The organizers of the World Car of the Year competition have announced the list of finalists for the main and five additional categories. The results will be announced on April 16 at the New York Auto Show.
The Audi A5/S5, BMW X3, Ford Mustang, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, MINI Cooper Electric, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Camry, Toyota Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 250 and Volkswagen Tiguan/Tayron will compete for the top prize. The initial list was five times larger.
The five finalists in the World Electric Vehicle category are: Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, Porsche Macan Electric, Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Volvo EX90. The premium category is represented by Lexus GX, Porsche Macan, Panamera, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Volvo EX90. The competition for the title of best sports car will be between Bentley Continental GT Speed, BMW M5, Ford Mustang, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and Taycan Turbo GT.
Finally, the best city car of 2025 could be the BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, MINI Cooper, Cooper Electric or Suzuki Swift. Cars from all categories can also claim the award for best design. While waiting for the jury's decision, let's recall that the "European Car of the Year" was won by the Renault 5/Alpine A290 pair, and in North America the Honda Civic won.