The Audi A1 came out on top when it was voted car of the year. The same car also won the Supermini category.
What Car? editor in chief, Steve Fowler said: “If ever there has been a car that has hit the nail squarely and firmly on the head, the Audi A1 is it.
“It’s the right car at the right time: a car that combines desirability and ability alongside frugal financials – the perfect combination.”
The winner of the readers award for the most exciting car to be launched in 2011 was the Range Rover Evoque, six months ahead of its launch.
A full list of the winners below:
Supermini – Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport
Small family car – Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Match 5dr
Family car – Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec
Estate car – Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec
MPV – Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI 140 Ecomotive S
Hot hatch – Renault Megane Renaultsport 250 Cup
Coupe – Audi TT 2.0 TFSI 211 Sport
Open-top – BMW Z4 sDrive23i
Performance car – Ferrari 458 Italia
Crossover – Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP 156 Sport
4x4 – Land Rover Discovery 3.0 SDV6 XS
Compact executive – BMW 3 Series 320d ES
Executive – Jaguar XF 3.0D V6 Luxury
Luxury car – Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 CDI Bluetec
Ultra–low carbon car – Nissan Leaf
Security – Volkswagen
Safety – Volvo
Car of the year – Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport
