The Peugeot 3008 has been voted Irish Car of the Year 2018 by Irish motoring journalists. The 3008 was also voted Compact Crossover of the Year.
Peugeot’s 3008 topped the field of some 60 new models launched this year on the Irish market. “It was a very tight competition this year, with many fine vehicles in the running,” said committee member David Walshe. The judging panel comprised some 30 journalists.
The category winners were:
Kia Picanto -- Irish City Car of the Year 2018
Nissan Micra -- Irish Small Car of the Year 2018
Honda Civic -- Irish Compact Car of the Year 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia -- Irish Medium Car of the Year 2018
BMW 5 Series -- Irish Executive/Premium Car of the Year 2018
Peugeot 3008 -- Irish Compact Crossover of the Year 2018
Skoda Kodiaq -- Irish Large Crossover of the Year 2018
Toyota Prius PHEV -- Irish Green/Efficient Car of the Year 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia QF -- Irish Performance/Sports Car of the Year 2018
In Association with
A new ‘Irish Car of the Year Innovation Award’ award went to the Honda Civic Sensing Suite of safety features.
Photo (l-r): David Walshe, Michael Sheridan, Des Cannon of Peugeot Ireland, and Tom Dennigan of event sponsor Continental Tyres (Pic: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography)
