The competition was tough, and besides the usual contenders from more traditional brands, the shortlist also included a Chinese car, the BYD Seal, alongside the Volvo EX30, which is also built in the People's Republic, although production is set to commence in Belgium starting next year.
Other contenders included the Peugeot E-3008, Kia EV9, Toyota CH-R, BMW 5 Series, and Renault Scenic. And it was the latter that became Europe's 2024 Car of the Year, scoring 329 votes in total. The BMW 5 Series came second, with 308 votes, with the Peugeot E-3008 completing the podium with 197 votes. The Kia EV9, Volvo EX30, BYD Seal, and Toyota C-HR scored 190, 168, 131, and 127 votes, respectively.
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