Golf named World Car of the Year

A jury comprised of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world chose Volkswagen Golf 6 as this year's World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.

“It is a tremendous honour for Volkswagen to have its global best selling model, the Golf, named the 2009 World Car of the Year. Simply put, we believe that the sixth generation Golf is the best Golf ever,” said a Volkswagen spokesman.

The Golf, a perennial favourite in the Volkswagen line-up, has sold more than 26 million units in 120 countries, making it one of the top selling vehicles of all-time.

The new Golf has been designed to be quieter, sportier, fuel efficient and present a clean, distinctive appearance.

The award-winning sixth generation Golf will be introduced in South Africa at end of April 2009.