The WWCOTY jury has just announced the list of 83 candidates for the Car of the Year election. Discover them!
The end of the year is approaching and, with it, the preparations for next year’s automotive events. 2025 is shaping up to be a year particularly rich in memorable moments for car enthusiasts, with an already well-established calendar loaded with prizes, trophies and launches expected in the sector And among them, the WWCOTY election, which takes place every year.
83 candidates for the WWCOTY prize
What is it about? In fact, this award simply rewards the best car launched on the market in the months preceding the election. But the WWCOTY stands out for its unique jury: it is made up of 81 automotive journalists, all women, coming from 55 countries, covering several continents, from Europe to Asia passing through America. This award represents an inclusive and international vision of the automotive sector, driven by female expertise. The winning model is selected in several stages, and the prize highlights values of performance, safety, ecological footprint and design which are aimed at all motorists, regardless of gender. In 2024, the Kia EV9, a 100% electric SUV, won the trophy, illustrating the growing trend towards more environmentally friendly vehicles. Like last year, for the 2025 edition, the selection process will be carried out under the leadership of a committee responsible for the smooth running of the election.
Several criteria
The latter is made up of five experienced judges, namely Alicia Ryzewski (Argentina), Isadora Carvalho (Brazil), Monica Secondino (Italy), Tanya Gazdic (USA) and Tina Vujanović (Serbia). Their role is to guarantee that each stage of the evaluation takes place under the best conditions and according to rigorous criteria. The selection process is broken down into several roundswhere each step reduces the number of contenders for the title. The winners of each category, such as those for best SUV, best city car or best sedan, will be revealed on January 8, 2025. Then, on March 6, two days before International Women’s Day, the ” supreme winner”, the one who was able to convince the jury with her exceptional performances and qualities. The jury members’ evaluation criteria go well beyond the appearance of the vehicle. The judges analyze multiple aspects, such as driving sensations, ecological footprint, value for moneydesign innovation, as well as the overall quality of the car. However, it is essential to remember that WWCOTY is not intended to elect a car “for women”. This involves promoting the opinions of women experts, who express their opinions on the models that they consider to be the most efficient and innovative.
Discover the list of candidates for the 2025 prize
Aion Hyper HT
• Alfa Romeo Junior
• Alpine A290
• Aston Martin Vanquish
• Audi A6 e-tron
• Audi A5
• BLOCK EU5
• Bentley Flying Spur
• Bentley Continental GT
• BMW Series 1
• BMW M5
• BMW X2
• BMW X3
• Bugatti Mistral
• BYD Seal U
• WORLD Sea Lion 7
• BYD Shark
• Chery iCar 03
• Chevrolet Traverse
• Chevrolet Equinox
• Chevrolet Silverado EV
• Citroën C3
• Citroen C3 Aircross
• Cupra Terramar
• Cupra Tavascan
• Dacia/Renault Duster
• DFSK Fengon 5
• DFSK 600/E5
• Dongfeng Nammi 01/Box
• Dongfeng Voyah Passion
• Dongfeng Mage
• Ferrari 12 Cylinders
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Capri
• Geely Starray
• GMC Acadia
• Honda Prologue
• Hongqi EH7
• Hongqi EHS7
• Hyundai Inster
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Infinity QX80
• JAC Hunter T9
• Kaiyi X7
• Kia K3
• Be EV3
• Kia K4
• Lamborghini Temerario
• Leapmotor C10
• Lotus Emeya
• Maserati Granturismo Folgore
• Mazda CX-80
• Mazda CX-70
• Mercedes-Benz G-Class EQ
• MG HS/EHS
• MG Cyberster
• Mini Aceman
• Mini Countryman
• Mini Cooper
• Opel Grandland
• Peugeot 3008
• Peugeot E-5008/5008
• Polestar 3
• Polestar 4
• Porsche Macan
• Porsche Panamera
• Radar Knight RD6
• Renault 5
• Renault Scénic
• Renault Symbioz
• Renault Rafale
• Beings 5
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Skoda Superb
• Skywell BE11
• Smart #3
• Subaru Forester
• Suzuki Swift
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Toyota Crown Signia
• Volkswagen Tiguan
• Volkswagen Passat
• Volvo EX90
Source: www.autoplus.fr
