The VW Golf SE 2.0 TDI reigned supreme in its price class and
went on to be voted overall winner by a panel of 10 judges for its
great performance when towing in a variety of situations and its
practicality as a caravanning family car.
Held, as in previous years, at the Millbrook Proving Ground in
Bedfordshire, the Competition attracted 28 entrants; and Volkswagen
emerged victorious.
Volkswagen's Golf is now in its sixth generation and remains
Europe's best-selling car. It's not difficult to see why as soon as
you sit inside. The Golf has always had a reputation for good build
quality and attention to detail, but after 26 million sales over 34
years, the company has produced a car that is the quietest and
safest yet.
The results of the Competition were announced at the annual
Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards ceremony at the Royal
Automobile Club in London on 23rd September 2009.
Special guest, Wing Commander Andy Green OBE - holder of the World
Land Speed record and the first person to break the sound barrier
on land - attended the testing regime at Millbrook and then
presented the coveted Class awards to representatives from the
winning manufacturers at the Awards ceremony.
Andy Green commented, "It was fascinating to witness first-hand
the rigorous testing procedures the vehicles are put through and
the professionalism of the judges."
Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman, commented, "The
Caravan Club extends its sincere congratulations to all the winners
in the Competition, and our thanks go to all the manufacturers who
have supported this event. The Volkswagen Golf SE 2.0TDI is a truly
capable towing vehicle and worthy winner."
Other winners were:
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