EUROPE NAMES 35 CAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

The reigning European Car of the Year is the all-electric-powered Nissan LEAF which was crowned last year. Quite an achievement for such a car to win. Its’ that time again now when Europe gets down to the serious business of nominating cars deemed the best on that continent. The list is compiled from opinions and votes of 59 motoring journalists representing 23 European countries.

The first round of voting will whittle it all down to seven, after which only three will remain for the final announcement in March 2012. These are the cars that have made the list, in alphabetical order.

Audi A6
Audi Q3
BMW 1 Series
BMW 6 Series
Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Orlando
Citroen DS4
Citroen DS5
Fiat Panda
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Hyundai i40
Hyundai Veloster
Kia Picanto
Kia Rio
Lancia Ypsilon
Lexus GS
Mazda CX-5
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Opel Ampera/Chevrolet Volt
Opel Zafira Tourer
Peugeot 508
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
Porsche 911
Ranger Rover Evoque
Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Ssangyong Korando
Toyota Verso S/Subaru Trezia
Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen up!