2022 World Car Awards finalists

A jury of 102 motoring journalists representing 33 countries has voted to decide this year’s World Car Awards finalists.

For the first time there are six categories, thanks to the introduction of a World Electric Vehicle of the Year prize.

World Car Awards Logo

In alphabetical order, the candidates are:

World Car of the Year
  • Audi Q4 e-tron
  • Cupra Formentor
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Genesis G70
  • Honda Civic
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Hyundai Tucson
  • Kia EV6
  • Lexus NX
  • Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86
World Electric Vehicle of the Year
  • Audi e-tron GT
  • BMW iX
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS
World Luxury Car
  • Audi Q5 Sportback
  • BMW iX
  • Genesis GV70
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS
  • Volvo C40 Recharge
World Performance Car
  • Audi e-tron GT
  • BMW M3 / M4
  • Porsche 911 GT3
  • Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI / Golf R
World Urban Car
  • Dacia Sandero
  • Opel / Vauxhall Mokka
  • Renault Kiger
  • Toyota Yaris Cross
  • Volkswagen Taigun
World Car Design of the Year
The models listed below were all selected by an expert panel.
  • Audi e-tron GT
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Kia EV6
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS
The next announcement will be on the 15th of March, when the top three finalists for each award are named. The winners are then due to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show on the 13th of April.

Related posts:
2022 NACTOY winners
2022 European Car of the Year nominees
2021 World Car Awards winners

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