The Kia EV3 crowned World Car of the Year!

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After the European car title escape with the Renault 5, Kia EV3 strikes back. Electric compact cars shine!

The World Car Finals ceremony, held at the New York International Auto Show, revealed the winners of six prestigious categories, marking the end of The Road to World Car 2025. Among them, the Kia EV3 stood out by winning the 2025 Car of the Year award.

This is Kia’s second consecutive victory and their third overall in this category. Following the Kia EV9 in 2024 and the Kia Telluride in 2020, this success brings Kia’s total awards to six in the 21 years of the competition.

“It’s an immense honor for Kia to see the EV3 crowned as the 2025 Car of the Year. said Ho Sung Song, Kia’s President and CEO. This recognition underscores our global leadership in sustainable mobility solutions and our commitment to technological innovation and design.”

A Rigorous Choice

The EV3 was selected from 52 eligible vehicles from various global markets. After a secret ballot vote by a jury of 96 specialized journalists from 30 countries, three finalists were announced on March 18, 2025: the BMW X3, the Hyundai Inster Electric, and the Kia EV3. No Renault 5, limited by its predominantly local distribution, was able to compete for this global title. To qualify, vehicles must meet strict criteria: an annual production of at least 10,000 units, an accessible price, and sales on at least two major continents (China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, United States) between January 1, 2024, and March 30, 2025.

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