Sgcarmart recognises the best cars of 2024

2025 marks the second year that the Sgcarmart Annual Awards is being held over a span of two days. While day one saw some of the biggest names in Singapore's automotive aftermarket sector gathering at Mandarin Oriental, day two, which was held on 21 February 2025 was dedicated to the leading car models that were introduced in 2024.

With over 120 guests from more than 20 different entities within the automotive industry, the industry greats were all present at the Mandarin Oriental's ballroom, anticipating their products to be recognised and crowned as the cream of the crop.

A total of 33 awards were given out to some of the best cars that were introduced here in the past year

For this year's awards, 79 cars are vying for a total of 33 awards, including 28 categories and five special awards that include the Editorial Pick, Sgcarmart's Top Viewed Model, Most Improved Car of the Year, Best Electric Newcomer, and the coveted Car of the Year award.

With performances and great company, spirits were high throughout the night

A slew of activities including a snazzy photo booth, stunning stage performances and lucky draws with many attractive prizes keep the spirits high as the awards were given out to the deserving car models throughout the special night.

All cars have been carefully evaluated based on a total of eight criteria that include the votes of Sgcarmart’s vast pool of readers

All cars were evaluated based on a total of eight criteria by the panel of judges from Sgcarmart's Editorial team. Scores were given to each car based on its design, features, performance, economy, safety features, functionality, and value for money. The scores given by the judges accounts for 50% of final score that each car gets, the other half of the score is derived from consumer votes. As a result, each winner is not only Sgcarmart's choice, but also the absolute choice of consumers who represent the drivers and car buyers in Singapore. And the unanimous choice for the ultimate award of the Sgcarmart Car of the Year 2024 is the BYD Seal Electric.

The winners of each category is as follows:

1. Hatchback of the Year: Suzuki Swift Mild Hybrid
2. Compact Sedan of the Year: Toyota Prius Hybrid
3. Sedan of the Year: Toyota Camry Hybrid 
4. Executive Sedan of the Year: BMW 5 Series Sedan Mild Hybrid
5. Luxury Sedan of the Year: BMW 7 Series Mild Hybrid
6. Compact Sedan of the Year: Volkswagen T-Cross
7. Premium Crossover of the Year: Lexus LBX Hybrid
8. SUV of the Year: Mazda CX-5 Mild Hybrid
9. Large SUV of the Year: Kia Sorento Hybrid
10. Premium SUV of the Year: Porsche Cayenne Coupe
11. MPV of the Year: Kia Carnival Hybrid
12. Performance Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Plug-in Hybrid C63 AMG
13. Electric Hatchback of the Year: MG 4 EV
14. Electric Sedan of the Year: BYD Seal Electric
15. Electric Premium Sedan of the Year: BMW i5 Electric
16. Electric Performance Sedan of the Year: Porsche Taycan Electric
17. Electric Crossover of the Year: BYD Atto 3 Electric
18. Electric Premium Compact Crossover of the Year: ZEEKR X Electric
19. Electric Premium Crossover of the Year: MINI Countryman Electric
20. Electric Coupe-Crossover of the Year: XPENG G6 Electric
21. Electric Premium Coupe-Crossover of the Year: BMW iX2 Electric
22. Electric SUV of the Year: Kia EV9 Electric
23. Electric Coupe-SUV of the Year: Nissan Ariya Electric
24. Electric Premium SUV of the Year: Porsche Macan Electric
25. Electric Premium Large SUV of the Year: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Electric
26. Electric Performance SUV of the Year: Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Electric
27. Electric MPV of the Year: Maxus MIFA 7 Electric
28. Electric Large MPV of the Year: Denza D9
29. Editorial Pick: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric
30. SGCM Top Viewed Model: BYD Atto 3 Electric
31. Most Improved Car of the Year: BMW 5 Series Sedan Mild Hybrid
32. Best Electric Newcomer: ZEEKR X Electric
33. Car of the Year: BYD Seal Electric