Three Cat B premium vehicles slug it out for the glory of winning this category’s crown.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Ideally, vehicles need to sit at or above the 50th price percentile to be considered ‘premium’. They must also not have appeared in other Round 1 categories as contenders. Finally, those that qualify for this category need to be sold with Category B COEs. Quite simple.
Meet The Contenders
They’re all German. Jawohl, jawohl. Clockwise from top left, the BMW 330i Touring and 318i from Bavaria are in contention. And from Wolfsburg, we have the Volkswagen Arteon.
With the BMW 330i Touring, practicality takes a big step up. With enough space to carry five people and their luggage, this is arguably the perfect premium vehicle for trips up north if one doesn’t want to get into an SUV.
There’s the obligatory BMW-levels of tech in here, and the way the 330i Touring drives and handles is why people buy BMWs in the first place.
That’s not to say that its sedan sibling BMW 318i isn’t practical; just not as practical. But, different strokes for different folks. The human space in the cabin is the same. The tech is similar.
Being a sedan, the 318i is a bit lighter, and more affordable as an entry point to premium BMW ownership. It rides and handles well, and that is why people buy BMWs in the first place. Yes, it needs to be said again.
The Volkswagen Arteon has sleek, sharp looks going for it. The outside and inside feel premium for the most part, and the Arteon drives easily, rides comfortably and handles very well.
If you want to look stylish during your daily commute, it’s very hard to argue against the Arteon.
Three excellent choices, but one has to be chosen.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best Cat B Premium Vehicle
BMW 330i Touring
| Vehicle | Points Tally | Price Percentile |
| BMW 330i Touring | 398 | 71 |
| BMW 318i | 356 | 64 |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 344 | 52 |
The resounding win goes to the BMW 330i Touring with 398 points. All four of us love this car and the points speak to that.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations to the BMW 330i Touring for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Best Cat B Premium Vehicle!
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