2025 World Car Award Contenders Unveiled
2025 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced Ahead of New York Debut
The automotive world is abuzz with excitement as the finalists for the 2025 World Car Awards have been announced. These prestigious accolades, now in their 20th year, are a highlight in the industry, recognised for their prestige and impact.
The top three finalists have been chosen in six categories, with the winners set to be unveiled at the World Car Awards ceremony on April 16, during the opening media breakfast at the New York International Auto Show. This marks the beginning of the show's 125th anniversary celebrations.
The jury for the 2025 World Car Awards consists of 96 automotive journalists, including Anja Bracht, Gert Hildebrand, Tom Matano, Victor Nacif, and Shiro Nakamura. KPMG has tabulated the results of the awards.
The finalists for World Car of the Year include the BMW X3, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, and Kia EV3. In the World Electric Vehicle category, the top three finalists are Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, and Porsche Macan Electric. The World Car Design category finalists are Kia EV3, Toyota Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 250, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
While the winners for the 2025 World Car Awards are yet to be announced, several notable 2025 automotive awards and their winners have been reported from different prestigious events. For instance, the Škoda Elroq was crowned Car of the Year and won Best Mid-size SUV at the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards. Kia EV3 won Small Company Car of the Year, and Kia Picanto won City Car of the Year at the same event.
The World Car Awards program recognises excellence in technology, performance, design, and sustainability in the global automotive industry. Winning the World Car Awards is considered a "true triumph" by the organisers, as it is judged by 96 of the world's top automotive journalists.
Mark Schienberg, president of the New York International Auto Show, expressed his excitement about the ongoing partnership, stating, "The World Car Awards is a significant 20-year collaboration with the New York International Auto Show."
For more details about the World Car Awards, visit the World Car Awards website or follow them on social media. The winners of the 2025 World Car Awards will be revealed on April 16 at the New York International Auto Show. Don't miss out on the celebration!
The World Car Awards, a reflection of the global automotive industry's technological advancements and design innovations, has shortlisted Finance-backed companies BMW, Hyundai, and Kia, each presenting promising entries in the World Car of the Year category. In the World Electric Vehicle segment, Hyundai, Kia, and Porsche are pegged against each other, signifying a crucial role of electricity in the transportation sector's progression.
