CarBuyer Singapore Car of the Year Volume 2
CarBuyer Team
30/01/2024
CarBuyer Singapore’s Car of The Year is in line with CarBuyer’s ethos, that is to help the Singaporean car buyers find the best car for their needs.
For our second instalment of COTY, we are showcasing carefully chosen nominees in six categories. Do enjoy the ride, and stay tuned for our winners!
01. Car Of The Year
The car that is with the best balance of features, safety and driving satisfaction. The car that not only tops it’s class, but tops it all.
BYD Seal
Quiet and comfortable with proper performance credentials, the BYD Seal is a real premium sports sedan that can hang with the established automakers in the EV scene.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Singaporean-made Hyundai IONIQ 5’s striking looks, roomy interior and generous wealth of features make it one of the best value-for-money cars you can buy today.
Volkswagen Golf R
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R is the hottest, fastest, loudest and most fun VW Golf thanks to its punchy performance, impressive dynamic attributes and sonorous Akrapovič exhaust.
BMW XM
As the biggest and most powerful BMW ever made, the XM is massively powerful and impressively engineered, but it comes with an equally massive price tag.
Toyota GR86
The Toyota GR86 carries the flame for the classic affordable sports car in Singapore, retaining the essence of its iconic predecessors but refined and improved to make it more liveable day-to-day.
02. Best Family Car
The trusty workhorse, which is easy on the parents and great with the kids. Be it a family outing or that school run throughout the week.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Singaporean-made Hyundai IONIQ 5’s striking looks, roomy interior and generous wealth of features make it one of the best value-for-money cars you can buy today.
Skoda Octavia 1.0
With a new astonishingly economical 1.0-litre turbo engine, the Skoda Octavia boasts excellent fuel economy without compromising all-round driveability and passenger comfort.
Suzuki S-Cross
Suzuki is famed for building fun, reliable, and durable cars, and the Suzuki S-Cross is no different with its lively engine and roomy interior.
Kia Niro EV
The Kia Niro EV is still a comfortable and upscale package like its ICE sibling, the Niro Hybrid, but now boasts a fully electric powertrain for added green credentials.
03. Best People Mover
When you simply need to move the troops. Where it is not just about getting “there”… but it really is more about how great it feels to arrive.
Maxus Mifa 9
The Maxus Mifa 9 is a truly comfortable and spacious all-electric luxury seven-seater MPV that is well-equipped with plenty of comfort and safety features.
Toyota Vellfire Hybrid
Large, luxurious and inviting, the Toyota Vellfire Hybrid sets the standards for modern MPVs by being one of the most comfortable and efficient people carriers.
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai’s gargantuan Palisade eight-seater delivers a palatial travelling experience with plenty of luxury and comfort while being a solid alternative to the European marques.
Land Rover Defender 130
The lengthened Land Rover Defender 130 is a no-nonsense, rugged and bonafide eight-people carrying off-roader.
Nissan X-Trail
The Nissan X-trail is a big petrol-electric hybrid, 7-seater SUV that is an all-wheel driven, go-anywhere family lounge packed into one coherent unit.
04. Best Luxury Car
And speaking of arriving… which is the best luxury segment car we tested?
Lexus RX350h
The Lexus RX is reborn in an all-new body that is bold, luxurious and efficient, but it comes with a pricetag that is expected from a car of its status.
BMW i7 xDrive60
The BMW i7 takes luxury to new heights with its fancy tech, lavishly appointed interior, potent electric powertrain and all-round opulence and splendour.
Audi Q8 e-tron 50
The Audi Q8 e-tron is quintessentially Audi: quiet, efficient, comfortable, and a fuss-free all-electric luxury drive.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Mercedes’ top-selling GLC is a C-Class in SUV form, with the comfort, interior refinement and an electrified powertrain to match.
Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport is large and luxurious, smooth and comfortable on the road but it handles and performs impressively well.
05. Popular Choice
The power to decide goes to you! We seek your opinion on which one is the best in this category!
Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Singaporean-made Hyundai IONIQ 5’s striking looks, roomy interior and generous wealth of features make it one of the best value-for-money cars you can buy today.
ORA Good Cat
The ORA Good Cat’s impressive range and efficiency figures, extensive list of comfort features and good looks make it one of the standout cars in its segment.
Skoda Octavia 1.0
With a new astonishingly economical 1.0-litre turbo engine, the Skoda Octavia boasts excellent fuel economy without compromising all-round drivability and passenger comfort.
BMW 318i
The venerable BMW 3 Series sedan is the gateway into BMW’s rear-wheel-driven sedan range, boasting impressive dynamic abilities and luxury befitting of the brand.
Maxus Mifa 9
The Maxus Mifa 9 is a truly comfortable and spacious all-electric luxury seven-seater MPV that is well-equipped with plenty of comfort and safety features.
BYD Seal
Quiet and comfortable with proper performance credentials, the BYD Seal is a real premium sports sedan that can hang with the established automakers in the EV scene.
Kia Niro EV
The Kia Niro EV is still a comfortable and upscale package like its ICE sibling, the Niro Hybrid, but now boasts a fully electric powertrain for added green credentials.
06. Best EV
EVs now come in all shapes and sizes, so now there something for just about everyone. But which one is the most capable in overall delivery?
BYD Seal
Quiet and comfortable with proper performance credentials, the BYD Seal is a real premium sports sedan that can hang with the established automakers in the EV scene.
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
The refreshed Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor now boasts more power, better performance figures, improved range and enhanced efficiency figures.
ORA Good Cat
The ORA Good Cat’s impressive range and efficiency figures, extensive list of comfort features and good looks make it one of the standout cars in its segment.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Singaporean-made Hyundai IONIQ 5’s striking looks, roomy interior and generous wealth of features make it one of the best value-for-money cars you can buy today.
What is COTY?
Our focus is choosing cars that work best in the Singaporean driving environment. With our COTY programme, we present the best cars from manufacturers that have stepped up their game, delivering clear benefits to consumers.
But who are we? CarBuyer Singapore is Singapore’s leading automotive portal that provides the most timely, authoritative, and relevant motoring updates for Singaporeans, all while providing you the tools to make car ownership easier.
The CarBuyer Singapore brand is now more than two decades old, our engaging reads and entertaining video content is familiar to consumers – and respected by the motoring industry.
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CarBuyer Team
CarBuyer Singapore brings the most relevant, accurate and useful car news to Singaporeans in both print and online formats.
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