The Indian automotive landscape witnessed its finest innovations being celebrated at the third edition of the ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2025. Held in Gurugram, the prestigious event brought together industry leaders and enthusiasts to honour the standout two-wheelers and four-wheelers that have redefined benchmarks in innovation, design, performance, and sustainability. Which vehicles drove away with the top honours this year?
The spotlight of the evening shone brightly on the Mahindra Thar Roxx, which emerged as a dominant force, clinching not one, but three major titles: Car of the Year 2025, SUV of the Year, and Off-roader of the Year. This remarkable achievement underscores the Thar Roxx’s compelling blend of rugged capability and widespread appeal in the Indian market.
In the two-wheeler category, the Bajaj Freedom 125 was crowned the Bike of the Year 2025. This accolade is a testament to the motorcycle’s significant market impact and overall performance, resonating with a wide range of riders across the country.
The awards also highlighted the growing prominence of electric mobility and luxury vehicles in India. The Tata Curvv EV was recognized as the EV SUV of the Year, while the MG Windsor took home the title of EV of the Year. In the luxury electric segment, the futuristic BMW i5 stood out as the Luxury EV of the Year, and the innovative BMW CE-02 won the Premium EV Two-wheeler of the Year. Ather Energy’s commitment to green mobility was acknowledged with the Ather Rizta being named the Green Two-Wheeler of the Year.
The luxury segment continued to impress, with Mercedes-Benz securing dual honours. The E-Class was awarded the Luxury Car of the Year, and the EQS was celebrated as the Luxury SUV of the Year. The capable Jeep Wrangler was recognized as the Luxury Off-roader of the Year.
The ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2025 recognized excellence across a wide spectrum of automotive categories. Other notable winners in the four-wheeler segment included:
- Volkswagen Taigun GT Line: Variant of the Year
- MG Windsor BAAS: Automotive Innovation of the Year
- Citroen Basalt: Design of the Year
- Hyundai Creta: Facelift of the Year
- Maruti Suzuki Desire: Sedan of the Year
- Kia Carnival: Premium Family Car of the Year
- Aston Martin Vantage: Supercar of the Year
- Skoda Kylaq: Sub-compact SUV of the Year
- Vinfast VF7: Most Awaited New Car
- Honda Amaze: Value for Money Car of the Year
In the two-wheeler segment, alongside the Bike of the Year, other winners included:
- Suzuki GSX-8R: Design of the Year
- Hero Xtreme 125R: Value for Money Bike of the Year
- BMW R 1300 GS: Off-roader of the Year
- Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: Premium Bike of the Year
- TVS Jupiter 110: Scooter of the Year
The ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2025 also paid tribute to the individuals driving the Indian automotive industry forward. Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, was named Business Leader of the Year, while Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki, was honoured as Person of the Year. Hyundai 1 Motor India received the prestigious title of Car Manufacturer of the Year, recognizing its consistent performance and innovation across various segments.
The winners were meticulously chosen by a distinguished jury comprising respected automotive experts, ensuring a fair and credible evaluation process. The ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2025 served as a significant platform to acknowledge the advancements and dynamism within the Indian automotive sector, empowering consumers with informed choices and celebrating the spirit of innovation.
Summary:
- The third edition of the ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2025 celebrated India’s top automotive innovations in Gurugram.
- Mahindra Thar Roxx was the star, winning Car of the Year, SUV of the Year, and Off-roader of the Year.
- Bajaj Freedom 125 was named Bike of the Year 2025.
- The awards highlighted significant advancements in electric and luxury vehicles, with Tata Curvv EV, MG Windsor, and BMW i5 among the winners.
- Hyundai Motor India was recognized as the Car Manufacturer of the Year, and individual leaders were also honoured.