It all comes down to this. If you were following our AutoApp Car Of The Year series till now, or have just tuned in, this is the article to read.

23 Round 1 winners, which then narrowed down to 11 Round 2 winners. Battles were fought hard across all categories, and now these 11 winners will fight their last but arguably hardest fight yet – for all the glory and the crown to AutoApp Car Of The Year 2024.

But how did you guys pick a winner?

Good question. All 11 cars deserve to be on the top spot, so the team had a very challenging time trying to decide on the eventual winner.

Like the Editors’ Choice, we felt that the best way to single out a winner would be to shortlist four of the best cars first. These cars were cherry-picked by each of us, and represented our opinions on which car could make it into the winners’ circle. After which, a second round of voting commenced, and the eventual winner was chosen from this elusive pool.

Enough said, let’s crack on with our winners, shall we?

So which cars were shortlisted?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 – Winner Of Editors’ Choice

It isn’t hard to see why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 made it here. The folks from South Korea have really knocked this one out of the park, and you just love it the minute you get into it. Plus, Singapore received a special Cat A variant too, which is a huge plus point in our ever-expensive cityscape.

Porsche 911 – Winner Of Overall Best Sports Car

I mean, why wouldn’t the Porsche 911 make it to this list? Spend the best bit of 70-odd years perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes out a true masterpiece. That’s the 911 for you.

Revered by automotive enthusiasts, the 911 has carved out an unrivalled position at the very pinnacle of its class, captivating generation after generation with its unique blend of performance, style, and innovation.

BMW X1 sDrive16i – Winner Of Overall Best Category A Car

Another Cat A winner in our midst, and one that is definitely well deserved – the BMW X1. SUVs. Love or hate them, they’re here to stay, and it seems the general public can’t get enough of them. A tall stature, good boot space, room for 5 to fit comfortably, and it’s off to the races.

BMW has a proven track record of great SUVs, or SAVs as they’re more affectionately coined. The German marque is no stranger to the crossover platform, and it has since released this masterpiece.

The BMW X1 was never designed to be that overly athletic person at the gym, nor does it try to pose as one. Its ease-of-use and can-do spirit are what most people need in a city-oriented SUV, and the X1 delivers that experience to a tee.

Nissan X-Trail e-POWER – Winner Of Overall Best SUV

Ever the popular bodystyle, the Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today’s electric climate. It’s no wonder it crushed its way to the very top, and now sits as part of our top 4 contenders.

The SUV segment is as crowded as they come, and the X-Trail elevates your perception of what an SUV can be, showing its competitors how it’s done. 

So which car emerged victorious?

These four are all competent in their own right, and it’s extremely compelling how these four have ended up in the same boxing ring. But, we are here to crown a winner, aren’t we?

AutoApp Car Of The Year
BMW X1 sDrive16i

And with that, the BMW X1 has been crowned victorious! It was a really tough fight, but the BMW X1 just had the perfect balance of practicality, tech gizmos, space, and looks to make it a true standout. Oh, and it does all of that while still being a Cat A runner. Simply marvellous.

BMW really hit a home run with this, and we couldn’t agree more. And we are confident most of you guys out there will feel the same. If you are looking for a car that can do it all, look no further.

And on that bombshell, we are delighted to announce that the 2024 AutoApp Car Of The Year awards have come to an end. Thank you for sticking around with us, and congratulations to the BMW X1 for winning AutoApp Car of the Year 2024!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Price, COE category and powertrain once again notwithstanding, the Overall Best Sedan is chosen from the sedans that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

BMW i7 xDrive 60

The BMW i7 xDrive 60 offers so much luxury car for its price. It’s expensive, no doubt, and we appreciate the technology inside that would keep wealthy tech geeks happy for hours on end and is pretty easy to use.

We are especially impressed by how well the i7 drives and rides, and how much of a compelling proposition it has become to the upper crust of society, and this is why it won Best Luxury EV in Round 1.

BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35

Despite it being called a “Gran Coupé,” the BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35 is really a sedan with a sloping roofline, which is why it makes an appearance here.

The i4 brings brand cachet and sufficient technology to the table while driving, riding and handling well like a BMW should. Being a unique contender vis-a-vis price in the premium EV market segment sets the BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35 apart from everyone else, and it’s also the most frugal premium EV we’ve tested to date. No surprise then that the i4 clinched Best Premium EV in Round 1.

Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers a very compelling price-to-performance ratio in its market segment. From a tech-focused interior to acceleration that can cause one to draw a sharp breath, there is much here that appeals to us.

