Malaysia Car of the Year (COTY) 2025 roadshow
Project Date:
12 – 16 November 2025
Project Venue:
1 Utama Shopping Center, Kuala Lumpur
Project Description:
Following the roadshow and a rigorous judging process by industry experts, the official winners were crowned at the Gala Dinner in January 2026. The results highlighted a historic shift in the Malaysian automotive landscape, with electric vehicles (EVs) taking top honors for the second year in a row.
Key Award Winners:
- Overall Car of the Year 2025: Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury (The first electric MPV to win the top title).
- Rakyat’s Choice (MPV Roadshow Winner): XPENG X9 EV (Voted by the public at 1 Utama).
- People’s Choice Award: Proton X50 1.5TD Flagship (The overall fan favorite across all categories).
- Automotive Person of the Year: Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and CEO of Perodua.
Industry Trends & Highlights:
- The EV Takeover: With the Zeekr 009 winning the overall crown, it is clear that premium EVs are no longer just “early adopter” tech but are now setting benchmarks for luxury and refinement in Malaysia.
- MPV Renaissance: The 1 Utama roadshow focused on 7-seaters, featuring heavy hitters like the BYD M6, Denza D9, and GAC M8, reflecting the local demand for high-tech family haulers.
- Sustainability Focus: Special mentions were given to companies like Perodua for their excellence in sustainability management and TNB Electron for EV infrastructure development.
Project Category:
Events & Exhibition
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