Yaris - the small car shortlisted for the big prize

The new Toyota Yaris has been shortlisted for the prestigious European Car of the Year 2012 award.
The European Car of the Year is voted for by 59 professional motoring journalists from 23 European countries and the nominees are made up from all new car launches in Europe over the past twelve months.

The winner, from the seven finalists, will be announced at the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show (March 5, 2012). Previous winners include Toyota Prius (2005) and Toyota Yaris (2000).