Our editorial team has concluded its selection of Top 12 Best Buys for 2024 ahead of the year making this a definitive guide for prospective buyers seeking a new set of wheels. Have a look at our selections below and click on each article link for more details and information. 
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Budget Car
Boasting impressive sales numbers and a proven yet frugal 1,2-litre motor, the Suzuki Swift kicks off the Top 12 Best Buys for 2024 in the Budget Car category.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Budget Car – Suzuki Swift
Budget Crossover
In a segment dominated by value-for-money propositions, our editorial team chose the Toyota Urban Cruiser as the Budget Crossover winner.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Budget crossover: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Small Car
While hatchbacks may be losing market share to their taller and more utilitarian SUV counterparts, our small car winner remains South Africa’s best-selling passenger car. Here is why the Volkswagen Polo reigned supreme.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Small Car – Volkswagen Polo
Compact Crossover
Practical packaging and stylish aesthetics are a must in the Compact Crossover segment. Our winner; the Renault Captur is well equipped at competitively priced from R469 999. See what took the runner-up spots below!
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Compact crossover – Renault Captur
Midsize SUV
One of the most contested segments locally, mainstream marques vie for a piece of the Midsize SUV pie. Our editorial team has selected the well-equipped Kia Sportage as the winner.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Midsize SUV – Kia Sportage
Premium Midsize Car
Serving as a default executive option for premium buyers, it is the BMW 3 Series that claims the title of Premium Midsize Car.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Premium Midsize car – BMW 3 Series
Premium Midsize SUV
Serving as a more plush offering to value for money SUVs, it was the BMW X1 that took the crown of the Premium Midsize SUV.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Premium Midsize SUV – BMW X1
Adventure SUV
On the rise with buyers, Adventure SUVs have slowly earned more appeal with weekend travellers seeking something rugged enough to handle urban potholes. The Ranger-based Ford Everest is our choice. Can you guess what the runners-up are?!
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Adventure SUV – Ford Everest
Luxury Car
Being overtaken by raised-ride-height offerings from the contending brands, the Luxury Car segment still remains an ultimate showcase of ability in opulence, comfort and innovation. For that, we have selected the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as category winner.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Luxury Car – Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Luxury SUV
In terms of presence, there is arguably no greater than a Luxury SUV. Within this segment, the current Range Rover Sport will hold the crown until next year.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Luxury SUV – Range Rover Sport
Performance Car
Coming in all shapes and sizes, with engines mounted in several configurations, the title of Performance Car goes to the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Performance Car – Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Double-Cab Bakkies
Double-Cab Bakkies: Evolving into modern machines capable of comfortably hauling families around, the Ford Ranger takes the title of best Double-Cab Bakkie.
Top 12 Best Buys 2024: Double-Cab Bakkies – Ford Ranger
