Ford S-MAX and Galaxy first and second in security awards
Ford's S-MAX was commended for its raft of security kit
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 20 June 2008
Ford S-MAX has been named winner in the large MPV category at the British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running.
The Awards rate vehicles according to their resistance to theft and break-ins and are backed by Thatcham, the Department for Transport, UK Insurers and supported by the Home Office.
The S-MAX achieved the highest score with Galaxy a close second - scooping the key awards in the highly competitive large MPV category.
Standard security features on the S-MAX include Thatcham Category 1 alarms, remote-control deadlocks, engine immobiliser and visible VIN numbers. The inclination (tilt) sensor was also a key factor in the overall result.
“Ford knows what’s important to buyers when it comes to security and the S-MAX delivers – it’s a worthy winner once again,” said Steve Fowler, Group Editor, What Car? Magazine.
Volkswagen’s Tiguan compact SUV and Phaeton luxury saloon have scooped top honours at the British Insurance Car Security Awards
Audi has been named overall Manufacturer of the Year Award for the widest range of cars offering five star security at the 2008 British Insurance Car Security Awards.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 assumes top spot in large 4X4 category at British Insurance Car Awards 2008 event. Thatcham-approved plaudit handed out for off-roader’s ability to prevent theft of vehicle and contents.
MINI has won the City Car/Supermini category of this year’s British Insurance Car Security Awards.
The new Ford Kuga crossover SUV has been named Best SUV and Ford S-MAX as Best Large MPV at the 2008 Fleet World awards.
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