The executive committee of the Car of the Year Japan awards has unveiled the list of nominees for the 2025-2026 edition. New models introduced to the Japanese market from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, are eligible for participation. From a total of 35 nominated vehicles, the jury will select 10 finalists, with winners being announced on October 30. The awards were established in 1980 and will be presented for the 46th time this year. The nominations include the following vehicles: - Suzuki e-Vitara - Subaru Forester - Daihatsu Move - Toyota Alphard PHEV, Vellfire PHEV - Toyota Crown (station wagon) - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Roox - Honda N-ONE e: - Honda Prelude - Lexus GX - Alfa Romeo Junior - Audi A5 - Audi A6 e-tron - Audi Q5 - Audi Q6 e-tron - BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe - BYD Sea Lion 7 - Cadillac Lyriq - Citroen C3 Hybrid - Citroen C4 - Fiat 600 Hybrid - Hyundai Inster - Jeep Renegade e-Hybrid - Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet - Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ (PHEV) - Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe, GT 63 SE Performance Coupe - Mercedes-AMG SL 63 SE Performance - Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ - Peugeot 3008 - Porsche 911 Carrera GTS - Porsche Macan - Tesla Model Y - Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Volkswagen Tiguan - Volkswagen Passat