2025 World Car of the Year: Top 3 Finalists Revealed

The 2025 World Car Awards has announced the top three finalists. Categories include World Car of the Year, World Electric Car, World Performance Car, and World Luxury Car. The winners will be announced at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, a well-known event for car enthusiasts and industry professionals.

A panel of 96 top automotive journalists, known as the World Car Jury, selects the winners. This expert group, which includes Dhruv Behl, founder and Editor-in-Chief of autoX, conducts thorough testing of all eligible vehicles. Their insights are featured on World Car TV, offering viewers detailed reviews of the finalists.

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Here are the top three finalists for the 2025 World Car of the Year.

2025 World Car of the Year

The 2025 World Car of the Year top three finalists are the BMW X3, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, and Kia EV3. These vehicles reflect advancements in automotive technology and design, meeting the evolving needs of consumers.

2025 World Urban Car of the Year

In the Urban Car category, the finalists are the BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, and Mini Cooper Electric. This category focuses on vehicles designed for city driving, highlighting the shift towards sustainable and practical cars.

2025 World Luxury Car of the Year

The 2025 World Car Awards has announced the top three finalists for the World Luxury Car category. Porsche claims two spots with the Macan SUV and Panamera sedan, while the Volvo EX90, an electric SUV, joins the race with its focus on technology and sustainability.

2025 World Performance Car of the Year

The 2025 World Car Awards performance category features the BMW M5, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.

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Last year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai's first electric performance model, won the category.

2025 World Electric Vehicle of the Year

The 2025 World Car Awards has announced the top three finalists for the World Electric Car category: Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, and Porsche Macan Electric. Last year, the Kia EV9 claimed the title.

2025 World Car Design of the Year

The 2025 World Car Awards has named the top three finalists for the World Car Design of the Year: Kia EV3, Toyota Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 250, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. These models stand out for their distinctive styling. In 2024, Toyota’s revamped Prius took the title.