Old Mutual announces 25 semi-finalists for Car of the Year 2024
The 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) competition reveals 25 diverse and innovative semi-finalists.
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Sponsored by Old Mutual Insure (OMI), the event is hosted by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists.
With over 80 vehicles evaluated, the rigorous selection process ensures adherence to competition standards, promising a thrilling 2024 COTY competition.
The semi-finalists span eight categories, showcasing the industry’s commitment to excellence. Stay tuned for further updates as the jury moves towards finalising the 2024 South African Car of the Year winners in May.
The semi-finalists are:
Budget and compact
Citroen C3
Suzuki Fronx
Toyota Vitz
Compact family
Omoda C5
Renault Captur
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Family
BMW X1
GWM Ora 03
Mazda CX-60
Nissan X-Trail
Mitsubishi Outlander
Premium
Lexus NX
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Luxury
BMW 7 Series
BMW XM
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Mercedes-Benz EQS
4×4 Double Cab
Volkswagen Amarok
Adventure SUV
Lexus LX
Mahindra Scorpio N
Performance
BMW M2
Ford Ranger Raptor
Honda Civic Type R
Toyota Corolla GR
January 2024 will see the COTY jury narrowing this list to finalists. These contenders undergo rigorous evaluation before the jury finalises scores, revealing the official 2024 South African Car of the Year winners in May.
Source: SAGMJ