South African Car of the Year


The South African Car of the Year is an annual Car of the Year award organised by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists. The award process is widely regarded for its attention to depth and detail. The vehicles that are selected as finalists are thoroughly tested and driven for a number of days by the journalists before the winner is chosen based upon the journalist's scores.

Recipients of the award

YearWinner
2025BMW X3
2024BMW 7 Series
2023Ford Ranger Double Cab 4x4
2022Toyota Corolla Cross
2021Peugeot 2008
2020Jaguar I-Pace
2019Mercedes Benz A-Class
2018Porsche Panamera
2017Opel Astra
2016Volvo XC90
2015Porsche Macan S Diesel
2014Porsche Cayman S
2013Porsche Boxster
2012Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS
2011VW Polo 1.6 TDI and BMW 530d
2010VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI Comfortline
2009Honda Accord 2.4i Executive
2008Mazda 2 Individual
2007Honda Civic 1.8 VXi
2006Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T FSI
2005Volvo S40
2004Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi
2003VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2002Audi A4 1.9 TDI
2001BMW 320d
2000Renault Clio 1.4 RT
1999Alfa Romeo 156 T-Spark
1998Ford Fiesta Fun
1997BMW 528i
1996Audi A4 1.8
1995Opel Astra 160iS
1994Opel Kadett 140
1993BMW 316i
1992Nissan Maxima 300 SE
1991Opel Monza 160 GSi
1990BMW 525i
1989Toyota Corolla GLi Executive
1988BMW 735i
1987Mercedes-Benz 260
1986Toyota Corolla Twin Cam