Even though 2020-21 was a period very far from normal, it didn’t deter carmakers from launching a handful of products to try and attract car buyers. 2022, though, turned out to be a year of complete revival. With the pandemic behind us, there was an improved buyer sentiment that encouraged manufacturers to roll out a slew of new models in the mainstream car market. We took a look at the models launched in 2022 to present to you the best of the lot.
People’s Choice SUV of the Year 2023 – Mahindra Scorpio N
A public poll that ran on CarBlogIndia for a month helped us pick the Mahindra Scorpio N as the People’s Choice SUV of the Year 2023. With over 28% of all votes, the latest iteration of the popular Indian SUV turns out to be the most popular model among our audience. This hardly comes as a surprise as the sales volumes and the unprecedented waiting periods clearly reflect Scorpio N’s success.
Editorial’s Choice SUV of the Year 2023 – Maruti Grand Vitara
The winner of the Jury’s Choice Car of the Year award is based on an internal assessment by the editorial team of CarBlogIndia. And the car that has impressed us the most is the new Maruti Grand Vitara. The new SUV from the country’s largest-selling carmaker ups the ante with its long list of features, hybrid powertrain option, butch looks and the peace of mind that comes from owning a Maruti Suzuki. Our team members found the Grand Vitara to excel in many aspects, thereby being a good value proposition for SUV buyers.
Electric Car of the Year 2023 – Kia EV6
With maximum points in its category from the internal jury and the audience vote, the Kia EV6 bags the award for the Electric Car of the Year 2023. Indians are yet to switch from pumps to plugs en masse, but there has been an exponential growth in the demand for electric cars. And playing an instrumental role in the faster adoption of EVs are cars like the Kia EV6 – a technical tour de force that combines strong performance and a high driving range with modern design and premium features. Against a backdrop of minimal charging infrastructure and more affordable options, the EV6 has quickly become an aspirational offering in the fast-growing car bazaar.
Car of the Year 2023 – Hyundai Tucson
Finally, we come to the prestigious Car of the Year award from CarBlogIndia. Receiving top honours from the internal jury as well as the public voting is the new-gen Hyundai Tucson. This SUV comes across as a great value proposition with its avant-garde looks, premium interior, powerful engine options and several segment-firsts that are, in fact, absent even on some models from a segment above. With a great performance in internal assessment as well as public voting, the Hyundai Tucson wins our Car of the Year 2023 title.
Communications Team of the Year 2023 – Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Judged by the editorial team of CarBlogIndia and peer journalists from across the industry, the Communications team at Hyundai Motor India Ltd impressed the most with its efficiency in keeping us abreast with the latest developments at the carmaker’s end. The judges were even impressed with the fact that despite being a well-established brand, the team takes new approaches to step up the engagement. No wonder then, that, it is the recipient of CarBlogIndia’s Communications Team of the Year 2023 title.
So, these were the winners of CarBlogIndia Car of the Year 2023 awards. The slew of new car launches has continued into 2023 and we look forward to an even more exciting time ahead of us.
