After being declared the 2018 European Car of the Year, the first-ever Volvo XC40 adds yet another feather to its cap: the Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019.
Volvo’s first-ever compact crossover scored 363 points, beating out the competition that included the all-new Toyota Corolla, Mazda CX-8, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
JCOTY jurors praised the XC40 for its “easy-to-handle size” making it perfect for Japanese road conditions. They also lauded its high-quality Scandinavian interior, abundance of storage space solutions, and well-balanced handling that’s both sporty and comfortable. And being a Volvo, advanced safety equipment is standard.
The XC40’s win marks a back-to-back win for Volvo at the Japan Car of the Year awards. Last year, its mid-sized crossover, the XC60 was judged the year’s best. Volvo is only the second non-Japanese carmaker to win the top automotive honor there.
2018-2019 Japan Car of the Year
- Volvo XC40 – 363 points
- Toyota Corolla Sports – 314 points
- Volkswagen Polo – 197 points
- Toyota Crown – 170 points
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – 156 points
- Mazda CX-8 – 111 points
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio – 106 points
- BMW X2 – 47 points
- Honda Clarity PHEV – 36 points
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