Cars.co.za Showroom: Experience SA's Best New Cars at Mall of Africa

Visit the Cars.co.za Showroom, sponsored by Absa from 28 February to 2 March at Mall of Africa! See (and enjoy test rides in) 2025’s hottest cars, get expert advice, and perhaps BUY your dream car! Plus, you can win a getaway for 2 worth R10k!

The winners of the 2024/25 Cars.co.za Awards, sponsored by Absa will be announced at the Mall of Africa on Thursday 27 February, but the 8th instalment of SA’s most authoritative automotive industry awards programme, which is endorsed by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council (of South Africa), will continue with the Cars.co.za Showroom the following day (Friday) and weekend! Don’t miss it.

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From 28 Feb to 2 March, the Cars.co.za Showroom is bringing the 39 best new cars in SA to @themallofafrica! You can see them, test drive them, and even buy one on the spot! 💰 Win awesome prizes! 🎤 Live entertainment Sorted! 🎢 Family-friendly activities for the whole squad! 🔑 Test drive the best cars on the market 😎 Get expert advice from #CarsAwards judges 💰 Absa will be there to help you with vehiclw finance 🚗 Buy YOUR new car! — Cars Awards 2025 is here! 🥳 39 Cars across 13 categories have been judged and thoroughly tested by our 20 judges so you can make the best decision when buying your car. The winners will be announced at the Cars.co.za Awards Gala Event this February and you can be a part of the Cars Awards Experience at the Mall of Africa from 28 Feb – 2 March 2025. Stay tuned to our socials as we get ready to crown the best 13 new cars available in South Africa. #CarsAwards2025 #CarsAwards #carsawardsabsa #carssouthafrica #cartoks #carnews #absa #newcar #letsfindwhatmovesyou #whatmovesyou #Carssouthafrica #mallofafrica #Midrand #gauteng #johannesburg #joburg #southafricantiktok #showroom #carscoza #NewCarWhoDis
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Since the 2023/24 #CarsAwards, the programme has incorporated a consumer experience element and, during the 3 days after the Awards gala, the 13 category winners and other finalists of the 2024/25 #CarsAwards will be on display at the Mall of Africa, which hosted the 1st Awards Roadshow in late 2023.

*Flashback to our most recent Cars.co.za Roadshow in 2024, at Sandton City.*

At the Cars.co.za Showroom (located at Waterfall City Park), the motoring public can see and experience almost 40 finalist vehicles and get test rides in some of Mzansi’s best new cars.

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Can the Mahindra XUV 3X0 dethrone the Suzuki Swift? The Swift has had a legendary run at the CarsAwards, but the @mahindrasouthafrica XUV 3XO is here to challenge everything. Come see if #Mahindra have what it takes to win the title of “Best Budget Car” in South Africa at the @themallofafrica 28 Feb – 2nd March! — South Africa’s BIGGEST car event is about to take over The Mall of Africa and YOU don’t want to miss it! From 28 Feb to 2 March, we’re bringing the 39 best new cars in SA all to one place! You can see them, test drive them, and even buy them on the spot! 🙌 Win awesome prizes? We’ve got plenty up for grabs! 🎤 Live entertainment? Sorted! 🥳 Bring the whole squad! Fun activities for the whole family! And we’re not just inside the mall—we’re taking over Waterfall City Park too! The Cars.co.za Showroom is THE place to be for car lovers, families, and anyone looking for their next ride. — The Mahindra XUV 3X0 is a finalist at the 2025 Cars Awards up against the @hyundaisa Exter and the @suzuki_za Swift in the “Budget Car” category. This is one of the most important categories to ensure everyday South Africans get the most value for their purchase. 🥳 39 Cars across 13 categories have been judged and thoroughly tested by our 20 judges so you can make the best decision when buying your car. The winners will be announced at the Cars.co.za Awards Gala Event this February and you can be a part of the Cars Awards Experience at the Mall of Africa from 28 Feb – 2 March 2025. Stay tuned to our socials as we get ready to crown the best 13 new cars available in South Africa. #CarsAwards2025 #CarsAwards #carsawardsabsa #carssouthafrica #cartoks #carnews #absa #newcar #letsfindwhatmovesyou #whatmovesyou #Carssouthafrica #mallofafrica #Midrand #gauteng #johannesburg #southafricantiktok🇿🇦 #showroom #carscoza #NewCarWhoDis #mahindra #xuv #exter #hyundai #hyundaiexter #suzukiswift #swift #swiftie #japanese #japanesecar #budgetcar #hatchback #crossover
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They will also be able to engage with Cars.co.za advisers, some of the #CarsAwards judges (including our veteran YouTube presenter Ciro De Siena, shown below), as well as sales representatives from the Audi, Chery, Ford, Ineos, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Mahindra, Volkswagen, Volvo and Toyota brands.

