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JAHFA CAR OF THE YEAR

Year Make Model name Reasons for selection
2023~2024 TOYOTA

PRIUS

Style design of monoform in quest of innovative spirit

Excellent ease of operation and dynamic performance gratified all kind of people

PHEV・HEV technology of further advancement in fuel economy

2022~2023 NISSAN
MITSUBISHI

SAKURA
eK X EV

Full-fledged EV conforming to the light weight vehicle standard, contributing to the domestic EV market expansion

Powerful running performance of exceeding light weight EV level and high quality interior

Installation of effective driving safety assist systems for a light weight vehicle

2021~2022 NISSAN

NOTE AURA

Advanced compact car with dignified and delicate high quality

Comfortable private environment created by the excellent sound insulation technology

Extremely low noise level and excellent driving performance achieved by the second generation e-POWER

2020~2021 Honda

FIT

Highly efficient two-motor “e hybrid electric vehicle” achieving low fuel consumption for the up-coming generation

Packaging realizing excellent practicality and safety

Intelligible and comfortable safe driving support system

2019~2020 TOYOTA

COROLLA/TOURING

Enhanced product value through Toyota New Global Architecture

Fully equipped preventive safety measures, “Toyota Safety Sense”

Reliable T-Connect Service

2018~2019 Mazda

CX-8

Stylish SUV with three-row seats

Excellent dynamic performance and efficient cabin space

Reduced driving tension and advanced preventive safety technology

2017~2018 Honda

N-BOX

Ingenious fusion of driving performance, comfort and economy

Wide angle collision safety performance of the class top level

Greater convenience achieved by extending the passenger seat slide length

2016〜2017 TOYOTA

PRIUS

アイコニック ヒューマンテック思想の追求
2015〜2016 Mazda

ROADSTER

軽量高剛性ボディによる卓越した走行性能と低燃費
2014〜2015 SUZUKI

HUSTLER

軽自動車の新ジャンル設計思想の創生
2013〜2014 Honda

FIT HYBRID

小型車の概念を刷新した設計思想の継承
2012〜2013 Honda

N-BOX+

軽自動車を超えた利便性の追求
2011〜2012 NISSAN

LEAF

世界に先駆け量産型EV を開発した勇気
2010〜2011 Honda

FIT HYBRID

世界に誇れるコンパクトハイブリッド
2009〜2010 Honda

INSIGHT

大胆な低価格戦略のハイブリッド車
2008〜2009 TOYOTA

iQ

エコロジーな小型車への勇気ある革新
2007〜2008 Honda

FIT

環境・安全・実用の最適化
2006〜2007 LEXUS

LS460

高質かつ魅力的な新しい設計理念へのチャレンジ
2005〜2006 Honda

CIVIC

高性能・燃費・環境性への対応
2004〜2005 TOYOTA

CROWN
CROWN MAJESTA

内外装および室内調度の造り込みの良さ
2003〜2004 Mazda

RS-8

さらに進化した高性能ロータリーエンジン
2002〜2003 Honda

ACCORD

世界に誇る高質セダン
Mazda

ATENZA

スポーティーセダンの方向性を示す
2001〜2002 Honda

FIT

優れたパッケージング
TOYOTA

ESTIMA HYBRID

電気式4WD 走行制御技術

JAHFA IMPORT CAR OF THE YEAR

Year Make Model name Reasons for selection
2023~2024 Volkswagen

ID.4

Dynamic running performance realized by rear wheel drive BEV

Flowing SUV design achieved excellent aerodynamic performance

Right packaging by means of special platform for BEV

2022~2023 Mercedes-Benz

EQS

Superlative aerodynamic characteristics and exterior of making feel of future EV

Dedicated platform to EV with high level of integrity

User Interface backed by advanced and inimitable technology

2021~2022 Mercedes-Benz

EQA

Progressive luxury design embodied in the EV

Sufficient collision safety supported effectively by the advanced technology

