The 7 finalists were known for the "car of the year" award, the largest in the automotive industry

The Car of the year This is one of the most important prices of the automotive industry. which is delivered in Europe since 1964 – this first time won the Rover 2000 -. Coty, the organization that does it just published the finalists who will compete for the 2019 edition.

Alpine A110: The first of the finalists is the Alpine A110, a brand that the Renualt group has decided to bring back. He did it with that chopped off the sports two-seater the rear central engine. Its body is 4.18 meters long and uses a 252 hp 1.8 gasoline engine coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Citroën C5 Aircross: This great SUV is another that is included in the list. He has ability to carry up to seven pbadengers in a comfortable way, combining design, technology and qualitative progress of the brand.

It is 4.50 meters long, offers excellent equipment, a progressive suspension and a range of gasoline and diesel engines from 130 to 180 HP, which will be joined by a plug-in hybrid version.

Ford Focus: In his fourth generation, he is one of the favorites who have evolved to a level of comfort and dynamics and offers an effective mechanics. In addition, the model is strongly committed to safety with new driving badistants who advance the democratization of autonomous functions.

Jaguar I-Pace: In the premiums appears the Jaguar I-Pace, an electric SUV that measures 4.68 meters long. It offers two engines, one on each axle, which provide a total power of 400 hp and a wide frequency range – 480 km. Despite its high weight, it goes from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds.

Kid Ceed: The "new" model is named to really be a purchase with a excellent price / product ratio. It demonstrates a high quality advancement and a large number of bodily options. Added to this are new engines from 100 to 204 HP and "micro-hybrid" versions of 48V on the horizon.

Mercedes Benz Clbad A: This is another with good possibilities because it has interesting weapons like its great dynamic, good engines, complete equipment -with the quality that the German brand prints on its products-. But also his other differential is its sophisticated interior, featuring large screens and a new MBUX multimedia information and entertainment system, one of the most advanced in the world.

Peugeot 508: This has been reinvented in this new generation with a design style chopped off four doors. And that's the concept i-badpit of the PSA group, but in its latest evolution. It offers comfort and agility thanks to the new PureTech gasoline engines and BlueHDi diesel.

The Peugeot 508, will fight to be the car of the year 2019.

To win the Car of the year there is a jury of 60 members most specialized journalists from different media and countries of Europe – and candidates must be new vehicles already on sale – or will be before the end of the year – in five or more European markets. The winner will be announced at the opening of the Geneva Motor Show next year.