The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has officially been crowned Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) 2025 – 2026, earning 1,149 points from the judging panel.
Following closely behind are the Honda Prelude, the newly revived sports coupe with 1,076 points, and the Toyota Crown Estate with 654 points.
Beyond the top three, seven other models made it to the finals: the third-generation Nissan Leaf (622 points), Volkswagen ID.Buzz (578 points), Hyundai Inster (477 points), second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (416 points), third-generation Peugeot 3008 (393 points), Suzuki eVitara (357 points), and the seventh-generation Daihatsu Move (338 points).
Although it didn’t clinch the top spot, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz stood out by winning two prestigious titles: Import Car of the Year and Design Car of the Year.
Another notable award went to the Porsche 911 GTS (992.2). This sports car was highly praised for its T-Hybrid technology, which delivers enhanced performance while preserving the iconic driving experience of the 911 series.
Japan Car of the Year is Japan’s most prestigious automotive award, held annually since 1980. Each year, newly launched vehicles in the Japanese market are evaluated by experts, journalists, and industry professionals based on criteria such as design, technology, performance, environmental friendliness, and practical value.
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