OneShift Car of the Year 2023
OneShift Car Of The Year 2023
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Overall Winner
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
It scores highly in all of our judges' books, particularly its punchy all-new drivetrain, exemplary ride comfort with its sophisticated TNGA-C platform as well as its superb versatility.
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Hatchback

MG MG4 EV
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MG MG4 EV
This is MG’s coming-of-age car, and it’s absolutely brilliant.
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Honda Jazz Crosstar 1.5
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Hatchback
Honda Jazz Crosstar 1.5
The Jazz now has a taller, tougher-looking sibling.
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Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG R-Line
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Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG R-Line
The R-Line is the best version of the Cat A Golf, here's why.
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Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R Performance Pack
Luxury ICE Hatchback
Hatchback
Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R Performance Pack
It's such a quantum leap over its predecessors that we're telling everybody about the car weeks after driving it.
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Sedan

BYD Seal Performance 82.6 kWh
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Sedan
BYD Seal Performance 82.6 kWh
The Seal is rapid, beautifully made and gorgeous to look at.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line
Luxury EV Sedan
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line
A mini-EQS that will make Mercedes E-Class loyalists electric car converts.
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BMW i7 xDrive60 Pure Excellence
Super Luxury EV Sedan
Sedan
BMW i7 xDrive60 Pure Excellence
The 7-Series is elevated to otherworldly levels of opulence.
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Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid
Super Luxury Hybrid Sedan
Sedan
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid
The saloon plug-in hybrid from Bentley is in its own skin in Singapore.
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Skoda Octavia Mild Hybrid 1.0 TSI e-TEC Style
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Sedan
Skoda Octavia Mild Hybrid 1.0 TSI e-TEC Style
The Cat A Octavia is a value proposition with true appeal.
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BMW 318i M Sport
Luxury ICE Sedan
Sedan
BMW 318i M Sport
The base 318i lives up to its reputation as a sporty handler.
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BMW 735i Pure Excellence
High Luxury ICE Sedan
Sedan
BMW 735i Pure Excellence
This ICE-powered 7 Series is the best one to drive among the range offered in Singapore at this moment.
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Wagon

Subaru WRX Wagon
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Subaru WRX Wagon
The WRX Wagon has crushing all-weather ability and a likeable personality.
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BMW 330i Touring M Sport Pro (G21)
Luxury ICE Wagon
Wagon
BMW 330i Touring M Sport Pro (G21)
It's powerful but not too much so, it is spacious but not too large, it sounds great but isn't OTT - could we have found perfect balance?
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BMW M3 Touring
High Luxury ICE Wagon
Wagon
BMW M3 Touring
This deserves to outsell the M3 saloon.
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SUV

BYD Atto 3 Electric (100 kW)
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BYD Atto 3 Electric (100 kW)
We've rarely come across this, but this more affordable model is actually the better recipe.
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Lexus RZ450e
Luxury EV SUV
SUV
Lexus RZ450e
With all of Lexus' experience in hybrids, it has created its first interpretation of what a BEV should be like.
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Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 50
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SUV
Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 50
The Q8 e-tron is Audi's range-topping EV SUV, and gets better range and an illuminated grille.
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
If you are looking for a Corolla, the Cross SUV is the one to get.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC300e 4MATIC AMG Line
Luxury Hybrid SUV
SUV
Mercedes-Benz GLC300e 4MATIC AMG Line
The new GLC is well engineered and the PHEV variant is a brilliant option.
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BMW XM
Super Luxury Hybrid SUV
SUV
BMW XM
The XM surprises with its agility and poise, despite its size and weight.
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BMW X1 sDrive16i xLine
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SUV
BMW X1 sDrive16i xLine
And being a brilliant luxury car while at it, too.
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Maserati Grecale GT
Luxury ICE SUV
SUV
Maserati Grecale GT
This baby Maserati SUV is definitely turning heads and capturing hearts.
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Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne S (E3.2)
High Luxury ICE SUV
SUV
Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne S (E3.2)
The E3.2 Cayenne facelift brings with it a load of goodies, not least a V8 for the Cayenne S!
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Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure
Super Luxury ICE SUV
SUV
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure
Its rear seats don't just recline up to 40 degrees, they'll adjust every part of your body's temperature and posture too.
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MPV

