World Car of the Year 2015: here are the finalists - pictures
By:Auto Express team
10 Feb 2015

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 220d xDrive

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For the first time, the Ford Mustang is available in the UK.

Hyundai Genesis 2015
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<p class="p1">On road the steering is numb, the engines unremarkable, and overall the Renegade, while competent, can't match its rivals for fun.</p>

Mazda 2 1.5 petrol
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MINI 5-door
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Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163

VW Passat
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