New MINI’s top trophy

Latest MINI wins coveted Car of the Year at Auto Express New Car Awards 2014.

The Cooper version of the British-built MINI also won the Best Premium Small Car award.

Elsewhere, a Special Award went to Tesla’s pioneering Model S, while the SEAT Leon topped three categories.

Full list of winners

• Car of the Year: MINI
• Best City Car: Skoda Citigo
• Best Supermini: Ford Fiesta
• Best Premium Small Car: MINI Cooper
• Best Compact Family Car: SEAT Leon
• Best Crossover: Nissan Qashqai
• Best Family Car: Mazda6
• Best Estate Car: SEAT Leon ST
• Best Compact Executive Car: BMW 3 Series
• Best Executive Car: Audi A6 Ultra
• Best Luxury Car: Mercedes S-Class
• Best Hot Hatchback: SEAT Leon Cupra SC 280
• Best Convertible: Audi A3 Cabriolet
• Best MPV: Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
• Best Compact SUV: Porsche Macan
• Best Large SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe
• Best Coupe: Jaguar F-Type R
• Best Roadster: Porsche Boxster
• Performance Car of the Year: McLaren 650S
• Safety Award: Nissan Safety Shield
• Green Award: BMW i3
• Design Award: Volvo
• Special Award: Tesla
• Best Advertising Campaign: Mercedes Magic Body Control
• Van of the Year: Ford Transit