The Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and the Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) have been accepted as the recognition given to the finest and best-performing car and motorcycle launched in the last one year.
Hyundai's Creta SUV has been named the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY). In bikes, the Yamaha R3 has been named the Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY).
The Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and the Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) has been accepted as the recognition given to the finest and best-performing car and motorcycle launched in the last one year.
The top three contenders in the cars category were Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Renault Kwid. In the motorcycle category, the Yamaha R3 was followed by the Benelli TNT 300 and the Honda CBR650 respectively.
Each year, the nominated cars and bikes are judged on parameters like price, fuel economy, styling, comfort, safety, performance, racticality and technical innovation, value for money, and the vehicle's suitability for Indian conditions.
Commenting on the win, Y K Koo, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “We are honoured to win the most prestigious automotive award".
We launched Yamaha YZF-R3 in August 2015 and the responses that we have been receiving is indeed most positive and encouraging. We understand the needs of our customers and therefore pay great attention to details in our products in terms of styling and design. This win too, is awe-inspiring, thank you IMOTY Jury members and JK Tyre,” Roy Kurian, Vice President-Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd said.
Congratulating the winners, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited said, “The automobile and auto-ancillary sector in India is growing at a fast pace. The consumer is ever-discerning and automakers seek to outperform each other. In such a competitive environment, JK Tyre and ICOTY and IMOTY Awards endeavour to recognise those who break the clutter with their innovation and deep understanding of the Indian consumer. Congratulations to Hyundai Creta and Yamaha R3 for sailing through the rigorous judging process and emerging victorious.”
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