Two practical Cat A MPV contenders go head-to-head to see who comes out on top.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Every Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) that qualifies for this category needs to be sold with a Category A Certificate of Entitlement (Cat A COE). Simple right?
Meet The Contenders
There used to be a time back in the 2000s when MPVs were all the rage and filling up the roads. Over time, SUVs took over the scene, but there are some MPVs still going strong today that one should have a serious look at.
Both contenders in this category hail from the land of the rising sun. They are the Toyota Sienta Hybrid and Honda Freed.
The Toyota Sienta Hybrid is not only practical but very frugal as well. It looks cute on the outside, built tough on the inside, and can be configured in a few ways to liberate more legroom, seats for up to seven people or transformed into a minivan. It is no wonder, then, that there are so many of these running around as private hire vehicles or PHVs on our streets.
The Honda Freed looks rather good and has an interior that feels a bit more upmarket. It seats seven with relative ease and the cabin feels spacious and airy. Coupled with both iOS and Android smartphone connectivity, this is a good entry-level MPV for one’s family.
Both MPVs are similarly sized, but one stood out to us.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best Cat A MPV
Toyota Sienta Hybrid
| Vehicle | Points Tally | Price Percentile |
| Toyota Sienta Hybrid | 335 | 25 |
| Honda Freed | 272 | 21 |
The winner with 335 points is the Toyota Sienta Hybrid. This feels like more car for the money, and coupled with its excellent fuel economy, decisively won this category’s crown.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations on the Toyota Sienta Hybrid for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Best Cat A MPV!
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