Filed under: Gadgets, Etc., Euro
Nominees announced for 2009 European COTY
Isn't it nice when everyone gets along? Every year, rather than naming their own selection, several of the largest automotive publications in Europe get together and pick their Car of the Year. A list is compiled of all eligible bachelors nominees, then the list is narrowed down to a handful (usually seven or eight) finalists before the single winner is announced.
The panel, which is composed of 59 judges from 23 different countries across Europe (including six representatives each from France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain), will announce the winner in Paris on November 17. Previous winners include the Fiat 500, Ford S-Max, Renault Clio and Toyota Prius. The organization has now releaved their list of 38 contenders; among those nominated are the Alfa MiTo, Audi Q5, Ford Fiesta, Honda Accord, Jaguar XF and Volkswagen Scirocco. Follow the jump for the full roster.
[Source: CarOfTheYear.org]
NOMINEES FOR 2009 CAR OF THE YEAR
Alfa Romeo MiTo
Audi A4
Audi Q5
BMW X6
BMW series 7
Chevrolet HHR
Chrysler Grand Voyager
Citroën Berlingo / Peugeot Partner
Citroën C5
Dacia Sandero
Dodge Journey
Fiat Linea
Ford Fiesta
Ford Kuga
Honda Accord
Honda Jazz
Hyundai H1
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i55
Jaguar XF
Jeep Cherokee
Lancia Delta
Mazda6
Mercedes-Benz GLK
Mitsubishi Lancer
Opel Agila / Suzuki Splash
Opel Insignia
Renault Kangoo
Renault Koleos
Renault Mégane
Seat Ibiza
Skoda Superb
Subaru Forester
Toyota Land Cruiser 200
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Scirocco
Volvo XC60
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Brad 9:36AM (6/24/2008)
The X6 definitely doesn't deserve to be on that list. But okay.
Reply
3seriesisking 12:43PM (6/24/2008)
Couldn't agree more. No COTY award for BMW this year.
martin 9:41AM (6/24/2008)
im gonna go with the scirocco, it's usually french or italian cars that win tho, the american ones definetely won't. fiesta and insignia are really good cars, difficult choice.
some of those cars are rather old tho so im not sure whats going on there.
Reply
Chris 9:50AM (6/24/2008)
IDK about the Scirocco....its to new to really know much about it.
My vote would go to either the A4 or the Insignia
Pacman 9:51AM (6/24/2008)
The Ford S-Max has won in the past.
MajorGeek 9:45AM (6/24/2008)
So basically to win it needs to seat 2 uncomfortably and 4 very uncomfortably?
Reply
Menice 9:50AM (6/24/2008)
sorry if any Dodge/Chrysler is on the list, i cant look to faithfully on the judges.....
and i love the name 'Skoda Superb'
Reply
Pacman 9:56AM (6/24/2008)
FYI - "A list is compiled of all eligible nominees"
Menice 10:16AM (6/24/2008)
ah, i'm a tool, still had to read it 3 times to get it. i thought those were finalists.
thanks man.
Pacman 10:52AM (6/24/2008)
Here to help out. The article makes it a bit confusing.
Pacman 9:53AM (6/24/2008)
Jeep Cherokee? Is this a "new" model in Europe?
Reply
Rends 11:24AM (6/24/2008)
The Liberty is called Cherokee outside the US.
Dazza 7:39PM (6/25/2008)
The Jeep Liberty is known as Cherokee throughout Europe and most other international markets outside of North America.
Pacman 9:54AM (6/24/2008)
I am pulling for the Open Insignia even though its not even out yet - is it?
Reply
Ligor 10:45AM (6/24/2008)
MiTo - my vote
Reply
Jackattak 4:00PM (6/24/2008)
Me too! Or MiTo. Whatever, you know what I mean. :D
Artemiy Pavlov 11:31AM (6/24/2008)
I vote for Mito too. That one is amazing in all respects.
Reply
Icon149 3:20PM (6/25/2008)
Mito
HAWC1506 1:41PM (6/24/2008)
MiToo
J M C 3 12:57PM (6/24/2008)
Opel Insignia.Superb design , beautiful interior.Really gives the big guys (BMW Merc )a run for the money/value.
Reply