MINI Scoops Top German Award

MINI in Germany have proudly announced in a recent press release their victory at the Goldenes Lenkrad 2006 awards. The award, given out each year by publication Bild am Sonntag is highly sought after and regarded in German automotive circles.

An international, 25 person jury of automotive experts and prominent drivers test the vehicles for two days and rate them in 15 categories. Security, build, environmental impact as well as aesthetic and engine design are considered, alongside value for money. In its class MINI won outright with an overall points score of 1169.

The full list of winners this year are:

• MINI Cooper – Small Car
• Volvo C30 – Compact Estate
• Lexus IS – Luxury
• Volkswagen Eos – Convertible
• Mercedes CL – Coupe
• Hymer B-Class – Recreational Vehicle