--- title: Glorious Golf Claims Prestigious US Motoring Prize description: Glorious Golf Claims Prestigious US Motoring Prize image: http://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/blog/golf2015-600x214.jpg --- [![1800 Approved Finance Solutions](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/Logos/1800Approved_dark.png)](https://www.1800approved.com.au) ### [**1800 277 768](tel:1800277768) #### WELCOME TO # Our blogs Our aim is to supply you with the best information that you can be confident in your knowledge when you make an application with us. # [![logo-easter-d](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Easter%20Campaign%202022/logo-easter-d.png?width=268&name=logo-easter-d.png)](https://consumer.zink.com.au/v1) ### Other Posts - [COVID-19 proof your business cash flow – with a little help from the government!](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/covid-19-proof-your-business-cash-flow) - [$150,000 Tax-write Off — Going, Going, Gone](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tax-write-off-going-going-gone) - [Current combination of events means it's the best time to buy a car](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/the-current-combination-of-events-means-its-the-best-time-to-buy-a-car) - [How to protect your credit score during this COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow-0) - [Tips on how to manage your business cash flow— How the stimulus package is geared to help.](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/glorious-golf-claims-prestigious-motoring-prize) - [**](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/glorious-golf-claims-prestigious-motoring-prize) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/glorious-golf-claims-prestigious-motoring-prize) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/cws/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/glorious-golf-claims-prestigious-motoring-prize) - [**](http://www.youtube.com/user/?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/glorious-golf-claims-prestigious-motoring-prize) ## Glorious Golf Claims Prestigious US Motoring Prize Posted by [Jane Clothier](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/author/jane-clothier) on 16 September, 2015 ![VW Golf GTI](http://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/golf2015-600x214.jpg?width=746&name=golf2015-600x214.jpg "VW Golf GTI") The Golf may be past its teenage years, having now reached its 7th generation, but it’s showing no signs of losing its edge. This enduringly popular compact car has just beaten off competition from numerous younger models to take the award for Car of the Year 2015 from the influential US magazine, Motor Trend.   The award of the ‘golden calipers’, an annual event since 1949, is closely watched by the industry in one of the world’s largest automobile marketplaces. Being bestowed only on new or heavily ‘refreshed’ models, it is different to many other Car of the Year competitions in assessing each car independently on design, engineering, efficiency, safety, value, and performance of intended function.    This means that cars of all prices and market divisions can be assessed on their own terms, rather than being compared directly with one another.   The 2015 award goes to the entire current Golf family: the Golf GTI, Golf TDI, e-Golf and Golf 1.8T. All models were deemed outstanding for performance on Californian desert highways and roads, scoring highly for engineering and build, safety, economy and efficiency.   Despite being larger than previous incarnations, the current Golf is showing increased fuel efficiency. Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend, Ed Loh, reported that it nevertheless presents as a small luxury car – and one that has set a high benchmark in the industry. "It's a model of packaging efficiency," he reported, noting that it combines the desirable qualities of being fun to drive, but quiet and smooth.   Wanting for nothing in terms of engine and transmission performance, its aesthetics and construction qualities, styling and equipment also came in for praise, with high quality evident in even the lowest priced versions. The Golf held its own against 23 other models, with the finalists including the Audi A3, BMW 2-series, Hyundai Genesis, Kia Sedona and Mercedes-Benz C-class. There’s no sign of it slowing in its market dominance, with two new models, the [SportWagen](https://www.vw.com/models/golf-sportwagen/) and [AWD Golf R](http://www.vw.com/models/golf-r/), becoming available in 2015.   **Are you looking for finance to help you purchase a new vehicle?** 1800Approved is one of Australia's fastest growing car and asset finance brokers. We specialise in [car finance](https://www.1800approved.com.au/car-loans/), equipment finance, plus insurance and warranty services, and have previously arranged deals from AU$10k to AU$5m. 1800Approved services clients accross Australia, working with over 30 independent lenders to find the best deal. We can also help with sourcing your new and used car warranty, and by sourcing vehicles and equipment through our Drive Wholesale arm. 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