THE 2025 SA Car of the Year finalists has been made public.
Later in the year the prestigious accolade will be awarded to a Best Car for 2025.
“Congratulations to the finalists selected from the highly competitive semi-finalist group across all COTY categories,” says Mabuyane Mabuza, Chairman of the SAGMJ.
“Rapid technological advances intensify the annual competition, with innovative features becoming commonplace, even in entry-level vehicles, showcasing the evolution of automotive technology.”
“Congratulations to the 2025 COTY finalists. These vehicles represent innovation and excellence across all categories.
Here are the finalists:
- BMW 5 Series Sedan
- BMW M5
- BMW X3
- Ford Mustang GT
- GAC GS3 EMZOOM
- GWM P500 HEV
- Jaecoo J7
- Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E 220d)
- MINI Countryman
- Mitsubishi Triton
- Omoda C9
- Suzuki Swift
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Volvo EX30
“As Old Mutual Insure, we are proud to partner with South Africa’s premier car competition, celebrating the strides made in advancing mobility. We look forward to seeing which vehicles set themselves apart during the next stage, where these finalists will showcase their capabilities and demonstrate why they stand out in such a competitive field,” says Jerry Anthonyrajah, Chief Commercial Officer and Interim CIO at Old Mutual Insure.
Thami Masemola, Chairman of COTY says: “The prestige of the South African Car of the Year competition has made a comeback, with numerous Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) regarding the 2025 event as a significant highlight of the South African automotive industry.
This has placed considerable pressure on the COTY committee and respected Jurors to elevate the standard of excellence that the competition provides,” he said.
“Additionally, South African car buyers will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the best vehicles launched in South Africa throughout 2024, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions.”
