INDIAN CAR OF THE YEAR

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.

ICOTY 2023 Winner Kia Carens

ICOTY 2023 Winner

Kia Carens

The Kia Carens was crowned the 2023 Indian Car of the Year. On behalf of the ICOTY 2023 jury, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, presented the ICOTY 2023 trophy to Kia India senior management. In this year’s ICOTY battle, the Kia Caarens had competition from some very strong contenders, like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mahindra Scorpio-N, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Skoda Slavia, Citroen C3, and VW Virtus. These were the 10 finalists shortlisted by the ICOTY jury. In the end, the Kia Carens took home the crown. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara came in second and the Mahindra Scorpio-N rounded off the top three.

ICOTY Contenders 2023

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

Kia Carens

Kia Carens

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Citroen C3

Citroen C3

VW Virtus

VW Virtus

ICOTY Contenders 2023

Premium Car Award 2023 by ICOTY Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Premium Car Award 2023 by ICOTY

Mercedes-Benz
EQS 580

For the second time running, Mercedes-Benz took home the Premium Car Award for the new EQS 580. On behalf of the ICOTY jury, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, presented the award to Sanoths Iyer (MD & CEO – Mercedes-Benz India). The Premium Car Award takes into consideration all premium, performance and luxury cars that sit above the ₹40-lakh mark. These include both, locally produced as well as imported car models. The BMW i4 and the BMW iX were runners-up in the Premium Car category.

Premium Car Award 2023 By ICOTY - Contenders

Audi Q3

Audi Q3

BMW i4

BMW i4

BMW iX

BMW iX

Ferrari 296 GTB

Ferrari 296 GTB

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Kia EV6

Kia EV6

Land Rover Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

Lexus NX 350h

Lexus NX 350h

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Mercedes AMG A45 S

Mercedes AMG A45 S

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Premium Car Award 2023 By ICOTY - Contenders

Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY Kia EV6

Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY

Kia EV6

Kia scored a double bonanza for 2023 and took home the 3rd Green Car Award by ICOTY for the EV6. Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & MD, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., presented the Green Car Award 2023 trophy to Kia India senior management. The Green Car Award takes into consideration all hybrid and electric vehicles currently available in the Indian market. These include both, locally produced as well as imported car models. The Kia EV6 pipped the Tata Tiago EV and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara to claim the top spot on the podium.

Green Car Award 2023 By ICOTY - Contenders

BMW i4

BMW i4

BMW iX

BMW iX

Honda City eHEV

Honda City eHEV

Kia EV6

Kia EV6

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Mini Cooper SE

Mini Cooper SE

Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago EV

Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder

Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Green Car Award 2023 By ICOTY - Contenders

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