The European version of the Honda Civic has been awarded the title of Women’s World Car of the Year at the Honda at the Paris Motor Show 2012. The award is decided by a committee and divided into four categories: Family Car, Luxury Car, Sports Car and Economy Car.
The panel was formed of 20 women judges from 11 countries across the world. The Civic won in the economy category, placing ahead of the second and third placed Volkswagen UP and Ford Fiesta respectively. But in total they considered no less than 300 cars.
Henny Hemmes and Sandy Myhre, two members of the judging panel, presented the award to Toshiaki Konaka, Director, Honda Motor Europe Car Division, on the Honda stand at the Paris Motor Show.
On receiving the award, Konaka ,commented: "This award highlights the unique exterior styling and practical interior that are synonymous with the Civic model and meet the needs and desires of customers within the C segment in Europe.”
Henny Hemmes and Sandy Myhre, two members of the judging panel, presented the award to Toshiaki Konaka, Director, Honda Motor Europe Car Division, on the Honda stand at the Paris Motor Show.
On receiving the award, Konaka ,commented: "This award highlights the unique exterior styling and practical interior that are synonymous with the Civic model and meet the needs and desires of customers within the C segment in Europe.”