A total of 58 car journalists from 22 European countries submitted their votes. The deciding vote was counted live in the presence of the international press representatives in Geneva Monday afternoon. VW Passat beat six competitors in intense test drives and convinced the judging panel in the final selection for this award. 

 

"It is truly impressive that Volkswagen managed to win the title for the third time in six years. The Passat has many strong points, including its design, overall quality, safety, spacious¹ interior, and several useful innovations such as the Trailer Assist." said Hakan Matson, chair of the judging panel and car expert at the Swedish business newspaper Dagens Industri. 

 

The candidates that made it into the final selection included BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, Citroen C4 Cactus², Ford³ Mondeo, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Twingo and Volkswagen Passat. 

 

The "Car of the Year" award is traditionally the first announcement made at the Geneva International Motor Show. 

 

Launched in 1964, the "Car of the Year" award is considered one of the world's most renowned⁴ and sought after automotive award.

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