It was a real surprise to see the Nissan KICKS e-POWER taking the coveted Vehicle of the Year 2025 title while in the new electric car category vehicle, BYD M6 was crowned Electric Vehicle of the Year 2025 at the DSF.my-Allianz Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2025 held at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 23 April 2025.

The award ceremony recognises excellence across 22 diverse vehicle segments, expanding to feature new 10 dedicated awards for Electric Vehicles (EVs), reflecting the growing market and consumer shift towards electrification.

Nissan KICKS e-POWER stood out for its groundbreaking e-POWER technology, offering an EV-like drive experience without the need for charging, and a remarkable fuel efficiency of up to 900km per tank. This first-of-its-kind model in Malaysia represents a leap in bridging electrification with convenience.

“This award is an incredible honour and we are grateful for the recognition. Winning an award was certainly a goal we aspired to achieve and it reinforces the confidence and trust our customers have in Nissan KICKS e-POWER, knowing more than ever, the made the right choice buying the VOTY2025,” added Tiffany Tan, General Manager Marketing Communications, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd.

BYD M6, on the other hand, emerged as the top pick for the EV of the Year thanks to its value-for-money proposition as a fully electric 7-seater MPV. The vehicle impressed with its practicality, smart features, and a starting price of RM109,800, making sustainable mobility more accessible for Malaysian families.

“We are grateful for this recognition,” said Adeline Lew, General Manager Sime Darby Beyond Auto Sdn. Bhd. “We hope this award inspires more Malaysians to visit our showrooms and experience the M6 with their families.”

Hosted by Malaysia’s leading automotive platform www.dsf.my in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, the VOTY Awards this year marks DSF’s 25th anniversary, highlighting its long-standing commitment to providing insightful automotive journalism and industry analysis.

Other winners on the night include the Toyota Camry as the Executive Sedan of the Year, the TANK 300 as the SUV of the Year, while the Mercedes Benz E350e won the best Luxury Sedan of the Year.

“Every year, the DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards highlights the remarkable progress and innovation in the automotive industry,” said Sean Wang, CEO of Allianz Malaysia Berhad. “We are pleased to once again collaborate with DSF.my to celebrate the vehicles and manufacturers that have set new benchmarks in performance, design, safety, and technological advancement. With the inclusion of more Electric Vehicle categories this year, the VOTY Awards emphasizes our shared commitment towards sustainability and the future of mobility.”

Winners of the DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards are selected based on rigorous criteria evaluated by the editorial team at DSF.my. Each vehicle is assessed comprehensively across key parameters including innovation, design, performance, comfort, and technological advancements.

The DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards is Malaysia’s premier automotive awards ceremony, honouring groundbreaking automotive achievements and the exceptional industry leaders behind them.

DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards 2025 Winner’s List

Vehicle Of The Year 2025 – Nissan Kicks e-POWER

Crossover Of The Year – GAC GS3 Emzoom

Luxury Crossover Of The Year – Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC Coupe

Executive Sedan Of The Year – Toyota Camry

Family Vehicle Of The Year – Toyota Corolla Cross

SUV Of The Year – TANK 300

Hybrid Of The Year – Haval H6 HEV

Luxury Sedan Of The Year –Mercedes-Benz E350e

Exterior Design Of The Year – Lotus Emeya

Cabin Design Of The Year – Zeekr 009

Pickup Truck Of The Year – Mitsubishi Triton

Diesel SUV Of The Year – Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel

Electric Vehicle Of The Year 2025 – BYD M6

Electric Crossover Of The Year – Zeekr X

Electric SUV Of The Year – XPENG G6

Electric Performance Crossover Of The Year – Volvo EX30

Electric Performance Sedan Of The Year – BMW i4

Electric Luxury SUV Of The Year – KIA EV9

Electric Luxury MPV Of The Year – Denza D9

Electric Pickup Truck Of The Year – JAC T9 EV

Electric Sports Car Of The Year – MG Cyberster