28 Models Compete for 2024 Car of the Year in Europe
The Car of the Year 2024 in Europe has a competitive lineup, featuring 28 models vying for the prestigious title. These contenders include newly released vehicles available, or set to be available, in at least five European markets by the end of this year.
A two-stage voting process will determine the winner. The initial phase will shortlist seven nominees, to be announced on Monday, November 27th. The final winner will be revealed at the Geneva Motorshow on Monday, February 26th.
The long list of candidates includes:
BMW 5-series
BMW XM
BYD Atto 3
BYD Dolphin
BYD Han
BYD Seal
Fiat 600e
Ford Bronco
Honda CR-V
Honda e:NY1
Honda ZR-V
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai Kona
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia EV9
Lexus RZ
Lucid Air
Mercedes-Benz E-class
Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV
Nio ET7
Peugeot E-3008/3008
Renault Espace
Renault Scenic
Smart #1
Toyota C-HR
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen ID.7
Volvo EX30
The jury for the 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) consists of 59 members from 22 countries, excluding Russian members this year.
In 2023, Jeep Avenger was the winner. Second place went to Volkswagen ID.Buzz, and third place went to Nissan Ariya.
