OneShift Car of the Year 2024
OneShift Car Of The Year 2024

Overall Winner

Watch this space - the Car Of The Year Overall Winners will be unveiled on 20 November 2024.

Meanwhile, here are the Category Winners of 2024. For a more detailed summary, check out our article!

Hatchback

Premium EV Hatchback
MG4 EV
MG4 EV
The MG4’s blend of surprisingly good dynamics and relatively affordable price allowed it to keep its award from 2023.
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Premium Hybrid Hatchback
Nissan Note e-POWER
Nissan Note e-POWER
The Nissan Note e-POWER facelift offers an EV-like driving experience with hybrid practicality, perfect for urban commuting
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Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift
The Swift, Singapore’s cheapest new car, has a delightfully retro nature that is charming and refreshing
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Sedan

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BYD Seal Cat A
BYD Seal Cat A
The most affordable BYD Seal yet still puts up a convincing case for itself
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Luxury EV Sedan
BMW i5
BMW i5
Could the new electric-powered G60 BMW 5 Series represent the future of German executive sedans? We find out!
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High Luxury EV Sedan
Lotus Emeya
Lotus Emeya
Lotus’ four-door grand tourer is an exceptional achievement for a small-volume manufacturer, but its personality is a little cold
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Premium Hybrid Sedan
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry
The darling of Singapore’s towkays is in its best iteration yet
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High Luxury Hybrid Sedan
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance
The new C63 S is a powerhouse of technology and engineering, but is it a better car than the one it replaces?
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Luxury ICE Sedan
BMW 520i
BMW 520i
The 5-series has now matured into a gentleman
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High Luxury ICE Sedan
Porsche Panamera
Porsche Panamera
Porsche’s third generation luxury saloon carries the torch of excellence from its predecessor
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Super Luxury ICE Sedan
Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley Flying Spur
We say farewell to the Flying Spur’s non-electrified V8 as a PHEV version beckons
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Wagon

Luxury EV Wagon
BMW i5 Touring
BMW i5 Touring
The i5 Touring is well worth the $10k premium over its sedan counterpart
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Compact SUV

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BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3
Although mechanically similar, the facelift brings desirable updates to keep the Atto 3 at the top of the sales charts.
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Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V
The CR-V is a rare sight these days but deserves to be appreciated more with its combination of pace and space.
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SUV

Premium EV SUV
Nissan Ariya
Nissan Ariya
Nissan’s first competitive electric vehicle in a long while is impressive inside and out, but could do with more range
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Luxury EV SUV
Kia EV9
Kia EV9
Kia's priciest car in Singapore lives up to lofty expectations.
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High Luxury EV SUV
Lotus Eletre
Lotus Eletre
A Lotus we don't expect, but one that impresses nonetheless
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Premium Hybrid SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe
It’s the most luxurious and spacious one yet, especially in top-dog Calligraphy trim
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High Luxury Hybrid SUV
Land Rover Range Rover PHEV
Land Rover Range Rover PHEV
PHEV power suits the heavy Range Rover to a tee, perhaps even more so than pure electric power
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Premium ICE SUV
Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda’s 2nd generation Kodiaq has grown larger and even more desirable
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Luxury ICE SUV
Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar
How does the facelifted Velar perform?
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Super Luxury ICE SUV
Ferrari Purosangue
Ferrari Purosangue
The four-door, four-seater Ferrari is sensational to drive in every situation
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MPV

Premium EV MPV
BYD M6
BYD M6
There seems to be less lower slung MPVs in the market today, but the M6 bucks the trend and could be the bread-and-butter choice for every Singaporean family.
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Luxury EV MPV
Denza D9
Denza D9
A Veritable Challenge to the Status Quo
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Premium Hybrid MPV
Nissan Serena e-POWER
Nissan Serena e-POWER
The facelifted Serena improves on an already impressive product
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Luxury Hybrid MPV
Toyota Alphard
Toyota Alphard
If you want the de facto hybrid large MPV of choice, the Alphard has got you covered.

Coupe / Convertible

Premium EV Coupe / Convertible
MG Cyberster
MG Cyberster
MG stuns with its electric roadster which is a unique proposition. It’s as good as you imagine it to be.
Premium ICE Coupe / Convertible
Subaru BRZ STI Edition
Subaru BRZ STI Edition
The greatest sports car for under $300k is still immensely enjoyable even with an automatic gearbox
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Luxury ICE Coupe / Convertible
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé
The world’s most powerful 4-cylinder engine in production mated to the svelte CLA is an absolute riot
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High Luxury ICE Coupe / Convertible
Lotus Emira
Lotus Emira
Lotus’ last petrol-driven sports car offers a wider breadth of abilities than ever before, but at a hefty price tag
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Super Luxury ICE Coupe / Convertible
McLaren 750 S
McLaren 750 S
Laughably capable on track as always, the 750S is a masterclass in dynamics.
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Crossover

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Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback
Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback
Among all the cars we’ve reviewed on the MEB platform, the Q4 e-tron is one of the standouts
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Luxury EV Crossover
Polestar 4
Polestar 4
This ‘SUV coupé’ pairs a lovely cosy cabin with avantgarde design
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High Luxury EV Crossover
Audi SQ8 e-tron
Audi SQ8 e-tron
Audi’s unique tri-motor configuration generates almost 1000 Nm
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Premium Hybrid Crossover
Lexus LBX
Lexus LBX
It’s the smallest Lexus ever, but it also delivers a genuine Lexus experience
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Premium ICE Crossover
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross
The T-Cross is a breath of fresh air after increasingly digital experiences.
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High Luxury ICE Crossover
Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Porsche Cayenne Coupe
A compelling balance of power and everyday practicality
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Commercial Vehicle

Premium EV Commercial Vehicle
SRM T3 EV
SRM T3 EV
Electric power for a lorry ushers in a new era for carrying goods efficiently
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Segment Outperformers

Best Handling
Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin DB12
The improvements to the DB12 have made it one of the sweetest GTs to drive, period.
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Best Comfort
XPENG G6
XPENG G6
We rarely rate EVs for comfort, but the G6 has won our vote this year with its plush damping that passengers will love.
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Best Performance
Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan
Even the base variant can do 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds - and it feels faster.
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Best Interior
Zeekr X
Zeekr X
The X aims for individuality and succeeds with its intricate interior detailing.
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Best Practicality
Seres 3
Seres 3
With 509 litres of boot space, the Seres 3 can carry a surprisingly load.
Best Build Quality
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Hyundai IONIQ 6
This made-in-Singapore car has impeccable panel gaps and nary a rattle in its interior.
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Best Features
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan
It seems VW has thrown everything but the kitchen sink into the Tiguan, so even the base variant is very well-equipped.
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Best Value
MG ZS
MG ZS
As a budget-friendly option, the MG ZS EV offers plenty of space for its price.
Best Sustainability
Volvo EX30
Volvo EX30
Its carbon footprint is 25% less than the fully electric C40 and XC40.
Best Ergonomics
Hyundai Avante Hybrid
Hyundai Avante Hybrid
The Kona took this award in 2023, so it is no surprise that Hyundai is winning it again this year. There’s an unmatching logic and ease of use to the Avante that’s very appealing.
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