Toyota claims World Green Car award again

The World Green Car award has been won by Toyota for the second year in a row.

It won the award with the plug-in version of the Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid car, which was announced at the 2017 New York International Auto Show.

Last year, the award went to the Toyota Mirai fuel-cell sedan – a zero-emissions car that runs on hydrogen instead of petrol or diesel.

This year’s award for the plug-in Prius, also known as Prius Prime, was based on more than its excellent fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions.

Judging for the World Green Car began with an entry list of 12 new vehicles, which was culled to three finalists. The Prius outpolled Tesla Model X and Chevrolet Bolt in the final vote.

General manager of Toyota in the United States Jack Hollis says winning the World Green Car award is a great honour.

“For global automakers like Toyota, this award is a testament to our focus on developing products that both stir the emotions and meet the mobility needs of our customers in all corners of the world,” he says.

Toyota has sold more than 10 million hybrid vehicles worldwide.