Originally announced back in September, the finalists for the overall title have been whittled down from 35 to 10, while similar cuts have also taken place in the respective categories of World Urban, Green, Luxury and Performance Car of the Year. Previously withheld, the finalists for World Car Design of the Year have now also been revealed.
The winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, and, in alphabetical order, are the following:
World Car of the Year
- Alfa Romeo Giulia
- BMW X3
- Kia Stinger
- Land Rover Discovery
- Mazda CX-5
- Nissan Leaf
- Range Rover Velar
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen T-Roc
- Volvo XC60
World Urban Car of the Year
- Ford Fiesta
- Hyundai Kona
- Nissan Micra
- Suzuki Swift
- Volkswagen Polo
World Green Car of the Year
- BMW 530e iPerformance
- Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
- 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
- Audi RS3 sedan
- BMW M5
- Honda Civic Type R
- Lexus LC500
World Car Design Car of the Year
- Alpine A110
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- Lexus LC500
- Range Rover Velar
- Volvo XC60