Volkswagen Tiguan has received the 2008 Auto 1 Trophy in the category “Off-Roaders” at the 78th Geneva Motor show. More than 40 million readers of the Auto Bild Group as well as trade experts were called upon over the past  months to pick the best vehicles from among 74 new models. Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen’s executive board member for development, accepted the prestigious prize at  the Geneva Motor Show.

 ”This award crowns a series of international successes for the Tiguan since its market launch. The Tiguan represents an important element in Volkswagen’s  global growth strategy. I view this trophy, not least, as confirmation that we are on the right path with our products,” Dr Ulrich Hackenberg said before an audience of more than 500 guests at the La Halle Sécheron.

In November 2007, the Volkswagen SUV was awarded the “Auto Trophy”, which preceded the “Golden Steering Wheel” prize, the SUV won only a few weeks earlier.Tiguan has got a great response during the Auto Expo held in January 2008 in New Delhi.

Source: Pure Green Cars