Friday, 05 March 2021 06:31

After Europe, the world chooses "Car of the Year": These are the semifinalists

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After Europe chose "Car of the Year 2021", now follows the world selection. The semi-finalists are known, and we will get the finalists on March 30, while the ceremony of announcing the winner is expected on April 20. He looks at which car models are in the inner circle.

After we learned that the Toyota Yaris is the European "Car of the Year", the semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year have now been announced. The European winner is also shortlisted, and according to current estimates sent to this selection as the biggest candidates for victory, two electric models are also mentioned. Here is who is on the list:

  • Audi a3
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
  • BMW 4 Series
  • Honda e
  • Kia K5
  • Kia Sorento
  • Mazda MX-30
  • Mercedes GLA
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Volkswagen ID.4.

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At the same time, the selection for the "World City Car" is being held, and five finalists are known: Honda e, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i10 and Hyundai i20.

Aston Martin DBX, BMW X6, Land Rover Defender, Mercedes S-Class and Polestar 2 were nominated for the title of the best in the class of luxury cars.

In the most interesting category of sports cars, the nominees are: Audi RS Q8, BMW M2 CS, BMW X5 M / X6 M, Porsche 911 Turbo and Toyota GR Yaris.

And finally, when it comes to design, these five models entered the semifinals here: Honda e, Land Rover Defender, Mazda MX-30, Polestar 2 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

The finalists will be announced on March 30, and the winner on April 20.

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