Volkswagen is proud to announce that the Up has been honoured as the 2012 World Car of the Year.

Judged by 66 automotive journalists from 25 countries, the annual World Car of the Year awards recognise the year's most outstanding vehicles based on merit, value, safety, environmental impact, significance, and emotional appeal.

"This award shows once again that in the Up our designers and engineers have created a vehicle that has been thought through in minute detail. A vehicle that sets standards in its class for efficient use of space, safety, motoring fun and environmental compatibility,’ said Professor Dr Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen AG.