It is the most important award in Europe, and the jury has once again chosen an electric model to carry this title so coveted by car manufacturers. After a close battle, Renault's Scénic e-tech wins
The Renault Scénic e-tech emerged victorious. Who could succeed the Jeep Avenger, which won in 2023? Each year, the title of car of the year or “Car Of The Year” sees seven finalist cars competing. It is a jury of professionals from the automotive press, made up of 59 members spread across 22 countries, who votes for the different models. shortlisted.
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Who were the finalists?
Of 28 models submitted by manufacturers to compete for the title of Car of The Year 2024 (COTY), only 7 candidates were selected to be finalists:
It was the first time that a Chinese brand had reached the final of the event, a sign of the change taking place in Europe. The two French brands, Peugeot and Renault, had high hopes for this year's title. This is a useful spotlight to help market the model to the general public. The French models were favorites, but nothing is ever won with this popularity contest. This was once again verified this year, with a victory snatched by Renault which came down to the last points awarded.
The results of the 2024 edition
The allocation of points was once again full of twists and turns. Big markets like France, Germany and the UK can turn the tide in seconds. The BMW 5 series remained a favorite for a long time, then the Renault model came back and ended up winning.
Points were awarded as follows:
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- Renault Scénic: 329 points
- BMW 5 series: 308 points
- Peugeot e-3008: 197 points
- Kia EV9: 190 points
- Volvo EX30: 168 points
- BYD Seal: 131 points
- Toyota CH-R: 127 points
The Renault teams are exultant
The Car of the Year title was awarded at the Geneva Motor Show, finally what's left of it. Renault is one of the only Car Of The Year finalists to have taken a stand at the show, the largest stand of all. Only BYD also made the effort to come… The other brands having shunned the event.
The Renault teams exploded with joy at the announcement of the title. They had already made themselves heard just before, when Renault had taken the lead with a small lead. But the BMW's rise in points had restored the silence. The suspense was at its height. The announcement of the final score was therefore a relief for all the Renault staff present.
It's a big day for the teams, because it's the launch day of Renault's other big new product of the year: the Renault 5 e-tech.
The Renault Scénic will quickly arrive in dealerships to reinforce the Mégane e-tech with a vehicle even more suitable for the family. It is available in two engines: 125 or 160 kW (i.e. 170 or 220 hp). In its entry-level version, the Scénic has a 60 kWh battery (NMC) for 420 km and its price starts from €39,990. Customers can also opt for an 87 kW battery for 620 km of range.