Volkswagen ’s heavily revised Golf hatchback was named “World Car of the Year” earlier this morning at the New York International Auto Show. A panel of automotive journalists from all over the world selected the Golf over all other new cars introduced for the 2009 model year.
The Golf, which revives a discontinued name in North America, made its debut for the market yesterday at the New York show.
Though not a 100 percent new vehicle – the Golf is more like a heavy reskin of the outgoing model – the new car’s merits were obviously enough to win over the panel of journalists from 25 countries.
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, said, “This is a great way to kick-off the new Golf here in America. We’re excited for the arrival of the sixth generation Golf, which will be in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. Simply put, we believe this is the best Golf ever.â€
