We saw many new car launches in 2025. Some of these also brought back old nameplates and introduced new generations of popular models, including the Hyundai Venue. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris took the top spot. The Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XEV 9e takes the second and third place, respectively.
After coverage of the nominees for the Indian Car Of The Year (ICOTY) 2026 awards, the team present the list of winners in each of the three categories.
ICOTY 2026 Top Spot: Maruti Suzuki Victoris
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris took the first spot in ICOTY 2026 . The Kia Carens Clavis EV and BMW iX1 LWB filled the other two spots. Other candidates for the ICOTY 2026 Green Car of the Year category included
| ICOTY 2026 Green Car Of The Year | BYD Sealion 7 |
| MG Cyberster | |
| Hyundai Creta Electric | |
| Tata Harrier EV | |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y |
More Details About ICOTY
The winners are chosen by a jury of 20 auto journalists from major publications in the country, including our Editor-in-Chief, Tushar Kamath. The jury votes on various criteria for the vehicle, such as styling, comfort, fuel efficiency, performance, safety, and price. The car with the highest scores is named the winner in its category.
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