Car of the Year: This is the shortlist of the best cars

A total of 59 jury members from 22 different countries vote annually for the “Car of the Year” award. this is that pick list with the best cars of next year.

Previously, the jury, which also includes the editors of Autovisie, formed one long list with competitors. That list has now been shortened to seven cars that have a chance at the coveted title.

Car of the Year 2024: the best cars of next year

Several models are considered potential bestsellers for 2024. Which cars are on the “Car of the Year 2024” list?pick list You can read below.

BMW 5 Series

The Germans introduced the new one at the beginning of the year Funfer, which is also available with a fully electric drive for the first time. Visually, the 5 Series differs significantly from the previous generation G30, but is still typically BMW.

The same applies to driving behavior, including that of the electric vehicle. “The i5 shows that you really don’t need a roaring combustion engine to perfect the archetypal sports sedan,” says colleague Dries van den Elzen during his driving test with the BMW i5.

BYD seal

From BMW to BYD. The BYD seal comes from China. An electric sedan that is a solid competitor to the Tesla Model 3, whose design shares some similarities.

“Just like with the other newcomers, we need to work hard on brand awareness among the general public,” wrote Jaco Bijlsma, editor-in-chief of Autovisie, previously during his driving test with the BYD seal. Winning the “Car of the Year 2024” award could help the Chinese.

Kia EV9

The Koreans are also making great progress when it comes to electric cars. With the large EV9, Kia attracts everyone’s attention.

A bold design that seems to appeal to most. According to Dries van den Elzen, it is a car that takes Kia to a higher level. The SUV is already one of the best cars of 2024.

Peugeot e-3008 and 3008

The e-3008 is an extremely important car for Stellantis. The car company’s electric vehicles continue to lag behind. The e-3008 is the car company’s first electric car on the new EV platform.

Although the e-3008 does not have 800-volt technology, it still impresses with its driving characteristics, appearance and interior, writes colleague Peter Hilhorst. In addition, the range of the Long Range version is up to 700 kilometers.

Renault Scenic

We’re still fanning out the ink from our road test with the Renault Scenic. However, it is clear that the Frenchman is one of the contenders for the 2024 Car of the Year award.

A spacious interior, beautiful design, relatively low weight and a decent range make the new Scenic one of the best cars of next year.

Toyota C-HR

Toyota represents Japan here pick list the “Car of the Year 2024” award with the new C-HR. Our walk around by car you can see here.

Unlike the other cars on this list, the Toyota C-HR is the only model that is not available as a fully electric version, but only as a (plug-in) hybrid, where you can choose between a 1.8-liter and can choose a 2.0 liter engine. liter four-cylinder.

Volvo EX30

Finally an electric vehicle from a Swedish-Chinese brand: the Volvo EX30. It is a car that was widely discussed and was soon tipped as a possible best seller due to its design, specifications and price.

Does the Volvo have any disadvantages? Yes, fortunately Autovisie’s editor-in-chief explains them all in this detailed article. Still, it’s one of the best cars of the year and the Volvo EX30 is a legitimate contender for Car of the Year 2024.