Who said we need to ease out of the lockdown? We came out roaring, sliding and burning rubber with the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe that headlines the June ’20 issue of evo India. The C 63 may have lost two doors and a few horses, but it still is the unhinged monster we know and love. And after 8 weeks under lockdown the editor went utterly mental destroying its tyres.

Also in this issue:
Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: We pit the turbo-petrol/ DCT variants against each other and end up with a definitive winner
Volkswagen Polo TSI: The much awaited review of the Polo with its 1-litre TSI engine
Manuals Matter: An homage to the manual gearbox
Land Rover Defender: Driving the revived icon through the desert in Namibia
Ford GT: The story of the modern Ford GT, and its parallels with the original GT40 plus the Le Mans connection
Skoda Rapid: We take a walk around the incredibly priced Rider edition of the Rapid — the most affordable direct-injection turbo-petrol car in India
VW T-Roc: What to expect from VW’s funky SUV? We look into that
Skoda Karoq: Thoroughly impressed with Skoda’s latest SUV in India
Porsche 718 Spyder: A midnight drive in a deathly white 718 Spyder
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation: A look in to how one of the most expensive cars in the world is built
Fast Bikes India Section: Our new Fast Bikes India section will bring you enthusiast-focussed content from the world of motorcycling. With news, reviews and comparison test, expect this session to be a monthly addition that brings you the Thrill of Riding. This month, we kick things off with the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S — a superbike for the streets. It gets the same mental V4 from the Panigale, in a more street-friendly package. We have also reviewed the new Africa Twin and though it may just look like an update, it is reworked a fair bit from the older one with a bigger capacity engine and more sophisticated electronics. 


With the lockdown easing up we have an epic cover story to get us plugged back into The Thrill of Driving! Taking centre stage among the Group A heroes is the Mitsubishi Evo 6.5 Tommi Makinen and around it is the Subaru Impreza Type RA, Lancia Delta Integrale, Toyota Celica GT-Four, Ford Escort RS Cosworth and… wait for it… the Nissan Sunny GTI-R. The latter none of us had ever heard of, all the others we lusted after in our formative years. And they’re all together, on a WRC stage of the Wales Rally. We even got together the Group A cars that made it to India and talk to their owners about them. Also in this issue:
13 SUVs including: 
Hyundai Creta with the turbo petrol engine is here to steal its crown back from the Seltos.
2020 Tata Harrier that gets the higher bhp diesel engine, automatic gearbox and better NVH.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d and 400d, where we pit the latter’s Active Suspension against our in-house body builder in a push-up competition.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace that marks the start of VW’s push towards TSI engines in India.
BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition that are on their way to India.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza that now gets a 1.5 petrol engine.
Ford Endeavour that gets a 2-litre diesel mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox.
Land Rover Discovery Sport that looks more desirable without loosing out on its practicality.
BMW X1 that is now updated with smarter styling.
Ferraris in maximum city: We get our hands on two Ferraris over a whole day in Mumbai — the GTC4 Lusso T and Portofino
We also have rides of TVS’ new electric scooter, the iQube along with the new KTM 200 and 390 Duke.  Our correspondents travel to Hyundai’s factory in Chennai to witness the Creta being built. We review Mercedes-Benz’s new Merc From Home online buying and e-commerce initiatives. We shine the spotlight on VW’s new 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 TSI engines. Our Gone But Not Forgotten series looks back at the original josh machine, the Ford Ikon. And plenty more!

India is in lockdown, which means we haven’t done any driving or riding this month. But that doesn’t mean you miss out on your dose of evo India. For the first (and hopefully last) time we have a magazine without a car on the cover. We have been responsible. Like you, we too are working from home and have put together content that, like everything else we do, will excite and enthuse. The stories, the sections, the design and our approach to the e-mag has been different. In the wake of the lockdown extension, we hope you enjoy this digital special issue! Here’s what else you will find inside: 

