Meet the finalists for Car of the Year 2024
The race to claim the prestigious Car of the Year (Coty) title in 2024 is under way, with 18 contenders vying for the top spot. Get ready as the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists gears up to put these vehicles through rigorous testing.
Old Mutual Insure presents the 2024 Car of the Year competition, in which finalists will face comprehensive evaluations by expert jurors early in March.
Garth Napier, the MD of Old Mutual Insure, expresses anticipation for the upcoming competition phase, culminating in the announcement of winners at a gala dinner in May.
Expect fierce competition in categories like performance and compact family, with standout contenders ready to battle it out for category honours.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the contenders:
Budget and compact:
- Suzuki Fronx
- Citroën C3
Compact family:
- Omoda C5
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
Family
- BMW X1
- GWM Ora 03
Premium
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Lexus NX
Luxury
- BMW 7 Series
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
4×4 Double-cab
- Volkswagen Amarok
Adventure SUV
- Lexus LX
- Mahindra Scorpio N
Performance
- Toyota Corolla GR
- BMW M2
- Honda Civic Type R
- Ford Ranger Raptor
Stay tuned as the testing phase kicks off at Zwartkops Raceway early in March, with final scoring incorporating data from Lightstone Auto.
Mabuyane Mabuza, the chairperson of the Coty committee, emphasises the jurors’ meticulous evaluation process, ensuring only the best of the best rise to the top.
Join the conversation with official hashtags #SACOTY2024 and #OMICOTY as we witness automotive excellence unfold in the quest for Coty 2024.
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