German Car of the Year 2027 class winners announced

The winners of the 2027 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) class categories have been announced. The awards, determined by a jury of approximately 47 international journalists, recognize new models introduced over the last twelve months.

Key category winners include: • Budget (up to €25,000): Volkswagen ID. Polo • €25,000 to €40,000: Kia PV5 • Premium (€40,000 to €70,000): Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric • Luxury (above €70,000): Xpeng X9 • Performance: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

Special awards were also presented, with the Geely E2 winning for best price-to-quality ratio, the Renault Twingo for best exterior design, and the BMW iX3 for best interior and infotainment. The Porsche 911 Turbo S received recognition for the best powertrain, while the Škoda Peaq was named the family car of the year. Klaus Zellmer, the former CEO of Škoda, was named Person of the Year in the automotive industry.

The jury will conduct two additional days of road tests with these five category winners to select the overall German Car of the Year 2027. The final results are scheduled for announcement on November 2, 2026.