2010 European Car of the Year Nominations Announced: Which One is Your Favorite?

The first round of nominations for 2010's European Car of the Year Awards has been announced.

Although most companies only received one nomination, Hyundai garnered two for their i20 and ix55. Their Korean counterparts at Kia also received two nominations for the Sorento and Soul. Likewise, Nissan also got two nods of approval for the new Cube and redesigned 370Z. Toyota turned out to be the big winner as they've earned five entries thanks to their Avensis, iQ, Prius, Urban Cruiser, and Verso.

Other nominees include the BMW Z4, Chevrolet's Cruze, Citroen's C3 Picasso, the Ford Ka, Honda's new Insight, Land Rover's updated Discovery (IV), Lexus' redesigned Rx450h hybrid, the Mazda3, and Mercedes' redesigned E-Class. Rounding out the rest of the contenders are the Mitsubishi Colt, the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, Peugeot's 3008, Porsche's new Panamera, the Renault Scenic, the previous generation Audi A4 Seat Exeo, Skoda's Yeti, the Suzuki Alto/Nissan Pixo twins, and Volkswagen's new Polo.
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lock - 6/23/2009 12:23:31 PM

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Until I saw one in person, I thought the new E-Class had the most awkard lines. The new E looks pretty darn good in person. My vote's for the new E.

0to60 - 6/23/2009 3:12:02 PM

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I thought that about the nissan cube. In person and up close, its a cool ride.

pennfootball - 6/23/2009 1:00:23 PM

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If it has to be made in Europe my favorite will surprise many...THE FORD FOCUS RS BABY!!

inspirion7 - 6/23/2009 4:07:06 PM

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Ford of Europe is. If not, the why haven't we received any of the Mondeo and Focus models here?

ChevyFan100 - 6/23/2009 1:05:03 PM

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The Opel Insignia or the Ford Fiesta should win.

PerformanceGuy - 6/23/2009 1:11:39 PM

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From the list I would have to pick the 370Z.

fatandsassy - 6/23/2009 1:35:59 PM

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E Class coupe

investor27 - 6/23/2009 2:17:22 PM

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VW Polo gets my vote.

inspirion7 - 6/23/2009 4:07:59 PM

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BMW Z4.

Bmw8ter - 6/23/2009 5:30:43 PM

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E Class all the way. I saw that new commercial the other night with the E class coupe speeding towards the showroom, and then busting through the glass at like 100mph. The coupe is just plain awesome.

andraz - 6/24/2009 5:17:04 AM

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for the americans:
1. european car of the year is 99 % of the time small and mostly fairly cheap. So, no mercedes can win
2. Every car that is present in the EU market is considered for this award
3. Skoda Yeti should win.

Shogun - 6/24/2009 7:35:03 AM

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Toyota Prius or Toyota IQ will win this I hope. If not the journalists from southern Europe will wote on their own car industry.......

Shogun from Sweden.

andraz - 6/24/2009 11:01:29 AM

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Shogun you must be joking. IQ is a great car, but way too upscale. Prius is nothing special in this newest version.

Eyecarehawaii - 6/24/2009 5:23:25 PM

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Europeans don't think like Americans do. Our vote is irrelevant.