The Volkswagen Polo has been named 2018 World Urban Car at the New York International Auto Show. Year 2018 marks the sixth time that the company has won a World Car award in its 14 year history. Volkswagen AG has previously won top “World Car of the Year” honours a total of four times: in 2013 (Golf), 2012 (Up!), 2010 (Polo) and 2009 (Golf VI).
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This year’s winner was chosen from an initial entry list of eight cars from all over the world. Then a short list of three finalists as announced in Geneva earlier this month: the Ford Fiesta, the Suzuki Swift and the Volkswagen Polo. The World Urban Car award was introduced last year because it’s an award whose time has come.
Vehicles in all award categories are selected and voted on by an international jury panel comprised of 82 automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world. Each juror was appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of his or her expertise, experience, credibility, and influence. Each juror typically drives and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis as part of their work.
