CAR magazine has published its annual ‘Top 12 Best Buys’ for 2018, a list of vehicles the publication deemed to be the best within their respective classes.
The list is based on ranges (not individual models) driven by CAR’s vastly-experienced editorial team, with a number of facets including package, personality, performance and value all considered when making the final decision.
The full list published – including special ward winners – will be published in the upcoming March 2018 issue of CAR magazine.
The list of overall category winners and runners is detailed below.
Best budget car (under R160 000) – Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA
Runners up
- Kia Picanto 1,0 Street
- Nissan Micra Active 1.2 Visia
Best small hatchback – Volkswagen Polo
Runners up
- Volkswagen Polo Vivo
- Mazda 2
Best midsize hatchback – Volkswagen Golf
Runners up
- Audi A3
- Ford Focus
Best midsize sedan – Toyota Corolla Quest
Runners up
- Ford Focus
- Mazda3
Best premium midsize car – BMW 3 Series
Runners up
- Audi A4
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Best luxury car – Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Runners up
- Porsche Panamera
- BMW 5 Series
Best performance car – Porsche 911 GT3 PDK
Runners up
- Audi TT RS Coupé Quattro S tronic
- Audi RS6 Avant Quattro S tronic
Best small SUV/crossover – Honda BR-V
Runners up
- Renault Captur
- Kia Soul
Best midsize SUV/crossover – Volkswagen Tiguan
Runners up
- Hyundai Tucson
- Mazda CX-5
Best premium midsize SUV/crossover – Audi Q5
Runners up
- BMW X3
- Range Rover Velar
Best large SUV/crossover – Range Rover Sport
Runners up
- Volvo XC90
- Audi Q7
Best double-cab bakkie – Ford Ranger
Runners up
- Toyota Hilux
- Volkswagen Amarok
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