Here are the 41 candidates for the 2025 Car of the Year title
- Published on 06/08/2024 13:49
- Modified on 24/09/2025 14:00
Who will succeed the Renault Scenic in the lineup of Car of the Year? It is now up to manufacturers to strengthen their applications.
It’s never too early to prepare for a car excellence competition, and we now know the 41 models that make up the first list of candidates for the title of Car of the Year in Europe 2025. All candidates must be new vehicles already marketed or put on sale before the end of 2024 in at least five European markets. Hooray, Renault is the most well-represented manufacturer and is in a good position to retain its title with three models: the Renault 5, the Rafale, and the Symbioz.
The voting process takes place in two stages: the first will produce a shortlist of seven nominees, and then the winner will be revealed. The upcoming schedule for the 2025 Car of the Year is as follows:
- November 15: Finalization of the list based on compliance with criteria
- November 22: First round of voting.
- November 25: Publication of the shortlist.
The COTY (Car Of The Year) Jury is composed of 59 jury members from 22 countries, as the two Russian members are still suspended.
- Alfa Romeo Junior
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- BMW X2/iX2
- BYD Seal U
- Citroën C3/ë-C3
- Citroën C3 Aircross
- Cupra Tavascan
- Cupra Terramar
- Dacia Duster
- Fiat Grande Panda
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Tourneo Courier
- Hyundai Inster
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- KGM Torres
- Kia EV3
- Lexus LBX
- Maserati GranTurismo
- Maserati Grecale
- Mazda CX-80
- MG3 Hybrid
- MG Cyberster
- Mini Cooper SE
- Mini Countryman
- Opel Grandland
- Opel Frontera
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 4
- Porsche Macan
- Renault 5
- Renault Symbioz
- Renault Rafale
- Škoda Superb
- Škoda Kodiaq
- Smart #3
- Suzuki Swift
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Volkswagen Passat
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Volvo EX90
- Xpeng G6
READ ALSO: Does the Renault Scenic deserve its title of Car of the Year?
This page is translated from the original post "Voici les 41 candidates au titre de voiture de l’année 2025" in French.
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