Irish Car of the Year 2027 awards 

Irish Car of the Year 2027 awards 

Michael Sheridan, Chairperson, Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) and fellow jurors Paul White, Caroline Kidd and Eoin Cuttle at the Irish Car of the Year 2027 pre-awards refresher drives in Trim, Co Meath.

Fifty-one new car models are vying for the Irish Car of the Year 2027 title, with a broad mix of electric vehicles dominating the shortlist, from smaller compact EVs to premium models, writes Trish Whelan.

The Irish Car of The Year Awards, as voted by 30 jurors comprised of some of Ireland’s leading motoring media, is the longest running event of its kind in Ireland, originating in 1979 when the first generation Volkswagen Golf took the crown.

The awards help to highlight the best vehicles on sale in Ireland today, enabling Irish motoring consumers to make an informed decision when making a new car investment.

With over 10 categories ranging from small cars to family SUVs and high-performance vehicles, the 2027 awards ceremony will take place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Friday, November 12, where the overall winner will be announced.

Last year’s winner of the title of Irish Car of the Year was the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric.

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