Proton drove home with some big wins on the night of the DSF.my-Allianz Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2026 as the Proton eMas 7 PHEV was crowned the Vehicle of the Year 2026 and its smaller sibling, the Proton eMas 5, won Electric Vehicle of the Year 2026 respectively. This year’s edition of the
Proton drove home with some big wins on the night of the DSF.my-Allianz Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2026 as the Proton eMas 7 PHEV was crowned the Vehicle of the Year 2026 and its smaller sibling, the Proton eMas 5, won Electric Vehicle of the Year 2026 respectively.
This year’s edition of the VOTY Awards celebrated outstanding achievements across 23 diverse vehicle segments, including dedicated categories for electric vehicles (EVs), amid continued strong interest for in the market.
Even the total number of car brands participating grew, up to 33 this year, underscoring the significance of celebrating innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. Leading the race was Proton and its two outstanding wins.
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“I was quite surprised and delighted at the same time to win all these awards. This is a first for us and I would like to thank Allianz Malaysia and DSF for this award recognition. What made this award victory special is the also is the support we got from our customers who paced their faith in us,” said Lampard Peng Yile, Head of Department, User Development and User Operation, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd.
Joining Proton in the winner’s circle on the night were the likes of the Mitsubishi XForce as Crossover of the Year, the Chery Tiggo Cross Hybrid as Compact SUV of the Year and the Zeekr 7X AWD as the Performance Electric SUV of the Year.
“Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the VOTY Awards 2026. At Allianz Malaysia, we are deeply committed to supporting innovation and progress in the automotive industry, as it aligns with our mission to protect and empower our customers on every journey they take. I am personally inspired to see how these vehicles are shaping the future of mobility, and proud that Allianz Malaysia continues to be part of this meaningful celebration of excellence,” said Allianz Malaysia Chief Executive Officer, Sean Wang.
Hosted by Malaysian automotive platform www.dsf.my, in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad since 2017, the VOTY Awards is Malaysia’s premier automotive awards ceremony, honouring ground-breaking automotive achievements and the exceptional industry leaders that continue to innovate.
Winners of the VOTY Awards are chosen in a rigorous selection process based on 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 full list of winners for the VOTY 2026 are as follows:
- Vehicle Of The Year 2026 – Proton eMas 7 PHEV
- Crossover Of The Year – Mitsubishi XForce
- Sedan Of The Year – Proton S70
- Premium Crossover Of The Year – Jaecoo J5
- Family Vehicle Of The Year – Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
- SUV Of The Year – Jetour T2
- Compact SUV Of The Year – Chery Tiggo Cross Hybrid
- Luxury Sedan Of The Year – Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
- Exterior Design Of The Year – Hyundai Santa Fe
- Cabin Design Of The Year – iCaur V23
- Pickup Truck Of The Year – Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 3.0L Diesel
- MPV Of The Year – Nissan Serena ePower
- Electric Compact Vehicle Of The Year 2025 – Proton eMas 5
- Electric Crossover Of The Year – BYD Atto2
- Electric SUV Of The Year – Zeekr 7X AWD Performance
- Electric Performance Crossover Of The Year – smart#5 Brabus
- Luxury PHEV SUV Of The Year – Mazda CX80 PHEV
- Luxury PHEV MPV Of The Year – GWM Wey G9 Hi4
- Electric Sedan Of The Year – BYD Seal 6
- Hot Hatchback Of The Year – Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5
- Supercar Of The Year – Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Hybrid
- Automotive Lady of 2026 – Adeline Lew Managing Director of BYD Sime Motors
- Automotive Gentleman of 2026 – Michael Chew, Vice President of Chery Auto Malaysia
- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad – 2025 Malaysia’s No.1 Car Insurer
- Vehicle Transfer Provider Of The Year – Starrtrek Carriers Sdn. Bhd