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Continental Irish Car of the Year Awards
2025
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Our partnership with the Irish Car of the Year awards is part of that commitment to safety. By showcasing the best cars and vans, the awards help Irish motorists make informed decisions about which vehicles are best and safest for Irish driving conditions. Find out more: caroftheyear.ie
The Renault Scenic wins Irish Car of the Year 2025.
The Irish Car of the Year Category Winners:
- Irish Small / Compact Car of the Year: Suzuki Swift
- Irish Small / Compact SUV of the Year: Fiat 600
- Irish Medium SUV of the Year: Renault Scenic
- Irish Medium / Large Car of the Year: BYD Seal
- Irish Large SUV / MPV of the Year: Kia EV9
- Irish Executive Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz-E-Class
- Irish Premium SUV/MPV: Polestar 3
- Irish Performance Car of the Year: Smart 3 Brabus
“There was a high number of really excellent models in the hunt for our Irish Car of the Year award this year, but the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric had what it takes to come out on top. The latest version of the Scenic is a stand-out design and with all the benefits of a zero emissions vehicle.”
Tom Dennigan, Continental Tyres