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<p><img src="/images/stories/News/volkswagen/the-golf-gti.jpg" border="0" align="right" />The Volkswagen Golf has again been recognised as the best in its  class with a pair of wins in hotly contested categories at the annual  Auto Express New Car Awards.</p> <p>Judged by the editorial team at Auto Express, the awards recognise  the best cars on sale today. Both new and existing models are eligible  with the best vehicles in every class being selected for an award. </p> <p>For the second year in a row, the Golf has been awarded the title of ‘Best Compact Family Car’ by the judges.</p> <p>Auto Express editor in chief David Johns said: ‘With its classy  looks, high-quality cabin and executive car refinement, the Volkswagen  still sets the standard.  Better still, it’s great to drive, excellent  value and has a brilliant range of engines – including innovative  turbocharged TSI petrol units.’</p> <p>The Golf, now in its sixth generation, has accounted for over 27  million sales worldwide since it was launched in 1974 making it the most  popular model Volkswagen has ever produced, surpassing the 21 million  sales achieved by the original Beetle.</p> <p>The second award of the night was won by another icon.  Despite 33  years having passed since the Golf GTI was launched, the car that  defines the hot hatch remains the benchmark in its class.</p> <p>The Golf GTI retained the ‘Best Hot Hatch’ award despite fierce  competition from new models.  David Johns said: ‘There are rivals that  are faster and more eye-catching, but few can match the Golf’s all-round  ability and appeal.<br /> <br /> ‘Its smooth 2.0-litre engine delivers perfectly judged performance,  while its composed chassis mixes comfort and composure in equal measure.   Plus, it comes in three and five-door bodystyles, and with manual and  twin-clutch DSG transmissions.’</p> <p>Chris Craft, Director of Volkswagen UK, said: ‘We’re proud to have  retained two such prestigious awards; a huge amount of work both in  Germany and here in the UK goes into ensuring we offer the best possible  mix of affordability, quality, safety and comfort.  Since the last Auto  Express awards we’ve added the Match model to the Golf range which  brings new levels of standard equipment and technology to the line-up to  ensure that it continues to represent incredible value for money in  what is a hugely competitive marketplace.’</p> <p>The Auto Express award adds to the list of accolades claimed by the  Golf in the past year from such prestigious titles as What Car?, Top  Gear, Fleet News, Diesel Car and BusinessCar.</p></td>
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