During the opening of the New York Auto Show the Volkswagen Golf VI received the 2009 World Car of the Year award. The jury was comprised of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world.
Over the time, the Volkswagen Golf has been sold in more than 26 million units in more than 120 countries, which makes it one of the best sold cars in the world. the latest version, the Volkswagen Golf VI, had its debut at the Paris Motor show last fall.
“It is a tremendous honor for Volkswagen to have its global best selling model, the Golf, named the 2009 World Car of the Year,” said Stefan Jacoby, President/CEO, Volkswagen of America,
Inc. “This is a great way to kick-off the new Golf here in America. We’re excited for the arrival of the sixth generation Golf, which will be in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. Simply put, we believe this is the best Golf ever.”
