Volkswagen’s small Polo hatchback was named European Car of the Year over the weekend by a panel of automotive journalists in Europe. The Polo narrowly beat out Toyota’s even more diminutive iQ.
The German automaker says that the latest award marks the first time a Wolfsburg product has won the award since the new-for-1992 Golf took it home.
European journalist Hakan Matson, who presided over the panel, said, “It was the Polo’s comprehensive safety equipment and its advanced range of engines that impressed us the most. On the Polo BlueMotion Volkswagen was also able to add a very fuel-efficient yet affordable car to its car program.”
Last year, the award went to the Opel Insignia.
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11/30, 3:38 PM
posted by:
SomeGreek
I wouldn’t buy it. Too expensive. Not really better than it’s competitor’s.
11/30, 3:56 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
I kinda wish they had these over here.
11/30, 4:34 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
in other vw news, i went back to shopping around for 2010 GTIs over the holiday good times, but i always seem to end up optioning them out to 28k (4 door, HIDs, upgraded stereo, rear side airbags, sunroof)…that feels a little steep (not over-priced, but out of rational budget range)…
11/30, 4:38 PM
posted by:
acoom
great car. well deserved.
11/30, 5:04 PM
posted by:
KarLoveBoy88
Congratulations V-Dub in you success. Hopefully you can infuse more greatness in the US
11/30, 6:19 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
Good choice. When’s that Bluesport roadster gonna show up?
11/30, 9:25 PM
posted by:
DenverGuy217
Nice car. Hard to believe it was almost beat out by the IQ. I would have thought the new Astra would have been in the fight.
11/30, 9:56 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Tough times… little cars. Choosing the best small in Europe must be like picking the whitest grain of rice in a box of Uncle Ben’s.
12/01, 11:14 AM
posted by:
scratchy
@ Madcapp , VW bought Karmann, so i guess they will start working on the Bluesport soon. but i have a feeling they will only sell it in Europe.
12/01, 11:43 AM
posted by:
shaver
Here is the S2000 rally car version.
http://www.s2000rally.com/vw-polo-s2000.php