Throw in the decidedly Saab-esque swooping and quirky aerodynamic exterior design, and it’s not difficult to see why it snaps heads and gets fingers pointing as it drives past. This is why it won Best Cat B EV in Round 1.

Peugeot 408

One cannot deny how well one will stand out and make a statement while driving the Peugeot 408. That it’s offered at a very compelling price-point won it Best Cat A Sedan in Round 1 and makes an appearance here to fight for this title.

So who won?

Four compelling Round 1 winners in their respective categories, but only one can claim this award.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Sedan
BMW i7 xDrive60

Despite the BMW i7 xDrive 60 being so expensive, it also offers so much for the price. This is why it won Best Overall Sedan.

Regardless of its arguably polarizing looks, the Bavarian manufacturer must be applauded for daring to break with tradition and create something that snaps heads and looks like nothing else on the road. Moreover, the four of us in the judging panel agree that the i7 is objectively the better 7 Series when compared to its internal combustion 735i sibling.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the BMW i7 xDrive 60 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best Sedan!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Well, there weren’t specifically any criteria that we referenced in order to determine what vehicles participate in this category. The plan was simple: each of us would shortlist a car that we really, really liked, and these four cars would do battle to determine which would be the overall victor.

Of course, we couldn’t pick cars just with our hearts. The car each of us chose had to blow our expectations out of the water, and possess that special desirability factor that makes our hearts yearn for more. A car that, throughout the course of 2023, evoked so much emotion and joy that we just couldn’t get enough of it.

Now do you get the picture? Great! Let’s crack on.

Meet The Contenders

Hyundai Ioniq 5

First up we have the Hyundai Ioniq 5, shortlisted by Sheldon.

“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first car to be made in Singapore since 1978. While awarding it just for this recognition is enough, the Ioniq 5 is also accomplished enough to stand on its own merits.

It’s a car that we Singaporeans can be proud of; it’s well made, drives well, and perhaps crucially, well-spec’d enough to make its owner feel like they’re getting good value for what they’re paying – not easy in this COE era.

What’s more, a “Singapore-only” Cat A version makes this car feel tailor-made for our market. At $200k, it’s not cheap by any means, but comparatively accessible enough for most car owners to aspire to and celebrate this achievement together. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a car that Singaporeans can be proud of.”

BMW 330i Touring

Next up is the BMW 330i Touring, cherry-picked by Joel.

“The 330i Touring remains high on the list of cars I did not want to return after driving in it. It is packed with enough tech, power and space to meet the standards of the modern enthusiast and – it’s really all you need in a car.

Like I bravely claimed in my review, “…the M3 Touring will always be the distinct halo model, but the 330i Touring is the one I’d drive any day, every day.”

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Vivek’s shining candidate is the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

“The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, as I’ve mentioned in my article, is THE vehicle I went into reviewing that I truly wanted to dislike, but failed royally at. Although it didn’t win the Cat B Hybrid SUV Category award, I strongly felt that it deserved recognition nonetheless.

For one, it firmly convinced me that it IS a Corolla. For another, it is the first four-wheeled vehicle I’ve tested that’s put in a fuel economy figure that’s come dangerously close to my motorcycle’s worst consumption. Imagine that! It does everything competently, and is wanting for little.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid makes an extremely strong case to be “my family’s first SUV” for the buyer who knows little about cars and just wants reliable and frugal transportation from A to B. Frugal. If only COE prices didn’t contract a severe case of insanity… le sigh.

I know I stand alone in choosing the Corolla Cross Hybrid, but it’s still my choice.”

Toyota GR86

Rounding out the list, Sean’s warrior of choice is the Toyota GR86.

“The Toyota GR86 is less of a sports car and more of a love letter to car and driving enthusiasts. The automotive industry as we know it is now at an impasse. Gone are the days when screaming internal combustion engines were commonplace, now being silenced, literally, by the soulless whirrs of new-fangled electric technology.

But, like many things in nature, the art of survival finds a way to break through the monotony. In the face of an electric revolution, Toyota had created a true gem of a car, one that excites one’s subconscious and provides a scintillating, visceral sensation. 

It’s almost like a time capsule, transporting one back to the golden age of Japanese sports cars.”

So who won?

These four are all competent in their own right, and it’s extremely compelling how these four have ended up in the same boxing ring. But, like all competitions, only one can claim this award.

Unlike other categories, these four cars underwent another round of voting. Each team member had four points to barter and award, but the catch was we couldn’t vote for our individual shortlisted cars.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Editors’ Choice
Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has taken the crown! Badge snobs will scorn it, but with such sharp looks, you can clearly see why Hyundai is confident in taking the fight to the premium boys, and why we confidently chose it as well.

