Porsche Panamera… ahahahahahhahaha

I believe this is one beautiful car, but only with the top down. Other wise I’d say the BMW should win. Hell they always do in America anyways lol. It only seems like a rite of passage.

Glad to see the Nissan 370Z on the list, but the Nissan Cube? *shudder*

I don’t see the iq or cube winning or even understand how they made the list. When I think of something as big as car of the year those two don’t come to mind.

Take the Cruze and iQ off the list asap. Both have gay names. Both look extremely pathetic.

“The European motoring press has announced their list of candidates for the 2010 Car of the Year”

Can someone tell LLN staff to put that in the headline!

I was about to, GO-OFF!…. WTF?…

370Z, definitely. Panamera… wait, what?!?!?!!>

Since the Opel Insignia barely beat out the Ford Fiesta for the 2009 title, my suspicion is the Ford Ka FTW.

Europeans really have a special place in their hearts for pretty much anything Ford these days.

But the new Polo is pretty hot too.

Can’t count out the French maker Peugeot’s 3008.

As for the Nissan 370 last time a GT sports car won was the Porsche 928 back in 1978.

I think the Ford Ka should Win European Car of the Year Award..its so Cute!

read a review of the panamera before your knee jerk reaction puts your foot in your mouth: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0909_2010_porsche_panamera_review/index.html

surprisingly a very strong favorable review…that said, i’m rooting for the 370z…(and secretly rooting for the prius, just for the aggravation factor…i’m in that sorta mood)…

I think even though the KA is nice. I think it should go to the Honda Insight or the New Toyota Prius. WHo ever has a better overall value not just fuel economy should win! Now if Ford made a Ka that was fuel efficient it tops these guys hmmm maybe I’d still go with the KA. But gotta be fair I think since both these cars are first true 2nd generation Hybrids then they should be in the Running.
And as for the Panamera garbage. It will only sit in an eliteest Garage hardly ever get used and won’t be sold to the masses hence its not significant and I don’t believe worthy of being called car of the year.
If its not suited for most people it don’t belong!

Since this is Europe and not the states (very different preferences in cars). I am going with either the VW Polo or Mazda 3. Those 2 are VERY popular in Europe and both have a nice new offering for their 2010 models.
Just my thoughts. We will have to wait and see. Everyone should post their predictions, just for fun, to see who is right. No reason needed and no hate for the other contestants… GO!!!

i’m picking the VW POLO!!! however, i really like the 370Z!

Do you think that the staff at LLN posts articles in this manner just so they can see what kind of crap a bunch of mindless bloggers can write? Ha Ha Ha

Good list of cars to choose from. Think I have to go with the 370Z for the win!

I think the 370Z will get it…

My bet is in Skoda.

Ask Motor Trend what they’d pick and then go for the complete opposite.

Pontiac G8……….Just because

Pontiac G8 for the sympathy prize.

Forget most of the Japanese. The 370z? Not a change. I’d place my bet on the Astra if it wasn’t an Opel which won last time. I would bet on Ka, iQ or Polo. Although i’d prefer Yeti. The other potential competitors in my opinion:
* Chevrolet Cruze
* Ford Ka
* Kia Soul
* Land Rover Discovery IV (LR4)
* Mazda Mazda3
* Mercedes-Benz E-Class
* Opel/Vauxhall Astra
* Peugeot 3008
* Porsche Panamera
* Skoda Yeti
* Toyota iQ
* Volkswagen Polo

Now if Ford made a Ka that was fuel efficient it tops these guys hmmm maybe I’d still go with the KA.
insight 43 hwy prius 48 hwy ka diesel 67 hwy / 1.25=53 hwy

I think Toyota Prius will be crowned.

If the Prius gets it, I’m going after LeftWing with a vengeance!

Just kidding. Instead, I’d laugh my tail off.

370Z is a nice car, but it will not get the European Car of the Year. A Smart ForTwo probably has a better chance than the 370Z. I’m betting there are certain qualities that will define the “Car of the Year” for these guys, and those qualities will be economy, safety, practicality, affordability, user-friendliness, desirability among the masses, and European make. Drivability will not be high on the list, but it may be noted.

I’m guessing either something nice but not outstanding, like the Seat Exeo, or something really economical with nifty gadgets, like the Toyota iQ, will win the prize.

as a European i don’t think the 370z has a chance. VW won the engine of the year , the Polo is a strong candidate. Ford Ka is good too. and based on the reviews, the journalists really like the Panamera.

How does the Seat Exeo qualify? It’s just a facelifted previous-generation Audi A4! I’m thinking Astra, iQ, Ka, E-class or Mazda3 are the most likely winners.

No Lamborghini’s?! This is an outrage!

I’m pulling for the Cube. Screw y’all*.

*I’m feeling surly this morning.

There were new Lambo models this year? not enhancements models?

I pick the VW Polo.

Toyota IQ was selected as the Best engineered vehicle 2009. Personally I would never buy one, but I agree with them.
But probably VW will win. They always do…

Where’s the Lada Niva?

the prius went with its dick all shriveled up! oh wait, it’s a pussy! The 2010 golf already won! the 2009 jetta tdi already got the green car of the year, the CC got the interior of the year award, they got the engine of the year award! Did I miss something?