Second generation of front wheel drive Kadett improved much over its predecessor while keeping most of main components.

Two remarkable small cars were top protagonists in this contest. Fiat Uno won by small margin and was extremely popular, but Peugeot 205 kept much longer a high market demand.

Highly praised for the unprecedented refinemente of its aerodynamics, the new 100 won the award and gave Audi a big impulsion in its trajectory as an specialist manufacturer.