Champions 2023
The Year's Awards Go To...
OVERALL CHAMPION
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 96kW eTSI
The best balance of fuel-efficiency, handling and versatility.
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Small SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross
Small in size, big on equipment, great to drive.
Compacts Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 96kW eTSI
The best balance of fuel-efficiency, handling and versatility.
Compact Sedan
Skoda Octavia 1.0
We all need a sedan which prioritises comfort, fuel economy and space. This is it!
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-5
Expressive styling, quality interior, and of-course, we love a car that can handle well.
Premium Compact SUV
BMW X1 sDrive16i
BMW's new premium SUV is loaded with tech, has improved quality, and is versatile too.
Premium Compact Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 MHEV
Bold in styling, the A3 now comes with a Category A-friendly MHEV powertrain.
Junior Executive Sedan
BMW 318i
BMW's Junior Executive sedan returns with an infotainment update. And it still drives well.
Junior Executive SUV
BMW X3
The X3 is definitely a crowd favourite. It now gets MHEV tech.
Family-sized SUVs
KIA Sorento
Winner for the second time. The Sorento's hybrid drive, and heaps of features, makes it a very attractive family SUV.
Compact EV
MG4
MG has definitely done something right, as we loved its handling and drivability.
Small EV
MG ZS Trophy
MG's smallest SUV brings easy EV ownership to the masses.
Premium EV
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Volvo's compact EV offering marries comfort with quite excellent premium build quality.
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.