The finalists for the 2018 World Car Awards competition have been announced, with the revealing of all the selected contenders in all six categories in the programme.
As it was last year, the six categories are the World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Car, World Car Design of the Year and World Urban Car. Voting by secret ballot is being cast this month by the judging panel of 82 international automotive journalists (up from the 75 last year).
The top three finalists in each category will be shortlisted at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with the winners being revealed at the New York International Auto Show at the end of March.
Last year’s awards saw the Jaguar F-Pace being crowned the 2017 World Car of the Year, and it also picked up the World Car Design of the Year gong. The World Luxury Car was the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, while the Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman was declared the World Performance Car winner. Other winners were the BMW i3 (94 Ah), which won the World Urban Car title and the Toyota Prius Prime, which swept the World Green Car award.
Plenty of worthy winners in that mix – which of the finalists do you think will emerge top in their respective categories?
2018 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
2018 World Luxury Car
2018 World Performance Car
2018 World Green Car
- BMW 530e iPerformance
- Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
- Nissan Leaf
2018 World Urban Car
2018 Design of the Year
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- Lexus LC 500
- Range Rover Velar
- Renault Alpine A110
- Volvo XC60
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why no honda?
Only Malaysians love plastic Honda.
Honda Civic Type R, under 2018 World Performance Car
Honda just lucky Ford, VW and Renault did not launch any new model. Otherwise, the Golf GTI or Golf R or Focus RS or Focus ST or Megane will already occupy the nominations.
Got stinger camry but accord mana ooi …
World Car of the Year, Toyota & Lexus represented in all categories. As everyone had expected.
Yeah, but will it win any?
Malaysian made MyVi should be in the URBAN CAR category. It’s the best seller for a very long time..
Myvi only Malaysian market….
Mivi only Jaguh Kampung
Again the new BMW X3 is a step backward in the design department. Consumer Report calls it disappointing and I could not have agreed more. It should not be in this list.
Kia Stinger should take it. Although I have never driven one, it looks like it’s what going to take to turn around KIA’s image as a cheap knockoff of Japan make.
Volvo XC60 > all
Cx3 is better than this low RV car
CX-3 may be have better Resale Value, but Volvo “Values LIFE” more than others…..
Why is the Alfa Giulia there? Wasn’t it released in 2016??
I think the Kia stinger deserves the win. It is a significant model for Kia as it shows that Kia can build performance cars.
Surprised that the out-of-proportioned discovery is actually here..
Giulia is an amazing return to form by Alfa Romeo. But I would give it to the Stinger. It over-delivers, in my opinion. Size is quite large since it sits in between a 4 Series GC and 6 Series GC. Handling seems competent, though not class leading (that goes to BMW). What it lost in handling, it makes it up in ride. Best of all is how it looks. It looks like a Kia. Yet it wouldn’t look out of place sitting next to a Panamera. And it does this all at price cheaper than any or the Germans.
but somehow the Kia Stinger reminds me of Fisker Karma, especially the overall shape
cant wait for Milan Auto to launch Alfa Romeo Giulia here.
Milan Auto closed shop some 15 years ago when it gave up its dealership to Sime Darby.
Surprisingly no Mercedes Benz on the list LOL
Mercedes is Taxi status !!
There really should be more love for the CX-5 here in Malaysia. Very much underrated with its class leading interior quality, solid handling and ever green exterior.
Exactly! Super underrated.
Mazda CX-5 puts the S in SUV. Berjaya Mazda 3year free service
When someone drive a mazda now, you’ll know the person is smart. It is a luxury specs car with marvellous design and engine. But with a lot cheaper than mercedes, bmw, lexus etc
When someone drive a toyota too
https://paultan.org/2017/08/07/toyota-and-mazda-formalise-business-capital-alliance/
No turbo no buy
close one eye…. Volvo XC60
Toyota Camry very much underrated. And its here soon!!!