Volkswagen Golf named World Car of the Year 2009
Tuesday, 14 Apr 2009 15:39
From left to right: Stefan Jacoby, president, Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Klaus Bischoff, head of Volkswagen Design Center
The Volkswagen Golf has been named 2009 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.
A jury of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries chose the car, which has sold 26 million units in 120 countries; making it one of the best selling motors of all time.
Stefan Jacoby, president of Volkswagen of America, Inc., said: "It is a tremendous honour for Volkswagen to have its global best selling model, the Golf, named the 2009 World Car of the Year.
"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."
The new sixth generation Golf first debuted at the Paris Motor Show last autumn, and made its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show. The Golf has been designed to be quieter, sportier, fuel efficient and present a clean, distinctive appearance.