Citroen and Audi steal the show at security awards
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 19 June 2009
Citroen and Audi took the plaudits at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), winning 11 awards between them and making off with Best Van Manufacturer and Best Car Manufacturer respectively.
The awards ceremony recognise manufacturers' efforts in thwarting car crime.
Audi won gongs for its A4, Audi A5 Cabriolet, Audi S8 and Audi Q5 - as well as picking up the award for best car manufacturer.
The Innovation Award was won by the Volkswagen Group, for its Vehicle Secure Indicator (VSI). Vehicles equipped with this feature have a key fob that allows the owner to check whether their car is locked, even when they are not with the car.
Citroen picked up gongs for the C6 and C4 Picasso Exclusive, picking up the top spots in the Executive and Compact MPV classes for the third year in a row, whilst the C5 Exclusive and C4 Exclusive were awarded Family and Small Family car categories.
Citroen’s LCV range was also honoured with the C-Crosser Enterprise winning the 4x4 category, while the French manufacturer was also awarded the ‘Best Van Manufacturer’ Award.
The full list of awards follows below:
City Car / Supermini: Seat Ibiza SE & Sport
Small Family Car: Citroen C4 Exclusive
Family Car: Citroen C5 Exclusive
Compact Executive Car: Audi A4 2008 on
Compact MPV: Citroen C4 Picasso Exclusive
Large MPV: Ford S-Max
Open-Top Car: Audi A5 Cabriolet
Performance Car (including Hot Hatch and Coupe): Audi S8
Compact 4×4: Audi Q5
Large 4×4: Toyota Land Cruiser V8
Executive Car: Citroen C6
Luxury Car: Volkswagen Phaeton 2008 on
Manufacturer: Audi UK : A3, A4, A5, R8, TT, Q5, Q7, A6 and A8
Vans
Light Van: Peugeot 207
Heavy van: Renault Trafic
Pick-up: Mitsubishi L200 (except 4work and 4life)
4 x 4 Van: Citroën C-Crosser Enterprise
Manufacturer: Citroen UK Ltd: C2 Enterprise, Berlingo, Dispatch, Relay and C-Crosser Enterprise
Innovation Award
Volkswagen Group
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