2012 Euro COTY candidates

The candidate list for the 2012 European Car of the Year award has been published.

Thirty-five models are included, with eligibility being determined by two factors. Firstly, the vehicle must be available now (or by year end) in at least five European countries; secondly, each must have the expectation of achieving at least 5,000 annual sales.

2012 European Car of the Year Candidates
Manufacturer Model
Audi A6
Audi Q3
BMW 1 Series
BMW 6 Series
Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Orlando
Citroën DS4
Citroën DS5
Fiat Panda
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Hyundai i40
Hyundai Veloster
Kia Picanto
Kia Rio
Lancia Ypsilon
Lexus GS
Mazda CX-5
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4
Peugeot 508
Porsche 911
Range Rover Evoque
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Ssangyong Korando
Toyota Yaris
Toyota / Subaru Verso S / Trezia
Vauxhall / Opel Zafira Tourer
Vauxhall / Opel / Chevrolet Ampera / Volt
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Up!

A first round of jury voting will reduce the original list down to seven nominees, and the result of this is due to be announced on 9 January 2012.

An overall winner will then be revealed on 5 March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show, following a second ballot.

Fiat Panda (2012) Front Side
The previous generation Fiat Panda was European Car of the Year in 2004.
Will its successor be given the same accolade in 2012?

The 2011 European Car of the Year was the Nissan Leaf, with the runners-up slots being taken by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Vauxhall / Opel Meriva.

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