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.

R9 was not the first modern, compact car from Renault, but this 4-door saloon had a much better acceptation than R14 hatchback.