Volkswagen design chief Walter de Silva hoists a trophy into the air after the Volkswagen Golf was named the 2013 World Car of the Year. Source: Getty Images
THE modern-day people's car, the Volkswagen Golf, has defeated 40 rivals to win the 2013 World Car of the Year.
The announcement was made at the New York Motor Show overnight. It is Volkswagen’s fourth World Car of the Year victory in the past five years, and the second time the Golf has won the title.
The Tesla Model S electrically-powered luxury sedan introduced by entrepreneur Elon Musk won Green Car of the Year, while the Jaguar F-Type convertible won Design of the Year and the Porsche Boxster sports-car took out Performance Car of the Year.
The World Car of the Year awards are judged by 66 jurors from 25 countries. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch had been highly favoured going into the awards.
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, said: “To win this award again shows that the Golf is and remains in a class of its own all around the world. This car sets new benchmarks again and again, not least in terms of efficiency and environmental credentials. Soon, the Golf will also be launched as a plug-in hybrid and as a 100 per cent electric car.”
The new, seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf goes on sale in Australia next month.
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