The curtain has fallen on the 23rd edition of the highly anticipated Autocar Awards 2025 held at the prestigious Taj Lands End, Bandra, on a night that epitomised the pinnacle of achievement in the Indian automotive landscape. This year’s ceremony reaffirmed the event’s status as the country’s premier automotive awards platform, gathering industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers under one roof for an unforgettable celebration of excellence.
With an expanded roster of categories and an abundance of luminaries gracing the occasion, the event continues to stand as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and forward-thinking ethos of the automotive industry. The Autocar Awards 2025 was presented by Reliance General Insurance, its title sponsor, alongside Vredestein Tyres as the tyre sponsor and Indian Oil XP95 as the premium fuel partner. Other esteemed partners included Times Network (Media Partner) Rosmerta Technologies Limited (Safety Solutions Partner), Orbitsys (DMS Technology Partner), and NRB Bearings (Associate Partner) whose invaluable support made the evening a grand success.
The night’s most coveted honours were awarded to the finest of the industry:
Car of The Year: Mahindra Thar Roxx
Bike of The Year: Bajaj Freedom 125
Person of The Year: Masakazu Yoshimura, Managing Director & CEO, Toyota Kirloskar Motors
Manufacturer of The Year: Mahindra & Mahindra
Other noteworthy categories and their winners included:
● Viewers’ Choice Car of The Year – Maruti Suzuki Dzire ● Viewers’ Choice Bike of The Year – Aprilia RS 457 ● Best CSR Initiative – Samarth by Hyundai
● Best Design and Styling – Citroen Basalt
● 4-wheeler Variant / Update of The Year – Hyundai Creta Facelift ● Scooter of The Year – TVS Jupiter 110
● 2-wheeler Variant / Update of The Year – TVS Apache RR 310 ● Electric Two-wheeler of The Year – Ather Rizta ● Import Bike of The Year – BMW R 1300 GS
● Performance Bike of The Year – Aprilia RS 457
● Performance Car of The Year – Aston Martin Vantage ● Luxury Sedan of The Year – Mercedes-Benz E-Class ● Luxury EV of The Year – Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ● Premium EV of The Year – BYD Seal ● EV of The Year – MG Windsor
● 4×4 of The Year – Mahindra Thar Roxx
● Coupe SUV of The Year – Tata Curvv
● Compact SUV of The Year – Mahindra XUV 3XO ● Compact Car of The Year – Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, had this to say, “It’s an exciting time to be an automaker in India, and this year’s Autocar Awards certainly reflect that. With a flurry of EVs and traditional ICE vehicles all jostling for attention, not to mention India’s growing appetite for luxury vehicles, it wasn’t an easy year for the jury. Congratulations to all the winners tonight! Each one of them truly deserved it.”
The Autocar Awards 2025 was more than just a celebration—it was a reflection of the indomitable spirit driving the Indian automotive sector forward. As the industry navigates an era of unprecedented change and innovation, these awards continue to set benchmarks of excellence, encouraging stakeholders to push boundaries and redefine the future of mobility.
