The year 2023 saw a feast of automotive technology across all brands and tiers of cars, as infotainment screens expanded, digital systems improved, and new-energy ranges grew.
As we did not have access to all brands, the selection of the Gadget Wheels of the Year is based on cars that we drove during their launches or test drove and reviewed. All the names of winners below are linked to our reviews.
The definitions of low-end, mid-range, high-end and levels in between are based broadly on price ranges.
Criteria for our selections included integration of digital technology into the driving experience, seamlessness of high-tech functionality, and level of innovation encountered.
Best tech on a low-end car
Best tech on low-mid-range car
Best tech on a mid-range car
Best tech on a high-end car
Best tech on an ultra-high end car
Best tech on a family car
Best tech on a Compact SUV
Best tech on an SUV
Best tech on a bakkie
Best mid-range off-road car
Best comfort off-road car
Best luxury off-road car
Best electric vehicle (EV)
Best plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Best Hybrid (HEV)
Most futuristic design
Best overall innovation
Best overall car tech of the year
