Volkswagen's Golf GTI Continues its Winning Streak as TopGear Car of the Year 2009

SYDNEY – December 29, 2009: The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been able to add another award to its name by taking out TopGear Car of the Year 2009. The Golf GTI has beaten a long list of high-profile competitors and has been able to demonstrate its hot-hatch credentials.

Anke Koeckler, Volkswagen Group Australia’s Managing Director, commented: “The Golf GTI really has proven that it still is the pinnacle in the performance hatch segment. It makes owning a fun performance vehicle affordable and realistic.”

The Editor of TopGear Australia Magazine, Stephen Corby, had this to say: “It’s been around forever, hasn’t changed much, it’s teutonically, terrifically German and, with its perfect driving position and poised handling, it’s a proper driver’s car that makes you feel at home, and ready to race, from the first time you sit in it.”

TopGear’s summary of the car says it all: “Ticks every box and leaves you smiling – perfection.”

The complete list of results is published in the January 2010 edition of TopGear Australia.