Singapore, Dec. 19 -- The Hyundai Avante has denied the Porsche Taycan a clean sweep of results in this year's Straits Times Car of the Year (COTY).
The sharp-looking family saloon secured the top spots for ergonomics and value for money, emerging as the only car in the COTY line-up to clinch the highest marks for individual traits.
There are nine traits in total: performance, handling, ride quality, build quality, economy/ efficiency, ergonomics, styling, value for money and X-factor.
Nominees are judged according to how they fare in relation to their peers (including cars not in the COTY line-up) and not against each other.
Out of a possible maximum of 50 points, the well-designed Avante scored 33 for ergonomics and 38 for value f...