Ford Fiesta wins What Diesel Car of the Year 2009

Ford’s brand new Fiesta snatched victory in the annual What Diesel car of the year awards 2009, beating Jaguar’s XF into second place.

Voted on by its readers, as well as What Diesel’s esteemed judges, including Sue Baker, Russell Bray and Simon Hacker, the ten award winners demonstrate the very best in the world of diesel motoring.

Announcing the winners of the 2009 awards, Ian Robertson, Editor of What Diesel Magazine said “This year has been particularly tough with an unprecedented number of new car launches.” He went on to say, “I’m pleased to be able to announce the Ford Fiesta as What Diesel, car of the year 2009. It’s a car that is perfect for these recessionary times, offering a top-class package, with a fantastic driving experience, at a reasonable price.”

Jaguar’s XF wins the best executive car award for the second year running and Land Rover’s Freelander 2 retains its position as the best 4x4 for the third year in succession.

The announcement of the awards coincides with the launch of the digital version of What Diesel magazine, featuring all of the content from the news stand edition, available to read online. It goes on sale a week earlier than the printed copy and is available at www.whatdiesel.co.uk at a price much lower than the normal cover price. The printed copy goes on sale at all good newsagents next Wednesday, 15th April 2009.

What Diesel Car of the Year Award Winners 2009

Best small car Ford Fiesta
Best medium car Volkswagen Golf
Best large car Skoda Superb
Best executive car Jaguar XF
Best estate car Citroën C5 Tourer
Best coupé Volkswagen Scirocco
Best convertible Audi A5 Cabriolet
Best 4x4 Land Rover Freelander 2
Best MPV Citroën C3 Picasso
Green award Volkswagen