The Cars of 2025? Meet the Contenders | autoX Awards | Best Cars of 2025

Welcome to the autoX Awards 2025 – 19th Anniversary Mega Test!

The year’s biggest automotive showdown is here — 32 of the latest and best cars launched in India are lined up at the Buddh International Circuit, as we set out to find the Best of 2025.

From luxury flagships and performance SUVs to EVs and compact family cars — every segment has a strong contender. Ishan gives you a quick walkaround of this star-studded lineup before the action begins.

This year’s contenders include:

Performance & Luxury Cars:
Aston Martin DBX 707, BMW M5, Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Mercedes-AMG CLE 53, Porsche Macan Turbo EV

Luxury Sedans & Flagships:
MG M9, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Toyota Camry, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

SUVs & Crossovers:
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 GR-S, BMW X3, Volkswagen Tiguan, Škoda Kodiaq, Kia Syros

Electric Vehicles (EVs):
Porsche Macan Turbo EV, BYD Sealion 7, BMW iX1, Volvo EX30, BYD eMax 7, Mahindra XEV9e, Tata Harrier.ev, Mahindra BE.6, Hyundai Creta EV, Kia Carens Clavis EV, VinFast VF6, VinFast VF7

Hot Hatch:
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Mainstream & Compact Cars:
Škoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Sports & Convertibles:
MG Cyberster