Thirty-five models are included, with eligibility being determined by two factors. Firstly, the vehicle must be available now (or by year end) in at least five European countries; secondly, each must have the expectation of achieving at least 5,000 annual sales.
| 2012 European Car of the Year Candidates | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model |
| Audi | A6 |
| Audi | Q3 |
| BMW | 1 Series |
| BMW | 6 Series |
| Chevrolet | Aveo |
| Chevrolet | Orlando |
| Citroën | DS4 |
| Citroën | DS5 |
| Fiat | Panda |
| Ford | Focus |
| Honda | Civic |
| Hyundai | i40 |
| Hyundai | Veloster |
| Kia | Picanto |
| Kia | Rio |
| Lancia | Ypsilon |
| Lexus | GS |
| Mazda | CX-5 |
| Mercedes-Benz | B-Class |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML-Class |
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK |
| Peugeot | 3008 Hybrid4 |
| Peugeot | 508 |
| Porsche | 911 |
| Range Rover | Evoque |
| Renault | Fluence Z.E. |
| Renault | Kangoo Z.E. |
| Ssangyong | Korando |
| Toyota | Yaris |
| Toyota / Subaru | Verso S / Trezia |
| Vauxhall / Opel | Zafira Tourer |
| Vauxhall / Opel / Chevrolet | Ampera / Volt |
| Volkswagen | Beetle |
| Volkswagen | Jetta |
| Volkswagen | Up! |
A first round of jury voting will reduce the original list down to seven nominees, and the result of this is due to be announced on 9 January 2012.
An overall winner will then be revealed on 5 March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show, following a second ballot.
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| The previous generation Fiat Panda was European Car of the Year in 2004. |
| Will its successor be given the same accolade in 2012? |
The 2011 European Car of the Year was the Nissan Leaf, with the runners-up slots being taken by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Vauxhall / Opel Meriva.
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