Jaguar I-Pace crowned best new car

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has been named Car of the Year at the prestigious Auto Express New Car Awards.

The I-Pace was voted the best new car on the market with judges commending its innovative all-electric powertrain, style, driver appeal, comfort and quality. The model was also named the Best Premium Electric Car for 2018.

The Auto Express New Car Awards celebrate the best cars on sale, from city cars to performance models. Voted for by the expert reviewers at Auto Express, every single model on sale is analysed according to specific criteria, with only the very best cars making the winners’ list.

“The I-Pace proves that brilliant electric cars are right here, right now – it’s the most exciting new car we’ve tested over the past twelve months,” said Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express.

“We love the way it looks, the space and quality of the interior and most of all that it drives exactly how a modern-day Jaguar should – it’s fantastic fun. On top of all that, it’ll cover city-to-city distances on a single charge in complete comfort – it’s a massively impressive car that bodes well for our electric future.”

Auto Express New Car Awards Winners 2018

City Car of the Year Volkswagen up!

Supermini of the Year Ford Fiesta

Convertible of the Year MINI Convertible

Compact Family Car of the Year Volkswagen Golf

Family Car of the Year Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport

Compact Executive Car of the Year Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Executive Car of the Year BMW 5 Series

Estate Car of the Year Skoda Octavia Estate

Small SUV of the Year Citroën C3 Aircross

Mid-size SUV of the Year Skoda Karoq

Large SUV of the Year Skoda Kodiaq

Small Premium SUV of the Year Volvo XC40

Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year BMW X3

Large Premium SUV of the Year Land Rover Discovery

MPV of the Year Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer

Roadster of the Year Mazda MX-5 RF

Coupé of the Year Lexus LC

Hot Hatch of the Year Honda Civic Type R

Performance Car of the Year Porsche 911 GT3

Luxury Car of the Year Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Affordable Electric Car of the Year, in association with Chargemaster Hyundai Kona Electric

Premium Electric Car of the Year, in association with Chargemaster Jaguar I-Pace

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in

Premium Hybrid Car of the Year Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine

Pick-up of the Year Mitsubishi L200

Van of the Year Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Technology Award Nissan Leaf

Social Media Campaign of the Year Jeep ‘Set your own course’

Integrated Advertising Campaign of the Year Volkswagen T-Roc ‘Born Confident’

Driver Power Award, in association with Warranty Wise Lexus

Car Design Award Aston Martin Vantage

Hall of Fame Duncan Aldred