Small car COE premium rises as other categories slip

THE certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for small cars rose despite a contracting economy which continues to tighten its grip on vehicle purchases.

Category A - for cars below 1,600cc and 130hp - was up S$1,507 to S$51,507, even as Cat B - for cars above 1,600cc or 130hp - slumped S$2,500 to S$53,001.

Cat E - the open category which currently tracks Cat B - slipped S$1,001 to S$54,200.

Meanwhile, Cat C - for goods vehicles - and Cat D - for motorcycles - were also lower, falling S$1,188 to S$48,702, and S$148 to S$6,353, respectively.

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