Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the 19th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest (TDCAC), a flagship global initiative conceptualised by Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan, aimed at nurturing creativity and inspiring the next generation of mobility innovators.
Open to children aged 15 years and below across India, the contest will run from January 12 to February 12, 2026, providing young participants with a platform to imagine, design, and illustrate their vision of future mobility through art and creativity.
Conducted at the national level across 90+ participating countries, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest enables winners from India to advance and represent the country at the global World Contest, offering young talent international exposure.
The National Contest will identify three winners each across three different age categories:
- Category 1: 7 years and under
- Category 2: 8–11 years
- Category 3: 12–15 years
Participants are invited to submit their artwork under the theme “Your Dream Car,” which encourages unrestricted creativity by allowing children to think freely, innovate boldly, and visualize future mobility without boundaries. The top 9 winners (three from each category) will receive certificates of participation along with the honor of representing India at the Global Contest scheduled to be held after March 2026. Additionally, 18 finalists will be awarded digital certificates in recognition of their creative excellence.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest reflects our enduring belief that imagination is the inception point of innovation. This remarkable annual initiative celebrates the extraordinary ability of children to envision a better, smarter, and more sustainable future through their art. As we introduce the 19th edition, we look forward to witnessing the fresh ideas and boundless imagination of children across India, whose visions will contribute in defining the future of mobility.”
In the previous editions, Indian participants have earned notable global recognition for their originality. At the 17th edition in 2024, Ms. Peruri Lakshmi Sahasra from Visakhapatnam won the prestigious Best Finalist Award at the Global Contest in the 12–15 age category, strengthening India’s presence on this international creative platform. These accomplishments reinforce Toyota’s commitment to nurturing creativity and empowering the next generation to dream boldly and innovate without limits.
For contest details, including rules, submission guidelines, and its inspiring legacy, visit https://www.toyotabharat.com/dream-car-contest/
