The prestigious 20th Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards are underway, with the first jury round held on 18 December 2024 at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. This highly anticipated event saw 21 esteemed motoring journalists evaluate the top contenders in three categories: Indian Car of the Year, Green Car of the Year, and Premium Car of the Year.
Contenders for the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY)
A total of eight cars are competing for the 2025 Indian Car of the Year title:
BYD eMax 7
Citroën Basalt
Mahindra Thar Roxx
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
MG Windsor
Tata Curvv (ICE and EV)
Tata Punch EV
Green Car of the Year
Launched in 2021, the Green Car of the Year category has grown significantly, highlighting innovation in sustainability. The contenders include:
BMW i5
BYD Seal
BYD eMax 7
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV/EQS Maybach
MG Windsor
Mini Countryman EV
Tata Curvv EV
Tata Punch EV
Premium Car of the Year
The Premium Car of the Year award celebrates luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology. Contenders for 2025 are:
BMW 5 Series
BMW i5
BMW M5
BYD Seal
Kia Carnival
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV/EQS Maybach
Mini Cooper S
How the Voting System Works
The ICOTY jury uses a point-based voting system to ensure fairness and clarity. The voting system will include the following points:
Each jury member is allotted 25 points.
A maximum of 10 points can be awarded to a single car.
Points must be distributed among at least five cars.
The top two cars cannot receive equal points, ensuring a clear winner is selected.
This rigorous voting process reflects the jury's commitment to identifying the most deserving vehicles in each category.
What’s Next?
With the jury round complete, the excitement builds as we await the announcement of the winners. These awards not only honor excellence in the Indian automotive industry but also shape consumer preferences and inspire future innovation. Stay tuned for the results of the 2025 Indian Car of the Year awards!
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