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Mazda has one entry, the Mazda3, what do you guys think are the chances?

LInk:http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/24/e...r-of-the-year/


It's getting to be that time of the year when jurists select their favorites for the various Car of the Year awards. And so, hot on the heels of the announced list of nominees for the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards comes the roster of candidates for the 2010 European Car of the Year awards.

For those unfamiliar, the European COTY award is a joint effort between several automotive publications across Europe that banded together way back in 1964 to select their one favorite. England's Autocar, Italy's Auto, Spain's Autopista, Holland's Autovisie, France's L'Automobile, Germany's Stern and Sweden's Vi Bilagare all contribute jurists who take several months to narrow down the list of eligible candidates to a seven-car shortlist before picking their choice for the year.

Although it doesn't have any nominees in the field this year, Fiat has won the award nine times (plus two for Alfa Romeo and another for Lancia). Recent winners have included the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Fiat 500, Ford S-Max and Renault Clio. Follow the jump to view the list of this year's candidates and stay tuned for the seven-car shortlist before the winner will be announced on November 30.

[Source: CarOfTheYear.org]


Candidates for 2010 European Car of the Year:
BMW Z4
Chevrolet Cruze
Citroen C3 Picasso
Ford Ka
Honda Insight
Hyundai i20
Hyundai ix55
Kia Sorento
Kia Soul
Land Rover Discovery IV
Lexus RX 450h
Mazda3
Mercedes E-Class
Mitsubishi Colt
Nissan 370Z
Nissan Cube
Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Peugeot 3008
Porsche Panamera
Renault Scenic
Seat Exeo
Skoda Yeti
Subaru Legacy
Suzuki Alto/Nissan Pixo
Toyota Avensis
Toyota iQ
Toyota Prius
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Verso
Volkswagen Polo

CarAndDriver

I think it will do well, but it won't do as well as the Mazda2. It is in a ultra-competitive segment and the newest one is more evolutionary than revolutionary.

I'll say VW Polo gets it. COTY tends to favor Euro makers.

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

The 3 WILL WIN! Hopefully

Paul.

MICHGoBlue

well, it's the European market. So probably the Ford Ka. I can see the Kia Soul or Nissan Cube winning as well though.

ASH8

I don't think a Japanese made car has ever won the ECOTY???..has it, the Mazda 2 came in second.

So being European, either the Citroen, Skoda, BMW, Opel ,Peugeot,Seat, Renault, VW, Porsche, Merc...is that enough!!...I go for the C3.

MattMPS

Nissan Micra (March) in 1993.


possibilities are very low for Mazda3.....IMHO...(still hoping..

ASH8

Not a Japanese Made Car, but made in UK, like their UK Honda Civic

MattMPS

Yes.....