The Renault 5 E-Tech electric hatchback has won the European Car of the Year competition. about this reports auto.ru.
The winner of the competition received 353 points, the second-place Kia EV3 received 291 points, and the bronze medalist Citroen C3 received 215 points. Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inster, Cupra Terramar and Alfa Romeo Junior also won the championship. Thus, all of the finalists are either sold only as electric cars or have electric modifications of some kind.
Previously the jury of the Women’s Car of the Year competition announced Winners in six categories in 2025, according to auto.ru’s report.
Thus, the new MINI Cooper becomes the best city car. The car combines handling, retro style and modern technology. Among compact crossovers, competition participants noted the Kia EV3. The car combines quality, options and prices. With approximately the same motivation, the Audi A6 e-tron was chosen as the best large car.
Hyundai Santa Fe, which became the best large crossover of 2025, stood out separately. Among SUVs and pickups, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado won and the Porsche Panamera became the premium sports car of the year.
Previously reportedIn China, XPeng became the best car of the year, beating the popular LiXiang in the Russian Federation.
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Source: Gazeta
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