Motorist Car of the Year 2025
Our mCOTY 2025 campaign coincided with the 10th anniversary of Motorist and also SG60. Even though our year-long campaign didn’t conclude with fireworks, we and our fellow motorists were treated to a dazzling display of
vehicular excellence by all the cars in the running.
Our shortlist of the year’s most worthy vehicles, over 60 in total, was driven by an earnest search for the redline - that
high point in automotive achievement which appeals to motoring enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
vehicular excellence by all the cars in the running.
Our shortlist of the year’s most worthy vehicles, over 60 in total, was driven by an earnest search for the redline - that
high point in automotive achievement which appeals to motoring enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
Judging Criteria
Deciding the “good, better, best” among the contenders requires a combination of art (what looked best in more
ways than one), heart (which finalists made the editorial team happier/happiest), science (how Motorist readers voted)
and culture (what worked well in the local motor trade context).
ways than one), heart (which finalists made the editorial team happier/happiest), science (how Motorist readers voted)
and culture (what worked well in the local motor trade context).
How well the car does what it is designed to do, and also how cost-effectively it fulfils its motoring mission.
How the car performs on the road and feels behind the wheel - relative to its peers, for its station in automotive life.
The car's unique characteristics on top of the usual attributes - a special quality which enables the car in question to stand out in a crowd.
Official Partners
We are happy and proud to announce our esteemed campaign co-driver for Motorist Car of the Year 2025 (mCOTY
2025). Our petrol partner, Esso, has been a dedicated Motorist supporter since 2022, fuelling our mCOTY journey
with their premium-quality fuel and unwavering commitment. We are grateful for their continued partnership in
making our Motorist Car of the Year a success.
2025). Our petrol partner, Esso, has been a dedicated Motorist supporter since 2022, fuelling our mCOTY journey
with their premium-quality fuel and unwavering commitment. We are grateful for their continued partnership in
making our Motorist Car of the Year a success.
