BMW iX3 wins 2026 World Car of the Year title

Auto Apr 01, 2026

BMW's iX3 just snagged the 2026 World Car of the Year title at the New York Auto Show, beating out favorites like the Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Palisade.
This win highlights how electric SUVs are taking center stage, with BMW showing it's serious about pushing EV innovation.

Lucid, Hyundai, Mazda, Oliver Zipse honored

The Lucid Gravity took home World Luxury Car honors, while Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N was named Performance Car of the Year.
Mazda's 6e grabbed Design of the Year, and BMW Group Chairman Oliver Zipse was recognized as World Car Person of the Year.