Published at: 24th May 2022
London, 24 May 2022: Provisional contenders for the UK’s most prestigious new car awards – the Auto Express New Car Awards – have been revealed. The Awards celebrate the best new cars on sale, from city cars to SUVs as well as vans and pick-ups, covering the latest petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric models. They’re voted for by the expert reviewers at Auto Express, with every single model analysed according to specific criteria derived from audience research. Only the very best cars make the shortlist.
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler commented “It’s very easy to buy a new car badly and very difficult to buy a new car well. Now more than ever consumers need trusted advice when buying their next car – there is so much choice, new technologies and looming changes in legislation to get their heads around, it can be a minefield. Our awards provide them with the advice they need to buy the right car at the right price.
“In spite of everything else that’s going on in the world right now, our data proves there’s still strong demand for new cars. And it’s these models – and the people who make, market and sell them – that we’ll be celebrating at the Auto Express Awards on 5th July.”
The ceremony will finish with the crowning of the Auto Express Car of the Year 2022.
ENDS
Provisional New Car Awards shortlist
City Car of the Year
Fiat 500
Hyundai i10
Kia Picanto
Toyota Aygo
Volkswagen up!
Supermini of the Year
Dacia Sandero
Ford Fiesta
Renault Clio
Skoda Fabia
Vauxhall Corsa
Family Car of the Year
Cupra Born
Dacia Jogger
Skoda Octavia
Toyota Corolla
Vauxhall Astra
Estate Car of the Year
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes E-Class Estate
MG5 EV
Peugeot 308 SW
Skoda Octavia Estate
Small Company Car of the Year
Cupra Born
Mercedes A 250 e
MG ZS EV
Renault Captur
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Mid-size Company Car of the Year
BMW i4
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia EV6
Mercedes C 300 e
Skoda Enyaq iV
Large Company Car of the Year
Audi e-tron
BMW 5 Series
BMW X5
Jaguar I-Pace
Porsche Taycan
Small SUV of the Year
Honda HR-V
Kia Niro
Renault Captur
Suzuki Vitara Full Hybrid
Toyota Yaris Cross
Mid-size SUV of the Year
Citroen C5 Aircross
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Nissan Qashqai
Skoda Enyaq iV
Large SUV of the Year
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Sorento
Peugeot 5008
SEAT Tarraco
Skoda Kodiaq
Small Premium SUV of the Year
Audi Q3
BMW X1
Cupra Formentor
Mercedes GLA
Range Rover Evoque
Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year
BMW X3
Jaguar F-Pace
Lexus NX
Mazda CX-60
Porsche Macan
Large Premium SUV of the Year
Audi Q7
BMW X5
Land Rover Defender
Mercedes GLS
Porsche Cayenne
Luxury Car of the Year
Bentley Flying Spur
BMW iX
Mercedes S-Class
Range Rover
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Hot Hatch of the Year
Audi RS 3
Cupra Leon
Ford Fiesta ST
Hyundai i20 N
Mercedes-AMG A45 S
Coupé of the Year
Alpine A110
Audi A5
BMW 2 Series
Porsche 718 Cayman
Toyota GR86
Convertible of the Year
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Lexus LC
Mazda MX-5
Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet
MINI Convertible
Performance Car of the Year
Ferrari 296 GTB
Lotus Emira
Maserati MC20
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Toyota GR Yaris
Affordable Electric Car of the Year
Fiat 500
Kia Niro EV
MG ZS EV
Peugeot e-2008
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Premium Electric Car of the Year
BMW i4
Genesis GV60
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Porsche Taycan
Tesla Model 3
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year
Citroen C5 X
Honda Jazz
Kia Niro EV
Skoda Octavia iV
Toyota Yaris
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year
Alfa Romeo Tonale
BMW 530e
DS 4
Lexus NX
Mercedes C 300 e
Pick-up of the Year
Ford Ranger
Isuzu D-Max
SsangYong Musso
Toyota Hilux
Electric Van of the Year
Ford E-Transit
LEVC VN5
Vauxhall Combo-e
Vauxhall Vivaro-e
Toyota Proace City Electric
Van of the Year
Fiat Ducato
Ford Transit Custom
Iveco Daily
Renault Trafic
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