Alfa Romeo 147, Car of the Year Winner by a single point, the 147 impressed for its looks, a mix of retro and boldness with clear Alfa genes in its lines.
Toyota Yaris, Car of the Year A new dog fight for the first place, but this time the innovative MPV Fiat Multipla would lose in front of the Toyota Yaris.
Car of the Year 2000: Voting grid Country Name Toyota Yaris Fiat Multipla Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Skoda Fabia Rover 75 Austria Horst Kahlert 5 7 4 6 3
Car of the Year 1999: Voting grid Country Name Ford Focus Opel/Vauxhall Astra Peugeot 206 Audi TT Volvo S80 Austria Horst Kahlert 7 6 5 4 3
Ford Focus, Car of the Year After trying it in less popular models, Ford gave a big role to its New Edge style in a car of the segment with most weight in Europe.