The all-new Maruti Suzuki VICTORIS SUV has been crowned the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the Indian automotive industry. The award was conferred by a distinguished jury comprising India’s leading automobile journalists, who rigorously evaluated the finalists on parameters such as design, performance, technology, safety, innovation, and value for money.
Standing out in a highly competitive field, the Maruti Suzuki VICTORIS ‘Got It All’ SUV impressed the ICOTY jury with its advanced intelligent technologies, premium comfort, comprehensive safety features, and bold, modern design. The SUV’s versatile powertrain options further strengthened its appeal, catering to a wide spectrum of Indian customers seeking performance, efficiency, and driving pleasure.
Winning the ICOTY 2026 award reinforces the VICTORIS’ position as a well-rounded SUV that seamlessly combines innovation, comfort, safety, and style. With this milestone achievement, Maruti Suzuki’s VICTORIS firmly establishes itself as an SUV that truly lives up to its promise of having “Got It All.”
Receiving the award, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “We are honoured to receive the ‘Indian Car of the Year 2026’ award for VICTORIS. This SUV was designed to provide all possible features to today’s new-age customers. It brings together style, technology, safety, and a host of smart innovations. With the strong customer pull and now the coveted ICOTY award, VICTORIS lives up to its promise of ‘Got It All’. We are grateful to the ICOTY jury for this prestigious recognition.”
The VICTORIS features segment‑first innovations, including a “Theatre on Wheels” infotainment experience with an 8-speaker Premium Sound Experience featuring Dolby Atmos# and a 25.65cm (10.1″) SmartPlay Pro X touchscreen. Equipped with an Advanced Level 2 ADAS^ suite, high‑definition 360 view camera system, and customisable 64‑colour ambient lighting— the VICTORIS is perfectly tailored to cater to the modern aspirations of today’s dynamic customers.
On offer with multiple powertrain options, the VICTORIS is available with a 1.5L Strong Hybrid powertrain with EV mode for a refined and silent drive experience. The VICTORIS Strong Hybrid delivers smooth, confident and efficient performance, with an incredible fuel-efficiency of 28.65 km/l (eCVT)*. The VICTORIS is also available with an ALLGRIP Select 4×4 model paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters, empowering confident performance across challenging terrains. Another segment-first introduced by the VICTORIS is the underbody fuel tank design of the VICTORIS S-CNG to enable full utilisation of boot space.
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