Bren Garage: Boopesh Reddy talks us through his journey with Bren garage
WIN! Mercedes-Benz merchandise if you guess which cars are in the Merc boss’ dream garage.
Race Concepts’ Top 5: Joel Joseph picks his top five builds from all the crazy cars he has laid his hands on
Power to the people: Hyundai has democratised the turbo petrol engine and how!
Merc from Home: Mercedes-Benz India has created an entire e-commerce platform to buy its cars from
Supercars vs Hypercars: The hypercars from less than a decade ago against today’s supercars
Toyota Supra: Is it coming to India? We have a feeling it might!
The TSI story: What makes the TSI engine so special? We dig a little deeper to understand the tech.
Pratap Bose’s Masterclass: Breaking down the various avenues to get into a car design studio
Gill’s Driving Academy: A masterclass on road and rally driving techniques that will make you faster
Auto industry step up: What car & bike manufacturers are doing to fight covid-19.
TVS-Norton: What does TVS ownership of the British company mean?
Phone photography: Tips on how you can use your mobile phone to take great photos of a car
Phone games: Racing doesn’t need a fancy set up, just a phone
eSports: With motorsport cancelled, esports has come to the fore like never before

Just before we went into lockdown we managed to put together the April 2020 issue of evo India. Starring on the cover are two racecars-for-the-road — the Porsche 911 GT3 RS that has always been a benchmark and now snapping on its wing is the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro. They are very different cars, but they are both built with the singular purpose of being fast at a racetrack. Head to head, which is the better car? This cover story will make for some thrilling reading while you are stuck at home or working from home.

Also in this issue:

ALL-NEW HYUNDAI CRETA: We’ve finally got our hands on the SUV that started the mid-size SUV segment and also witnessed it being built on the production line

LAND ROVER DEFENDER: The icon is reborn and it is even better than we expected it to be!

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400D AND 300D: All new for 2020 and with active suspension that can do the disco! We’ve tested Mercedes’ very important new SUV

2020 TATA HARRIER: More power, an automatic gearbox and better NVH, the 2020 Harrier is now a very compelling package

CZINGER 21C: 1233bhp from a 2.9-litre V8 mated to two electric motors — this is the most im-portant hypercar of the year

FERRARI PORTOFINO AND GTC4LUSSO T: Our principal correspondent had his first taste of a Ferrari in Mumbai. Is it everything he imagined it would be?

BMW X5 M AND X6 M COMPETITION: 616bhp and 290kmph top speed! How much is too much?

MRF F1600 & AMEO CUP: The Ed race a single-seater and a saloon car on the same weekend to find out how different can these race cars be

ALSO DRIVEN THIS MONTH: VW Tiguan Allspace, BMW X1, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Ford Endeavour, Porsche 718 Boxster GTS and 2020 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. There were no dearth of bikes either with the TVS iQube, KTM 200 Duke and 390 Duke, and the BS6 Honda Ac-tiva 6G.

2020 AUTO EXPO
From the Tata Sierra electric concept to the Mahindra Atom EV last-mile connectivity solution we have all the Auto Expo stars including the VW Taigun, Skoda Vision IN, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Creta, MG Gloster and Suzuki Jimny (it might be coming to India!). We spent time at Great Wall Motors learning of their 1 billion US dollar investment plans for India, had the boss of Force Motors walk us around the all-new Gurkha and much, much more. 

MERCEDES-AMG GT 63 S 4-DOOR COUPE
We’ve exclusively driven the fastest and most powerful car to be launched at the Expo. It sits at the pinnacle of what AMG can do with a four-door car — eclipsing even the E63 AMG that we know and love —and has over 600 horsepower, all-wheel drive and all sorts of electronic trickery to make sure it can put down all that power. A force of nature, that’s what the AMG GT 63 S is. 

TOYOTA VELLFIRE
The most comfortable, lavish and indulgent armchairs fitted to any automobile says the editor after lounging in Toyota’s luxurious new MPV

LIVING WITH AN EV
Beyond the instant acceleration, what is an electric vehicle like to live with every day? We spend two months with the Hyundai Kona Electric to find out

AUDI Q8 MEETS THE Q7
The Q8 doffs its hat to the Q7 as it takes over flagship duties

RESTO-MOD 911
Workshop 5001’s resto-mod is based on a 1972 911, with a 3.4-litre engine and an attention to detail that is unmatched. We drove it in the hills around Malibu

CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Does the new mid-engined Corvette live up to the reputation built by its predecessors?

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
Bajaj steps into the e-scooter game with the Chetak. And Ather goes one step further with the 450X

As emission norms tighten and we move towards a more sustainable future, we must bid goodbye to natural aspiration. In this story, we pay tribute to the finest naturally-aspirated engines around. Starting from the humble four-cylinder that was under the hood of VTEC Hondas and Peugeot 205 GTIs, we slowly build our way up all the way to glorious V12. A fitting eulogy for the engines we love. Also in this issue:

Honda NSX v Porsche Boxster Sypder
Two cars that have nothing in common except for the fact that they have mid-mounted six-cylinders, but they both make for an engaging drive

Skoda Kodiaq Scout v Volkswagen Tiguan
The two SUVs share underpinnings, but there’s plenty to keep them properly distinct from each other.

