The World Car Awards has released the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year award and top three in each category. The World Car Awards jury consists of 96 distinguished automotive journalists from 30 countries, including Hormazd Sorabjee, editor of Autocar India, and Renuka Kirpalani, consulting editor (video), Autocar India.

World Car of the Year 2025: top three finalists

In January 2025, World Car Awards released the list of ten finalists for the top honour. Out of these, the BMW X3, Hyundai Inster/ Casper Electric and Kia EV3 made the cut into the top three. 

Along with selecting the top three for the highest award, three cars were also selected under other categories. Here’s a look at the three finalists in their respective categories. 

2025 World Urban Car of the Year 

1. BYD Seagull/ Dolphin Mini
2. Hyundai Inster/ Casper Electric
3. Mini Cooper Electric

2025 World Luxury Car of the Year 

1. Porsche Macan
2. Porsche Panamera
3. Volvo EX90

2025 World Performance Car of the Year

1. BMW M5
2. Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
3. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

2025 World Electric Vehicle of the Year 

1. Hyundai Inster/ Casper Electric
2. Kia EV3
3. Porsche Macan Electric

2025 World Car Design of the Year 

1. Kia EV3
2. Toyota Land Cruiser/ Land Cruiser 250
3. Volkswagen ID. Buzz

2025 World Car Award: winner announcement

After announcing the top three finalists, the next step is to declare the winner. The 2025 World Car of the Year will be announced on April 16 at the New York Auto show.

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