The full list of finalists for the 2025 European Car of the Year title has been officially announced. Seven models are among the chosen ones, including the new generation Dacia Duster.
The list of seven finalists for the 2025 edition of the European Car of the Year award was recently revealed, and the 60 jurors from 23 European countries had to choose from among 42 models the ones capable of winning the continental prize. The winner of the Car of the Year 2025 award will be announced on January 10, at the Brussels International Motor Show.
In September, at Tannistest, Denmark, the first major candidate test took place, and now, after the first vote closed, the seven finalists have been chosen: Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3 and Renault 5 / Alpine A290, which are considered to be the same model.
Starting today, the judges will have 8 weeks to test the candidates thoroughly. Finally, all seven models will be brought together for a joint test at the Mettet test center in Belgium until the final vote for the 2025 European Car of the Year title.
Dacia Duster is among the finalists for the Car of the Year 2025 title in Europe
For the final choice, each jury can distribute 25 points, awarding a maximum of 10 points to a car, and being required to vote for at least five vehicles from the seven finalists, to arrive at a single winning model.
Last year, the model that won the title of Car of the Year 2025 in Europe was the Renault Scenic E-Tech, a model that reached the final alongside: BMW 5 Series, BYD Seal, Kia EV9, Peugeot 3008, Toyota C-HR and Volvo EX30.
This year, new models such as Dacia Duster, Kia EV3, Alfa Romeo Junior or Renault 5 will compete for the title of Car of the Year in Europe. The mix consists of thermal, hybrid and electric cars, with models in various size and price segments.
Source: www.promotor.ro
