CarBlogIndia has announced the winners of its Annual Auto Awards 2025. The awards celebrate innovation, practicality, and excellence in the Indian automotive space. After rigorous evaluation, the editorial team has picked standout models that defined the year across various segments.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire – Car of the Year 2024
The Dzire won the top award for its strong all-round package. In 2024, Maruti gave it a comprehensive update with improved fuel efficiency, modern styling, and better in-cabin tech. It even pushed the envelope in terms of crash worthiness, becoming the first-ever Maruti Suzuki model to bag a 5-star rating at NCAP. The Dzire continues to be a preferred choice for compact sedan buyers, offering unmatched value, low cost of ownership, and a smooth driving experience. The remarkable improvements, along with the fact that it’s a solid option for first-time sedan buyers, made it a clear winner.
Mahindra Thar Roxx – SUV of the Year 2024
The Roxx offers all the virtues of the regular Thar, albeit, in a more practical and sophisticated package. This not only makes it a huge hit among SUV buyers but even an obvious winner of our SUV of the Year 2025 title. The Thar Roxx is clearly a more user-friendly alternative to its iconic sibling but it refuses to compromise on the Thar’s core DNA, thereby making it more relevant in conventional and lifestyle markets. No wonder, then, that the Thar Roxx has been adjudged the rightful winner of our SUV of the Year title.
New Honda Amaze – Tech of the Year 2024
Honda surprised the market by bringing Level 2 ADAS to the compact sedan segment with the latest-gen Amaze. With this, the new Amaze becomes the most affordable car in India to offer such advanced driver-assistance features. This leap in safety and tech access was considered a bold and progressive move, helping it bag the Tech of the Year title.
MG Windsor – EV of the Year 2024
MG Windsor made waves as a feature-rich and practical electric offering available at the right price. With a comfortable interior, a decent range, fast-charging capability, and an overall refined driving experience, it stood out in the growing EV segment. The Battery-as-a-Service is another factor working in the Windsor’s favour. The editorial team appreciated all these virtues, thus declaring the Windsor as its top choice for EV buyers this year.
Hyundai Alcazar – Update of the Year 2024
The 2024 update of the Hyundai Alcazar brought more than just a facelift. With a powerful turbo-petrol engine, sharper design, and improved interiors, the three-row SUV felt thoroughly refreshed. The editorial team noted the better ride quality and added features, which significantly improved its positioning in a competitive segment. With this, it becomes the winner of our Update of the Year title.
Samarth by Hyundai – CSR Campaign of the Year 2024
Hyundai’s ‘Samarth’ campaign focused on accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities. It wasn’t just about marketing – Hyundai introduced real solutions like retrofitted vehicles and training programs. It even actively supported Indian para-athletes by providing customized mobility solutions and training support. It played a key role in empowering them to pursue their sporting goals more independently. Clearly, this campaign stood out for its clear purpose and strong execution, earning praise beyond the auto industry.
Citroen Basalt – Design of the Year 2024
Citroen Basalt turns heads with its coupe-SUV styling. Its unique design language and bold proportions broke the clutter in the compact crossover space. The editorial team praised its fresh design approach and the overall aesthetics. The Basalt makes for a good case study of how design can set a product apart in a crowded market.
New Kia Carnival – MPV of the Year 2024
The new Kia Carnival brought luxury MPV standards to a new level. With improved comfort, tech-rich interiors, and a more premium design, it elevated expectations in its segment. Meanwhile, the smooth and trustworthy oil-burner, coupled with well-sorted dynamics, make it a mile-muncher like none other. The editorial team appreciated how Kia retained the Carnival’s strengths while refining its appeal and elevating it to new standards for Indian buyers looking for space and sophistication.
Each of these winners reflected the changing dynamics of the Indian auto market in 2024. The awards recognised not just sales performance, but innovation, relevance, and the value each product delivered to its audience.
