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2023 European Car of the Year won by a Jeep
Unsurprisingly, the European Car of the Year is usually won by European brands, although quite a few Japanese brands have emerged victorious over the years and last year Korea’s Kia EV6 took the accolade.
However, the 2023 European Car of the Year has been won by an American brand, with the Jeep Avenger taking top honours.
In fairness, though, the Avenger is more Jean-Pierre Blanchard than Jesse James, as the vehicle was developed primarily for the European market and won’t even be sold across the pond in the US. Oh, and beneath the skin the Avenger is related to its Stellantis sibling the Peugeot 2008.
The Jeep Avenger enjoyed a decisive victory in the 2023 Euro COTY competition, amassing 328 points, and 21 “best” votes from the 57 jury members, who collectively represent 22 countries.
Unsurprisingly, the European Car of the Year is usually won by European brands, although quite a few Japanese brands have emerged victorious over the years and last year Korea’s Kia EV6 took the accolade.
However, the 2023 European Car of the Year has been won by an American brand, with the Jeep Avenger taking top honours.
In fairness, though, the Avenger is more Jean-Pierre Blanchard than Jesse James, as the vehicle was developed primarily for the European market and won’t even be sold across the pond in the US. Oh, and beneath the skin the Avenger is related to its Stellantis sibling the Peugeot 2008.
The Jeep Avenger enjoyed a decisive victory in the 2023 Euro COTY competition, amassing 328 points, and 21 “best” votes from the 57 jury members, who collectively represent 22 countries.
