The 21st Malaysia Car of the Year
2025 Winners
The complete roll of honour: thirty-two awards across vehicle segments, sustainability, industry and the public vote.
Overall Malaysia Car of the Year 2025
Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury
The overall winner of the 21st awards, which also took MPV xEV of the Year and Best xEV of the Year.
Awards by Category
Every winner, category by category
SUV of the Year
Below RM 200K
JAECOO J8 AWD
RM 200K – RM 500K
Zeekr 7X AWD Performance
Above RM 500K
Porsche Macan Turbo EV
Crossover of the Year
ICE · Below RM 120K
PROTON X50 1.5TD Flagship
ICE · Above RM 120K
JAECOO J8 2WD
xEV · Below RM 120K
CHERY TIGGO CROSS 1.5 Hybrid CSH
xEV · Above RM 120K
JAECOO J7 PHEV
Sedan of the Year
Below RM 150K
PROTON Saga 1.5 Premium
RM 150K – RM 500K
Toyota Camry XV80
Above RM 500K
BMW M2
MPV, Pickup, Hatchback & Performance
MPV xEV
Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury
MPV ICE
Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Prestige 7-seater
Pickup Truck
Ford Wildtrak 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel
Hatchback
MINI Aceman SE
Performance Car
MG Cyberster
Best of the Year
Best xEV
Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury
Best ICE Car
PROTON Saga 1.5 Premium CVT
Best Entry Level xEV
PROTON e.Mas 5 Premium
Special Mention Awards
Overall MCOTY 2025 (Car of the Year)
Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury
Innovative Transition towards Zero Emission Mobility
Nissan KICKS e-POWER
Most Energy Efficient Vehicle
CHERY TIGGO 8 PHEV 1.5 FWD
Best Selling Car Brand
Perodua
CARSOME Best Resale Value Brand 2025
Perodua
Industry & Infrastructure
Excellence in Automotive Sustainability Management
Perodua
Best EV Friendly Property Development Company
Sime Darby Properties
Excellence in EV Infrastructure & Connectivity
TNB Electron
Contribution to Government Effort in EV
Perodua
Best Local Automotive Supplier
Asian Automotive Steels Sdn Bhd
Automotive Supplier of the Year
Delloyd Electronics Sdn Bhd
People & Public Vote
Automotive Person of the Year
Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and CEO, Perodua
People’s Choice Award
PROTON X50 1.5TD Flagship
Rakyat’s Choice Roadshow · MPV
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