Audi are already picking up green awards for the 2010 and we haven’t even got there yet.
The new Audi A3 2.0 TDI is the focus of the attention this tie picking up a prestigious award for Green Car of the Year 2010.
Presented by America’s Green Car Journal in its fifth year of existence the award highlights the positive work made by Audi in reducing emissions and improving efficiency. Previous winners of the award include: the VW Jetta TDI, the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Green Car Journal Editor Ron Cogan comments on the winning performance,
"the Audi A3 TDI really defines what a 'green' car should be," adding
"its clean diesel engine is quiet, responsive, and achieves its mission without the need for exotic technologies. Plus, it's sporty and just plain fun to drive."
The A3 is powered by a 2.0-litre 'clean diesel' TDI engine capable of over 50mpg but developing 138bhp and 236lb.ft of torque. It saw off competition this year from the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius and VW Golf TDI.
Johan de Nysschen, President of Audi America, said:
"We consider the Green Car of the Year title one of the most important industry accolades. It is of paramount importance for us to develop vehicles that achieve the very touchstones this award stands for - fuel efficiency and environmental impact."
E. Dooley
16/12/2009
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