Record number of Chinese cars in 2025 Car of the Year lineup

There is a considerable interest in participating in the prestigious competition this year. For the first time in history, the list features many cars from China.

Although 2025 is still some time away, preparations for the Car of the Year competition have already begun. We have just received the list of contenders for this esteemed title, which includes as many as 41.

• Alfa Romeo Junior
• Audi Q6 e-tron
• BMW X2/iX2
• BYD Seal U
• Citroen C3/e-C3
• Citroen 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, many contenders exist, but we will only know the final list on November 15th. From the approved models, the jury will select seven finalists, ultimately announcing the winner in early spring 2025.

Last year, the main prize went to the new Renault Scenic. Time will tell who will emerge as the strongest in the next edition.