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Hyundai Venuewon Car of the Year at the 2026 TOTMs

Hyundai Venue on test with the jury

Chosen by the car jury

Motoring journalists, racers and industry figures, among them World Car Awards jurors and the founder of German Car of the Year. They drive every eligible car, from compact SUVs to luxury and performance cars, in one full day at the Buddh International Circuit, then score each on the six criteria before any discussion.

Who is on the jury

Judged on six criteria

  • Performance
  • Handling
  • Comfort
  • Technology
  • Safety
  • Value for money
How the TOTMs are judged

Runner-up

  • Maruti Suzuki VictorisMaruti Suzuki

Other awards Hyundai Venue won at the 2026 TOTMs

The Hyundai team on stage at the 2026 TOTMs, Chennai

Presented on stage at the 2026 TOTMs

In Chennai on 19 December 2025.

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Hyundai Venue — Car of the Year, 2026 TOTMs — The TOTMs