General Motors, which hasn’t had a great run here, is now set to give its India operations a much needed shot in the arm. Chevrolet will bring its big, butch Trailblazer SUV to our market where it will look to take on the Toyota Fortuner. We get behind the wheel to see whether it ticks all the right boxes. The mid-size sedan segment is one that keeps seeing a new addition, or an updated car, quite often. We’ve brought together every diesel mid-sizer there is in the market right now, to help you pick the best of the lot. Toyota Innova will always have credit for not only setting-off the MPV craze in India, but also for being one of the most reliable cars around. A new Innova is on its way for a 2016 launch; we give you all the details. Tata used the Geneva motor show to unveil a rugged crossover called Hexa, and we’ve offered a detailed first look. We have also driven the new Volvo XC90; it’s not only the first in a new array of Volvos headed to our markets, but a very important car for the Swedish manufacturer in India. We pit the capable Mercedes CLA against the understated Audi A3 to find out which compact luxury offering deserves your money. And if it’s two-wheelers that get your attention, then the Ducati Scrambler, with its old-school aura, won’t let you look elsewhere.

The May 2023 issue of Autocar India is an EV special, with the headlining story being our Guinness World Record-setting run on the Hero Vida V1 Pro. We also have first drives of the BMW i7, MG Comet and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, and features on the Nano EV and Switch EiV22 double decker bus. We have also compared the Tata Tiago EV with the Citroen eC3, and the Tata Nexon EV Max with the Mahindra XUV400. Then there's a first drive of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. To round it off, we have a first look of the Citroen C3 Aircross. We've also ridden the second-gen Ducati Scrambler that's headed to India.

The April 2023 issue of Autocar India is headlined by Hyundai’s new-gen Verna midsize sedan. The issue puts the spotlight on supercars like the McLaren GT, along with the first drive of Lamborghini’s Urus Performante. We also bring you an exclusive first look at Lambo’s Aventador replacement – the Revuelto. Rounding off the Supercar Special are our drives of the Ferrari Purosangue and Maserati MC20. Moreover, we put the stylish Hero XPulse 200T 4V through our road tests. In the bike pages, you’ll also find the first rides of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and NS200. In the motorsports section, we have an interview with former F1 driver David Coulthard. This, and much more, in this month’s issue of Autocar India.

Autocar India’s March 2023 issue is headlined by an exclusive drive of the Comet – MG’s electric car for our congested cities. Plus, there’s the annual Autocar Awards and our record-breaking run in the Pininfarina Battista at NATRAX. Another exclusive drive is that of the new Maserati GranTurismo. We get you more information on Honda’s new midsize SUV that will rival the likes of the Creta, Seltos and Kushaq. We have first drives of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Porsche GT4 RS and a drive of the Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard. On the two-wheeler end of things, we have ridden the Triumph Street Triple, and there’s our full-blown report on everything that happened at the Formula E race in India at Hyderabad. This and more in this month’s issue of Autocar India.

The February 2023 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our special report that takes you inside the recently held Auto Expo 2023. We have a scoop on Toyota working on a Corolla Cross LWB for India, an exclusive drive of the new Lexus RX and a track drive of the Citroen eC3 EV. This is followed by first drives of the Mahindra Thar 2WD, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet. Our features this month include an unusual comparison of the Porsche Cayenne hybrid and a submarine; driving super-quick Audis on ice; and experiencing a Ferrari on rails. This and much more in the February issue of Autocar India.

Autocar India's first cover story of the new year previews all cars expected to be showcased at Auto Expo 2023. Then there's exclusive details about BMW developing a long wheelbase version of its 5 Series sedan that's headed here. The January 2023 issue also features the first drives of the Tata Tiago EV and Porsche 718 Spyder. We drive the facelifted e-tron, the Q8 e-tron; we take a close look at everything the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato has to offer, and pit the Kia Carens against the Maruti Suzuki XL6. In the two-wheeler section, you'll find a first ride review of Kawasaki's new retro motorcycle, the W175.

The December 2022 issue of Autocar India is action-packed with many special features. Headlining the issue is the New Cars 2023 Special – a low-down of all cars expected in India next year. We then have an exclusive first drive of the BYD Atto 3, and drives of the Audi Q4 e-tron and BMW X7. There are also first drives of the Toyota Innova Hycross, Audi Q3 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For two-wheeler aficionados, we have a first ride of the Keeway V302C and Moto Morini XCape 650X.

