South African Car of the Year
The South African Car of the Year is an annual Car of the Year award organised by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists. The award process is widely regarded for its attention to depth and detail. The vehicles that are selected as finalists are thoroughly tested and driven for a number of days by the journalists before the winner is chosen based upon the journalist's scores.
Recipients of the award
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Ford Ranger Double Cab 4x4 |
| 2022 | Toyota Corolla Cross |
| 2021 | Peugeot 2008 |
| 2020 | Jaguar I-Pace |
| 2019 | Mercedes Benz A-Class |
| 2018 | Porsche Panamera |
| 2017 | Opel Astra |
| 2016 | Volvo XC90 |
| 2015 | Porsche Macan S Diesel |
| 2014 | Porsche Cayman S |
| 2013 | Porsche Boxster |
| 2012 | Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS |
| 2011 | VW Polo 1.6 TDI and BMW 530d |
| 2010 | VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI Comfortline |
| 2009 | Honda Accord 2.4i Executive |
| 2008 | Mazda 2 Individual |
| 2007 | Honda Civic 1.8 VXi |
| 2006 | Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T FSI |
| 2005 | Volvo S40 |
| 2004 | Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi |
| 2003 | VW Polo 1.4 TDI |
| 2002 | Audi A4 1.9 TDI |
| 2001 | BMW 320d |
| 2000 | Renault Clio 1.4 RT |
| 1999 | Alfa Romeo 156 T-Spark |
| 1998 | Ford Fiesta Fun |
| 1997 | BMW 528i |
| 1996 | Audi A4 1.8 |
| 1995 | Opel Astra 160iS |
| 1994 | Opel Kadett 140 |
| 1993 | BMW 316i |
| 1992 | Nissan Maxima 300 SE |
| 1991 | Opel Monza 160 GSi |
| 1990 | BMW 525i |
| 1989 | Toyota Corolla GLi Executive |
| 1988 | BMW 735i |
| 1987 | Mercedes-Benz 260 |
| 1986 | Toyota Corolla Twin Cam |
Most wins by manufacturer
| Total Wins | Manufacturer | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | BMW | 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2011 |
| 4 | Opel | 1991, 1994, 1995, 2017 |
| 4 | Porsche | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| 3 | Audi | 1996, 2002, 2006 |
| 3 | Toyota | 1986, 1989, 2022 |
| 3 | Volkswagen | 2003, 2010, 2011 |
| 2 | Ford | 1998, 2023 |
| 2 | Honda | 2007, 2009 |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz | 1987, 2019 |
| 2 | Renault | 2000, 2004 |
| 2 | Volvo | 2005, 2016 |
| 1 | Alfa Romeo | 1999 |
| 1 | Hyundai | 2012 |
| 1 | Jaguar | 2020 |
| 1 | Mazda | 2008 |
| 1 | Nissan | 1992 |
| 1 | Peugeot | 2021 |