autoX Announces the ‘Best of 2025’ Award Winners: India’s Ten-Best Machines of the Year

autoX, India’s leading automotive publication and testing authority, has unveiled the Ten-Best Machines of 2025 following an exhaustive Mega Test at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). Fifty new cars and bikes launched in India over the past year were put through rigorous evaluation to determine the winners of the autoX ‘Best of 2025’ Awards, identifying vehicles that excel across performance, design, innovation, and value.

The Top-Ten winners include five four-wheelers, three two-wheelers, and two special performance awards for the fastest car and bike around the BIC’s short loop. The results were revealed at an exclusive ceremony held at Andaz Delhi, Aerocity, New Delhi, celebrating automotive excellence in India.

Selection Process: Objective, Scientific, Transparent

Every contender underwent a multi-faceted evaluation across quality, comfort, ride, handling, refinement, design, drivetrain, practicality, value for money, and X-factor — the intangible quality that sets truly exceptional machines apart. Additionally, lap times on the BIC short loop provided an objective measure of performance, encompassing power, stability, braking, and handling.

The autoX Awards jury, comprising India’s most experienced automotive testers with over a century of combined experience, scored each vehicle independently. The scores were averaged to ensure absolute impartiality, guaranteeing that only the most deserving machines made it to the Top-Ten list.

Why the Buddh International Circuit?

The BIC offers a controlled and safe environment to push vehicles to their absolute limits. From supercars to scooters, every vehicle faced the same rigorous standards, revealing true engineering excellence under challenging conditions.

autoX Founder & Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Behl commented, “With numerous car and bike launches every year, it can be overwhelming for enthusiasts to identify standout machines. Our Best of 2025 Mega Test aims to cut through the noise, delivering a definitive list of the Ten-Best Machines, spanning multiple segments — from everyday cars and scooters to high-performance vehicles.”
The 2025 Winners
Four-Wheelers (4W):
• Volkswagen Golf GTI
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• Škoda Kylac
• Maruti Suzuki Victoris
• Mahindra XUV 9e
Two-Wheelers (2W):
• TVS NTorq 150
• Honda CB 125 Hornet
• Royal Enfield Classic 650
Performance Awards:
• Performance Car of the Year: Audi RS Q8 Performance
• Performance Bike of the Year: Ducati Panigale V4 S
Partnerships and Support
The autoX Awards 2025 were conducted in collaboration with leading partners, ensuring seamless execution and support:
• Fuel Partner: Indian Oil XP100
• EV Charging Partner: Jio-bp Pulse
• Surveillance Partner: CP Plus
• Tourism Partner: Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
• Banking Partner: Canara Bank
• Technical Partner: BMC Air Filter
• Hospitality Partner: Andaz Delhi

Engaging Automotive Enthusiasts Nationwide

The awards and Mega Test reflect autoX’s mission to provide objective, data-driven insights for India’s automotive community. Enthusiasts, buyers, and industry stakeholders can access detailed results, lap times, and jury scores on the awards microsite: www.autox.com/awards.
autoX continues to celebrate automotive innovation through its monthly magazine, now in its 19th year, alongside a revamped website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel, providing enthusiasts with the latest reviews, news, and expert guidance.

About autoX

autoX is India’s premier automotive publication and testing authority, renowned for its transparent, scientific, and rigorous evaluation of cars and motorcycles. Through its comprehensive Mega Tests, expert reviews, and awards programs, autoX identifies vehicles that combine innovation, performance, design, and practicality, guiding consumers and celebrating automotive excellence across the country.
For more information, visit: www.autox.com