Semperit Irish Car of the Year

The Semperit Irish Car of the Year award was established in 1978. It is sponsored by tyre distributor Semperit and judged by the Irish Motor Writing Association.

Current rules

Cars are assessed on the following criteria: Fact|date=October 2007
*Use of new technology/new ideas.
*Safety factors.
*Equipment level, fuel economy, practicality.
*Environmental impact (emissions, recyclability).
*Use of space, comfort, ventilation and layout.
*Build quality, fit and finishing.
*Ride, dynamic qualities, road holding, steering, manoeuverability.
*Engine, ease of driving, braking.
*Price, warranty, dealer network, after sales service.
*Driver/user feedback.

Results: 1978–2007

*2007 Honda Civic [http://www.rte.ie/motors/2006/1121/hondacivic.html]
*2006 Suzuki Swift [http://www.rte.ie/motors/2005/1125/suzukiswift.html]
*2005 Ford Focus [http://www.rte.ie/motors/2005/0218/fordfocus.html]
*2004 Toyota Avensis
*2003 Mazda 6
*2002 Renault Laguna
*2001 Opel Corsa
*2000 Toyota Yaris
*1999 Ford Focus
*1998 Citroën Xsara
*1997 Peugeot 406
*1996 VW Polo
*1995 Opel Omega
*1994 Ford Mondeo
*1993 Toyota Carina E
*1992 Opel Astra
*1991 Fiat Tempra
*1990 Renault 19
*1989 Fiat Tipo
*1988 Toyota Corolla
*1987 Fiat Croma
*1986 Ford Granada
*1985 Opel Kadett
*1984 Fiat Uno
*1983 Ford Sierra
*1982 Ford Escort
*1981 Datsun Stanza
*1980 Fiat Ritmo
*1979 Volkswagen Derby
*1978 VW Golf diesel

External links

* [http://www.simi.ie/admin/files/IMI_Dec04.pdf Good article (but old) on the SIMI website (p54)]