The top finalists in all 6 categories of the prestigious 2017World Car Awards have been announced.

Following a recent first round of voting by the 75international motoring journalists that make up its jury, the World Car Awards (WCA) organisation has revealed the top finalists for the 2017 honours. The jury, includingCars.co.za's Hannes Oosthuizen, the only South African representative, will now have until mid-February to vote on the winners which will be announced at the New York Auto Show in April. Before then, auditing firm KPMG will reveal the top 3 in each category at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

At a quick glance, it looks like Audi has a particularly strong shot at overall victory, with no fewer than 3 cars in the top 10. Other strongcontenders include the newly crowned Cars.co.za Consumer Awards Family Car of the Year, the VW Tiguan, Jaguar's stylish new F-PACE and the upcoming Toyota C-HR.

Click on the names of the cars for more information, where available.

2017World Car of the Yearfinalists

Could Toyota's bold move with the C-HR be rewarded with World Car Awards glory soon?

Audi A5 / S5 CoupeAudi Q2Audi Q5Fiat / Abarth SpyderHonda CivicJaguar F-PACEMazda CX-9Skoda KodiaqToyota C-HRVolkswagen Tiguan

World Luxury Carfinalists

BMW's new 5 Series goes up against its old foe, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the Luxury Car category.

Bentley BentaygaBMW 5 SeriesGenesis G90Mercedes-Benz E-ClassVolvo S90 / V90

2017World Performance Carfinalists

Can a niche brand such as Aston Martin score a surprise victory?

Aston Martin DB11Audi R8 SpyderHonda / Acura NSXMcLaren 570SPorsche Boxster / Cayman

2017World Green Car finalists

Chevrolet BoltHonda Clarity Fuel-Cell CarHyundai IoniqTesla Model XToyota Prius Prime

2017World Urban Car finalists

Following the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, could another trophy be on the way for Suzuki?

BMW i3 (84 Ah)Citroen C3Ford KA+Smart CabrioletSuzuki Ignis

2017 Design of the Year

The winner in this category will be selected by a panel of design experts. The five finalists are;

Audi A5 / S5 CoupéJaguar F-PACEMazda CX-9Mercedes S-Class CabrioletToyota CH-R

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