AutosCar of the Year 2025: Record number of Chinese entries set to compete
Car of the Year 2025: Record number of Chinese entries set to compete
Many people are interested in participating in the prestigious competition. For the first time in history, so many cars from China are on the list.
Although there is still plenty of time until 2025, preparations for the Car of the Year competition have already begun. We have just learned the list of contenders for this prestigious title, which includes as many as 41.
Car of the Year 2025 - candidates (in alphabetical order)
- Alfa Romeo Junior
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- BMW X2/iX2
- BYD Seal U
- Citroën C3/e-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 (SsangYong)
- Kia EV3
- Lexus LBX
- Maserati GranTurismo
- Maserati Grecale
- Mazda CX-80
- MG3
- MG Cyberster
- Mini Cooper SE
- Mini Countryman
- Opel Frontera
- Opel Grandland
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 4
- Porsche Macan
- Renault 5
- Renault Rafale
- Renault Symbioz
- Skoda Kodiaq
- Skoda Superb
- Smart #3
- Suzuki Swift
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Volkswagen Passat
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Volvo EX90
- Xpeng G6
As you can see, there are many contenders, but we will only know the final list on 15 November. From the approved models, the jury will select seven finalists to ultimately announce the winner in early spring 2025.
Last year, the main prize went to the new Renault Scenic. Time will tell who will be the strongest in the next edition.
