2025 World Car of the Year: The finalists remaining in the race
The prestigious World Car of the Year 2025 award has announced the names of the three finalists who will be competing for the title. After a rigorous selection process by an international jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries, the following cars remain in the race:
- BMW X3
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
Finalist details
Announcement of the winner
The winner of the 2025 World Car of the Year competition will be announced on April 16, 2025, during the New York International Auto Show. The event will mark the 20th anniversary of the partnership between the World Car Awards and the New York Auto Show, highlighting the importance and prestige of the awards in the global automotive landscape.
In addition to the main category, finalists were announced in other categories including Electric Car of the Year, Luxury Car of the Year, Performance Car of the Year, City Car of the Year and Design of the Year. These awards highlight outstanding achievements in various segments and aspects of the automotive industry, reflecting the innovation and diversity present in the current market.
This year’s competition highlights the growing importance of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions, with two of the three finalists representing fully electric models. This trend highlights the industry’s evolution towards a greener and more technologically advanced future.
We await the final announcement to find out which of these exceptional vehicles will take home the title of World Car of the Year 2025.