The Ioniq 5 stands as a testament to Hyundai’s belief that an electric vehicle can be both functional and visually enticing. It challenges the traditional European approach of cautiously embracing electric mobility, proving that practicality can coexist with desirability. 

With its groundbreaking design and innovative features, the Ioniq 5 is a declaration of war in the electric vehicle arena, and it appears to find itself clinching our Editors’ Choice award.

Congratulations to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Editors’ Choice!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Cars eligible for this class need to be priced at or under $200,000 with COE. This means only some Round 1 winning Cat A vehicles are eligible for this award.

Meet The Contenders

Toyota Sienta Hybrid

The Toyota Sienta Hybrid feels like more car for the money. Coupled with its excellent fuel economy and the fact that it can transport up to seven people at a go puts it in contention for this award.

BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin Dolphin offers a very compelling value proposition here, and that the polished tech implementation within combined with how energy efficient it is makes it that much more of a contender for this title.

BYD Atto 3

Offering up great efficiency and how it feels the more complete package as an EV SUV, the BYD Atto 3 impressed the judging panel to make an appearance here for this award.

Peugeot 408

One cannot deny how well one will stand out and make a statement while driving the Peugeot 408. That it’s offered at a very compelling price-point puts it that much more in contention for this title.

So who won?

Four compelling Round 1 winners in their respective Cat A categories, but only one can claim this award.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle
BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 won as a result of offering the best value proposition of the four here. That it is comfortable, quite well appointed, spacious and has a techy interior puts it on top, despite not being the highest points scorer from Round 1.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the BYD Atto 3 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best Value!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Price notwithstanding, the Overall Best EV is chosen from the electric vehicles (EVs) that won in Round 1. We counted them. There were nine. Battle Royale indeed. Ding-ding-ding!

Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

BMW i7 xDrive 60

The BMW i7 xDrive 60 offers so much luxury car for its price. It’s expensive, no doubt, and we appreciate the technology inside that would keep wealthy tech geeks happy for hours on end and is pretty easy to use.

We are especially impressed by how well the i7 drives and rides, and how much of a compelling proposition it has become to the upper crust of society, and this is why it won Best Luxury EV in Round 1.

BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35

The BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35 brings brand cachet and sufficient technology to the table while driving, riding and handling well like a BMW should. Being a unique contender vis-a-vis price in the premium EV market segment sets the BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35 apart from everyone else, and it’s also the most frugal premium EV we’ve tested to date. No surprise then that the i4 clinched Best Premium EV in Round 1.

Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers a very compelling price-to-performance ratio in its market segment. From a tech-focused interior to acceleration that can cause one to draw a sharp breath, there is much here that appeals to us.

Throw in the decidedly Saab-esque swooping and quirky aerodynamic exterior design, which likely caused a large leaf blown toward the IONIQ 6 on the highway to go absolutely space-shuttle status skywards upon contact with the front bumper, and it’s not difficult to see why it snaps heads and gets fingers pointing as it drives past. This is why it won Best Cat B EV in Round 1.

BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin may be small in stature but it makes a big impression for sure. It looks bright and cheerful and turns heads as one drives by. It offers a tech-focused interior that’s nice, comfortable and modestly spacious.

Its battery pack offers great range, thanks to how efficient the Dolphin is. Its value-proposition is what won the Dolphin the Best Cat A Hatchback EV award in Round 1.

BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 is roomy, spacious, comfortable and has an infotainment screen that can be flipped from landscape to portrait and vice-versa. It also has a clean exterior design that will appeal to many.

On the road, the Atto 3 is quiet, comfortable and very energy-efficient with good range. It is also easy to drive and place into parking spots. Not difficult to see why it clinched the title of Best Cat A SUV in Round 1.

MG 4 EV

The MG 4 EV brings sharp and distinct looks to the table. Its tech-focused interior is comfortable, roomy and practical. That it goes like stink and sticks to the road through corners like a leech adds to its charm. Also, it’s rear-wheel driven, which stood out for us car enthusiasts in the judging panel.

It’s also priced attractively, and its value proposition clinched it the title of Best Cat B Hatchback EV in Round 1.

MAXUS MIFA 9

MAXUS, in its first overseas foray, has simply swooped in and swept up the win in the Best MPV EV category in Round 1 with the MIFA 9 Luxury. Now THAT’S a serious statement to make right there. Its price versus standard equipment and how well it performed on the road make this passenger paradise a stonking value proposition.

Volvo XC40 Recharge

The minimalists within us appreciated the clean aesthetic that the Volvo XC40 Recharge brings to the table. Add to that an interior that exudes functionality, practicality and eco-friendly material choices and a battery pack that offers very good real-world range and you have a very compelling package right here in the XC40 Recharge.

