2023 World Car Awards: Top three in world finalists announced

TORONTO: The  World Car Finals Powered By Brembo has nailed down the Top Three in the World finalists in six World Car Awards categories for 2023.

The countdown ends on April 5 when the winners will be announced live at the 2023 New York International Auto Show during an awards ceremony that is part of the show’s opening media breakfast.

Tuesday’s vote results have been tabulated by KPMG. A jury of 100 international automotive journalists from 32 countries selected the Top Three in the World finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation of each eligible vehicle as part of their on-going professional work.


The Top Three in the World finalists for each category are:

World Car of the Year

BMW X1 / iX1
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Kia Niro

World Electric Vehicle

BMW i7
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Lucid Air

World Luxury Car

BMW 7 Series / i7
Genesis G90
Lucid Air

World Performance Car

Kia EV6 GT
Nissan Z
Toyota GR Corolla

World Urban Car

Citroen C3
ORA Funky Cat / Haomao /Good Cat
Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus

World Car Design

Hyundai Ioniq 6
Land Rover Range Rover
Lucid Air