convertible Wraith; Rolls get a bit upset at that.Best Estate Car: Volvo V90The second-generation XC90 was an absolute triumph, so the idea of applying much of the SUV\u2019s technology to a 5 Series-sized estate should be a winner. And it is.Find out more on the V90 hereBest MPV: Renault Sc\u00e9nic\/Grand Sc\u00e9nicMPVs seem to be a dying breed, with SUVs pinching away buyers. However, Renault proves that people carriers can still be appealing with the Scenic and Grand Scenic.Best Crossover: SEAT AtecaWas there ever any doubt that SEAT\u2019s first ever SUV would be anything but brilliant? Nope. The Ateca takes lessons learned with the Golf-based Leon and upsizes it with this accomplished crossover SUV.Best Large Crossover: Jaguar F-PaceLike the Ateca, the F-Pace is another debut SUV. While some have feared it would step on the toes of sister brand Land Rover, the F-Pace never feels like anything but a Jaguar. We eagerly await Jaguar\u2019s fully-electric SUV in 2018.Best Cabriolet: Mercedes-Benz S-Class CabrioletWhen the Express described the S-Class Cabriolet as the ultimate drop-top, you could almost hear all the other convertibles deflate in self-disappointment…Best Sports Car: Porsche 718 BoxsterThe 718 Boxster did away with the tried-and-trusted flat-six engines, instead opting for flat-four turbo-powered units and the risk seems to have paid off.Read more on the 718 BoxsterBest Coupe: Porsche 718 CaymanJust re-read what we said about the Boxster but, instead of it having a foldable fabric roof, imagine it has a fixed hard-top.Best Performance Car: Ford Focus RSThe third-generation RS was a long time coming, but the 345bhp monster was well worth the wait, attracting five-star ratings across the board.Overall winner\u2026So which car drove off with the top title of UK Car of the Year 2017? Answer: the E-Class.During its in-depth test drive review, Top Gear wrote: \u201cThe E-Class reigns supreme [with an] endlessly entertaining interior, top-notch quality, comforting and comfortable dynamics.\u201dOther critics hailed it as \u2018near perfect\u2019, \u2018a very easy car to love\u2019 and a \u2018technological showcase\u2019.Do you agree with the overall winner? Tell us what would get your vote in the comments. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"UK Car of the Year 2017: full winners list","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/uk-car-of-the-year-2017\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]