Not difficult to see, when combined with its price point why the XC40 Recharge won Best Cat B SUV EV in Round 1.

Opel Vivaro-e

We did say at the beginning that the Overall Best EV is chosen from the electric vehicles (EVs) that won in Round 1. That’s why we must not forget about the Opel Vivaro-e. It is an electric van. Its price, the offering of keyless start and stop, ease of driving and energy efficiency enabled it to clinch the win in the Best Commercial EV category.

So who won?

Nine EVs to choose from! This proved to be a massive headache for the judging panel indeed, but a good one. With the Battle Royale seeing numerous choke slams, body slams, figure-four leg locks and tombstone pile drivers delivered, there was only one left standing when the dust settled. No members of the judging panel were harmed in this process. Neither was any EV.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best EV
Hyundai IONIQ 6

Of the line-up, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is easily the most desirable EV of the lot. While it didn’t clinch the highest amount of points on the board, its price-to-performance ratio is spot on. Its looks may be polarising but it undoubtedly turns heads. It’s also very spacious on the inside, and one would not be the wiser that they’re in a Hyundai thanks to the dearth of Hyundai logos within.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the Hyundai IONIQ 6 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best EV!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Price and powertrain don’t matter. From affordable to astronomical, internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric all make an appearance here. The Overall Best SUV is chosen from among a pool of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 won Best Cat A SUV EV because the judging panel was impressed with how efficient it is, and how it feels the more complete package as an EV SUV. Being roomy, spacious, comfortable, and tech-focused, it also has a clean exterior design that will appeal to many.

BMW X1 xDrive16i

The BMW X1 sDrive16i brings technological accoutrements and a loud paint colour to the table, but tempers that with practicality, ease of driving and a punchy engine and smooth gearbox. Plus no one can argue with the BMW brand cachet, which is why it won Best Cat A SUV in Round 1.

Audi SQ 7

The Audi SQ7 features a clean design language that offers so much practicality and pace at its price point. Despite competing in the luxury SUV segment, value-for-money matters, which is why the SQ7 decisively won the Best Luxury SUV award.

BMW XM

The BMW XM is the absolute most expensive vehicle in the ACOTY 2024 line-up. What won it the Best Premium Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid award in Round 1 is that the XM is a strong statement in the automotive industry with its ballsy go-big-or-go-home nature.

Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade comes across as well-deserving of its palatial-sounding name. It is the most competent SUV on test in its segment, and the practicality and comfort it offers, combined with value-proposition is why the Palisade won Best Premium SUV.

Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 feels like the most grown-up and well-put-together SUV in its segment to the judging panel. Audi’s renowned build quality and solidity, along with a clean and premium design aesthetic feature here. With ample technology and an interior that will take five occupants without too much bother, its frugality and comfortable nature clinched it Best Category B SUV in Round 1.

Volvo XC40 Recharge

The Volvo XC40 Recharge won Best Cat B SUV EV due to its price and the upmarket experience one receives for the money. Its clean minimalist aesthetic, an interior that exudes functionality, practicality and eco-friendly material choices, and a battery pack that offers very good real-world range makes the XC40 Recharge a winner in our books.

Nissan X-trail e-Power

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power shines in its ability to be cost-friendly, extremely practical, and stylish, doing everything a typical Singaporean family would desire. All of this while putting a smile on your face and wallet. This is why it won the Best Cat B Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid award.

So who won?

Eight SUVs to choose from, with each that shines as a beacon of light in their own categories. This was no easy task for the judging panel. However, once all was said and done, there was the one.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best SUV
Nissan X-trail e-Power

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power brings so much to the table at its price point. It is well-appointed, very comfortable and easy to drive, and that pretty much sealed the deal for the judging panel, who unanimously love this SUV anyway.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the Nissan X-Trail e-Power for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best SUV!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

The Overall Best Sports Car is chosen from the three Cat B performance and sports categories’ winners from Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

BMW M3 Touring

The BMW M3 Touring won Best Performance Wagon due to how practical it is while being mental in a straight line and through corners. Its steroid-fuelled body sure looks the part, and has all the go-fast gubbins underneath and within to put a wide smile on enthusiasts’ faces.

BMW M2

The BMW M2 won Best Sports Car in Round 1 because it offers the necessary pace of a sports car along with pure rear-wheel driven handling characteristics and actually represents good value for its asking price. Plus there’s the special experience that comes with M-cars, and one can see why this is endearing.

Porsche 911 Carrera

Base is not just base with the Porsche 911 Carrera. It won Best Luxury Sports Car because it represents great value for money for what it is and can do. With ferocious performance off the line and leech-like characteristics in the corners, it’s not difficult to see why all members of the judging panel voted unanimously for it.

