New Delhi: TV9 network organised Auto9 Awards, which saw a 27-member jury, composed of top industry experts and automotive veterans. Over the past year, we have seen some fine cars grace the Indian roads, embracing technology and electric mobility.
When it comes to cars, Indian roads saw the arrival of some popular nameplates that came to the Indian shores, some nameplates were revived, and some brilliant cars from the Indian shore went out of the country as well. After some tough evaluation, we have the winners of different categories. Here are the jury’s choices.
Category and winner
Car of the year – Mahindra XEV 9E
Road safety champion of the year – Maruti Suzuki India
Performance hatchback of the year- Volkswagen Golf GTI
Export champion- Maruti Suzuki
Campaign of the year- Skoda Octavia
Digital activation of the year. Hyundai Creta EV
SUV of the year- Hyundai Venue
New entrant of the year- Vinfast
Green sustainability champion of the year- Toyota Kirloskar
Value for money car- VinFast VF6
Design of the year (4W)- Tata Sierra
Premium sedan of the year – Skoda Octavia RS
Value for money sedan – Honda Amaze
MPV of the year – MG M9
Luxury EV of the year – Mercedes benz g5 80
Sports car of the year- MG Cyberster
Luxury SUV of the year – BMW X3
Premium SUV of the year – BYD Sealion 7
Family car of the year- Kia Carens Clavis
Update of the year 4w – Citroen Basalt X
Gamechanger of the year – Skoda Kylaq
Viewers’ choice car of the year – Maruti Suzuki Victoris
EV of the year – Mahindra XEV 9E
Manufacturer of the year 4w – Mahindra and Mahindra
Jury favourite car of the year – Kia Syros