Who doesn't like an award? Or that they recognize their work and effort? Well at automotive sector That happens to the entire group of brands that encompass it. And although to satisfy the ego of the manufacturers there are endless prizes, there are a couple of them that are very "greedy". One of them is the car of the year award what a good reputation and image it gives to the brand and vehicle that is made with it. And now we have a news regarding the 2023 financial year…
The organization in charge of the Car of the Year award has announced the list of finalists. To reach this list, the jury, made up of more than 60 members from various European states, has had to study more than 27 applicants. And after executing their work they have determined choose the seven you have below. As a curiosity all finalists have some form of electrification so it is no longer weird, it is a reality.
The winner of the Car of the Year award will be official on January 13, 2023 at the Brussels Motor Show…
If we compare the list of finalists for the year 2022 with that of 2023 we will see that some patterns are repeated. The electrification is obvious but also the hegemony of SUVs over passenger cars. In fact, in the last list there were three vehicles of this type and this year there are six. Nor can we ignore that two of them, if they win, will have to share the prize for "pachas". It's about the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X well they are twins...
- jeep avenger
- Kia Niro
- Nissan Ariya
- Peugeot 408
- Renault Australia
- Subaru Solterra / Toyota bZ4X
- Volkswagen ID. buzz
The list chosen by the jury for the Car of the Year award is this. As you can see, the most "curious" model is the Peugeot 408 because it combines in its sedan-type bodywork features of the SUV's and the coupé. Nor can we ignore the Nissan Ariya, a model that debuted some time ago but is still not seen in "large numbers" in European markets. Finally, we cannot ignore the ID. Buzz a mythical van that brings back the Bulli.
As is the norm, the winning model of the Car of the Year award will be announced on January 13, 2023. The appointment chosen for is the Brussels Motor Show and from then on it will take over from the Kia EV6. The electrician of the Korean house was deserving of the award this year 2022 and, in addition, it could mark a milestone. Yes because the Niro is on this finalist list And if he wins, he will allow the brand to repeat. Will it happen...?
Source - Car of the year
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 100 - 156 hp
- Consumption 4,9 - 5,7l/100km
- Assessment 4,4