The three finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced, and while none of them are widely available, none of them are big surprises, either:
- Mitsubishi i MiEV (electric)
- Toyota iQ (gasoline)
- Honda Clarity (hydrogen)
Only the Clarity is available in the U.S., and it’s only leased to a select few customer in certain markets. The i MiEV is sold in Japan, and the iQ is sold in both Japan and Europe. The iQ, in case you’re not familiar with this foreign-only car, is the size of a Smart ForTwo and a 1-liter gasoline engine that gets 55 mpg.
The New York Times “Wheels” blog notes that with such disparate fuels and production levels, it’s not exactly a level playing field. Nonetheless, a winner will be announced at the New York Auto Show, which is being held April 10-19.
Image of the Honda Clarity by Kristen Hall-Geisler.
Tags: awards, Honda Clarity, Mitsubishi i MiEV, New York Auto Show, Toyota iQ
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