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Polo is named World Car of the Year.

Polo is named World Car of the Year

Polo is named World Car of the Year

The Volkswagen model line-up is world-class, according to judges at the World Car of the Year Awards, who put Polo and BlueMotion at the pinnacle of achievement.

The Polo scooped the overall World Car of the Year Award, beating off challenges from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Toyota Prius, and following the Golf – last year’s winner – into the hall of fame. The jurors said: ‘Holding its own in the most competitive market segment, the all-new Polo is one of Volkswagen’s star performers.

'Boasting best-in-segment packaging and handling, this supermini’s blend of classy looks, reliability and quality has meant it’s consistently been one the market’s best-sellers. Draped in head-turning stylish curves, the Polo is certainly one of the classiest small Volkswagens ever built. It’s also safe, generating a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating.

‘Behind the wheel, the Polo demonstrates mature manners and boasts a superb driving position that’s adjustable and, in common with the latest Golf, all the controls are well weighted and precise. The Polo is just one brilliant supermini.'
Providing the icing on the cake, Volkswagen’s fuel-sipping BlueMotion range was named 2010 World Green Cars by the 59 World Car jurors from 25 countries of the World Car Steering Committee, who appointed three green experts to extensively review all details for each entrant to create a shortlist of finalists for review by jurors.

‘This shows Volkswagen is on the right track and is offering arguably the best range of products in its history,’ said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG. ‘We're honoured that the Volkswagen Polo was chosen by this distinguished group of jurors. These automobiles have reaped numerous awards, winning well-nigh every prize the automotive industry has to award.

‘And BlueMotion is one of the most successful efficiency brands worldwide,’ said Prof. Dr. Winterkorn. ‘It stands for tremendous competence in efficient and economical drivetrains at Volkswagen.’