Irish Car of the Year

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Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year award was established in 1978 based on similar Car of the Year awards. It is organised and judged by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), comprising journalists across the country. The award was initially sponsored by Semperit and more recently by Semperit's owners, Continental Tyres.

The awards have eleven categories: Irish Car of the Year (overall winner), Compact Car, Medium Car, Large Car, Compact SUV, Medium SUV, Large SUV, Green/Efficient Car, Performance/Luxury Car, Hot Hatchback, and, since 2019, MPV.[1]

Ford has won the competition eight times, with the Ford Mondeo winning the overall title the most times for an individual model. The winner for 2023 was the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.[2] The awards ceremony is usually held each November in Dublin, with the awards presented for the following year. The awards ceremony for 2023 was held at the Westin Dublin Hotel.[3]

Current rules

Cars are assessed by a jury of 34 of the most experienced motoring journalists in Ireland. Each jury member road tests every car individually on the following criteria:[4]

  • use of new technology/new ideas
  • safety factors
  • equipment level, fuel economy, practicality
  • environmental impact (emissions, recyclability)
  • use of space, comfort, ventilation and layout
  • build quality, fit and finishing
  • ride, dynamic qualities, road holding, steering, manoeuvrability
  • engine, ease of driving, braking
  • price, warranty, dealer network, after sales service
  • driver/user feedback

Results

The first winner of the award was the Volkswagen Golf Diesel, which debuted four years after the regular Volkswagen Golf.

The Ford Mondeo is the only model to have won the title three times, in 1994, 2008 and 2016.[5] It was beaten into second place in 2001 by the Renault Laguna.[6]

The 2023 winner was the Volkswagen ID. Buzz with the van version, the ID. Buzz Cargo, winning the Irish Van of the Year title.[7][8]

Year Irish Car of the Year Winner
1978 Volkswagen Golf (Diesel)
1979 Volkswagen Derby
1980 Fiat Ritmo
1981 Datsun Stanza
1982 Ford Escort
1983 Ford Sierra
1984 Fiat Uno
1985 Opel Kadett
1986 Ford Granada
1987 Fiat Croma
1988 Toyota Corolla
1989 Fiat Tipo
1990 Renault 19
1991 Fiat Tempra
1992 Opel Astra
1993 Toyota Carina E
1994 Ford Mondeo
1995 Opel Omega
1996 Volkswagen Polo
1997 Peugeot 406
1998 Citroën Xsara
1999 Ford Focus
2000 Toyota Yaris
2001 Opel Corsa
2002 Renault Laguna[9]
2003 Mazda6[10]
2004 Toyota Avensis[11]
2005 Ford Focus[12]
2006 Suzuki Swift[13]
2007 Honda Civic[14]
2008 Ford Mondeo[15]
2009 Citroën C5[16]
2010 Peugeot 3008[17]
2011 Nissan Juke[18]
2012 Kia Rio[19]
2013 BMW 3 Series (F30) [20]
2014 Citroën C4 Picasso[21]
2015 Nissan Qashqai[22]
2016 Ford Mondeo[23]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class[24]
2018 Peugeot 3008[25]
2019 Volvo XC40[26]
2020 Kia e-Soul[27]
2021 not held
2022 Kia EV6[28]
2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz[29]

By manufacturer

Brand Award no. Models
Template:Flagicon Ford 8 Escort (1982) Sierra (1983) Granada (1986) Mondeo (1994) Focus (1999) Focus (2005) Mondeo (2008) Mondeo (2016)
Template:Flagicon Fiat 5 Ritmo (1980) Uno (1984) Croma (1987) Tipo (1989) Tempra (1991)
Template:Flagicon Opel 4 Kadett (1985) Astra (1992) Omega (1995) Corsa (2001)
Template:Flagicon Toyota 4 Corolla (1988) Carina (1993) Yaris (2000) Avensis (2004)
Template:Flagicon Volkswagen 4 Golf (1978) Derby (1979) Polo (1996) ID. Buzz (2023)
Template:Flagicon Citroën 3 Xsara (1998) C5 (2009) C4 Picasso (2014)
Template:Flagicon Peugeot 3 406 (1997) 3008 (2010) 3008 (2018)
Template:Flagicon Kia 3 Rio (2012) e-Soul (2020) EV6 (2022)
Template:Flagicon Nissan 2 Juke (2011) Qashqai (2015)
Template:Flagicon Renault 2 19 (1990) Laguna (2002)
Template:Flagicon BMW 1 F30 (2013)
Template:Flagicon Datsun 1 Stanza (1981)
Template:Flagicon Honda 1 Civic (2007)
Template:Flagicon Mazda 1 6 (2003)
Template:Flagicon Mercedes 1 E-Class (2017)
Template:Flagicon Suzuki 1 Swift (2006)
Template:Flagicon Volvo 1 XC40 (2019)

See also

References

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