The Renault Scenic E-Tech has been named Scottish Automotive of the 12 months 2024 by the Affiliation of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), in partnership with Arnold Clark.
The car impressed judges with its mixture of versatility, consolation, driving vary, construct high quality, and modern design, serving to it stand out amongst a aggressive discipline of gifted contenders. Along with the primary award, the Scenic E-Tech additionally claimed the title of Finest Electrical Household Automotive.
Adam Wooden, managing director and nation head Renault Group UK, mentioned: “The Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electrical has been designed for contemporary households. The judges’ reasoning behind this prestigious award underlines how it’s fully unrivalled in what it affords, mixing optimum practicality, refinement and comfort with a incredible driving and possession expertise.”
Alisdair Suttie, ASMW president, added: “The usual of automobiles throughout the board for SCOTY 2024 has been distinctive, so it was all the time going to take a really particular automobile to attain total victory and that’s precisely what the Renault Scenic E-Tech is.
“The judges have been stunned by its consolation, house, versatility, and the way good it’s to drive plus the wonderful driving vary. It encapsulates all the nice values of the Scenic title in a sharply styled package deal that is inexpensive to purchase and personal, and simply as importantly a pleasure to stay with.”
This 12 months’s awards noticed a powerful efficiency from Kia, which secured three class wins. The Kia EV9 was acknowledged because the Giant EV, whereas Kia additionally took residence the Producer of the 12 months award. The Kia Sportage was honoured because the Used Automotive Over £15,000.
Electrification was a key theme within the 2024 Scottish Automotive of the 12 months Awards, with the Suzuki Swift taking residence each Small Automotive and Finest Eco Efficiency titles. The Lexus LBX was named Finest Compact Crossover/SUV, whereas Lexus additionally gained the Aftersales Award.
Skoda’s new Kodiaq gained the ICE Household Automotive class, and the Polestar 3 claimed the title of Premium/Government Automotive of 2024.
Hyundai additionally had a profitable evening, with the Santa Fe being awarded Giant ICE Automotive and the IONIQ 5 N taking residence the Efficiency award. Ford loved double success, with the Transit Customized profitable within the Utility class and the Fiesta taking the trophy for Used Automotive Beneath £15,000.
The Mazda MX-5 was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for its lasting attraction, whereas Bridge of Weir, a Scottish pioneer in leather-based, obtained the President’s Award for its environmentally sustainable practices.
