The juries of the event are amounted to 66 people who came from various parts of the world. They will choose one of several finalists who will be set as the best.
As reported by autoevolution.com, Wednesday (2 / 2), they have been assessing the various types and brands of cars manufactured by different manufacturers.
Some aspects are considered, among others, about excellence and quality car overall. Then it is the value of the car, which it is good resemblance between price and quality, maintenance costs, until the resale value. In addition, it is safety aspects and it is also assessed the effect on the environment, emotional appeal and others.
Based on that assessment, the jury has determined 20 finalists consisting of two categories. Each category, namely the World Car of the Year and World Performance Car of the Year consists of 10 leading car.
Winners will be announced on 1 March in the carpet Geneva Auto Show 2011. While the handover will take place at a celebration of the grace of the New York International Auto Show 2011 on 21 April.
The cars entering the list of finalists are:
A. Category for Wolrd Car of the Year
1. Audi A1
2. Audi A9
3. BMW 5 Series
4. BMW X3
5. Jaguar XJ
6. Jeep Grand Cherokee
7. Mercedes Benz SLS
8. Nissan Leaf
9. Porsche Cayenne
10. Volvo S60 / 60
B. Category for World Performance Car of the Year
1. Aston Martin Rapid
2. Audi RS5 Coupe
3. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
4. Ferrari 458
5. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
6. Mercedes Benz S63 / CL63 AMG
7. Mercedes Benz AMG SLS
8. Porsche 911 GT2RS
9. Porsche Turbo
10. Renault Megane III Renault Sport
