Here are your 65 semi-finalist for the 2023/24 Cars Awards
The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, South Africa's most prestigious automotive awards series, has just announced its comeback. The first step, which included the selection of five semi-finalists in each of the 13 vehicle categories, is now complete.
The expanded Cars.co.za editorial staff will assess the semi-finalists individually in the following phase (scheduled to take place in early October 2023), taking into consideration the criteria laid forth for each of the separate categories. Following that, the top three finalists in each category will be unveiled and tested back-to-back by the combined judging panel on November 2 and 3, 2023, at the Gerotek proving ground in Gauteng.
The 65 semi-finalists for the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards are listed below.
Entry-Level Hatch (Priced below R250 000)
- Citroen C3 1.2 Feel
- Renault Kiger 1.0 Zen
- Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX
- Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR
Budget Hatch (R250 000 to R350 000)
- Hyundai Grand i10 1.2 Fluid
- Renault Clio 1.0 Turbo Zen
- Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX
- Toyota Starlet 1.5 XR
- Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6 Highline
Compact Hatch (R350 000 to R500 000)
- Audi A1 Sportback 30TFSI S Line
- Honda Fit 1.5 Elegance
- Opel Corsa 1.2T Elegance
- Peugeot 208 1.2T
- Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI 85kW R-Line
Entry-Level Crossover (R300 000 to R400 000)
- Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Elite Auto
- Haval Jolion 1.5T Premium
- Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GLX Auto
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX manual
- Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR automatic
Compact Family Car (R400 000 to R500 000)
- Haval Jolion S Super Luxury
- Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Lux S
- Peugeot 2008 1.2T Allure
- Renault Duster 1.5dCi Intens
- Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XR
Family Car (R600 000 to R800 000)
- Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0TGDi 390 Executive
- Haval H6 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury
- Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Elite
- Kia Sportage 1.6CRDi EX
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 Aspire
Premium Crossover (R700 000 to R1 million)
- Audi Q3 Sportback 40TFSI quattro S Line
- BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport
- Lexus UX 250h SE
- Mercedes-Benz GLA200d AMG Line
- Volvo XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark
Executive SUV (R1 million to R1.3 million)
- BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
- Hyundai Palisade Elite 7 Seater
- Lexus NX 350h F Sport
- Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4Matic Avantgarde
- Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate Dark
Premium SUV (R1.3m to R1.8 million)
- BMW iX xDrive40
- BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L 3.6 4x4 Overland
- Land Rover Defender 110 D250 SE County
- Mercedes-Benz GLE300d AMG Line
Adventure SUV (R800 000 to R1.2 million)
- Ford Everest 3.0 V6 Wildtrak
- Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx 4x4
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 Rubicon
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4DiD 4x4 Exceed
- Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4x4 VX
Performance Car (Below R1 million)
- Honda Civic Type R
- Subaru WRX manual
- Toyota GR Corolla Circuit
- Toyota GR Yaris Rally
- Volkswagen Golf R
Leisure Double Cab (Above R800 000)
- Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost Raptor 4WD
- Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 Wildtrak 4WD
- Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD V-Cross 4x4x Auto
- Toyota Hilux 2.0GD-6 4x4 Legend RS Auto
- Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Aventura 4Motion
EV (Below R1.3 million)
- BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport
- BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport
- Mercedes-Benz EQA250 AMG Line
- Ora 03 Super Lux
- Volvo XC40 Twin Motor Ultimate
