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Ishita Sharma 2026-01-09
The 2026 Autocar India Awards — one of the most respected recognitions in India’s automotive industry — celebrated excellence across cars and bikes in a prestigious ceremony held recently in Mumbai. The annual awards bring together industry leaders, journalists, and automotive enthusiasts to honour products that stand out for innovation, performance, design, and value.
At this year’s event, Tata Sierra was crowned Car of the Year and TVS Apache RTX 300 claimed the Bike of the Year award, underlining the strong performance of both manufacturers in their respective segments.
In addition to these marquee awards, several other vehicles and two-wheelers earned accolades in different categories, reflecting diversity and innovation across the automotive spectrum.
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Winner |
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Car of the Year |
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Bike of the Year |
TVS Apache RTX 300 |
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Manufacturer of the Year |
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Viewers’ Choice Car of the Year |
Tata Sierra |
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Viewers’ Choice Bike of the Year |
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Scooter of the Year |
TVS Ntorq 150 |
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Electric 2-Wheeler of the Year |
Ultraviolette X47 |
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Compact SUV of the Year |
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Midsize SUV of the Year |
Tata Sierra |
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Executive SUV of the Year |
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Midsize EV of the Year |
Kia Carens Clavis EV |
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Premium EV of the Year |
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Luxury EV of the Year |
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Performance Car of the Year |
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Performance Bike of the Year |
Ducati Panigale V4 S |
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Import Bike of the Year |
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
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Sportscar of the Year |
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Luxury Sedan of the Year |
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Value for Money Car of the Year |
Vinfast VF6 |
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2-Wheeler Variant/Update of the Year |
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🔹 Tata Sierra’s strong performance
Aside from winning the Car of the Year title, the Sierra also captured the Best Design & Styling award and the Viewers’ Choice Car of the Year honour, highlighting its broad appeal among both the jury and the public.
🔹 TVS’s multiple honours
TVS Motor Company took home three awards, with the Apache RTX 300 leading the charge and the Ntorq 150 and Ultraviolette X47 scoring recognition in their respective categories.
🔹 Mahindra named Manufacturer of the Year again
Mahindra Auto clinched the Manufacturer of the Year title for the third consecutive time, reflecting sustained excellence across its vehicle lineup.
🔹 Industry recognition
The awards also recognised individuals contributing to automotive leadership — notably Sudarshan Venu, Chairman and MD of TVS Motor Company, who received the Person of the Year award.
The Autocar India Awards are more than just trophies — they offer a benchmark for consumers. Vehicles honoured here are typically noted for real-world usability, engineering excellence, and segment leadership. This year’s line-up of winners suggests strong momentum for utility SUVs like the Tata Sierra and for adventure-focused motorcycles such as the TVS Apache RTX 300, signalling where manufacturers are pushing innovation in both car and bike categories.
