2025 World Car Awards: Meet the Finalists
The finalists for the 2025 World Car Awards were announced today at CES in Las Vegas. Ten vehicles have been shortlisted in the top category, and a further five have been named as finalists in six categories.
This first selection is the result of a secret ballot by a jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries around the world—including yours truly—with the votes compiled by KPMG.
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The top three finalists in each category will be announced on March 4 following another round of voting by the jurors. The winners will then be crowned at the 2025 New York Auto Show on Wednesday, April 16.
2025 World Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- 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
- Volkswagen Tiguan / Tayron
2025 World Electric Vehicle of the Year Award Finalists:
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
- Porsche Macan Electric
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Volvo EX90
2025 World Luxury Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- Lexus GX
- Porsche Macan
- Porsche Panamera
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Volvo EX90
2025 World Performance Car of the Year Award Finalists:
2025 World Urban Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- MINI Cooper
- MINI Cooper SE
- Suzuki Swift
2025 World Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- Baojun Yunduo / Cloud / MG Windsor EV
- Kia EV3
- MINI Cooper
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
As mentioned earlier, the six category winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 16 during the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York Auto Show. This will be the 20th anniversary of the World Car Awards’ partnership with the N.Y. event.