New Zealand Car of the Year 2018
Who are our reigning champions?
In 2018, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class took home the New Zealand Car of the Year award but the German manufacturer wasn't the night's only winner.
The winners of the New Zealand Car of the Year awards provide Kiwis with a sample of vehicles that act as a great starting point for selection within individual buying categories (Best in Class) or based upon safety (Safest Car).
2018 AA Driven NZ Car of the Year winners
| Category | Winner | Sponsor |
| Best in Class - Micro/Light | Suzuki Swift Sport |  |
| Best in Class - Small/Compact Car | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |  |
| Best in Class - Medium/Large Car | Holden Commodore |  |
| Best in Class - Luxury Car | BMW 5 Series - M5 |  |
| Best in Class - EV/PHEV | Hyundai Kona EV |  |
| Best in Class - Small SUV | Volvo XC40 |  |
| Best in Class - Medium SUV | Subaru Forester |  |
| Best in Class - Large SUV | Mazda CX-8 |  |
| Best in Class - Luxury SUV | Jaguar F-Pace |  |
| Best in Class - Utility | Volkswagen Amarok |  |
| Best in Class - Sports | Mazda MX-5 |  |
| Safest Car | Toyota Corolla |  |
| People's Choice 2018 | Suzuki Swift Sport |  |
| AA Driven NZ Car of the Year 2018 | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |