Call me jaded. I find these to be more excuses for the Motor Trend people to go to a car company and say advertise lots with us. Anyway, Motor Trend announced that the Coupe is a 2012 Car of the Year contender. I find it silly. Go here to read the MT article on why. Then come back and comment.
Yes you are jaded & so am I. It's a finalist of advertiser of the year. If one looks back at past cars of the years it is a real hoot. Disclaimer, I like the MINI coupe just fine.
Whatever the ultimate motivation for the recognition, I have to believe that the Roadster would/will be a more legitimate and logical contender than the Coupe.
I agree. MT's COTY lost all relevance to the cars a long time ago. It's nothing more than an advertising gimmick anymore, IMHO.