The best cars of 2025 is the subject of this week's evo India podcast with editor Sirish Chandran and executive editor Aatish Mishra. The duo, who also serve on the jury for the Indian Car of the Year drill down into the shortlist for the prestigious 2026 ICOTY including Premium Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year.

ICOTY 2026 shortlist: Hyundai Creta Electric, Hyundai Venue, Škoda Kylaq, Kia Carens Clavis EV, Kia Syros, Mahindra XEV 9e, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

They also clarify why the Tata Sierra, Mahindra XEV 9S, even the VinFast models aren’t in the shortlist.

Watch this podcast now for a complete roundup of all the cars that shaped India’s automotive scene in 2025.