Posted December 1, 2009 | Category: Cars
The new Polo has been named Car of the Year 2010. Today, the international jury awarded the prestigious title of the compact Volkswagen, an award that crowns the best use of an exciting year for the German model.
The election Automobile of the Year is one of the oldest and most renowned in Europe. Since 1964 awards are the best cars introduced every year in the market and the ultimate victory of a Volkswagen back in 1992: the third generation Golf won the top spot ahead of Opel Astra and Citroën ZX. The 59 jurors from 23 European countries have chosen the new Polo, with 347 points, ahead of the Toyota iQ.
Hakan Matson, President of the Jury, on the proclamation of the winner today in Madrid (Spain) said: "The Polo convinced us especially for its comprehensive package of safety equipment and modern engines. For example, with the Polo BlueMotion range offers a very economical car, and at the same time, affordable. "
After conquering the awards "Best Car 2009" the magazine auto motor und sport, "Green Steering Wheel" and "Golden Steering Wheel" and the publishing house Springer, a few days, "Auto Trophy" Autozeitung the magazine, the title of Car Year 2010 ended in the best way of extraordinary vintage Polo.
The Polo has not only convinced the jury, from its introduction in the market early last summer to now, more than 130,000 orders already collected for this car which is the benchmark in its class. The Polo is available with dynamic 3-door body or in the comfortable 5-door version. Moreover, it consumes just 3.3 liters per 100 km, the Polo BlueMotion is the most economical 5-seater and environmentally friendly in the world.
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