The All-Electric Nissan Leaf was crowned 2011 World Car of the Year, closely beating BMW 5 Series and Audi A8, the second and third. The first electric car to win the prestigious prize, consisting of 66 jurors from 24 countries, The All-Electric Nissan Leaf emerged victorious with 733.4 points in the group 40 cars. The 5 car series was followed by 730.0 points, followed by A8 with 709.0 points.
All-Electric Nissan Leaf, the first series of electric cars, however, was second fiddle for the Chevrolet Volt, the first series of hybrid / extended range electric vehicle in the world has mass produced, which will become to 2011 World Green Car of the Year. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition was also at second winner.
Moreover, the 2011 World Performance Car of the Year won by Ferrari 458 Italia, ahead of Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS and Porsche 911 Turbo. The World Car Design of the Year 2011 went to the Aston Martin Rapide, which overshadowed the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 458 Italia and Ferrari in the eyes of the 66 jurors.