Land Rover Velar through USA
An epic road trip where we blast through the land of cheap gas in asupercharged Velar

Evo Encyclopedia: A-B
A new series that will regularly feature in evo India magazine, where we define and explain a lot of common car-related terms

Kia Seltos to Rann of Kutch
The Seltos takes on the Rann on the sidelines of a wildlife photography competition

Jeep Compass Trailhawk v BMW F 850 GS
Two legendary badges when it comes to off-roading— one on two wheels, and one on four — go head to head

Hyundai N 
Deep dive in to Hyundai’s performance car department with stories of cars, people and motorsport
 
KTM 390 Adventure
The KTM 390 Adventure is the motorcycle enthusiasts around the country have been waiting for for years. Is it all the bike you will ever need?

New cars this month
We have gotten behind the wheel of the Kia Carnival, Tata Nexon EV, Aston Martin DBX and Volvo’s new XC40

Toyota Innova showcase
A special 8 page suppliment on the Toyota Innova Crysta and the success it has achieved in India 


We kick start 2020 with our annual Car of the Year issue. It’s the most beautifully shot, eloquently written and lavishly produced COTY you will read in any magazine, any where in the world. Featuring 12 of the most thrilling and entertaining cars launched, this year’s eCOTY has AMGs and Porsches along with performance cars in all sorts of shapes and sizes plus we have open-tops and hatchbacks. Which car was the definitive highlight of 2019? Pick up a copy of this issue to find out!

New cars for 2020

Does the Tata Altroz look as well as it drives? Can the MG ZS EV be the catalyst to an electric 2020? What does the new Mercedes-Benz GLC do when you say ‘Hey Mercedes’? What does the Jaguar XE offer over the traditional German rivals? And can the Q8 bring Audi back into the reckoning? All the answers in our extensive Driven section. 

New bikes for 2020

The two-wheeler space has been no less exciting. We rode down to IBW to bring you all the news including the launch of the Triumph Rocket 3 R, KTM’s 390 Adventure and the surprise launch of the Husqvarna brand in India. We have gotten our riding gloves on some exciting new bikes as well: the new Apache RTR 160 and 200, Suzuki’s Gixxer 250 and even BS6 scooters like the Honda Activa and the Yamaha RayZR Street Rally 125.

Road Trips
We drove the Kia Seltos through West India, looking for the finest in art and craftsmanship. Accompanied a bunch of Jeep owners through the White Rann. Dove into strawberry season with India’s favourite people-mover, the Toyota Innova and even took a Jeep Wrangler to discover unknown parts of Canada 

The story of TSI
Following up on our turbo-petrol story last issue we look at how the TSI engine has been an integral part of Volkswagen’s journey in India, and democratised the turbo petrol engine

We’ve gone big with the December issue of evo India with two badass SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and the Jeep Wrangler, headlining this issue. While these SUVs can’t be compared to each other, they share a lot of similarities: both have their origins in army vehicles, remain body-on-frame SUVs and have stood the test of time. We drive them to the Rann of Kutch to understand their appeal. Also in this issue:


VW Tiguan to Shingo-La
Our long-term Tiguan attempts to climb the snow Shingo-La pass at over 16,500 feet

Turbo-petrol shootout
We take the most affordable turbo-petrols on sale in India and put them head to head, on track, to see which one is the fastest

Citroen at WRC
The Ed chats with WRC legend Sebastien Ogier at the Spain round of the WRC on what makes him tick and what the future holds

Mini’s rallying past
Driving a modern Mini on the stages of the Monte Carlo rally, and driving 60s Minis on ice

Audi A6 + A6 vs E-Class
A detailed review of the new Audi A6 followed by a comparison test with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Toyota Camry Roadtrip
Exploring the Camry’s hybrid tech while hunting for green spaces around the national capital region

The Range of Range Rovers
We brought together all four Range Rovers, and photographed them exclusively on a phone

Hyundai Great India Drive-II
After the madness that was Kolkata, the Great India Drive continues further east with the Hyundai Venue

Renault Duster to Malvan
Hunting for a great beach to drive on brings us down to the western coast of India with the Duster AWD

Be the Better Guy - III
In this edition of the Be The Better Guy series, a bunch of youngsters who have just learned to drive attend our crash course on safe and defensive driving 

Ultraviolette F77
A sporty electric bike that the enthusiast would want!

