- Golf “goes from strength to strength” says Fleet World Editor
- Plug-in hybrid versions among the most popular choices with fleet managers
- Separate award also for the Volkswagen Polo – Intelligent Instructor Car of the Year
Milton Keynes – The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the Best Fleet Medium Car at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.
The award was announced at a celebration dinner following the Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes, which showcased the latest launches, solutions and developments in the fleet sector. The Great British Fleet Awards, judged by Fleet World’s expert panel, honour excellence in fleet management as well as products and services that help companies to run safe, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective fleets.
John Challen, Fleet World Editor, said: “Celebrating more than 50 years in the automotive world, Volkswagen’s Golf continues to go from strength to strength. It is economical, offers a vast range of powertrains across all body styles and is a pleasant place to be. The phrase ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ comes to mind, because the Golf continues to do everything so well.”
Commenting on the award, Owen Shepherd, Head of Direct Sales at Volkswagen UK, said: “The Golf has been a firm favourite with business and retail customers for the past five decades, and our recently updated version is once again setting the standards in its sector.
“The plug-in hybrid Match, Style and GTE versions in particular are immensely popular fleet cars. They combine assured driving characteristics with up to 88 miles of WLTP-combined electric-only range and fast 40 kW DC charging. Throw in CO2 emissions as low as six grammes per kilometre and current benefit-in-kind tax rates of just six per cent – not to mention generous space for people and baggage – and it’s clear these cars are true thoroughbreds.”
Success also for the Polo
The Volkswagen Polo was recently named the Intelligent Instructor Car of the Year for 2025.
Part of the Intelligent Instructor Awards, which recognise excellence within the driver training industry, the Polo finished top in a poll of more than 8,000 driving instructors across the UK.
Intelligent Instructor described the Polo as “the perfect partner for driving tuition and beyond” and said: “The car offers exceptional adaptability for both learner drivers and instructors alike. Its compact size makes it ideal for city driving and manoeuvrability, while its comfortable interior and high-quality build ensure a professional and enjoyable teaching experience. The smooth gearbox, light steering, and responsive handling help learners build confidence behind the wheel. Meanwhile, instructors benefit from its reliability, efficiency and advanced safety features.”
The Volkswagen Golf and Polo were the only non-SUV models to appear in the top-10 best-selling cars in the UK in 2024 – a fact that underlines their enduring popularity, value and quality.
Volkswagen has been the UK’s best-selling new-car brand for the past four years. A total of 166,304 new Volkswagen passenger vehicles were registered in the UK in 2024.