ICOTY 2025: The much-awaited results of the latest edition of the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards have been announced after rigorous evaluation by a panel of eminent automotive journalists. The winners of all three prestigious categories – Indian Car of the Year, Premium Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year – have been announced. Mahindra Thar Roxx won the title of Indian Car of the Year, while MG Windsor won the title of Green Car of the Year.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Key specifications
The redesigned E-Class has a striking appearance, with a striking grille with 3D badging and advanced LED headlights. It also showcases smooth, flush door handles and elegant 18-inch wheels. At the rear, new LED taillights feature the iconic three-pointed star pattern, complemented by a chrome bumper. Customers can choose from five exterior colors: Tech Silver, Polar White, Graphite Grey, Nautical Blue and Obsidian Black.
The E-Class comes in two variants: the petrol-powered E 200 and the diesel-powered E 220d. The E 200 is equipped with a 1,999cc four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers 201 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The E 220d is powered by a 1,950cc four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that produces 194bhp and 440Nm of torque. Both models feature a 48V mild-hybrid system, which includes an integrated starter-generator, delivering an additional 23bhp and 205Nm of torque for up to 30 seconds. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The E-Class’s interior features a revised dashboard with a 14.4-inch central infotainment display and a 12.2-inch digital instrument panel. Additionally, front-seat passengers have access to a unique 12.3-inch screen. Other notable features include a Burmester 4D surround sound system, selfie camera, panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control and wireless charging pads for front and rear passengers.
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ICOTY 2025: Jury members
This year’s ICOTY jury consists of 21 members: Dhruv Behl (autoX, Chairman), Ishan Raghava (autoX), Yogendra Pratap (Auto Today), Dipayan Dutta (Auto Today), Aspi Bhathena (Auto India), Joshua Varghese (Auto India) Automotive), Sirish Chandran (Evo India), Aatish Mishra (Evo India), Pablo Chaterji (Motoring World), Kartik Ware (Motoring World), Kranti Sambhav (Overdrive), Rohit Paradkar (Overdrive), Vikrant Singh (Carwale), Arpit Mahendra (TOI Auto), Ameya Dandekar (Cardekho/Zigwheels), Kushan Mitra (The Print), Abhay Verma (Turbocharged ), Cyrus Dhabhar (Powerdrift), Bob Rupani, Ashish Masih (Times Avenue), Sagar Bhanushali (Carwale).
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