Classic Motorcycles
Can the Jawa and Benelli Imperiale take a bite of Royal Enfield’s pie?

California Superbike School
Excerpts from a log book of the ultimate riding school

The November issue of evo India is an enthusiast’s delight, with Porsche’s latest Cayman GT4 being sent sideways taking centre stage on the cover. The Cayman GT4 takes the brilliant chassis from the 718 and fixes the one big grouse everyone had with it: the tiny flat-four motor. Instead, you get a proper 4-litre flat-six that has been fettled with by Porsche’s GT department, and even a manual gearbox. The Cayman has been honed for the enthusiast, with lap-times taking a backseat and involvement being priority. Also in this issue:

F1 car at Spa
We get behind the wheel of a 1998 Minardi F1 car at Spa, on the day of qualifying of this year’s Belgian GP

Porsche Cayenne Coupe
It takes after the likes of other SUVs with slippery roofs and does a mighty fine job of things

Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder
As comfortable belting around circuits, as it is cruising along boulevards with an unfiltered naturally-aspirated V10 symphony

Super saloon Origins
This story traces back the origins of the fast saloon, and explores all the greatest hits through the years.

BMW M5 Competition v Mercedes E63 S
With over 600bhp each, we pit the finest saloons from BMW and Mercedes-Benz against each other

MG Hector v Kia Seltos
Two new brands, two new SUVs. We pit the petrol automatic variants of the MG Hector and the Kia Seltos against each other to see which of them you should be putting your money on. 

Travel stories
We head out road tripping in a number of cars this month: taking the Toyota Yaris to the Sula vineyards, driving the Renault Duster to the historical town of Champaner in Gujarat, taking the Hyundai Venue to the north east to explore the culture of football and how it unites the nation and taking the Renault Triber camping

KTM 790 Duke
Nicknamed the ‘Scalpel’ because of how nimble and precise it is, the 790 Duke is finally here!

Triumph Street Triple RS
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it is the ethos that Triumph seems to have used and we’re not going to complain

evo India celebrates its sixth anniversary, with an absolute cracker of a story: driving the Ferrari F8 Tributo at Fiorano and in the hills around Maranello. Ferraris are always special, mid-engined ones even more so and the F8 Tributo is a tribute of sorts to the brilliantly engineered V8 engine that has won the Engine of the Year award for four consecutive years. But more than just a plain old review of the car, we bring you the full Ferrari experience, right down to the last detail. Also in this issue:  
Porsche 911 Carrera S (992): Someone from the latest generation of Porsche enthusiasts gets his hands on the latest generation of the 911
Mercedes-Benz C-Class v BMW 3 Series: The top-of-the-line diesels from either camp, the C300d and 320d go head-to-head. 
Frankfurt Motorshow: The low-down on the movers and shakers from the Frankfurt Motor Show: including the Porsche Taycan, the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Land Rover Defender. 
Indian FTR 1200 S: Built on an all-new platform, the FTR 1200 S is a flat-track inspired motorcycle for the road.
MV Agusta Tourismo Veloce: The Turismo Veloce takes everything that we love about MVs and adds a dash of practicality to them
Benelli Leoncino: Benelli has been slowly expanding its range of offerings in India, and the latest, the Leoncino, could be the best one yet. A neo-retro motorcycle with Scrambler cues
AMG Hill Climb: Exploring old rally routes in the western ghats in the Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe
Life with the VW Tiguan: The Ed has been living with the Volkswagen Tiguan for a while now, and delves in to what makes this SUV special
Skoda Kodiaq road trip: Driving the Kodiaq to Hampi to explore the ruined temples and unique landscape round
Fortuner road trip: We take the big daddy of SUVs — the Toyota Fortuner — exploring the trails around a flooded Rann of Kutch
Hyundai Safety Stories: Tips on how to be a safer driver on our roads

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is often called the ‘best car in world’. But what happens when you want better than the best? If you’re the kind that chases thrills, the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe will give them to you in the bucket-loads. If you’re the kind that wants even more luxury than what the regular S offers, you can stretch out in the backseat of the Mercedes-Maybach S650. We brought these two variants of the S-Class — the epitome of performance and luxury — together to see what the best versions of the ‘best car in the world’ are like. The S63 isn’t the only grand tourer in this issue, though: 

FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST & ASTON MARTIN DBS SUPERLEGGERA
The same formula — front-mid engined V12s with rear-wheel drive  can produce contrasting
results

Lexus LC 500h
Japan’s take on the grand tourer, with a hybrid V6 and a stunning design

BMW X5 & BMW R 1250 GS
BMW’s most off-road focussed machines — the X5 and the R1250 GS — go head to head

MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
The monsoons aren’t a good time to be driving around in a convertible, we find out the hard way

GORDON MURRAY’S T.50
Gordon Murray, the man behind the McLaren F1 road car, on his upcoming project dubbed the T.50

LOTUS EVIJA
All you need to know about the latest hypercard from Lotus

LAMBORGHINI HURACAN EVO
Four laps of the MMRT in Chennai with Lamborghini’s latest Huracan 

ROAD SAFETY WITH HYUNDAI
A workshop with Hyundai owners on how to be safer drivers on the road

MERCEDES-AMG A45 & CLA45
Does the A45 make sense with the more affordable A35 around?

KWID TO VELAS
Driving the Kwid to a turtle nesting site. 

COLIN MCRAE’S RALLY IMPREZA 
We get our hands on the Impreza that Colin McRae actually drove!

HARLEY LIVEWIRE
This is an India-exclusive: we’re ridden the Harley-Davidson Livewire on Indian roads 

YAMAHA MT15
The street fighter from Yamaha tested on the streets

The August issue of evo India has one of the most spectacular stories we’ve ever executed. We’ve taken the first Ferrari 488 Pista in the country to the Rann of Kutch. Taking a special edition track car from Ferrari to somewhere like the Rann of Kutch was outlandish, but it makes for some spectacular photos — the aridness of the Rann against the glistening red of a special edition Ferrari. That isn’t the only Ferrari in this issue though:
FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST:
Does the Ferrari 812 Superfast live up to its name?


FERRARI GT3 & CHALLENGE:
Is the Ferrari 488 Pista too tame for you?

MG HECTOR V RIVALS
The Hector’s aggressive pricing puts it up against the Harrier and Creta

AUDI E-TRON:
Audi’s first electric car is heading to India this year 

PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4:
The 718 finally gets a six-cylinder engine!

KIA SELTOS PROTOTYPE:
A prototype of the upcoming Seltos SUV driven at a test track

LOTUS EVIJA:
Lotus’ first product after Geely took over, the Evija is an all-electric hyper car with stratospheric numbers and an equally stratospheric price tag.

MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS:
The cover story of this issue needed an equally epic support car
TOYOTA YARIS:
What stands out about the Toyota Yaris? Its design!

HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC:
India’s first long-range electric car is here!
RENAULT DUSTER: 
On an epic adventure up to the highest ski slopes in India!
TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE:
With crazy acceleration and solid dynamics, can it hold its own against the BMW M3?
HYUNDAI VENUE:
We take the Hyundai Venue around town, looking for some of the best coffee we can get our hands on.
PORSCHE 917:
On its 50th anniversary, we were given the privilege to drive one up Goodwood

TRIUMPH STREET SCRAMBLER:
Triumph’s baby Scrambler gets an upgrade with more power and a dedicated off-road mode
XPULSE V IMPULSE:
The Xpulse is the spiritual successor to the Impulse. But how far ahead has it moved the game?
BMW S 1000 RR:
BMW Motorrad’s litre-class monster at the Buddh International Circuit