Our cover story for the November 2022 issue of Autocar India features the 7-seat Mercedes-Benz GLB and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. We compare the Tata Punch against the Citroen C3, and drive the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Aston Martin DBX 707 and the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport. We’ve also tested the new Hero Vida V1 Pro, Jawa 42 Bobber, Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Bajaj CT 125X. We also have a feature on Max Verstappen’s second championship title.

The comparison between the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta headlines the October issue of Autocar India. We have driven the Maserati MC20, and taken a close look at the Ferrari Purosangue and Tata Tiago EV. There's also first drives of the Mahindra XUV400 and Hyundai Venue N Line. To round it off, we’ve compared India's best electric scooters – Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X – and have a showdown between the Kawasaki Versys 650 and Triumph Tiger Sport 660. We have also documented our ride to Manthang on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and have a Motorsport feature on Grand Prix of Bharat.

In our 23rd Anniversary issue this September 2022, we drive from Kashmir to Kanyakumari drive in the Porsche Taycan electric sportscar. Continuing with the EV theme, we have a first drive of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+, a drive of the Skoda Enyaq RS iV, and bring you all the details on Mahindra’s five EV concepts. There are also exclusive first drives of the Audi Q3, new Range Rover and the Ferrari 296 GTB. We also rode 2,000km, from Delhi to Mumbai, on four adventure bikes. 

In our cover story for the August 2022 issue of Autocar India, we take a look at the production version of Maruti’s Futuro-e concept. We also celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence with 43 pages of unmissable special features. There are first drives of the new Brezza, the BMW i4 and Audi A8, the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the EQB and also the Bajaj Pulsar 160 and TVS Ronin. Plus, we also take a look back at racing champ Sebastian Vettel’s career who recently announced retirement.

In our cover story for the July 2022 issue of Autocar India, we take a close look at Toyota’s Creta rival, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. There's also the first look of the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza and First Drives of the Citroen C3 and the new Mahindra Scorpio N. Plus, we interview Jehan Daruvala who just had his first F1 test outing. We also check out the small and quirky WW2-era Welbike.

The June 2022 issue of Autocar India is out on stands now and the cover story features MG's city EV. We also have First Drives of the Toyota Glanza and the Tata Nexon EV Max, and a Track Drive of the Kia EV6. We have also taken a closer look at BMW Group's third EV for India – the i4. Then there's the special feature of driving across Israel in two Mercedes' and a guide to choose the right tyre.

The May 2022 issue of Autocar India is out on stands now, and the headlining story carries inside details of the new Toyota Innova, which could come with a hybrid powertrain option. We have exclusive drives of the new Range Rover, the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae and the Aston Martin DBX 707, along with First Drives of the Volkswagen Virtus and Jeep Meridian. For two-wheeler aficionados out there, there's an exclusive ride of the Ohvale GP-0 160, and BMW's three new adventure tourers.

The April 2022 issue of Autocar India is headlined by inside details of the Toyota-Maruti Suzuki's Creta-rivalling SUV. We also have an exclusive drive of the Honda City e:HEV, which will make its way to India soon. There's also the 20th edition of the Autocar awards, where we felicitate cars and bikes that we feel grabbed our attention last year. Not to be missed are our first drives of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the Mini Cooper SE, Lexus NX and a drive of the Renault Megane.

The March 2022 issue of Autocar India features a mega, petrol midsize SUV shootout and a comparison between the Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X electric scooters. We also review the new Maruti Baleno, Skoda Slavia, Lexus UX, Ducati Scrambler Icon and the new Yezdis in this issue. There are also features on Mumbai’s first night drag racing event and a race between Porsche’s Taycan EV and a sailboat.

The February 2022 issue of Autocar India features exclusive drives of the Porsche Taycan, the Audi RS e-tron GT, and India’s first officially imported McLaren 720S Spider. We also drive the Kia Carens, and there’s a special feature: driving an EV (an e-tron, no less) into the Gir Forest National Park. Autocar India and OLX Autos hosted one-of-its-kind Pre-Owned Car Awards, picking the best buys from the used car market.

The cover story of Autocar India’s January 2022 issue is our report on Tata Motors’ future EVs. This issue contains first drives of the Mercedes-Benz S 350d and Volkswagen Tiguan facelift, along with first rides of the Aprilia SR 160 Race and the Hero Xpulse 200 4V. There are also features on our annual drag day and the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally. We also take a close look at the all-new Kia Carens. Grab your copy now!

