The process for selecting the best car on sale in Europe has begun.
The 2013 Car of the Year (COTY) for Europe has released a list of candidates and a surprising fact has comes to our notice. The Tata Vista has been shortlisted among all the big names!
The European COTY is organized by the following publications:
- Auto (Italy)
- Autocar (UK)
- Autopista (Spain)
- Autovisie (The Netherlands)
- L’Automobile Magazine (France)
- Stern (Germany)
- Vi Bilägare (Sweden).
In order to be eligible for the European COTY, a car must have been:
- Released during the past 12 months.
- Is available in at least five European countries.
- Has a projected annual sales figure of no less than 5,000 units.
- Is a new model and not just a new edition.
The Tata Vista satisfies all the above conditions. The other strong contenders include:
- Audi A3
- BMW 3-Series
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Dacia Lodgy
- Fiat 500L
- Ford B-MAX
- Honda CR-V
- Hyundai i30
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Kia Cee’d
- Kia Optima
- Lancia Flavia
- Mazda6
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Mercedes-Benz SL
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Mitsubishi ASX/Citroen Aircross/Peugeot 4008
- Opel/Vauxhall Adam
- Opel/Vauxhall Mokka
- Peugeot 208
- Porsche Boxster
- Renault Clio
- Skoda Rapid/Seat Toledo
- Smart ED
- Subaru Impreza
- Subaru XV
- Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86
- Toyota Auris
- Toyota Prius Plug-in
- Toyota Prius Plus
- Volkswagen Golf
- Volvo V40
- Volvo V60 Plug-in
The jury consisting of 58 journalists from 22 European countries will finally pick a winner by the end of this year.
To sound unemotional, the Tata Vista’s chances are dim but nevertheless we have our fingers crossed!
