Announced the finalists of the 2011 European Car of the Year

Announced the finalists of the 2011 European Car of the Year
The organizers of the Car of the World (COTY) in Europe this year announced the finalists of the awards. Altogether there are 32 candidates for the title than the automotive segment in the Old Continent. The winner will be notified at the end of the year, during the Paris Motor Show, from September.

A group of judges comprised of journalists from across Europe voted in vehicles most innovative and quality in their criteria for choosing the best. They consider mechanical finishing, construction, versions, prices, environmental impact, among other factors. In the past year, the winner was the Volkswagen Polo.

Check below finalists

- Alfa Romeo Giulietta
- Audi A1
- Audi A8
- BMW X3
- BMW 5 Series
- Chevrolet Spark
- Citroen C3
- Citroën DS3
- Citroen C4
- Dacia Duster
- FIAT Doble
- Ford C-Max C-Max/Grand
- Honda CR-Z
- Hyundai ix35
- Jaguar XJ
- Kia Sportage
- Kia Venga
- Lexus CT200h
- Mazda5
- Mini Countryman
- Mitsubishi ASX
- Nissan Micra
- Nissan Juke
- Nissan Leaf
- Opel / Vauxhall Meriva
- Renault Wind
- 9-5 Saab
- Seat Alhambra / VW Sharan
- Suzuki Kizashi
- Suzuki Swift
- Volkswagen Touareg
- Volvo S60/V60

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