Secure and safe life provided by the connected technology

2020~2021 Peugeot

208/e-208

Model variation including electric version for the global market

Elegant yet better cost-performance

Ambitious introduction of advanced safety technology

2019~2020 MERCEDES BENZ

A Class Sedan

The forerunner of the simple formal sedan

Advanced intelligent drive

Evolution of the interactive infotainment system

2018~2019 BMW

X2

Exterior design impressing agility and pulse

Excellent operability and comfortable interior

Sufficient driving support system

2017~2018 Volvo

S90/V90/V90 Cross Country

Remarkably sophisticated unique Scandinavian body styling

Over fifteen driver support technologies installed as standard equipment

New generation platform with possibility of evolution into EV and autonomous car

2016〜2017 Volkswagen

Golf Touran

独自のスタイリングによるコンパクトMPV
2015〜2016 Peugeot

308 SW

高効率エンジン・先進の駆動系・軽量化技術
2014〜2015 Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

自動車の基本技術の更なる進化
2013〜2014 Volkswagen

Golf

自動車の本質を進化させた車造り
2012〜2013 Volkswagen

up!

小型車初の安全装置標準化
2011〜2012 Volkswagen

Passat

小型化エンジンによる環境性能の追求
2010〜2011 Volkswagen

Polo

品質とコストへのこだわり
2009〜2010 Volkswagen

Golf

走行性能と快適性の高度なバランス
2008〜2009 Audi

A4/A4 Avant

快適性・スポーツ性・実用性の適切な統合
2007〜2008 Volkswagen

Golf Variant

スポーツワゴンの新たな規範
2006〜2007 Alfa Romeo

Brera

魅力あるスタイリングによる景観の向上
2005〜2006 Peugeot

407

上質な乗り心地とドライバビリティの充実
2004〜2005 Maserati

Quattroporte

ブランドイメージを完璧に演出
2003〜2004 Volkswagen

TOUAREG

ブランドイメージを高めるSUV

JAHFA CAR DESIGN OF THE YEAR

Year Make Model name Reasons for selection
2023~2024 TOYOTA

PRIUS

Presence produced by the monoform silhouette concept

Exquisite balance of aerodynamic form and adequate cabin space

Novel appearance of functional components such as lighting parts

2022~2023 TOYOTA

CROWN (CROSSOVER)

The first flagship model of Toyota with crossover design

Elegant exterior integrating with environmental and safety technologies

Innovative interior incorporated easy handling and delightful ride

2021~2022 Honda

VEZEL

Original “Man maximum-Machine minimum principle” crystallized in the SUV

Excellent aerodynamic characteristics of the SUV achieved with optimization of styling

Exhilarating view created by the sleek and long cabin

2020~2021 MAZDA

CX-30

Design coordinate approaching realm of art

Exterior design impressing with excellent performance

Enjoyable interior design with feeling of security

2019~2020 BMW

Z4

The traditional roadster created through the fresh design language

The form harmonized with the low center of gravity silhouette

Comfortable driving with the high performance instruments

2018~2019 Range Rover

Velar

Body form of identity with smooth surface treatment

Control system design of simple and elegance

Skillful evolution of traditional design

2017~2018 LEXUS

LC500

Luxury coupe of creative design

Highly sophisticated spindle grill and silhouette

Top quality interior with ample comfortable space consistent with high performance

2016〜2017 DAIHATSU

MOVE CANBUS

新感覚のミニバス スタイル
2015〜2016 Honda

S660

完成度の高い軽規格スポーツカーデザイン
2014〜2015 BMW

i8

近未来的な進化したスポーツPHEV デザイン
2013〜2014 Volvo

V40

節度のあるスカンジナビアンデザイン
2012〜2013 Volkswagen

up!

