It’s that time of year again, when we score the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year title. Renault 4 – one pointThe Renault 4 is a nice car to drive but could have delivered much moreFor all its strengths, this car has flaws. This leggy range sits alongside taut handling and wonderfully punchy acceleration, to make it a properly fun car to drive. Fiat Grande Panda – six pointsFiat Grande Panda, a fun car to driveBread and roses. This is a fun car to drive, with a surprising amount of practical space.

Source: The Irish Times January 07, 2026 09:02 UTC