So who won?

All three excellent contenders have their own strengths. However, this is a competition and when all said and done, there can only be one.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Sports Car
Porsche 911 Carrera

The Porsche 911 Carrera won by virtue of its decades-old winning formula that’s been constantly refined. Plus it is the quintessential sports car benchmark that other manufacturers look at.

Moreover, once one is done with performance cars like the M2 and M3 Touring, where does one naturally progress to from there? The Porsche 911 Carrera of course!

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the Porsche 911 Carrera for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best Sports Car!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

The Overall Best Luxury Vehicle is chosen from the three Cat B luxury categories’ winners from Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

Audi SQ 7

There’s a famous scene in The Godfather movie in which Marlon Brando, playing Don Corleone, says, “I’m gonna make him a deal he can’t refuse.” The Audi SQ 7 epitomises this line. It brings space, pace and practicality to the luxury car segment at a stonking price point. This is why it won Best Luxury SUV.

BMW XM

The BMW XM, despite being the absolute most expensive vehicle in the ACOTY line-up, won the Best Premium Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid Category in Round 1 because BMW’s M-division dares to do things differently. Being the first standalone model since the M1, the XM is a strong statement in the automotive industry, and its ballsy go-big-or-go-home nature is why it won.

BMW i7 xDrive60

Despite the BMW i7 xDrive 60 being so expensive, it also offers so much for the price. Regardless of its arguably polarizing looks, the Bavarian manufacturer must be applauded for daring to break with tradition and create something that snaps heads and looks like nothing else on the road. That’s why it clinched the win in the Best Luxury EV category in Round 1.

Moreover, the four of us in the judging panel agree that the i7 is objectively the better 7 Series when compared to its internal-combustion 735i sibling.

So who won?

Three brilliant luxury vehicles, but only one can win this category.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Luxury Car
Audi SQ 7

The Audi SQ 7 won due to the value proposition it brings to this line-up, which cannot be overlooked. Plus, its muted aggressive looks and turn of speed means the SQ 7 would be a luxury vehicle that a modern-day Godfather would be proud to ride in.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the Audi SQ 7 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best Luxury Car!

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How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Price, COE category and powertrain notwithstanding, the Overall Best MPV is chosen from the multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below.

Meet The Contenders

Toyota Sienta Hybrid

The Toyota Sienta Hybrid feels like more car for the money. Coupled with its excellent fuel economy and the fact that it can transport up to seven people at a go won it the Best Cat A MPV in Round 1.

MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury

MAXUS’ first overseas mode, the MIFA 9 Luxury, appeals to us by being very well-equipped and able to put in a surprising turn in the twisty stuff while remaining quiet, comfortable, refined and composed.

We also like how the MIFA 9 looks unique and interesting in a segment of vehicles that are essentially large boxes on wheels. Finally, the MIFA 9’s enormous proportions translate to how much space is liberated inside, which is why it won Best MPV EV in Round 1.

So who won?

Two excellent Round 1 winners in their respective categories, but only one can come out on top.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best MPV
MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury

Let’s face it. In the world of MPVs, size does matter, and the MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury has lots of it. Add to that its premium features and ride comfort and it’s not difficult to see why it won.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best MPV!

How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

The Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle is chosen from among the winners of the Cat A Hybrid, Cat B Hybrid and Premium Hybrid categories in Round 1.

Meet The Contenders

Kia Niro Hybrid

The Kia Niro Hybrid has sharp, unique looks, an angular, tech-infused cabin and spacious practicality in its favour. How comfy it is and how little fuel it sips means you’ll be wafting around while keeping your wallet firmly in your pocket for longer.

Nissan X-Trail e-Power

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power is refined, stylish, and in this era of historically high COEs, well-equipped enough to offer its owner a premium-feeling experience for a car that relatively speaking is positioned as a mass market model. Plus it has one of the judges’ Mom’s glowing seal of approval.

BMW XM

The BMW XM balances ride comfort and eye-watering performance off the line very well. It’s also nimble in carparks and offers an opulent tech-focused interior for its elite occupants.

So who won?

Three really great award-winners where one will not go wrong with any of them. However, there could only be one.

Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.

AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle
Kia Niro Hybrid

The Kia Niro Hybrid won because, just like it did in Round 1, it offers the best value proposition of the trio. Despite scoring the lowest points of the three in Round 1, by being priced the way it is and yet still remaining practical and frugal, we believe that it represents the better offering to car buyers out there.

More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.

Congratulations to the Kia Niro Hybrid for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle!

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