2018 World Car Awards finalists announced

Amongst new arrivals at the Geneva International Motor Show, the announcement of the top three cars in five categories as well as for the ultimate title of the 2018 World Car of the Year took place. The list ultimate boiled down to the Mazda CX-5, the Range Rover Velar and the Volvo XC60.

The jury comprised of 84 distinguished automotive journalists from 24 countries across the globe. The jury members were appointed by the World Car Awards’ Steering Committee who took into consideration the juror’s expertise, credentials and experience. The top three cars were selected by a secret ballot and were tabulated by international accounting firm KPMG.

The finalists in the respective categories are as follows:

2018 World Car of the Year:

– Mazda CX-5

– Range Rover Velar

– Volvo XC60

 2018 World Urban Car:  

– Ford Fiesta

– Suzuki Swift

– Volkswagen Polo

2018 World Luxury Car:

– Audi A8

– Porsche Cayenne

– Porsche Panamera

 2018 World Performance Car:

-BMW M5

– Honda Civic Type R

– Lexus LC 500

2018 World Green Car:

– BMW 530e iPerformance

– Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

– Nissan LEAF

 2018 World Car Design of the Year:

– Lexus LC 500

– Range Rover Velar

– Volvo XC60

The winners for the aforementioned categories would be announced at the New York International Auto Show which is scheduled to take place on March 28, 2018.