The cover of the July 2019 issue has two of the most exotic supercars in the world being driven hard on Indian roads. The Lamborghini Huracan Performante and Porsche 911 GT3 chase each other through the hills of Wayanad, shattering the peace and waking up entire villages. Who said these cars aren’t useable on Indian roads? Also in this issue:
BMW X5 v Rivals:
The new-generation BMW X5 takes on the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover Sport 
New Mercedes-Benz GLS
With new tech, more features and more luxury than ever before, the New GLS can finally live up to the tagline ‘the S-Class of SUVs’. 
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai’s first compact SUV ticks all the right boxes and offers a massive feature list at the price it is offered at
Hyundai Venue v Rivals
The new Venue takes on the Ford Ecosport, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Mahindra XUV300
India Diamond Trail
The second part of our epic adventure takes us from Kanyakumari to the north-east, and then to the Himalayas where we finish tracing the Renault Diamond on the map of India in the Renault Kwid
BMW Z4
There’s only one way to truly enjoy driving a convertible during the Indian summer: by driving it at night.
Toyota Glanza
Exploring the buzzing nightlife of Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, in a Toyota Glanza.
Autonomous Renault Zoe
Autonomous cars are the future and we’ve had a go in a Renault Zoe that will drive itself!
Ducati Diavel 1260 S
Superbike performance and handling in a cruiser? The Ducati Diavel 1260 S can do it all
Triumph Scrambler 1200
A properly versatile motorcycle, tackling a good road with the same enthusiasm as a good trail. Priced well too!
GS Experience
A novice off-road rider gets trained to deal with big ADVs like the BMW Motorrad R1200 GS  
We’ve also driven a slew of new SUVs: the, MG Hector, Jeep Compass Trailhawk, Hyundai Kona EV, Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Skoda Kodiaq RS, Skoda Karoq, Range Rover Velar and the XUV300 with an AMT.

How good is the new Porsche 911? Only one way to find out, by pitching it against the Audi R8 V10, Aston Martin Vantage, McLaren 570 GT and Lotus Evora GT410 Sport. It’s the first and only comparison test of the world’s best sports cars that you will read in any magazine in India. And as a bonus we drive the 992-gen Porsche against the outgoing 991-gen at the Buddh International Circuit to see how far the game has moved on.

What is handling?

To build on our Thrill of Driving tag line we talk to the world’s best engineers on what makes a great handling car and the future of handling — with comments by the brains at Ferrari, Aston Martin, Renault, Maruti Suzuki, VW Group India, Ford India, among others

Warm hatches

Building on our great driver’s cars theme we compare affordable turbo-petrols: Tata Tigor JTP against VW Polo GT TSI, Abarth Punto, Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS and Mahindra XUV 300. The verdict will surprise you!

Lexus ES 300h

Why would you buy the Japanese luxury car over the E-Class or 5 Series? We attempt to find answers

50 years of the XJ

The Ed takes his parents for a drive in the 50th anniversary XJ, and is regaled by stories of how they met while selling Jaguars and Land Rovers, including the very first XJ, nearly 5 decades ago

Ambassador pickup?

Yes, it existed! It was called the Veer! And it flopped! The Ed drives one of the last prototypes, along with one of the last HM Ambassadors, kicking off our new back page, Gone But Not Forgotten

Road Trips

We are tracing the Renault Diamond on the map of India and in the first leg we head from Gurgaon to Koteshwar, the western most tip of India and down to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip.

We also take the Toyota Fortuner off the beaten track to explore its on/off-road abilities

Hero Xpulse 200

It’s finally here, arguably the most anticipated motorcycle of the year, one that gives spark to our Dakar dreams. How good is it? We hit the trails at C S Santosh’s Big Rock Dirt Park to find out

The mercury is rising! Summer is here and things are getting really hot with the five-way sportscar comparison story. The Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe takes on its sub-crore performance car rivals in one high-octane story. We’ve also got loads of BMWs in this issue – the X7, X4, 7 Series and 8 Series. With electric cars imminent in our future, what happens to the performance car as we know it? This story gives tremendous insight in to what the future of performance looks like
Desert Driving:
We discovered that there were a couple of Scorpios languishing in Egypt for a few days before they were shipped home, so we took them on a drive. 
Transporter Beam:
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a big green ADV that likes a fast road more than it does the rough stuff
Battle of the Twins:
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Triumph Street Twin have a similar formula, but vastly different approaches. We take the two out to see which one we like more
Trials on the trails:
Royal Enfield has drawn on its rich heritage in trials competition to give us their latest variant of the Bullet, the Trials Works Replica 500
Challenge Accepted:
To celebrate 20 years of the Polo in India, we put it to the ultimate challenge – climbing the rutted trail up to Sandakphu, the highest peak in West Bengal
Hunting Apexes:
We test the Toyota Yaris’ enthusiast credentials by hammering it up the gorgeous roads that lead to Valparai
Down the Bay:
We drive the Mahindra Marazzo down the length of the east coast of India on the second Marazzo Ocean Trail
Good Lookin’:
We delve in to Kia’s design philosophy and understand how it uses design as a differentiator in this crowded car market
Creta’s Success:
The Creta has sold over 5 lakh units and great design is the reason why it is so appealing. We talk to design professionals to understand what makes the Creta click
Chronicling an Empire:
The Renault Duster heads out on a road trip through Maharashtra, discovering its forst and the legacy of the Maratha empire

We’re on the Grand Touring this month with the Ferrari Portofino on our fave driving road, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera in the Austrian Alps, the BMW M2 Competition causing a riot in our office and 11 SUVs slugging it out for honours. 

