It’s time for Irish Car of the Year 2020. There are 48 total entries which will be voted on by 34 of Ireland’s most experienced motoring journalists.
It’s a tough motoring year with many new launches, diverse models and much to be considered. Each manufacturer is going through a significant change in the automotive landscape, all are vying for the top spot in consumers hearts and minds. There’s a lot of competition. With plenty of information to plough through, and only one decision to be made, it all has to be taken in and digested with the consumers best interests in mind.
Ahead of the awards, the refresher day at Mondello gave each journalist a reminder of just how much effort goes in to win the moniker of Irish Car of the Year.
The winners are now in and we’re delighted to announce that the Kia E-Soul has won the title of Irish Car of the Year.
- Winner of the Performance Irish Car of the Year : Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV
- Winner of the MPV Irish Car of the Year : Peugeot Rifter
- Winner of the Hot Hatch Irish Car of the Year : Ford Focus ST
- Winner of Large SUV Irish Car of the Year : Seat Tarraco
- Winner of the Medium SUV Irish Car of the Year : Audi Q3
- Winner of the Compact SUV Irish Car of the Year :Volkswagen T-Cross
- Winner of Large Irish Car of the Year : Peugeot 508
- Winner of the outstanding PR of the year award goes to : Anne O’Leary
- Winner of the Medium Irish Car of the Year : Toyota Corolla
- Winner of Compact Irish Car of the Year : Kia e-Soul
| Audi A1 | Kia e-Soul | Range Rover Evoque |
| Audi E-Tron | Kia e-Niro | Renault Clio |
| Audi Q3 | Kia XCeed | Renault Megane RS Trophy |
| Audi Q8 | Kia ProCeed | SEAT Tarraco |
| Audi RS4 | Lexus UX | Skoda Scala |
| Audi RS5 | Lexus ES | Skoda Kamiq |
| BMW 3 Series | Mazda 3 | Skoda Kodiaq RS |
| BMW 8 Series | Mercedes Benz B-Class | Tesla Model3 |
| BMW X5 | Mercedes Benz GLC | Toyota Corolla |
| BMW X7 | Mercedes Benz GLE | Toyota Camry |
| BMW Z4 | Mercedes Benz EQC | Toyota RAV4 |
| Citroen C5 Aircross | Mercedes Benz CLA | Toyota Supra |
| Citroen Berlingo Multispace | Mercedes Benz A35 AMG | Volkswagen T-Cross |
| Cupra Ateca | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Volvo S60 / V60 |
| DS7 | Opel Corsa | |
| Ford Focus ST | Peugeot 508 | |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | Peugeot Rifter |