Car of the Year: all contenders are known

Car of the Year received all nominees, which turned out to be 29 cars.

After a specific time, on January 8, 7 cars will remain out of 29 participants. The winner will be announced on March 1. Earlier, the ceremony was held in Geneva at the local motor show, but now the event is likely to be had online.

The jury of the European Car of the Year competition consists of 61 journalists from 23 countries. Each member of the jury has 25 points at its disposal.

All nominees for the title of "European Car of the Year":

  • Audi A3 
  • Honda Jazz 
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • BMW 2 Gran Coupe 
  • Hyundai i10 
  • Peugeot 2008
  • BMW 4-series 
  • Hyundai i20 
  • Polestar 2
  • Citroën C4 
  • Hyundai Tucson 
  • Seat Leon
  • Cupra Formentor 
  • Kia Sorento 
  • Škoda Octavia
  • Dacia Sandero 
  • Land Rover Defender 
  • Toyota Mirai
  • Fiat New 500 
  • Mazda MX-30 
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Ford Explorer 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA 
  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Ford Kuga 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB 
  • Volkswagen ID.3
  • Honda e 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS

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