The BMW iX3 was crowned 2027 Irish Car of the Year at an awards ceremony hosted by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre in Dublin yesterday afternoon. It is the seventh year in a row that an all-electric vehicle has been voted Irish Car of the Year.
The Irish Car of The Year Awards, as voted by 29 jurors comprised of some of Ireland’s leading motoring media, is the longest running event of its kind in Ireland, originating in 1978.
Judged on overall capability, affordability, design, and practicality, the 51 finalists spanned small to compact cars, all-size SUVs, large cars/7-seaters, luxury premium and performance models all launched into the Irish market this year.
Dominated by EVs again this year, the Awards highlight the best vehicles on sale in Ireland today, enabling Irish motoring consumers to make an informed decision when making a new car investment. Attended by Ireland’s leading car brands, importers and distributors, the 2027 Irish Car of the Year awards are voted on by the members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) who individually drive and assess each new car model launched in Ireland each year.
Michael Sheridan, Chairman of the MMAI, said: “Congratulations to BMW on its iX3 taking the coveted Irish Car of the Year Awards for 2027. A clear winner, beating off stiff competition across all segments the BMW iX3 stood out with jurors for its 805km range, its ability to charge over 350km in 10 minutes and is the first vehicle from what BMW calls its electrified Neue Klasse era. The BMW iX3 is the seventh EV to win the overall title of Car of the Year, and this clearly shows the continuing electric movement in the car market in Ireland”.
The Irish Car of the Year overall winner was selected from the category winners listed below.
Irish Small Car of the Year: Nissan MICRA
Irish Small/Crossover of the Year: Kia EV2
Irish Compact Car of the Year: Hyundai IONIQ 3
Irish Small/Compact Crossover: Nissan LEAF
Irish Medium SUV of the Year: Citroen C5 Aircross
Irish Large Car / 7-seater: Kia PV5 Passenger
Irish Premium Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Irish Performance of the Year: Honda Prelude
Irish Premium SUV: BMW iX3
Pictured above are Michael Sheridan, Chairman, MMAI; Laura Condron and Richard Molloy from BMW Ireland with the 2027 Car of the Year, the BMW iX3.
Photo: Marc O'Sullivan
