Irish Car of the Year

Cars are assessed by a jury of 34 of the most experienced motoring journalists in Ireland. Each jury member road tests every car individually on the following criteria: • use of new technology/new ideas • safety factors • equipment level, fuel economy, practicality • environmental impact (emissions, recyclability) • use of space, comfort, ventilation and layout • build quality, fit and finishing • ride, dynamic qualities, road holding, steering, manoeuvrability • engine, ease of driving, braking • price, warranty, dealer network, after sales service • driver/user feedback ==Results==

The first winner of the award was the Volkswagen Golf Diesel, which debuted four years after the regular Volkswagen Golf. The Ford Mondeo is the only model to have won the title three times, in 1994, 2008 and 2016. It was beaten into second place in 2001 by the Renault Laguna. The 2023 winner was the Volkswagen ID. Buzz with the van version, the ID. Buzz Cargo, winning the Irish Van of the Year title. By manufacturer ==See also==