How Does ACOTY Define This Class?

Only MPVs are eligible for this award, and both candidates showcased below were previously victorious in their respective Round 1 categories.

Seven contestants witted down to two, and now we are about to crown the overall MPV champion.

Meet The Contenders

Kia Carnival

The Kia Carnival triumphed over the Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LM and Nissan Serena Alfa to be crowned Best Cat B MPV.

With its new hybrid platform, the new Kia Carnival is a spacious and practical winner in our hearts.

Denza D9

The Denza D9 locked horns and won against the MG M9 and Opel Combo-e Life to win Best MPV EV.

BYD has made sure that the Denza’s first impressions were on point, and it truly delivered on all fronts.

So who won?

For transparency sake, price isn’t the only factor in deciding an eventual winner. The winner has to be desirable, a good all-rounder, and above all else, worth its market value.

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.

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Denza D9

And our overall winner is the Denza D9! Even after testing both variants of the D9, we were blown away by its impressive suite of features, build quality, and performance.

In a market increasingly receptive to new luxury brands, the Denza D9 is poised to carve out its niche, and this is why we felt it was deserving of this coveted award.

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

Congratulations to the Denza D9 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 Overall Best MPV!

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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.

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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!