The car of the year Europe Award is one of the most important in the world of automobiles. All brands like to be able to say that they have the best car of the year among its range of products, something that sells much and helps to boost the sales of a vehicle. Today, few minutes ago, has been revealed as the winner of the prize in the 2017 Edition.
As on other occasions, first is a filter between all the vehicles eligible for the award, leaving a total of seven finalists. The models that this occasion came at the end were: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Citroen C3, Mercedes E-class, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 3008, Toyota C-HR and Volvo S90. 58 specialist journalists from 22 different countries, with no less than 6 Spanish representatives, have given their verdict and the winner was the Peugeot 3008, the new SUV from the French brand.
Key points, as they pointed out, for the victory of the Peugeot 3008 are the great progress with respect to its predecessor, the technology and design, as well as its wide range. As a curiosity, this is the first time that a SUV model stands with the award the car of the year in Europe.
Score the finalists for car of the year in Europe 2017
- Peugeot 3008: 319 points
- Alfa Romeo Giula: 296 points
- Mercedes class e: 197 points
- Volvo S90/V90: 172 points
- Citroen C3: 166 points
- Toyota C-HR: 165 points
- Nissan Micra: 135 points
The truth is that the seven finalists models are products that have caused feelings to incorporate designs bold and well received by the public, a high-tech, or the combination of both factors, as is the case with the French SUV.
According to the votes of the Spanish jury, the order would have been the following:
- Peugeot 3008: 50 points
- Citroen C3: 26 points
- Nissan Micra: 22 points
- Alfa Romeo Giulia: 16 points
- Toyota C-HR: 16 points
- Volvo S90: 15 points
- Mercedes class e: 5 points
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