Finalists For The 2026 European Car Of The Year Award Are Out

Today, the esteemed panel of experts revealed the thrilling list of seven finalists vying for the prestigious title of European Car of the Year 2026. Each contender showcases cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and exceptional performance, embodying the future of automotive excellence.

New cars launched in 2025 can take part in the selection. They must be new models and available for ordering until December 31, which initially created a long list of 35 candidates, and now these seven finalists have been chosen, including the Fiat Grande Panda, which is made in Kragujevac.

And finally, on January 9 of next year at the car show in Brussels, the winner of this prestigious selection will be officially revealed. It should be remembered that the holder of this title for 2025 is the Renault 5 E-Tech.

The jury normally consists of 59 members from 23 countries.

List of finalists:

    Citroen C5 Aircross

    Dacia Bigster

    Fiat Panda

    Kia EV4

    Mercedes-Benz CLA

    Renault 4

    Skoda Elroq

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