Maruti Victoris, TVS Apache RTX Win Top Indian Auto Awards 2026

• Maruti Suzuki Victoris crowned Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2026, with Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XEV 9E as runners-up.
• TVS Apache RTX secured the Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2026 award, beating Ultraviolette X47 and KTM 390 Adventure.
• Volkswagen Golf GTI won the Premium Car of the Year 2026, while Mahindra XEV 9E was named Green Car of the Year 2026.
• The awards, established in 2005, recognize best all-new vehicles launched in India, decided by independent juries.
• Eligibility requires vehicles to be all-new, manufactured/assembled in India, homologated, and on sale by November 30.

Why It Matters: Maruti Victoris, TVS Apache RTX, VW Golf GTI, and Mahindra XEV 9E lead 2026 Indian auto awards.