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