Middle East Motor Awards

Middle East Motor Awards (MEMA) is the most prestigious auto award in the Middle East, with the coveted ‘Car of the Year’ honor as well as individual category winners. The awards are given to newly released or redesigned vehicles released to the regional car market, annually since 2010. The awards are judged by a panel of distinguished and expert automotive journalists, whose opinions are the most sought after in the region.

2013 Winners

Car of the year: Jaguar F-Type

Best Small Sedan: Peugeot 301

Best Midsize Sedan: Honda Accord

Best Large Sedan: Chevrolet Impala

Best Executive Sedan: Cadillac ATS

Best Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS 460

Best Luxury Performance Sedan: BMW M6 Gran Coupe

Best Crossover: Toyota RAV4

Best Midsize SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Best Luxury SUV: Land Rover Range Rover

Best Performance SUV: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Best Small Hatchback: Volkswagen Golf

Best Performance Hatchback: Ford Focus ST

Best Premium Hatchback: Mercedes-Benz A 250

Best Sports Coupe: Porsche Cayman

Best Premium Sports Coupe: Maserati GranTurismo Sport

Best Premium Sports Convertible: Jaguar F-Type

Best Premium Luxury Convertible: Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Best Supercar: McLaren 12C Spider

2012 Winners

Car of the year: McLaren MP4-12C

Best Small Sedan: Kia Rio Sedan

Best Midsize Sedan: Volkswagen Passat

Best Executive Sedan: Lexus GS 350

Best Performance Sedan: BMW M5

Best Crossover: Honda CR-V

Best Midsize SUV: Ford Explorer

Best Premium Midsize SUV: Range Rover Evoque

Best Premium Large SUV: Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Best Performance SUV: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

Best Hatchback: Hyundai Veloster

Best Premium Hatchback: Volkswagen Scirocco

Best Sports Coupe: Toyota 86

Best Premium Sports Coupe: Porsche 911 Carrera

Best Sports Convertible: Porsche Boxster

Best Premium Sports Convertible: Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio

Best Premium Luxury Coupe: Bentley Continental GT V8

Best Supercar: McLaren MP4-12C

2011 Winners

Car of the year: Volvo S60

Best Sub Compact: Hyundai Accent

Best Small Sedan: Hyundai Elantra

Best Midsize Sedan: Kia Optima

Best Large Sedan: Dodge Charger

Best Executive Sedan: Audi A6

Best Performance Sedan: BMW M3

Best Premium Sports Sedan: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Best Luxury Car: Jaguar XJ

Best Premium Luxury Car: Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase

Best Compact SUV: Kia Sportage

Best Midsize SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Best Luxury SUV: Land Rover Range Rover

Best Performance SUV: Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Best Truck: Ford F-150

Best Premium Sub Compact: Volkswagen Golf R

Best Sports Car: Ford Mustang

Best Premium Sports Car: Porsche 911 GTS

Best Sports Convertible: Nissan 370Z

Best Premium Sports Convertible: Audi R8 Spyder

Best Supercar: Lamborghini Aventador

2010 Winners

Best Small Saloon: Chevrolet Cruze

Best Midsize Saloon: Hyundai Sonata

Best Large Saloon: Nissan Maxima

Best Premium Saloon: Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Best Luxury Saloon: Mercedes S500

Best Luxury Sports Saloon: Porsche Panamera Turbo

Best Premium Luxury Saloon: Rolls-Royce Ghost

Best Midsize SUV: Volvo XC60

Best Large SUV: Toyota Land Cruiser

Best Premium Sports SUV: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

Best Premium Luxury SUV: Range Rover Vogue

Best Compact Car: Volkswagen Scirocco

Best Sports Car: Porsche Cayman S

Best Premium Sports Car: Porsche 911 GTS

Best Exotic Car: Ferrari 458 Italia

Best Hybrid Saloon: Lexus LS 600h L

Best Hybrid SUV: BMW X6 Active Hybrid

External links

• Middle East Motor Awards (Official Website)