シンプルで明快なスタイリング
2011〜2012 NISSAN

LEAF

EV セダンの先駆けとして熟成されたスタイリング
2010〜2011 Honda

CR-Z

スポーツ性と環境性の両立
2009〜2010 TOYOTA

PRIUS

ハイブリッド車イメージのスタイルリーダー
2008〜2009 TOYOTA

iQ

全長3mに創られたプロポーションのバランス
2007〜2008 Mazda

DEMIO

エモーショナルデザインの実用小型車
2006〜2007 MITSUBISHI

i

軽自動車の新しいパッケージ提案
2005〜2006 BMW

3 SERIES

スポーツセダンとしての完成度の高いスタイリング
2004〜2005 TOYOTA

PORTE

ファミリーカーとしての新付加価値創造に挑戦
Audi

A6

機能と感性の妥協の無い融合
2003〜2004 TOYOTA

PRIUS

新スタイルテーマに基づく魅力あるデザイン
Porsche

Cayenne

ポルシェ独自のスタイリングを確保したSUV
2002〜2003 TOYOTA

ist

クラスを超えたプレミアム感の具現化
NISSAN

CUBE

左右非対称デザインでスタイリングに革新
2001〜2002 TOYOTA

CAMRY

トラディッショナルデザイン
NISSAN

PRIMERA

メッセージの強いデザイン

JAHFA CAR TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR

Year Make Model name Reasons for selection
2023~2024 SUBARU

Subaru latest generation EyeSight with wide-angle mono camera

Enhancement of accident prevention technology at intersection by extending view angle of camera

Higher level technological evolution of safe driving by means of stereo cameras

Continuous contribution for improvement and dissemination of risk avoidance technologies

2022~2023 MAZDA

CX-60 Driver assistance technology including emergency response

Driver monitorin

Driver Emergency Asist

Driver personalization system

2021~2022 Honda

Honda LEGEND SENSING Elite

Implementation of the autonomous driving level 3 with its congestion driving function

Safety and reliability secured by the redundant system design

Excellent driving control performance realized by the utilization of high precision and multiple information

2020~2021 Honda

Honda e

City-commuter system for the near future

Advanced human-machine interface between driver and vehicle

Rear motor-rear drive system contributing excellent maneuverability

2019~2020 NISSAN

SKYLINE Pro-PILOT2.0

The freeway driving support system linked with the navigation system

Cognizance of surroundings by the 360 degrees sensing

The intelligent interface between the car and driver

2018~2019 Toyota

Connected Services

Leader of the technology for innovative mobility

Communication module, DCM as a standard equipment

Safety and security support over 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

2017~2018 NISSAN

Technologies installed in NISSAN LEAF

Added convenience by ProPILOT parking system

Realized 400km range on a single charge

Successfully reduced driving effort by e-Pedal system

2016〜2017 Honda

CLARITY FUEL CELL

小型化された燃料電池パワートレイン
2015〜2016 TOYOTA

Toyota Fuel Cell System(TFCS)

世界初量産燃料電池システムを開発
2014〜2015 Mazda

DEMIO SKYACTIV-D1.5

革新的なスカイアクティブディーゼルテクノロジー
2013〜2014 Honda

ACCORD/SPORT HYBRID i-MMD

革新的なスポーツハイブリッド・システム
2012〜2013 Mazda

CX-5 SKYACTIVE-D2.2

新世代の低圧縮比クリーンディーゼル技術
2011〜2012 Mazda

DEMIO

エンジンの本質を追求した燃費性能の向上
2010〜2011 SUBARU

EyeSight (Ver.2)

ステレオ画像技術による予防安全
2009〜2010 MITSUBISHI

i-MiEV

車両統合制御 (MiEV- OS)
2008〜2009 NISSAN

X-TRAIL 20GT

クリーンディーゼルM9R エンジン
2007〜2008 NISSAN

SKYLINE COUPE

4輪アクティブステアシステム
2006〜2007 Audi

TT Coupé

アルミスチール併用新開発ASF(アウディスペースフレーム)
2005〜2006 LEXUS

GS430

アクティブステアリング統合制御 (VDIM)
2004〜2005 Honda

LEGEND

生産技術、安全技術と走行支援システムの融合
Volkswagen

Golf

優れたパッケージングとデザイン
2003〜2004 Honda

INSPIRE

先駆の気筒休止エンジン 初の実用化

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