Autocar India’s December 2021 issue is headlined by a report on seven upcoming Maruti Suzuki models. This issue also contains comparisons between the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari and first drives of the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Mercedes-AMG A45 S and updated Volvo XC60. There’s also an in-depth road test of the Yamaha Aerox and our first ride of the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter. Plus, features on the Turtle Wax Modern Classics rally and the Nazir Hussain Memorial Rally. Grab your copy now!

In the November 2021 issue of Autocar India, we drive a prototype of the upcoming Skoda Slavia sedan and take a close look at the new Pulsar 250. There’s also reviews of the Audi e-tron GT, Ferrari Portofino M, Yamaha R15 V4 and new KTM RC 200 in this issue. Furthermore, there’s features about our drive to Umling La Pass in a Lamborghini Urus and Mumbai’s first EV rally. We also compare the Volkswagen Taigun and the Skoda Kushaq. There’s all this and so much more in this issue. Grab your copy now!

Autocar India’s October 2021 issue is headlined by a feature on 50 new cars that are arriving in India in the next 12 months, so you’ll definitely want to read this before deciding on your next car purchase. There’s also reviews of the MG Astor, Hyundai i20 N Line and the TVS Raider 125. Plus, there’s comparisons between the Hyundai i20 N Line and the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI, and the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 with the Honda H’ness CB350. Furthermore, there’s features about driving a Mercedes-Benz EQC in search of clean and green electricity and driving a Nexon EV on Mumbai’s Coastal Road project. There’s all this and so much more. Grab your copy now!

Our 22ndAnniversary issue carries the first drive of the highly anticipated Tesla Model 3 on Indian roads. The focus on EV’s doesn’t stop there, as we pit the Audi e-Tron Sportback, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes EQC against each other in a luxury EV comparison. We also see if Audi’s new e-Tron Sportback can beat an electric train. If EVs aren’t quite your thing, we have you covered, as we test the new twin-turbo, V8 powered Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe, the blisteringly quick Audi RS5 Sportback and the new and improved Force Gurkha. Taking it a step further, we also experience the insane made-in-India Kalyani M4 armoured vehicle. This is accompanied with plenty of other reviews, features and news stories you’ll enjoy.

This month, we take a group of supercars to try out the new high-speed test track at NATRAX near Indore. We have an exclusive first drive of Audi’s sexier e-tron Sportback electric SUV, plus a ride of the long-awaited Triumph Trident 660. We’ve also compared the Hyundai Alcazar to the Tata Safari, and the Renault Kiger to its Japanese cousin, the Nissan Magnite. We tell you how MG has managed to stay successful after two years in the market, and also how Ford, after 25 years, has its work cut out for it. Plus, the Bolero Neo, Mercedes EQS, Honda’s new Creta rival and so much more. Grab the August 2021 issue now!

As we unlock again, there’s a whole barrage of new SUVs headed your way, and we’ve driven them all. Right from Skoda’s freshest salvo – the Kushaq– to Hyundai’s three-row Safari rival, the Alcazar. Luxury EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron, to the pinnacles of performance and luxury – the Aston Martin DBX and Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600. But that’s not all; we’ve also driven the all-new S-Class and the stunning Ferrari Roma. And the third generation of India’s favourite superbike – the Suzuki Hayabusa. Check out the issue now!

Our June 2021 issue carries the first drive of the all-new Skoda Octavia, the Maserati MC20 review and a comparison between the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 2 Series luxury sedans. We also compare the Ducati Panigale V2 against the Triumph Street Triple RS out on track to see which one comes out on top. Features such as the Tata-Mercedes secret car for India and the 75-year celebration of the Vespa brand are also in the issue, along with plenty of other reviews, features and news stories.

Our exclusive story about the future of Mahindra and its upcoming SUVs.
We attempt to break lap records at three different racetracks in India in the 600hp Audi RS Q8 SUV.
Also in the May 2021 issue are reviews of the BMW 6 Series GT facelift, the Hyundai Alcazar prototype and the all-new Porsche 911 GT3. There’s also our comprehensive road test review of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, our drive through the Satpura Tiger Reserve in a Nexon EV, a comparison between the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Hero Xtreme 160R, first rides of the BS6 Bajaj Avenger, the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, along with more news, features and reviews. 

We take an exclusive first drive in Mercedes’ baby SUV in India – the all-new GLA.
A first look at the production versions of two new mid-size SUVs from the VW Group – the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun.
Also in the April 2021 issue are reviews of the Mercedes-Benz E-class facelift, the BMW 330Li Gran Limousine and the updated Audi S5 Sportback. There’s also our annual Drag Day feature, the Autocar Awards 2021, an in-depth road rtest of the new Mahindra Thar, a comparison between the Bajaj Pulsar NS200, the Honda Hornet 2.0 and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, first rides of the updated
KTM 125 Duke, the new Honda CB350 RS, the Benelli TRK 502, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 and plenty of more news, features and reviews.

