Overview
- The finalists are Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes‑Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Škoda Elroq.
- The shortlist was selected from 35 eligible models by a pan‑European jury, with reports citing 60–62 members from 23–24 countries.
- The field reflects today’s market mix with three fully electric models, three multi‑energy offerings and one model sold with thermal engines including a bi‑fuel GPL option.
- Further testing now leads to a joint session at Parc Motor Castellolí near Barcelona, marking the first time the final evaluations take place in Spain.
- Each juror has 25 points to award, with a maximum of 10 per model and votes required for at least five finalists, and the winner will be announced on 9 January 2026 at the Brussels International Motor Show.