By The BMW 7 Series sedan clinched the prestigious title of Premium Car of the Year 2024 at the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards. Emerging victorious in a closely contested competition, the BMW 7 Series outperformed strong contenders such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X1. The premium car category featured a competitive lineup including the BMW X1, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX, Volvo C40 Recharge, and Lexus LX highlighting the exceptional achievement of the BMW 7 Series.
Unveiled and launched incrementally throughout 2023, the all-new 7 Series represents the latest iteration of BMW’s flagship sedan. While retaining its recognizable silhouette the vehicle introduces notable enhancements including a prominent new kidney grille, an extensively updated feature set, and the availability of both diesel and petrol powertrains.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Vikram Pawah, President of BMW Group India, conveyed, ‘I would like to thank the ICOTY jury members for acknowledging the BMW 7 as the clear winner that it is. The seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series is a symbol of ‘Forward,’ continuously challenging the ordinary. It possesses a unique quality that distinguishes those who shape what’s next. The all-new 7 is the face of the new luxury class captivating with its presence, progressiveness, and emotion. It is a statement tailored for progressive leaders, a piece of art ensuring lasting fascination tomorrow and beyond.’
The ICOTY jury for the 2024 award year comprised distinguished automotive experts, including Vikrant Singh from Carwale.com, Dhruv Behl and Ishan Raghava from autoX, Yogendra Pratap and Rahul Ghosh from Auto Today, Aspi Bhathena and Joshua Varghese from Car India, Sirish Chandran and Aatish Mishra from Evo India, Pablo Chaterji and Kartik Ware from Motoring World, Rohit Paradkar and Bob Rupani from Overdrive, Arpit Mahendra from Times Auto, Ameya Dandekar from Cardekho.com/Zigwheels, Abhay Verma from Turbocharged, Cyrus Dhabhar from Powerdrift, and Kushan Mitra from The Print. The diverse expertise of the jury underscores the significance of the BMW 7 Series’ triumph at the ICOTY awards.
2023-12-22 14:37:16