Finalists for COTY 2023
With a long-standing history dating back to 1986, this prestigious event showcases the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the automotive industry.
The 2023 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and presented by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), is gearing up to crown the country’s ultimate vehicle champion at a gala event in June 2023.
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The overall winner and category winners will be announced on June 1.
In addition, the Motor Enthusiast’s Choice (public vote) will run again this year. Keep an eye out on social media for posts featuring each finalist and be sure to cast your vote by liking your favourite. For this award, the finalist with the most likes will be the winner. Three lucky voters will win an off-road driving course sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and the SAGMJ.
The COTY categories include Budget, Compact, Compact Family, Midsize, Premium, Adventure SUV, 4X4 Double Cab, Luxury, Performance and New Energy.
The Budget category does not have contenders on this year’s finalist list.
The final round of scoring will commence shortly and continue until the end of March 2023, incorporating data from Lightstone for the competition’s automated scoring, based on market segment sales volumes and spec-adjusted competitor pricing.
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.
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