BEST SELLING CAR OF THE YEAR UNDER $20,000

Mazda 2: The Mazda2 has convincingly taken out the sub-$20,000 small car category - and with good reason. Its combination of enjoyable and competent driving dynamics with a generous features list, good looks and a practical interior made it a winner in a competitive category. Class leading safety also didn't go unnoticed by the DCOTY judges. The 2 is unchanged for 2009 but remains a solid all round package