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The Car Of The Year jury has revealed the seven finalists for the 2027 title, all of which are electric vehicles. Despite 15 Chinese models being in the semifinal, none made it to the final round, indicating a setback for brands like BYD and Xpeng. The finalists include models from five European manufacturers and two South Korean brands, showcasing a competitive mix of affordable city cars, compacts, and SUVs. The finalists are BMW iX3, Cupra Raval, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV2, Renault Twingo, Volkswagen ID.Polo, and Volvo EX60, with the city cars likely to be the main contenders for the title.