Ready to buy? Why wait?

And, if you’re in the market to buy a car soon, you can consult with Absa finance specialists at the Cars.co.za Showroom. Prospective car buyers can find out which CarsAwards finalist fits their budget (so prepare your payslips, plus any other relevant information and bring it with you). If all goes well, you could buy your new car, or at least initiate its purchase, right then and there at the event.

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Your dream car might be waiting for you! Pull up to the Cars.co.za Showroom at@themallofafrica 28 Feb – 2 March! See SA’s 39 best cars Touch them, test them and you can even buy one! Plenty of family activities, prizes and unique deals to make yours! #NewCarWhoDis | 🎤 @missnyashanu @ratimofokeng 🔴 Test drive the best cars on the market 🔴 Get expert advice from #CarsAwards judges 🔴 Absa will be there to help you finance your dream car 🔴 Buy YOUR new car! — Cars Awards 2025 is here and we are all about finding the best car for you! 🥳 39 Cars across 13 categories have been judged and thoroughly tested by our 20 judges to find out which car is the best for your money. The winners will be announced at the Gala Event this February and you can be a part of the Cars Awards Experience at the Mall of Africa from 28 Feb – 2 March 2025. Follow the journey on our social media and let’s find what movies you! #carsawardsabsa #carssouthafrica #CarsAwards2025 #cartoks #carnews #absa #newcar #newcar #absa #letsfindwhatmovesyou #whatmovesyou #Carssouthafrica #valentinesday #valentinesdaygift #valentine #bemyvalentine #vday #MallofAfrica #Mall #Gauteng #Waterfallcity
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The Cars Showroom (from 28 February to 2 March 2025) will offer activities for the entire family, with live entertainment, games and surprise giveaways, the Absa Car-aoke bar (yes!) and more.

Win one of 10 weekend getaways worth R10k

Visitors to the Cars.co.za Showroom can stand in line to win a weekend getaway for 2 people, including bed and breakfast for 2 nights (at a designation selected by Absa and their activation agency), a voucher to cover fuel and ad hoc expenses such as toll gates, PLUS the use of one of the 13 Cars.co.za Awards winning vehicles (Terms & Conditions apply).

To enter, scan the QR code at the Cars.co.za Showroom at Mall of Africa between 28 February and 2 March 2025 and register for the competition/a test drive. And, to double your chances of winning, enter the “Car-aoke” competition after registering (either in your own car, or at the Mall of Africa activation).

All you need to do is video yourself singing along to one of the provided songs and post your clip to social media while tagging Absa with the prescribed hashtags: #InvestedInMovingYourStory, #CarsAwards2025 and #AbsaCarsCompetition. Best of luck!

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The @volkswagensouthafrica Polo is a #CarsAwards2025 finalist and a South African icon! Meet it in person at the Cars.co.za Roadshow! From 28 Feb to 2 March @themallofafrica is turning into the ultimate showroom, and the Polo will be there—waiting for YOU to jump in, check out the interior, and even take it for a spin! 🔴 Test drive the best cars on the market 🔴 Get expert advice from #CarsAwards judges 🔴 Absa will be there to help you finance your dream car 🔴 Buy YOUR new car! — Cars Awards 2025 is here and we are all about finding the best car for you! 🥳 39 Cars across 13 categories have been judged and thoroughly tested by our 20 judges to find out which car is the best for your money. The winners will be announced at the Gala Event this February and you can be a part of the Cars Awards Experience at the Mall of Africa from 28 Feb – 2 March 2025. Follow the journey on our social media and let’s find what movies you! #CarsAwards #carsawardsabsa #carssouthafrica #CarsAwards2025 #cartoks #carnews #absa #newcar #letsfindwhatmovesyou #whatmovesyou #Carssouthafrica #mallofafrica #Midrand #gauteng #johannesburg #southafricantiktok🇿🇦 #showroom #carscoza #NewCarWhoDis #vw #vwpolo #polo
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The Cars.co.za Awards, sponsored by Absa utilises a unique scoring system that involves extensive testing by a panel of expert judges, real-world input from car owners (including owners’ ratings of their car brands’ dealer sales-, product quality and after-sales experience) and extra data provided by data specialists Lightstone Consumer, to recognise the best vehicles in 13 categories of the new-car market.

Follow the #CarsAwards on Cars.co.za, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.