HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: Family Car of the Year Nominations

The Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026, presented by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), is scheduled to take place on May 5 in New Delhi. The event will include discussions around product planning, evolving usage patterns and segment shifts, alongside facilitation across different categories, in appreciation of the contributions made in the industry.

At HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026, the Family Car of the Year award category brings together products that prioritise seating flexibility, running efficiency and ease of use across urban and long-distance conditions. The nominees in this category include mass market MPVs and SUVs which cater to different family requirements. Here’s a quick overview of the nominees:

Also Read: HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: SUV of the Year Nominations

The Triber is an entry-level MPV from Renault. The Triber was facelifted last year, with notable design and features update. The Triber comes equipped with a 1.0L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 71bhp and 96 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The Triber features a modular 7-seat layout for flexible use. Renault offers the Triber with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 5.80 lakh.

The Kia Carens Clavis is another popular MPV in the Indian market. The Carens Clavis builds on the success of the Carens. The Carens Clavis is available with 6-seat and 7-seat layouts. Kia offers the Carens Clavis with multiple powertrain options in India. It is offered with a 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 113.42bhp and 143.8Nm of torque; a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 157.81bhp and 253Nm of torque and a 1.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 114.41bhp and 250Nm of torque. Kia offers the Carens Clavis with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 11.20 lakh.

Citroen introduced the X-Series model of its compact SUV, Aircross last year in the Indian market. The AircrossX was introduced in 5-seater and 7-seater versions; where the 7-seater version gets a removable third-row seat. The AircrossX is offered with two engine options - the 1.2L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 81.86bhp and 115Nm of torque and the 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 108.49bhp and up to 205Nm of torque. Citroen offers the AircrossX with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 8.89 lakh.