Volkswagen’s Polo, Golf and Tiguan all earned the title of most secure vehicle in their respective classes, while the Volkswagen Passat finished joint-first in the Medium Car group, as part of a test that included over 70 current models.
The New South Wales Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Hon. Michael Gallacher, MLC joined the NMVTRC to present the Secure by Design 2012 awards to a Volkswagen Group Australia representative.
NMVTRC Chairman, David Morgan, said: “While there are some luxury vehicles amongst the winners, the inclusion of the many affordable cars, with the Polo starting at around $20,000 clearly demonstrates that good security is within reach of everyday motorists and that other manufacturers should be aspiring to matching these levels of design.
Each of the winning vehicles were expertly assessed against leading market competitors, earning credit for the security of its entry systems, engine immobiliser and vehicle identification. Doors, ignition locks, alarms, boot access, glazing, body stamping and micro dotting were among the many considerations which helped the Volkswagens distinguish themselves as the most secure cars in their class.
Managing Director, Ms Anke Koeckler, commented: “We’re delighted to accept not one, but four awards for the most secure cars in Australia. These awards further demonstrate our commitment to offer cars with class-leading security as well as unparalleled drivability, at a price to suite every motorist.”
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It’s the same with foreign cars here, but then averytyhing costs a bomb here. Remember our cars cost more than twice as much as it is. It has to be said that the driving experience of a Euro car is second to none, even the Fords and GM Euro products drive well. When the Mondeo comes out it will be worth a look. It’s not currently sold in the US but they say will be there next year. Both Ford and GM are doing “world” cars now where the same model will be sold in all markets hence we are now getting American made cars like the Volt (sold here as the Holden Volt). VW and Toyota are the world’s biggest car makers so I guess that says something. I loved those old veedub droptops but they leaked like the federal cabinet.
What do you think of their reliability and drivability? Here in the US, It costs an arm and a leg to get any foreign car serviced, even for an oil change, once the warranty is over. Since I keep my cars longer than the warranty, I worry about that. That’s why I always by an American car, even though I would love to look at a Volvo or a Volkswagen. I did have a little 1968 yellow Volkswagen Beetle convertible many, many years ago.