Maxus MIFA 9 Electric
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MPV
Maxus MIFA 9 Electric
The MIFA 9 brings electric power to the luxury MPV segment for the first time.
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Toyota Sienta Hybrid Elegance
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Toyota Sienta Hybrid Elegance
May possibly be the next biggest thing in every local multi-storey carpark.
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Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 2.5 Elegance (AH40)
Luxury Hybrid MPV
MPV
Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 2.5 Elegance (AH40)
The newly introduced Lexus LM has allowed Toyota to elevate the position of the Vellfire to a new plane of luxury.
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BMW 216i M Sport Active Tourer
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MPV
BMW 216i M Sport Active Tourer
BMW's small cars built on the UKL2 platform are pretty much best-in-class right now.
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Coupé/Convertible

BMW i4 eDrive35
Luxury EV Coupé/Convertible
Coupé/Convertible
BMW i4 eDrive35
You’ll be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the i4 eDrive35 and its eDrive40 predecessor!
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Toyota GR86 Manual
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Coupé/Convertible
Toyota GR86 Manual
A palette cleanser like the GR86 reminds you what greatness can come out of simplicity.
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Porsche Cayman GT4 RS
High Luxury ICE Coupé/Convertible
Coupé/Convertible
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS
GT3-derived flat-six in a mid-engine layout – could this be the most enjoyable RS Porsche yet?
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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
Super Luxury ICE Coupé/Convertible
Coupé/Convertible
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
We also got a R231 SL 63 AMG to join the party.
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Crossover

Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD Standard Range
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD Standard Range
The Cat A Ioniq 5 offers a unique blend of quality and luxury at a good price.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Toyota Yaris Cross
The Yaris Cross can pull it off and draw a crowd, too.
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Peugeot 408 1.2 EAT8 Fastback GT
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Crossover
Peugeot 408 1.2 EAT8 Fastback GT
This Peugeot may be difficult to categorise, but it's distinct and practical.
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Commercial

Peugeot e-Partner
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Commercial
Peugeot e-Partner
The e-Partner easily surpasses the experience of EV commercial vehicles of old.
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Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI DSG Maxi Panel Van
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Commercial
Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI DSG Maxi Panel Van
The Caddy is a well-engineered commercial vehicle.
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Segment Outperformers

Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R Performance Pack
Best Handling
Handling
Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R Performance Pack
It's such a quantum leap over its predecessors that we're telling everybody about the car weeks after driving it..
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Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 2.5 Elegance (AH40)
Best Comfort
Comfort
Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 2.5 Elegance (AH40)
The newly introduced Lexus LM has allowed Toyota to elevate the position of the Vellfire to a new plane of luxury.
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Suzuki S-Cross Mild Hybrid
Best Performance
Performance
Suzuki S-Cross Mild Hybrid
The S-Cross has SSS vibes.
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Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure
Best Interior
Interior
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure
Its rear seats don't just recline up to 40 degrees, they'll adjust every part of your body's temperature and posture too.
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Maxus MIFA 9 Electric
Best Practicality
Practicality
Maxus MIFA 9 Electric
The MIFA 9 brings electric power to the luxury MPV segment for the first time.
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Audi SQ8
Best Build Quality
Build Quality
Audi SQ8
It unexpectedly seems like a value proposition versus its competitors, too.
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Hyundai Palisade
Best Features
Features
Hyundai Palisade
The Palisade offers a rare glimpse of a bygone era of luxury that's arguably more authentic.
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ORA Good Cat
Best Value Proposition
Value Proposition
ORA Good Cat
Born and bred in (Chinese) captivity, we examine the traits of this newest feline friend on the block.
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Mazda MX-30
Best Sustainability
Sustainability
Mazda MX-30
Mazda right-sizes its first BEV instead of entering all guns blazing.
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Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Best Ergonomics
Ergonomics
Hyundai Kona Hybrid
The Kona's distinctive looks continues on in the 2nd generation, taking on a sci-fi, post-modern disposition.
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