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EVs dominate 2024 COTY shortlist

By Dwaipayan Roy

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Electric SUV domination

The 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) finalists have been announced, and electric SUVs are dominating the list. They include Peugeot e-3008, Volvo EX30, Renault Scenic, and Kia EV9. 

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Non-electric contenders

The remaining contenders are BYD Seal, BMW 5 Series, and Toyota CH-R. All these are backed by ICE or hybrid powertrains. 

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International judge panel

A group of 59 judges from 22 countries narrowed down the list from 28 cars, and the winner will be revealed in late February 2024. 

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Sole hybrid model

Toyota CH-R is the only hybrid model among the finalists, with Toyota's most recent COTY victory coming in 2021 with the Yaris. 

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60th anniversary celebration

The Car of the Year award (COTY) has been around since 1964 and will mark its 60th anniversary with the 2024 competition. 

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