It all started back in 2005, when senior and eminent journalists from all the leading automobile magazines in India got together and decided to create and confer the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award.
This award is an expert and independent judgment of the best new car. The highly experienced jury members are responsible for selecting a single decisive winner, and the voting process has been designed to be very fair and tamper-proof. Criteria like price, fuel-efficiency, styling, comfort, safety, performance, practicality, technical innovation, value for money, and suitability for Indian driving conditions are particularly important factors while deciding on the winner.
ICOTY is the most credible and coveted Indian automotive award, and is often referred to as the ‘Oscar’ of the Indian automotive industry. JK Tyre has been a proud sponsor of the grand award ceremonies right from the inception of the award.
The 2026 Indian Car of the Year award has been won by the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. For the 21st edition of ICOTY, a roster of 8 cars emerged as contenders, featuring the Hyundai Creta Electric, Hyundai Venue, Kia Carens Clavis EV, Kia Syros, Mahindra XEV 9e, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Skoda Kylaq, and the Tata Harrier EV.
The much-anticipated results of the latest Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards have been announced, following a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished panel of automotive journalists. Winners across all three prestigious categories – Indian Car of the Year, Premium Car of the Year, and Green Car of the Year – have been unveiled. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris emerged as the Indian Car of the Year, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI earned the Premium Car of the Year title.
The much-anticipated results of the latest Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards have been announced, following a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished panel of automotive journalists. Winners across all three prestigious categories – Indian Car of the Year, Premium Car of the Year, and Green Car of the Year – have been unveiled. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris emerged as the Indian Car of the Year, while the Mahindra XEV 9e earned the Green Car of the Year title.
