and Ford Mustang were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show. 2016 The Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi A4 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show. 2017 The Jaguar F-Pace, Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q5 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show. 2018 The Volvo XC60, Range Rover Velar and Mazda CX-5 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show. 2019 The Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S60/V60 are the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show. Results Winners Finalists and top 3 Total wins by makers See also List of motor vehicle awards References External links Official website List of winners Cars of the year Motor vehicle awards