Citroen is set to enter India with the funky new, premium SUV – the C5 Aircross.
Renault’s cool-looking Kiger looks to carve a space for itself in the hotly-contested compact SUV segment. 
Also in the March 2021 issue are drives of the Mercedes-Benz A-class Limousine and GLC petrol, BMW M340i and 220i Gran Coupe, Mahindra XUV300 petrol-AMT, and 2021 VW Polo Cup car. It also has our annual Track Day with Narain Karthikeyan, road tests of the Tata Altroz iTurbo and Aprilia SXR 160, a comparison between the Yamaha FZ25 and Suzuki Gixxer 250, and rides of the new Jawa Forty Two, made-in-Goa Kabira KM3000 and KM4000 EVs, new Ducati Multistrada 950 S, and loads more news, features and reviews.

With Tesla officially India bound, we’ve got our hands on the Model X SUV to get a taste of things to come. Our exclusive India drive story in this EV special has all the details.
On the other hand if you’re looking for affordable EVs, your three best options include the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV. This comparison tells you which all-electric SUV to spend your money on.
There’s also all the details on Indian EV start-up Pravaig and an exclusive drive of their prototype the Extinction EV. The Bengaluru-based company isn’t going to sell their car however but is looking to disrupt by offering a luxury fleet service.  
The Ather 450X e-scooter has made its mark in the two-wheeler EV space. Our in-depth road test has all the numbers. Also in is a UK drive of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the all electric crossover that’s also India bound. 
Also in the February 2021 issue are drive of a near-production Skoda Kushaq, the Tata Safari, Jeep Compass facelift and more. In addition, three turbo-petrol premium hatchbacks – the Altroz, i20 and Polo – face-off, Nissan’s Magnite takes on Maruti’s Vitara Brezza, and we holiday in a Mercedes EQC. We also have first rides of the Jawa Perak and the updated TVS Apache RTR 200. Read more news, reviews and features in the electrifying EV special that is our February 2021 issue.

The Volkswagen Taigun – VW’s eagerly-anticipated Hyundai Creta rival – will be in showrooms by mid-2021. Our first look story details why it is certain to warrant your attention.
Shopping for a premium diesel hatchback? We line up all two of your options – the new Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz – to pick a winner.
After being two decades in the making, the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh is finally open. We shoot off in the Audi Q8 and the Audi RS Q8 to contrast this brand-new route with the legendary old one that runs via Rohtang Pass.
A significant price correction means the updated BMW G 310 GS is a much more relevant rival to the KTM 390 Adventure. We tell you which is the ADV to pick.
Also part of the January 2021 issue are drives of the Audi A4 facelift, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, new Volvo S60, Mercedes-AMG GT Black Seriesand more. Additionally, there’s a super-sedan face-off involving the new Audi RS7 Sportback and the BMW M5 Competition + a detailed road test of the Tata Nexon EV. To go with these, we’ve also got first rides of the Aprilia SXR 160 and Triumph Tiger 900 Rally. Read more news and features in our action-packed January 2021 issue.

Don’t sign that cheque just yet – our December 2020 issue features a barrage of new vehicles are set to be launched in India next year, including a wide variety of SUVs, sedans, MPVs, performance cars, hatchbacks and even electric vehicles!
We bring you a glimpse of the 2021 Mahindra XUV500 and tell you all about the second-gen SUV, which will be bigger, plusher and loaded with tech.
With its shock pricing, the Nissan Magnite certainly has everyone’s attention – but does it have what it takes to disrupt the compact SUV segment?
We put Kia’s latest offering for India, the Sonet compact SUV, through its paces in our comprehensive road test.
Why fly when you can fly instead? Confused? We make a case for the seriously fast BMW M8 Coupe on an impulsive drive from Delhi to Mumbai.
We set off in search of the fastest road in India, armed with the mighty Mercedes-AMG GT R.
The retro motorcycle segment is heating up, and we’ve pit two new arrivals – the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda H’ness CB 350 – against the Benelli Imperiale 400 to pick a winner.
Also part of this issue are drives of the new Hyundai i20 Turbo, Skoda Octavia RS 245, Ferrari 812 GTS, BMW X6, X3 M and M5 Competition, as well as first rides of the BS6 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and updated BMW G 310 R. Read more news, reviews and features in Autocar India’s December 2020 issue.

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