It is from among these ten models that the jury will choose the main laureate. Next, the contestants face a practical test: during test drives, experts will thoroughly examine each car, and the final scores will consist of expert assessments and the results of the public vote. This will determine who gets the main prize and wins in additional categories.
So, the final list of participants (in alphabetical order):
· Audi Q6 e-tron
· BMW 3 Series
· Honda CR-V e:HEV
· Hyundai Tucson
· INEOS Grenadier
· Jeep Avenger
· Mitsubishi L200
· Peugeot E-2008
· Skoda Kodiaq
· Skoda Octavia
In the previous season, the title of Car of the Year was won by the Peugeot 408. Here is how the wins were distributed in individual categories then:
- Passenger car – Opel Astra;
- Urban crossover – Kia Sportage;
- Off-road/SUV – Volkswagen Touareg;
- Electric car – Volvo EX30;
- Hybrid car – Honda HR-V;
- Sports car – Porsche 911 Carrera T;
- Pickup – Ford Ranger;
- Premium segment car – BMW XM;
- Price/quality ratio – Kia Sportage;
- Design – Mazda CX-60.
