🚗 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2026
- Winner: Maruti Suzuki Victoris
- Runner-ups: Skoda Kylaq (2nd), Mahindra XEV 9E (3rd)
- Shortlist: Hyundai Creta Electric, Hyundai Venue, Kia Carens Clavis EV, Kia Syros, Mahindra XEV 9E, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Harrier EV
🚙 Premium Car of the Year 2026
- Winner: Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Competition: BMW iX1 LWB, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, MG Cyberster, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia RS, Toyota Camry
🌱 Green Car of the Year 2026
- Winner: Mahindra XEV 9E (electric SUV)
- Competitors: BMW iX1 LWB, BYD Sealion 7, Kia Carens Clavis EV, MG Cyberster, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Harrier EV, Tesla Model Y
🏍️ Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2026
- Winner: TVS Apache RTX
- Shortlist: Honda CB 125 Hornet, Kawasaki KLX 230, KTM 390 Adventure, KTM Enduro R, Royal Enfield Classic 650, TVS Apache RTX 300, Ultraviolette X47, Yamaha XSR 155
📌 About the Awards
- Instituted: ICOTY (2005), IMOTY (2007)
- Judging Criteria: Performance, safety, fuel efficiency, technology, comfort, value, and overall usability.
- Jury: Nationwide panel of seasoned automotive journalists.
- Supported by: JK Tyre since inception.
Would you like me to create a comparison table of the winners vs. their closest rivals? That would make it easier to see why each stood out.
