Soon it will be time to choose Car of the year 2023 ! After graduation in 2022, noted Victory KIA EV6the jury Car of the year announced this morning seven finalists for 2023! Last year there were 6 electric models on the podium, the only internal combustion engine chosen was the Peugeot 308. This year all selected vehicles are electrified following the current all-electric trend. There are 6 100% electric models and two hybrid models. We will remind you that the car of the year elections are taking place voted by a jury consisting of automotive journalists from 22 countries. These 7 models were part of a provisional listWHO originally there were 45 models.

Jeep Avengers

The the latest from Jeepthe Avenger crossover starts this ranking to hopefully win the title of the best car of the year! The first fully electric Jeep modelwhich complements the 4Xe plug-in hybrid lineup, offers a Autonomy 400 km. There is also an Avenger smaller model Jeep, as it will sit under the current Renegade.

Kia Niro

Korean KIA has updated its B-segment SUV This year. Much more modern and technological than the older generation, it is sporty new styling codes from KIA, a new logo, new double stage projectors and a much more original design than previous productions. Available in hybrid and 100% electricthis latest version has a autonomy 460 km.

Nissan Aria

years after Leaf family sedan and the success we know Nissan has pulled out all the stops Aria. 100% electric family SUV, its rather strange, at first glance, design includes a large interior living area and the latest technological equipment of the Japanese brand. It was developed on CMF-EV platform shared with the electric Renault Mégane E-Tech.

Peugeot 408

It was there a great new product from Peugeot at the last world championship in Paris: 408. Following the trend Wide-profile coupe SUV, it is a technical cousin of the Citroën C4X. The 408 has an aggressive and sharp line that takes on Peugeot’s latest styling codes introduced on the compact 308. From the latter, it inherits the dashboard, which is still marked i-Cockpit spirit. On the engine side, it is a plug-in hybrid available in 180 or 225 horsepower power. Its all-electric range is 63 km.

Renault Australia

Another French noveltyanother hybrid SUV Renault Australia. Replacing the Kadjar, this key SUV for Renault – in the most efficient segment – ​​takes a giant leap forward from its predecessor. New Renault style elements (including a new logo), an original dashboard with 100% digital L-shaped instruments, it is the new flagship of Renault’s ‘new range’, which is set to expand. In 160 or 200 horsepowerthat’s it for now available in full hybridwhile waiting a a hybrid version of the plugin in the coming months.

Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra

In competition with the Nissan Ariya, we find a side Japanese competition a duo led by Toyota: the 100% electric SUV bZ4X and his twin in Subaru, solterra. After decades of being limited to hybrids, Toyota has taken the electric step with this first model bZ range (for Beyond Zero). It takes on the futuristic features of the Bz4x Concept, which was introduced in 2021. Him peak autonomy of 450 kmthe same figures for the counterpart in Subaru.

Volkswagen ID Buzz

Futuristic model takes over the traits and philosophy of the old 1950 Combi, ID Buzz it is the last 100% electric model in the Volkswagen ID range. in utilitarian or passenger versionhe offers a autonomy up to 416 km. The ability to accommodate two euro pallets for the first and 5 people for the second, it will be supplemented extended version (and 7 seats in the VP) next year.

The car of the year 2023 will be presented on January 13 at the Brussels Motor Show. A logical choice for the capital of Europe!