Car of the Year award winners from the 2010 through 2019. Tell us what you think about these winners in the comments below and don’t forget to share this article with your friends.
The first generation Ford Fusion was significantly updated for 2010 featuring new front and rear fascias as well as interior changes. The sport model featured a 3.5L Duratec producing 263 horsepower while the Hybrid used the Atkinson 2.5L four cylinder.rnrn2012 would mark the end of the Fusion's first generation. Photo: IFCAR.
The Chevrolet Volt was a plugin hybrid vehicle, which featured operated as a battery electric until its battery capacity dropped to a low state upon which a internal combustion engine started to power an electric generator.rnrnVolt production ended in February 2019 with close to 177,000 units sold.
Volkswagen's Passat would win Car of the Year after in 2012 after last winning in 1985. The Passat sat on a stretched version of VW's Euro car platform and was made at VW's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant using 80% U.S. sourced parts.
Unlike other electric vehicles of its time, the Tesla model S wasn't retro fitted from an internal combusion engine platform, rather was solely developed for as an all electric vehicle.rnrnUpon its introduction, the Model S boasted a coefficient drag efficiency of 0.24 - lower than any other production car when released. rnrnThe Tesla Model S P100D featured a 589 hp performance threshold
The CTS last won Car of the Year back in 2008 and returned again for the car's third generation. Engine options included a 2.0L turbo all the way up to a twin turbo V6, which produced 420 horsepower in the CTS-V. Photo by: M93.
The seventh generation Volkswagen Golf used VW's MQB platform and offered more cabin room front both front and rear passengers. New standard safety features included a Proactive Occupant Protection system and a Multi Collision Braking system. The Golf was available in a three of five door hatchback, GTI, Golf R, Golf Sport and Sportwagen.rnrnThe Golf also won the Car of the Year Japan - the first time ever in which is was awarded to a European product.
Lasting winning Car of the Year in 1982, the Camaro's sixth generation would win again. Using GM's Alpha platform, the Camaro would be available in coupe or convertible in LT or SS trims. The 1LE performance package returned as did the venerable ZL1. rnrnEngine options included a four cylinder turbo, 3.6L V6 along with a 6.2L V8. The Camaro ZL1 would use the Corvette ZO6's super charged 6.2L LT4, which produced 650 hp.
The Bolt EV is an all electric five-door hatchback, which was developed in partnership is LG. The lightweight bolt features all aluminum doors, liftgate and hood.rnrnProducing 200 hp, the Bolt can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in less than 7 seconds.
The Giulia is based on a real wheel drive platform and features 50/50 weight distribution with independent suspension. The Giulia features a carbon fiber drive shaft, aluminum alloy shock towers, suspension components, front fenders and doors. rnrnThe Quadrifoglio is powered by a Ferrari devloped 2.9L twin turbo engine capable of producing 503 horsepower.
The newly formed Genesis brand's G70 would take the 2019 top honors. The G70 is equipped with either a 2.0L turbo or 3.3L V4 twin turbo producing 365 hp. The G70 is available with either rear wheel drive or all wheel drive.
