European Car of the Year 2011: The finalists

On different european auto Echiquiers, 23 countries in total, nearly sixty professionals who will make up the jury to choose by the end of the month, the "Car of the year 2011" offered on the Old Continent. It is worthy representatives of the seven most important european auto newspapers.

For 2011, they are 41 vehicles that were eligible to receive the title. But in the end they are no more than seven to take the fight to monopolize the title very desire what one of the "Car of the year", European edition.

Here are the finalists for 2011:

Alfa-Romeo Giulietta

Citroen C3/DS3

Dacia Duster

C-Max/Grand Ford C-Max

Nissan LEAF

Opel Meriva

Volvo S60/V60

Personally, I think the beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulietta has an excellent chance of winning the title this year. In Geneva, I had the pleasure to sit in the new Opel Meriva suicide doors and it is undeniable that I have a penchant for this compact car.

The last five "Car of the Year" were:

2010 Volkswagen Polo

2009 Opel / Vauxhall Insignia

2008 Fiat 500

2007 Ford S-Max

2006 Renault Clio III

On 29 November that will be unveiled the name of the 47th "Car of the Year" in European soil.

Website: www.caroftheyear.org