21 finalists of the 2023 SAGMJ Car of the Year comeptition

The SAGMJ has unveiled the Top 21 finalists of this year’s SA CAR of the Year competition. From compact cars, hatches, performance vehicles and even EVs, the SAGMJ continue to whittle down the pickings of this year’s ring leaders.

SAGMJ

Image: Opel

The SA Car of the Year competition is hosted and overseen by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists. Essentially it is a selection of various segment-defining vehicles spanning multiple automotive genres available in the South African market. This year sees a wider array of EVs in the final selection while the “Performance” category sees only one vehicle in the running. Surprisingly, the 21 finalists do not see the inclusion of any of the “budget category” contenders.

“The 2023 COTY finalists showcase cutting-edge innovation and fierce competition in the quest to offer the best mobility solutions. These finalists are the cream of the crop in South Africa, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top” — Mabuyane Mabuza, Chairperson of the 2023 COTY Committee

Category

Finalists

Compact

Renault Clio 5

Compact Family

BAIC Beijing X55

Nissan Qashqai

Opel Mokka

VW Taigo

Midsize

Alfa Romeo Tonale

Chery Tiggo Pro 8

Honda Civic RS

Hyundai Tucson

Kia Sportage

Premium

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Kia Sorento

Adventure SUV

Ford Everest

Double Cab

Ford Ranger

Isuzu D-Max

Luxury

Mercedes Benz S-Class

Performance

Audi RS3 Sedan / Hatch

New Energy

Audi e-tron GT/RS e-tron GT

Haval H6 Hybrid

Toyota RAV4 E-four

Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge

“The 2023 COTY Committee wishes all contenders good luck. The category winners and the overall winner of the SA Car of the Year competition will be announced on 1 June,”

SAGMJ

Image: Audi

The final selection will begin shortly with, winner announcements not too far from now. The public is more than welcome to send in their votes as the SAGMJ will relay voting details on their social media platform

The post 21 finalists of the 2023 SAGMJ Car of the Year comeptition appeared first on CAR Magazine.


The Car Guide

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Topical tips on buying used – Chapter 1

Image
Buying a used car can be harrowing, whether privately or from a dealer. Here are some tips, as well as some things to watch out for. Beware of low mileages, especially on smaller or cheaper cars. It is always possible that the odometer has been turned back. Some things to bear in mind are:- diesels are often bought because they the driver needs to undertake long trips without consuming vast amounts of fuel. This could be a sales rep, or someone travelling large distances to work, lots of lengthy trip for family holidays, etc. So, usually higher mileages than normal. An expensive or luxury car may not see much time on the road, but very seldom a “workhorse”. This makes the executive cars likely to have a lot more life left than the overworked and abused hatchback. These also spend most of their life in a home garage or undercover parking lot at work. Related: Someone paid more for a mint BMW 325iS Evo 2 than a used M4 A vehicle without any service history is a serious disadvantage
Read more

Top 10 Best-Selling Automotive Brands Locally – April 2024

Image
Following eight consecutive months of sales decline, the milestone of celebrating a century of vehicle production locally saw a welcomed increase in the motor industry for April 2024. Have a look at the data below, which sees Toyota drop in sales but retain the top spot, with Suzuki moving into second and Nissan dropping to the bottom of the list without the NP200 rolling off of the production line. Image: Toyota Looking for your next new or used Porsche? Find it here with CARmag! South Africa is marking 2024 as a significant year for its automotive industry, celebrating 100 years of car manufacturing. Mikel Mabasa, CEO of naamsa , the country’s automotive business council, commented, “As the sun rises on a century of automotive innovation, South Africa proudly commemorates a century of automobile manufacturing excellence. This milestone reflects a journey of resilience, ingenuity, and passion that has shaped the nation’s automotive legacy.” Details on how the industry will commem
Read more

Could this teased Lancia sports car be a reborn Stratos?

Image
Lancia recently teased a coupe-looking model, waiting to be unveiled in their Multiverse. Could this then, signify the return of a historic moniker like the Stratos to the struggling automaker? Image: Lancia #MakeLanciaGreatAgain – a social media phrase that has been making the rounds for the better part of a decade. World Rally Championship titles, Formula 1 single-seat winners and some other gems in between. The Italian automaker litters dates in history and motorsport, with some truly revolutionary ideas and models that aided their bid to become one of the most successful motorsport manufacturers of all time. But that is all in the past. Lancia now contends sole markets with a platform-shared model but there have been ambitious plans under Stellantis ownership to kick-start the automaker and make them great again… words that delight so many enthusiasts and aficionados. Related: Automobili Amos debut Martini Racing Livery Lancia Delta and Safarista What better way to do this th
Read more