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VW Polo Clinches 2010 World Car of the Year Award

At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show today, the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year. The VW Polo was chosen from an initial entry list of thirty entries, by 59 top automotive journalists jurors.

The top three contenders for 2010 World Car of the Year title were, in alphabetical order, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Toyota Prius and the Volkswagen Polo.

"We're honored that the Volkswagen Polo was chosen by this distinguished group of jurors,"
Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, said in a release. "After the great triumph of the Golf last year, we are delighted to repeat this success with the new Polo.”

“These automobiles have reaped numerous awards, winning well-nigh every prize the automotive industry has to award,” added Winterkorn. “This shows that Volkswagen is on the right track and is offering arguably the best range of products in its history."

Previous World Car of the Year winners were the Volkswagen Golf in 2009, the Mazda2 / Mazda Demio in 2008, the Lexus LS460 in 2007, the BMW 3-Series in 2006, and the Audi A6 in 2005.

“Holding its own in the most competitive market segment, the all-new Polo MkV is one of VW’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,” the World Car Awards jurors stated.

“Draped in head-turning stylish curves, the Polo is certainly one of the classiest small VWs 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.”
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