The budget category, however, was removed, as it did not have any worthy contenders on this year\u2019s list of vehicles.<\/p>\n
Almost 40% of the overall votes highlighted the strong competition in the highly contested Compact Family and Midsize categories, while the competition in the Premium, Luxury and ever-growing New Energy categories for a spot on the finalist’s list was just as fierce, noted Mabuza.<\/p>\n
The judicators of this year’s competition decided that, instead of taking the top 12 scoring vehicles, a score cut-off would be applied with the objective of including a broader spectrum of finalists without favouring categories.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team looked at a few options, but once the suggestion of a score-cut off was on the table, it just made sense. It evened the playing field,” said Mabuza.<\/p>\n
The final round of scoring will commence shortly and continue until the end of March 2023. The scoring will incorporate data that looks at factors like market segment sales volume and spec-adjusted competitor pricing.<\/p>\n
In addition, the Motor Enthusiast\u2019s Choice segment is running again this year and will allow the public to vote for their favourite model from the list of finalists via social media.<\/p>\n
Three of the participating voters will win an off-road driving course sponsored by Old Mutual and the SAGMJ.<\/p>\n
All the finalists of the 2023 COTY competition have \u201cproven to be excellent contenders, and we\u2019re looking forward with anticipation to see which deserving vehicle will take home the coveted overall winner\u2019s crown, as well as who the category winners will be,\u201d said Garth Napier, MD of Old Mutual Insurance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese finalists are the cream of the crop in South Africa, and we can\u2019t wait to see who comes out on top,\u201d added Mabuza.<\/p>\n
The 21 finalists in each category are listed below.<\/p>\n
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Compact\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Renault Clio 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Compact Family<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n BAIC Beijing X55<\/strong><\/p>\n Nissan Qashqai<\/strong><\/p>\n Opel Mokka<\/strong><\/p>\n VW Taigo<\/strong><\/p>\n Midsize<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Alfa Romeo Tonale<\/strong><\/p>\n Chery Tiggo Pro 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Honda Civic RS<\/strong><\/p>\n Hyundai Tucson<\/strong><\/p>\n Kia Sportage<\/strong><\/p>\n Premium<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Jeep Grand Cherokee L<\/strong><\/p>\n Kia Sorento<\/strong><\/p>\n Adventure SUV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ford Everest<\/strong><\/p>\n Double Cab<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ford Ranger<\/strong><\/p>\n Isuzu D-Max<\/strong><\/p>\n Luxury<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Mercedes Benz S-Class<\/strong><\/p>\n Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Audi RS3<\/strong><\/p>\n New Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Audi e-tron GT<\/strong><\/p>\n Haval H6 Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n Toyota RAV4 E-four<\/strong><\/p>\n Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Renault-clio-5.jpg\")
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