Champions
The Year's Awards Go To...
OVERALL CHAMPION
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Who doesn't love a performance wagon? We do, and we love the usability of it on the grocery run or a track.
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King of the Urban Jungle
Suzuki Jimny
Adorable, affordable, capable off-road, the Suzuki Jimny is the king of the urban jungle.
Everyman Compacts
Volkswagen Golf
48 years on, the Volkswagen Golf soldiers on. Now with fuel efficient MHEV tech.
Soft-Roaders
Volkswagen Tiguan
The ultimate soft roader that goes anywhere and does it in style and comfort.
Pocket Rockets
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Who doesn't love a performance wagon? We do, and we love the usability of it on the grocery run or a track.
Posh Roaders
Mini Cooper S Countryman
Quirky cutesy looks aside, the Mini Countryman does deliver its own dose of posh.
Posh Compacts
BMW 116i
Compact Luxury, COE Category A friendly and laden with the best of BMW's tech.
BIG Everyman Sedans
KIA Stinger
The KIA Stinger is the only rear-wheel-drive car in its class, therefore it's more fun to drive.
Suit Sedans
Lexus IS 300h
The Lexus IS' creamy smooth drivetrain and butter soft suspension makes it an excellent suit sedan.
Seven in Comfort
KIA Sorento
Loaded with tech, lofty, comfortable and fuel efficient, this seven-seater really does ferry 7 in comfort.
Green N’ Active
MG ZS
An affordable, comfortable, family friendly crossover that has the added benefit of being fully electric.
Paw Patrol
MG 5
The MG 5 wagon won us over with its sensibility, practicality and ability to ferry furiends.
Judging Criteria
We have put together an extensive list of cars which we have tested, digging in to how well they are built,
how they tick, and how practical or justifiable they really are. All this to aid you in your next buying decision.

How well they are built
We all love a car that is well screwed-together.

How they suit their purpose
Does it do what it says on the box.

How much value they bring
Does it benefit you both in a tangible and intangible way.