Drumroll for the best cars in New Zealand 2024

Another year has nearly revved to a close, and with that comes the announcement of the AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year awards for 2024. This year, we’re ecstatic that three of the vehicles’ we represent have won their respective categories—including the much coveted People Choice Award, voted on by people like you.

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Best city SUV, the Toyota C-HR

The new C-HR may be compact in size, but it speaks volumes in style—earning it the title of best SUV for New Zealand city-goers. With its striking design, attention to detail, and leader-of-the-pack hybrid technology, it ticks all the boxes for those on the hunt for a compact yet versatile SUV that won’t cost the earth.

The Toyota C-HR is available at Miles Toyota, ILAM Toyota, and Pacific Toyota across the Bay of Plenty.

award winning c-hr in the city New Zealand

Best luxury car, the Range Rover Sport

Few vehicles combine the effortless elegance and performance of the Range Rover Sport. With the new PHEV option available, luxury becomes redefined with the ability to glide from A to B without a sound, quiet as a mouse.

Explore the Range Rover Sport options (which includes internal combustion, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid) at Archibalds.

Range rover sport luxury car of the year

The People’s Choice Award, the Toyota RAV4

An all-star is hard to find, that is exactly what Toyota’s RAV4 is. Now for the third year in a row, the Toyota RAV4 has come out as the AA Driven Car Guide Peoples choice for 2024. This award is particularly special to us as it’s voted on by people like you, so thank you.

The Toyota RAV4 is available at Miles Toyota and ILAM Toyota in Christchurch, and Pacific Toyota across the Bay of Plenty.

RAV4 toyota people choice of the year for vehicles in New Zealand. Best car in new zealand

2025 business manager awards Toyota Miles and ILAM team photo with trophies.
Connor Dunn Miles Kia Service award