The Lexus LBX has been topped What Car? Car of the Year for 2024.

This yr’s winner was introduced at What Car?’s annual awards, dubbed the UK’s ‘Motoring Oscars’, held on the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London

The forty sixth general winner additionally took residence the Small SUV class award, whereas Lexus received the Reliability Award for a file seventh consecutive yr. Sister model Toyota received Family Car of the Year (with the Corolla) and Estate Car of the Year (with the Corolla Touring Sports).

Other manufacturers to win a number of awards included BMW and Kia, who took residence three apiece, and Renault with two. 

What Car? editor Steve Huntingford, stated: “The title of What Car? Car of the Year is reserved for the mannequin that has moved issues on the farthest up to now 12 months, and this yr, that’s the Lexus LBX. 

“Despite competing in the hugely competitive small SUV market, it’s a better all-rounder than every rival, not least because it’s the first car in the class to combine hybrid efficiency with big-car luxury. And at a time when new car prices are going through the roof, it offers these strengths for an attractive price.” 

What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2024 in affiliation with MotorEasy

OVERALL WINNER 

Car of the Year: Lexus LBX 

CATEGORY WINNERS 

Small Car, sponsored by MotorEasy: Renault Clio 1.0 TCe 90 Techno 

Family Car: Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Icon 

Hot Hatch: Mercedes-AMG A45 S Plus 

Small SUV, sponsored by Solera Cap HPI: Lexus LBX 1.5 Premium Plus 

Family SUV, sponsored by Quotezone: Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 3 

Plug-in Hybrid: Mazda MX-30 R-EV Prime-Line 

Small Electric Car, sponsored by Myenergi: MG4 EV SE 

Executive Car: Tesla Model 3 RWD 

Estate Car: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid Icon 

Seven-seater: Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic S 

Luxury Car: BMW X7 40d M Sport (Ultimate Pack) 

Small Electric SUV, sponsored by Blackhorse Finance: Smart #1 Premium 

Family Electric SUV, sponsored by Blackhorse Finance: Kia EV6