THE much-anticipated semi-finalists of the 2023 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure, have been announced.
Old Mutual managing director Garth Napier congratulated the semi-finalists, who made it through a strict round.
Napier said the automotive market had changed drastically following the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Each semi-finalist has caught the attention of the judges, precisely because they are not only relevant for today’s customers but also excellent contenders. We wish the jury the best in the next round of voting, which we have no doubt will be tough given the calibre of this year’s semi-finalists,” Napier said in a statement.
Here are the semi-finalists:
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Audi e-Tron GT/RS e-Tron GT
- Audi RS 3 Sedan/Sportback
- BAIC Beijing X55
- BMW 2-series Coupe
- BMW 7-Series
- BMW i4
- BMW iX3
- Chery Tiggo Pro 7
- Chery Tiggo Pro 8
- Ford Ranger
- Haval H6 Hybrid
- Honda Civic RS
- Hyundai Grand Creta
- Hyundai Kona N
- Hyundai Tucson
- Isuzu D-Max
- Jeep Gladiator
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- Kia Carnival
- Kia Sorento
- Kia Sportage
- Land Rover Range Rover
- Mahindra XUV700
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Nissan Qashqai
- Opel Mokka
- Porsche 911 GT3
- Porsche Cayman GT4 RS
- Renault Clio 5
- Suzuki Baleno
- Toyota GR86
- Toyota Rav4 E-Four
- Volkswagen Taigo
- Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge
The first step in the selection process was determining eligibility based on the COTY rules and regulations.
“This list of validated vehicles was then presented to members of the SA Guild of Mobility Journalists, experts in the field of all things motoring, on a dedicated online voting platform and voted to determine the list,” said Old Mutual.
In January 2023, the COTY jury will cast their votes to shortlist to finalists.
