06 Mar 2019

World Car of the Year: I-Pace, Jimny, XC40 - 'Top Three in the World' revealed

The countdown to the World Car awards continues with the announcement of the 'Top Three in the World' finalists’ at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.

Top 3

A jury of 86 distinguished international automotive journalists selected the following finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation with each candidate as part of their professional work.

Announcing the TOP THREE IN THE WORLD for the 2019 World Car Design of the Year: Jaguar #Ipace, Suzuki #Jimny, Volvo #XC40. #2019WorldCarAwards #WCOTY #Geneva2019 pic.twitter.com/SOVqIH55V1
— World Car Awards (@WorldCarAwards) March 5, 2019

The "Top 3 In The World" finalists for each category are:

World Car of the Year

- Audi E-Tron

#Audi unveiled their Q4 #etron concept at the Geneva Motor Show! https://t.co/l522TnYR11
— Audi Tulsa (@AudiTulsa) March 6, 2019

- Jaguar I-Pace

Great things come in threes.

The all-electric #Jaguar #IPACE. German Car of the Year, UK Car of the Year and now European @CarOfTheYear 2019. #ECOTY #CarOfTheYear pic.twitter.com/AIJe1Tiqy0
— Jaguar (@Jaguar) March 4, 2019

- Volvo S60/V60

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World Urban Car

- Hyundai AH2 / Santro

Thank you @HyundaiIndia for the wonderful relationship we've shared over these 20 years. I am inspired by the Technology and Innovation Hyundai has brought to India. Proud to be here at the launch of the #AllNewSANTRO. pic.twitter.com/sL6tBy5GSF
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 23, 2018

- Kia Soul

- Suzuki Jimny

Image: Jay Groats

World Luxury Car

- Audi A7

- Audi Q8

- BMW 8 Series

World Performance Car

- Aston Martin Vantage

Unmistakable Presence with the Aston Martin Vantage, starting from R2,8M. Visit us at 126 Rivonia Road, or contact Mark Wood Gush on 072 326 7066#AstonMartin #Vantage #Aston #Martin #AstonMartinVantage pic.twitter.com/mChJpvD9gR
— Aston Martin SA (@AstonMartinSA) February 28, 2019

- McLaren 720S

- Mercedes-Benz AMG 4-door Coupe

Image: Mercedes-Benz

World Green Car

- Audi E-Tron

- Hyundai Nexo

- Jaguar I-Pace

World Car Design of the Year

- Jaguar I-Pace

- Suzuki Jimny

Image: Motorpress

- Volvo XC40

Which model do you think should grab the title of 2019 World Car of the Year? Tell us why

All the cars and categories:

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