Semperit ICOTY finalists announced

11 November 2003: The cars shortlisted for the Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2004 competition are the Fiat Panda, Nissan Micra, Opel Meriva, Renault Megane Scenic, and Toyota Avensis.

The winning finalist will be announced at a lunch on Thursday 20 November organised by the members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA).

The five shortlisted were chosen from 43 original contenders for this year’s competition - the Audi A3, Audi A8, BMW 5-Series, BMW Z4, BMW X3, Citroen C8, Daewoo Nubira, Daihatsu Charade, Fiat Ulysse, Ford Streetka, Honda Accord, Hyundai Getz, Jaguar XJ, Kia Sorento, Kia Carens, Lexus RX300, Mazda 2, Mazda RX8, Maybach, Mercedes Benz E-Class, Mercedes Benz S-Class, Mercedes Benz CL, MG City Rover, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Micra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum, Peugeot 807, Porsche Cayenne, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Renault Coupe, Renault Espace, Seat Cordoba, Skoda Superb, Smart, Subaru Forester, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Land Cruiser, Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Toureg, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volvo XC90.

Last year’s winner was the Mazda 6.

The shortlist for the Semperit Irish Van of the Year comprises the Ford Transit Connect, the Toyota Landcruiser Commercial, and the Volkswagen Transporter.

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