South African Car of the Year

The South African Car of the Year is an annual award organised by the South African Guild of Motoring 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.^[1]

Recipients of the award

South African Car of the Year

Year	Winner
2016	Volvo XC90[2]
2015	Porsche Macan S Diesel[3]
2014	Porsche Cayman S[4]
2013	Porsche Boxster[5]
2012	Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS[6]
2011	VW Polo 1.6 TDI and BMW 530d[7]
2010	VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI Comfortline[8]
2009	Honda Accord 2.4i Executive[9]
2008	Mazda 2 Individual[10]
2007	Honda Civic 1.8 VXi[11]
2006	Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T FSI[12]
2005	Volvo S40[13]
2004	Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi[14]
2003	VW Polo 1.4 TDI[15][16]
2002	Audi A4 1.9 TDI[1]
2001	BMW 320d[17]
2000	Renault Clio 1.4 RT[1]
1999	Alfa Romeo 156 T-Spark[1]
1998	Ford Fiesta Fun[1]
1997	BMW 528i[17]
1996	Audi A4 1.8[1]
1995	Opel Astra 160iS[1]
1994	Opel Kadett 140[1]
1993	BMW 316i[17]
1992	Nissan Maxima 300 SE[1]
1991	Opel Monza 160 GSi[1]
1990	BMW 525i[17]
1989	Toyota Corolla GLi Executive[1]
1988	BMW 735i[17]
1987	Mercedes-Benz 260[1]
1986	Toyota Corolla Twin Cam[1]

Most wins by manufacturer

Total Wins	Manufacturer	Years
6	BMW	1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2011
3	Audi	1996, 2002, 2006
3	Opel	1991, 1994, 1995
3	Volkswagen	2003, 2010, 2011
3	Porsche	2013, 2014, 2015
2	Honda	2007, 2009
2	Renault	2000, 2004
2	Toyota	1986, 1989
2	Volvo	2005, 2016
1	Alfa Romeo	1999
1	Ford	1998
1	Hyundai	2012
1	Mazda	2008
1	Mercedes-Benz	1987
1	Nissan	1992

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