Portofino: It’s Ferrari’s entry sportscar but we discover there’s no such thing as a baby Ferrari after power oversteering up our fave driving road.  

Aston Martin special: We got a glimpse of the DBX SUV but our opinions are embargoed. What we can tell you is just how spectacular the DBS Superleggera is on Austria’s most spectacular alpine pass, divulge all the secrets of the AM-RB 003 limited-run mid-engined supercar engineered with Red Bull Racing and the Vanquish Vision concept that previews the Ferrari 488-rival. 

Mega SUV special: In the compact SUV segment the Mahindra XUV 300 takes on the Ford EcoSport, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Tata Nexon. 
The Tata Harrier faces off against the Creta, XUV 500 and Jeep Compass.
The Creta also has the Nissan Kicks keeping it honest.
And we have the Mahindra Alturas G4 taking on the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner. 

BMW M2 Competition: It’s the best M car you can buy today!

Motorcycles: We sample the upgraded Bajaj Dominar, which has been spending time in the gym. 
We pit the new BMW F 850 GS against its ‘Funduro’ grandad, the F 650 from two decades ago.
And we have the MT-15, which is Yamaha's way of bringing the MT moniker to the masses.

Plus much more including JK Tyres’ return to rallying and the Polo rear-engined RX track special.

We welcome the summer with not one but two of the greatest Lamborghini’s on sale right now — the first and only Lamborghini Aventador SVJ to arrive in India and the Huracan Evo that takes Lambo’s V10 supercar to the next level. More exotica? We get up close and personal with the new Aston Martin Valkyrie and hear the shriek of its 1000bhp V12 engine. Ever thought of a BMW M3 with 4WD? Like it or not, it’s going to happen in 2020. Then we hit the legendary Targa Florio rally route in the Bentley Continental GT, the Ed learns to ride his Ninja ZX-14R at the California Superbike School and we sample all the newly launched cars in India including Honda Civic, Mahindra XUV 300, Toyota Camry Hybrid and more.
The contents:
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ: 350kmph Lamborghini is the final hurrah for naturally-aspirated V12 before everything goes hybrid (or electric, shudder). And we let it rip on Indian roads!
Huracan Evo: With the same fire-breathing V10 engine of the Performante, has it added a new dimension in manic performance?
New Porsche 911: That it is better is a given but how much better is the new 911? We get behind the wheel to find out 
New 8 Series: BMW’s new flagship is a remastered GT in modern times that can handle both road as well as track work
Honda Civic: We missed the ninth generation but now the Civic is back with a diesel engine and doesn’t scrape its belly even when fully loaded
Mahindra XUV300: Meet Gaurav Gill’s new rally wheels and the Brezza/Nexon/EcoSport’s big new rival
Toyota Camry Hybrid: Refinement is the name of the game, so too is comfort and saving the planet
Mercedes-Benz V-Class: We wanted to hate it, but there’s no getting away from the sheer practicality, luxury and all-round capability of the new Merc
Gurkha Xtreme & Tiger 800 XCx: Which one of these doomsday vehicles would you pick for a quick escape if a calamity stared at you in the face? 
BMW F 750 GS: Can the new GS play the dual roads of on-road corner carving and off-road travel?

