VOLKSWAGEN has scored a back-to-back win in Australia’s longest running motoring award, with its Polo range taking out Wheels magazine’s car of the year.<\/p>\n
The fifth-generation VW Polo eclipsed 47 versions of the 22 finalists represented 16 different manufacturers in road tests covering 15,000km.<\/p>\n
It is the first time in a quarter of a century a manufacturer has won two years in a row. The VW Golf won last year.<\/p>\n
Wheels editor Bill Thomas said the VW Polo range represented outstanding value for the motorist at $16,690 with a range of options, including diesel and seven-speed gearboxes, right through to the power-packed, sporty GTI at $27,790.<\/p>\n
“Volkswagen has elevated Polo’s quality, safety, performance, efficiency, refinement, practicality and value to the top of its class,” Mr Thomas said.<\/p>\n
“It’s a case of mission accomplished, and the achievements read like a virtual checklist for our tough award criteria.”<\/p>\n
Twenty-two finalists underwent rigorous week-long testing, after a number of big names failed the initial eligibility requirements – including Ford Fiesta, Ferrari 458 and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.<\/p>\n
The latest Commodore was one of a swag of new releases declared ineligible to win the prestigious award after being declared not new enough.<\/p>\n
Only one Australian-built car was eligible this year, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and more than half the field came from Europe.<\/p>\n
In just five years VW has more than doubled its market share, with the manufacturer focused on boosting the technology and overall quality of its range.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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