[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/volvo-xc40-car-of-the-year\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/volvo-xc40-car-of-the-year\/","headline":"Volvo XC40 named What Car?\u2019s car of the year","name":"Volvo XC40 named What Car?\u2019s car of the year","description":"Awards season is in full swing with the Oscars and Brits shortlists published in the past week or so. When it comes to cars, opinions can be just as subjective. What looks gorgeous to one motorist can be considered gross to another and tastes can vary wildly across every single aspect of car models. Almost every motoring magazine runs its own annual awards, but the What Car? awards are generally the most respected and notable and this year\u2019s winners have […]","datePublished":"2018-01-25","dateModified":"2018-01-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Volvo-XC40-What-Car-Awards-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Volvo-XC40-What-Car-Awards-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/volvo-xc40-car-of-the-year\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":417,"keywords":["SUV","volvo","Volvo XC40","what car","What Car? Car of the year 2018"],"articleBody":"Awards season is in full swing with the Oscars and Brits shortlists published in the past week or so.When it comes to cars, opinions can be just as subjective. What looks gorgeous to one motorist can be considered gross to another and tastes can vary wildly across every single aspect of car models.Almost every motoring magazine runs its own annual awards, but the What Car? awards are generally the most respected and notable and this year\u2019s winners have just been revealed.The overall winner this time was the Volvo XC40, which has been named What Car?\u2019s car of the year at the 40th annual awards ceremony.Volvo\u2019s first ever compact SUV came out top in the family SUV group before proceeding to be considered for the top prize along with 19 other category winners.This makes Volvo the 19th different car manufacturer to win an overall What Car? car of the year award since the prize first went to the Renault 20 in 1978.Immensely proudJon Wakefield, managing director of Volvo Car UK, said that winning the top prize was fantastic not just for Volvo in the UK, but for Volvo as a global company.He commented: \u201cWe are immensely proud of the XC40, and for the experts at What Car? to award it their ultimate accolade is the perfect start to what will be a hugely significant year for Volvo.\u201dIt feels like a new SUV of some description is revealed every week so with so much competition, it\u2019s particularly impressive that the XC40 has stood out from the crowd, said What Car? editor Steve Huntingford.\u201cWith its mix of comfort and quality, safety and style, the XC40 excels in all the areas that are important to buyers,\u201d he commented.But which other cars were up for the top prize?What Car? car of the year awards – full list of winners:City car: Kia PicantoSmall car (supermini): SEAT IbizaFamily car: Skoda OctaviaSmall SUV: SEAT AronaFamily SUV: Volvo XC40Large SUV: Peugeot 5008Luxury SUV: Audi Q7MPV: Volkswagen TouranEstate car: Skoda Superb EstateHot hatch: Honda Civic Type R GTConvertible: Mazda MX-5Coupe: Audi TTSports and performance car: Alfa Romeo Giulia QuadrifoglioElectric car: Nissan LeafHybrid: Hyundai IoniqExecutive car: Audi A4Luxury car: BMW 5 SeriesSuper luxury car: Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended WheelbaseTrue MPG award: Suzuki IgnisReader award: Jaguar I-PaceSafety award: Volvo XC60Technology award: TeslaCar of the year: Volvo XC40"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Volvo XC40 named What Car?\u2019s car of the year","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/volvo-xc40-car-of-the-year\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]