World Car Awards 2025 Unveils Its Finalists

The most prestigious showdown in the automotive world has reached its final stage. On April 16, at the New York International Auto Show, the industry’s top innovators will gather as the winners of the World Car Awards 2025 are revealed across six major categories.

And the finalists? BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Volvo, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mini, and BYD—a lineup of automotive powerhouses, each vying for the ultimate recognition.

In the luxury category, Porsche reigns supreme, while Hyundai and Kia dominate the electric and urban car segments. Meanwhile, the battle for performance supremacy sees the legendary BMW M5 going head-to-head with Porsche’s finest sports machines.

The Finalists for 2025 World Car Awards
World Car of the Year
BMW X3
Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
Kia EV3
World Electric Vehicle
Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
Kia EV3
Porsche Macan Electric
World Luxury Car
Porsche Macan
Porsche Panamera
Volvo EX90
World Performance Car
BMW M5
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
World Urban Car
BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini
Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
Mini Cooper Electric
World Car Design
Kia EV3
Toyota Land Cruiser / Land Cruiser 250
Volkswagen ID. Buzz