Readers of Auto motor und sport voted the Skoda Octavia best in the compact import category and the Skoda Fabia best in the imported small-car category in the 47th “Best Cars” readers' poll.
More than 100,000 readers took part; the Octavia received 13.6% of votes, marking its 11th overall (and tenth consecutive) win in the category, while the Fabia took 16.9% and its second readers' victory since 2008.
The Octavia beat 29 competitors in the compact import ranking, receiving 13.6% of votes. The model is noted for its emotional design, spacious interior, active and passive safety, modern assistance systems and a wide range of drive configurations.
The Fabia won the imported small-car category with 16.9% of votes, beating 19 rivals. The fourth-generation Fabia combines dynamic design, generous interior space and efficient powertrains and is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB-A0 platform.
› Skoda Octavia wins “Best Car” title for 11th time in imported “Small Car” ranking
› Skoda Fabia voted best imported car in the small car category
› More than 100,000 readers participated in voting for the 47th “Best Cars” award
Mladá Boleslav, 9 February 2023 – Skoda is celebrating two victories in the ‘Best Car’ poll: Readers of the German trade magazine Auto motor und sport voted the Skoda Fabia first in the imported small car ranking, while the Octavia topped the compact import ranking. More than 100,000 readers voted for their favourite models among 422 models in 13 vehicle categories in the 47th “Best Cars” competition.
“I would like to sincerely thank all the readers who voted for us directly. And of course to all the Skodians who were involved in creating these great cars! Prestigious awards inspire us to continuously incorporate customer feedback into the development of our models. Because that is what makes our cars even more appealing – and therefore even more successful!”
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto
Klaus Zellmer received the trophy at the award ceremony together with Jan-Hendrik Hülsmann, CEO and Spokesperson of the Board of Management of Skoda Auto Deutschland.
Eleventh win for Skoda Octavia in the “Best cars” category, tenth consecutive win
The Skoda Octavia beat 29 competitors in its category to take the top spot in the compact import ranking. In total, 13.6% of more than 100,000 readers voted for the brand’s bestseller, marking the 10th consecutive time it has won the “Best Car” category. The fourth-generation Octavia is distinguished by its design, spacious interior, safety features, innovative assistance systems, modern connectivity and a wide range of drive configurations.
Skoda Fabia celebrates second win in “Best cars” readers’ poll
The Fabia won the imported small car category with 16.9% of the votes, beating 19 competitors to secure the award for the second time since 2008. The fourth-generation Fabia offers dynamic design, outstanding interior space and efficient powertrains, and is based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB-A0 platform.
This year's 'Best Cars' reader poll saw multiple titles awarded to vehicles from Volkswagen Group brands.