A lot of German, a lot of Mercedes-Benz
We are creeping towards the end of the year and that means that a group of international automotive journalists and drivers are releasing their automotive highlights of the year. As in previous years, winners have been selected in various categories.
Every year, cars are extensively tested at the Lausitzring by an extensive selection of international car journalists. Our own editor-in-chief Damiaan Hage, among others, was again part of the professional jury of the election organized by our sister magazine AutoBild. As in previous years, Das Goldene Lenkrad did not go to just one car. The ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ election is not limited to one category.
Small cars (B segment)
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | Peugeot | e-2008 |
| 2 | Jeep | Avenger |
| 3 | Mini | Cooper Convertible SE |
Compact cars (C segment)
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | BMW | iX1 |
| 2 | Hyundai | Kona EV |
| 3 | Opel | Astra Electric |
Mid-range (D segment)
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | Hyundai | Ioniq 6 |
| 2 | Mercedes Benz | GLC |
| 3 | Peugeot | 508 |
Upper middle class (E segment)
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | Mercedes Benz | E class |
| 2 | Mercedes Benz | EQE SUV |
| 3 | Volkswagen | ID7 |
Top class
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | Mercedes AMG | S63 |
| 2 | Audi | Q8 e-tron |
| 3 | Porsche | Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid |
Sporty
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | BMW | M3 Touring |
| 2 | Porsche | 911 GT3 RS |
| 3 | Lamborghini | Huracan Sterrato |
Family car
| Brand | Fashion model | |
| 1 | Kia | EV9 |
| 2 | Renault | Espace |
| 3 | Ford | Tourneo Connect |
Best car under €50,000
| Brand | Fashion model |
| Smart | #1 |
Most beautiful car
| Brand | Fashion model |
| Aston Martin | DB12 |
Best used car
| Brand | Fashion model |
| Mercedes Benz | C-class (W205, previous generation) |
Readers of 57 recently released cars have been reviewed, among others AutoBild a total of three models per category were sent to the final of Das Goldene Lenkrad to prove themselves in their different categories. The above cars subsequently emerged as winners.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl