At the Auto9 Awards 2025, which were presented by TV9 Network, India’s automotive landscape—which is characterized by fast electrification, design-led innovation, and expanding global ambition—found its most discerning spotlight. A panel of industry veterans, mobility specialists, and senior executives assembled for the prestigious honors conducted a thorough assessment of the year’s most influential automobiles, producers, and advertising campaigns at the Buddh International circuit.

The Auto9 Awards 2025 honored achievement in the entire mobility spectrum, from electric SUVs and sustainability champions to sporty hatchbacks and commuter motorcyclists. The panel evaluated entries based on design, performance, value, innovation, safety, sustainability, and consumer relevance, which reflected the industry’s forward-looking perspective and the changing priorities of Indian consumers.

The Chief Guest at the event was Shri. Nitin Gadkari, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways.

Auto9 Awards 2025 – Winners

Four-Wheelers

• Car of the Year: Mahindra XEV 9E
• Sports Car of the Year: MG Cyberster
• SUV of the Year: Hyundai Venue
• EV of the Year: Mahindra XEV 9E
• Family Car of the Year: Kia CarensClavis
• New Entrant of the Year: VinFast
• Premium Sedan of the Year: Skoda Octavia RS
• Gamechanger of the Year: Skoda Kylaq
• Performance Hatchback of the Year: Volkswagen Golf GTI
• Luxury SUV of the Year: BMW X3
• Luxury EV of the Year: Mercedes-Benz G580
• Design of the Year (4W): Tata Sierra
• Premium SUV of the Year: BYD Sealion 7
• Value for Money Car of the Year: Honda Amaze
• Value for Money Car of the Year (EV): VinFast VF6
• MPV of the Year: MG M9
• Update of the Year: Citroën Basalt X
• Viewer’s Choice Car of the Year: Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Two-Wheelers

• Bike of the Year: TVS Apache RTX 300
• Commuter Bike of the Year: Honda CB125 Hornet
• EV Motorcycle of the Year: Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover
• EV Scooter of the Year: TVS Orbiter
• Scooter of the Year (ICE): Aprilia SR 175
• Premium Bike of the Year: TVS Apache RTX 300
• Design of the Year (2W): Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover
• Value for Money Two-Wheeler: TVS Apache RTX 300
• Update of the Year (2W): Suzuki Access 125
• Manufacturer of the Year (2W): Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India

Mobility Excellence

• Manufacturer of the Year: Mahindra & Mahindra
• Green Sustainability Champion of the Year: Toyota Kirloskar India
• Road Safety Champion of the Year: Maruti Suzuki India Private Limited
• Automotive Personality of the Year: Santosh Iyer
• Campaign of the Year: Skoda Octavia x Rishabh Sharma
• Digital Activation of the Year: Hyundai Creta EV – Test Driven by 100
• Export Champion of the Year: Maruti Suzuki India Limited
• After Sales & Customer Delight Award: Honda Cars India Limited

Congratulations to the winners!!

Priyanka Dutta