World Car of the Year finalists revealed
The top 10 finalists for the main prize at the 2022 World Car Awards have been announced along with the vehicles that will be vying for a host of other gongs.
Hyundai leads the way for the World Car of the Year award with two nominations – the Ioniq 5, pictured, and Tucson – and is joined by models from Audi, Cupra, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Kia, Lexus, Toyota and Subaru.
A jury of 102 international automotive journalists from 33 countries have selected the contenders through a secret ballot based on their evaluation of each eligible vehicle as part of their professional work.
A new category for electric vehicles (EVs) has also been created to “recognise, support and celebrate the global transition to electrically-powered vehicles”.
The candidates for the 2022 World Car of the Year award will be whittled down to a top three on March 15 before the winners for all categories are announced at the 2022 New York International Auto Show on April 13.
Finalists
2022 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
Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ
World Electric Vehicle of the Year.
Audi e-tron GT
BMW iX
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Mercedes-Benz EQS
World Urban Car
Dacia Sandero
Opel Mokka
Renault Kiger
Toyota Yaris Cross
Volkswagen Taigun
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
Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ
Volkswagen Golf GTI/R
World Car Design of the Year
Audi e-tron GT
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia EV6
Mercedes-Benz EQS
