2018 World Car of the Year contenders announced

Days after the semi-finalists for the 2018 South African Car of the Year title were owned, the jury responsible for the World Car of the Year have released its provisional list of candidates with the winner due to be announced at the New York International Auto Show next year.

Thursday, 14 September 2017, 10:00

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2018 World Car of the Year contenders announced

In alphabetical order, the vehicles due to contest the overall World Car of the Year title are:

World Urban Car of the Year:

Ford Fiesta
Hyundai Kona
Kia Picanto
Kia Stonic
Seat Ibiza
Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen Polo

World Green Car of the Year

BMW 530e iPerformance
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Hyundai FE
Nissan Leaf

World Luxury Car of the Year:

Audi A8
BMW 6-series Gran Turismo
Lexus LS
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Panamera

World Performance Car

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
Alpine A110
Audi RS3 sedan
Audi RS5 Coupe
BMW M5
Ferrari Portofino
Hyundai i30 N
Honda Civic Type R
Lexus LC500
Volkswagen Polo GTI

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