The top three finalists in six categories for the 2025 World Car Awards have been announced following another round of voting.
As always, the votes from a jury of 96 automotive journalists representing 30 countries around the globe were tallied by KPMG. The overall winners will be crowned at the 2025 New York Auto Show.
Other members of the jury come from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2025 World Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- BMW X3
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
2025 World Electric Vehicle of the Year Award Finalists:
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
- Porsche Macan Electric
2025 World Luxury Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- Porsche Macan
- Porsche Panamera
- Volvo EX90
2025 World Performance Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- BMW M5
- Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
2025 World Urban Car of the Year Award Finalists:
- BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- MINI Cooper SE
2025 World Car Design of the Year Award Finalists:
- Kia EV3
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The six category winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 16 during the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York Auto Show. This will be the 20th anniversary of the World Car Awards’ partnership with the N.Y. event.
