My judgement is based on following grounds:

In my opinion, the 3008 is a symbol of the Peugeot renewal. It the new segment so called « crossover », it is quite different of other competitors with strong assets as well as road handling, perceive quality and a very good driving position. Furthermore, engines are fuel efficient and we can expect dramatic results with the future hybrid version Hybrid4.

With iQ, Toyota demonstrates all possibilities of a smart vehicle architecture without very sophisticated technologies but intelligent solutions. Four seats in three meters long, is a real performance. Unfortunately iQ is not a very affordable car.

Is it a perfect car?  I'm not far to think so about the new Polo. For most of customers of this kind of small multipurpose cars, it is really the truth. Excellent perceived and real quality; perfect handling and ride comfort; really fuel efficient engines; amazing optional DSG gearbox. I just expect a little bit more « innovations » for the « Car of the year ».

The new Astra is another big step forward for Opel, as well as the Insignia last year. Its design is far more exciting than the previous one, its handling and comfort with the FlexRide suspension are obviously good but what's a matter with the serial one? It seems to be impossible to test such a car. Furthermore, internal design is interesting but not really perfect in term of quality.

Four meters long and no less than 1.3 tons! The C3 Picasso is one of the heaviest cars of this time. Even with good versatility and friendly design, it's forbidden today to achieve such a heavy vehicle.

What a lovely SUV! Yeti has not a bit of aggressiveness, fun to drive, comfortable, and relatively fuel efficient. But this « beast » is as expensive as its big brother VW Tiguan. And it is just a Skoda. Customers will not understand.