BMW Group Thailand receives the “Car & Bike of the Year 2023” awards in a ceremony hosted by Grand Prix International PCL, led by Khun Anothai Eamlumnow (4th left), Chairman-Organising Committee “Car & Bike of The Year 2023”. Nattapol Rangsitpol (5th left), Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry.
In the photo, from left
1. Khun Ron Sirivanasandha, Senior Manager Government Affairs, BMW Group Thailand
2. Khun Ronnapob Na-nakhon, Manager – Body and Final Assembly, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand
3. Khun Krisda Utamote, Director Corporate Communications, BMW Group Thailand
4. Khun Anothai Eamlumnow, Chairman-Organising Committee “Car & Bike of The Year 2023”
5. Dr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry
6. Mr. Karsten Stumpf, Chief Financial Officer, BMW Financial Services Thailand
7. Khun Carlos Eduardo Bristotti, Director Technical Planning, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand
8. Khun Ong-ard Arunsaengroj, Director Sales and Marketing, BMW Financial Services Thailand
Bangkok. BMW Group Thailand reaffirms its position as a leader in product excellence in the premium automotive and motorcycle market, with impressive 14 awards from the Car & Bike of the Year 2023. Since 2001, BMW Group Thailand has been honoured with over 200 awards in from Car & Bike of the Year.
These awards showcase the company’s continued commitment to delivering superior and exceptional vehicles across multiple categories and drivetrains, while remaining true to its values of the Power of Choice and Sheer Driving Pleasure that is inherent to BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad.
Car of the Year 2023 Awards presented to BMW
- Best Sedan under 2,000 CC: BMW 220i GC M Sport
- Best Hybrid Mid-Size Sedan under 2,000 CC: BMW 530e M Sport
- Best Diesel Mid-Size Sedan: BMW 520d M Sport
- Best Hybrid SUV under 3,000 CC: BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport
- Best Luxury Diesel SUV Over 2,500 CC: BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport
- Best Super Car under 3,500: BMW M4 Competition Coupe
- Best Petrol SUV under 3,000 CC: BMW X4 M Competition
- Best Sport Roadster: BMW Z4 M40i
- Best Mid-size Hatchback under 2,000 CC: BMW 630i GT M Sport
- Best EV Luxury Sedan: BMW i7 xDrive60 (First Edition)
- Best EV Luxury SUV: BMW iX xDrive40
Car of the Year 2023 Awards presented to MINI
12. Best Petrol SUV under 2,000 CC: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4
13. Best 3-Door EV Sport Hatchback: MINI Cooper SE
Car of the Year 2023 Awards presented to BMW Motorrad
14. Best Adventure Heavy Weight: BMW R 1250 GS
Mr. Alexander Baraka, President and CEO of BMW Group Thailand, said: “We are incredibly honoured to once again receive these prestigious awards from The Car & Bike of the Year 2023. This recognition is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to pursuing mobility innovation to delivering excellent products and experiences to our valued customers, while also championing sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices. The exceptional performance of our diverse car and motorcycle models, spanning from luxurious SAVs, and sports sedans, as well as all-rounder electric vehicles such as the BMW iX xDrive40, BMW i7 xDrive60 (First Edition), and MINI Cooper SE, demonstrates the legitimacy of these awards. BMW Group Thailand remains committed to providing the best-in-class products equipped with state-of-the-art technology, customer satisfaction, while continuing to shape the future of Thailand’s automotive industry.”
The Car & Bike of the Year Awards is held annually by Grand Prix International PCL – the founder and organiser of the Bangkok International Motor Show. The awards are presented to
honour distinguished vehicles in various categories. The criteria are divided into two major aspects. Firstly, participating vehicles would be considered for their performance, efficiency, safety, innovation, environmental impact, and design. Secondly, each vehicle underwent test drive sessions on a closed track with challenges designed to assess their real-world qualities – including steering precision, suspension performance, engine output, torque level and acceleration. Participating cars and motorcycles were tested and evaluated by a panel of judges comprising respected motoring journalists from the Thai Automotive Journalists Association, committee from the Society of Automotive Engineers, leading research institutes of Thai universities as well as independent bike testers.
The 14 Car & Bike of the Year 2023 awards won by BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad are as follows:
BMW
MINI
BMW Motorrad
