WINNER:
MINI Aceman SE
311 points

For buyers already considering the Cooper, the MINI Aceman makes a strong case for itself.

It offers more space, five doors, and a bigger boot. The interior is identical, so if you already like the Cooper’s cabin, you will feel right at home here.

WINNER:
Tesla Model Y
361 points

Tesla may be a somewhat divisive company thanks to its rather controversial leader, but if you’ve ever driven their cars, you’ll discover that they are actually very well-rounded and capable for what they were made to do.

Nowhere is this more evident than on the Tesla Model Y, which is now one of the best-selling cars worldwide. The updated Model Y, introduced earlier in 2025, further boosted its appeal among Singaporeans with a specially-tuned version that qualified for a Category A COE.

Zeekr 009 | 343 pts

BYD Sealion 7 | 340 pts

Mercedes-Benz G580 | 338 pts

Tesla Model 3 | 326 pts

AION V | 323 pts

MINI Aceman SE | 311 pts

Audi Q6 e-tron | 311 pts

Audi A6 e-tron | 310 pts

BMW i5 Touring | 301 pts

Volvo EX30 | 293 pts

AION Y Plus | 289 pts

WINNER:
BMW 116
329 points

Ultimately, the 116 doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It won’t worry sports cars at the traffic lights or beat a fully-loaded Korean hybrid in a fuel economy showdown. 

However, it captures BMW’s core values remarkably well, delivering genuine driving pleasure, sharp handling, and understated style in a compact package. It might be the entry-level rung on BMW’s ladder, but it feels authentically part of the family.

Dongfeng Box | 319 pts

MINI JCW Convertible | 317 pts

WINNER:
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 S
337 points

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45S can be a comfortable, all-weather cruiser one moment, then a playful, high-performance monster the next. It still has that all-wheel-drive aggression, but now it is wrapped in a package that is more refined and more usable every day.

It is not cheap, but for those who want a four-cylinder saloon with the heart of a supercar, this might just be the best you can buy today.

Porsche 911 Carrera | 342 pts

Ferrari 296 GTB | 341 pts

Subaru Forester | 331 pts

BMW 116 | 329 pts

BMW 216 Gran Coupe | 328 pts

Honda Accord RS | 321 pts

MINI JCW Convertible | 317 pts

Lamborghini Revuelto | 311 pts

Audi Q5 | 307 pts

GAC E9 | 307 pts

Volvo XC90 | 302 pts

Range Rover Evoque | 300 pts

WINNER:
Rolls-Royce Spectre
398 points

Put simply, the Spectre is a confident declaration that Rolls-Royce is ready for an electrified future. It remains fiercely loyal to the brand’s ethos, delivering sublime comfort, unruffled composure, and unmatched luxury in an effortlessly electric package.

The notion of an electric Rolls-Royce might initially feel peculiar, perhaps even sacrilegious to some purists. But once you experience the majestic serenity of the Spectre, the idea of returning to an internal combustion engine begins to feel positively archaic.

Ferrari 296 GTB | 341 pts

Mercedes-Benz G580 | 338 pts

Lamborghini Revuelto | 311 pts

WINNER:
Zeekr 009
343 points

The Zeekr 009 is a relatively new player in the MPV market, but it comes packed with a myriad of tech features and lots of space, all wrapped up in a futuristic-looking facade that can propel you faster than some sports cars.

Luxury hotels, premium limo services, or families who’ve outgrown their SUVs but still want to travel in style, this is your spaceship. It’s quirky, indulgent, and oddly desirable.

GAC E9 | 307 pts

AION Y Plus | 289 pts

WINNER:
Porsche 911 Carrera
342 points

The Porsche 911 Carrera remains an incredible sports car, one that’s fast, refined, and eminently usable.

It’s a subtle yet meaningful evolution, and while it doesn’t tick every box, it undoubtedly keeps the 911 legend very much alive.

Ferrari 296 GTB | 341 pts

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45S | 337 pts

MINI JCW Convertible | 317 pts

Lamborghini Revuelto | 311 pts

WINNER:
Audi A6 e-tron
310 points

The A6 e-tron is a thoroughly sorted EV. It does the sensible, stylish Audi thing, just with electricity.

Elegant, efficient, and incredibly well-mannered on the road. Lighter than its rivals. Better to drive. And blissfully not another SUV.

BMW 216 Gran Coupe | 328 pts

Tesla Model 3 | 326 pts

Honda Accord RS | 321 pts

WINNER:
Audi Q5
307 points

In a segment packed with players like the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Range Rover Velar, and Lexus NX, the Q5 manages to carve its own lane. There’s an effortlessness to the way it carries itself with quiet confidence.

If you want something that’s as good to drive as it is to live with, and you appreciate a touch of restraint in your daily ride, the Audi Q5 quattro has shaped up to be a class act.

Subaru Forester | 331 pts

Volvo XC-90 | 302 pts

Range Rover Evoque | 300 pts

WINNER:
Tesla Model Y
361 points

If you’re looking for an EV that rounds up the best bits in all areas, the Tesla Model Y is hard to beat.

Practical, stylish, and efficient. All brilliant plus points that sum up a dependable family vehicle.

BYD Sealion 7 | 340 pts

Mercedes-Benz G580 | 338 pts

AION V | 323 pts

Audi Q6 e-tron | 311 pts

MINI Aceman SE | 311 pts

Volvo EX-30 | 293 pts

WINNER: Tesla Model Y

361 points