It's time for the evo Car of the Year special,  the hunt for the best drivers' car of the year, the test where hypercars go up against hot hatches to find the one car that defines The Thrill of Driving. At one end of the spectrum we have the Volkswagen Up! GTI that is being considered for an India launch, and at the other end is the McLaren 600LT and Ferrari 488 Pista, both of which should make it to India this year. Want to know where Ford's Thrill of Driving DNA comes from? We have the Fiesta ST which sadly won't come to India. Neither will the Megane RS or Alpine A110 but the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is already here and so is BMW M2 Competition. Which car takes the eCOTY? It's one mega story in  the February 2019 issue of evo India!
Bentley Continental GT: Our first India drive of the Bentley that has it all - comfort, opulence and a sportiness that you wouldn’t associate with the former two. 
Force Gurkha Xtreme: If it’s good enough to pass the Army's Light Strike Vehicle requirements, then the new Gurkha is certainly good enough for the off-road community. An exclusive.
Snow drive: Haven’t heard of Nelong? Neither had we. But when we did, we just had to drive the Discovery Sport up there for our first snow drive of the season
Kodiaq & CR-V: In this battle of the cushy seven-seaters, we pit the new Honda CR-V against the Skoda Kodiaq. 
Jeepers Keepers: We go to Nagaland to find the biggest gathering of vintage WW2 Jeeps and comes back with tons of nostalgic anecdotes.
VW Polo R2 rally car: The ed takes his fears head-on and returns to rallying after a 4 year hiatus to take second in class at the Popular Rally in Kerala. 
Triumph Speed Twin: Our biking correspondent says the Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin is the motorcycle equivalent of a perfect fish 'n' chips.
FB Mondial HPS300: Does MotoRoyale's new offering ride as good as she looks?

Age doesn’t slow you down. We kick off the new year by turning old conventions on their heads with our cover story. At a venerable 70, instead of slowing down Porsche is going faster than ever. Nothing proves that better than our story on the next new 911, plus a whole bunch of other stories on the brand and its fabulously hot cars in this Porsche special. We have also driven the new 3 Series, the brand new Tata Harrier and ridden the new Jawas. All this, and a whole lot more in the January issue to welcome another new year of The Thrill of Driving. 

Porsche at 70 – From the next new 911 to three iconic sports cars to the mentally quick hybrid that competes at Le Mans, Porsche proves age really is no bar

Power of 3 – The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series is even more powerful and of course many times more fun as the editor finds out from behind the wheel

Tata Harrier – Should Jeep be worried about Tata’s latest? We drove it from Jodhpur to Khimsar and back to find out

Nissan Kicks – Is it just another Terrano in new clothing or is there more than meets the eye? 

Never Stop Discovering – As the Discovery Sport heads to one of the most difficult trails to drive on in India

River Drive – From the mouth of the Hooghly in South Bengal to the Ganga’s rendezvous with the Yamuna in Allahabad, we explore the river that brings calm to India’s chaos in the Toyota Corolla Altis

Nexon to North East – We head with the Nexon to what is possibly the largest fest in the Seven Sisters, the Hornbill Festival

Making of the Santro – From scratch to a brand new hatchback is just 21 hours is how the Santro comes alive at Hyundai’s plant

Getting high with the Duster – As we head to a WWII battlefield, right here in India!

Living with the Tiguan – Having wicked fun in what you thought was a sober family SUV

Jawa reborn – It has the name and the looks. It even has the twin exhausts from a single cylinder engine. But is Jawa really back with a fabulous ride experience?

2018 has been the year of the SUV so what better way to bid the year farewell than gathering together the world’s fastest, maddest and most ridiculously over the top SUVs. Presenting what could be a world exclusive - the Urus, Bentayga W12, new G 63 AMG and new Cayenne Turbo blasting down our favourite driving road. And building on the SUV theme of our year ending issue we have the all new Merc GLE, VW’s T-Cross that will be coming to India in 2020, Mahindra’s new Alturas G4 to take on the Fortuner and massive driving adventures with the Disco Sport to the first snows in the Himalayas, new Compass on the Bison Trail, chilling to music and great driving roads in Meghalaya with the Nexon and also tracing the course of the Kaveri in the Innova Crysta. 

Super SUVs: 550 horsepower is the minimum entry point as the Lamborghini Urus meets the Bentley Bentayga W12, Mercedes-AMG G63 and Porsche’s new Cayenne Turbo. It’s the fastest SUVs in the world!
Lexus LX 450d: A diametrical opposite to the Super SUVs the Lexus is old school off-roading/luxury/ at its very best
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d: You just can’t get a three-litre turbo to behave like a lump, says Byram after his drive in the US
Mahindra Alturas G4: The range topping 4x4 is cheaper to buy than the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner. But is it better to drive?
McLaren Speedtail: From the F1 to the Speedtail, the transformation story
Hyundai Santro: Can the Koreans recreate the magic of two decades ago? 
Everything you wanted to know about JTP: From the men behind Tata Motor’s go-faster division 
SWM Superdual T: Brilliant off-road. Probably the best enduro you can buy. As long as you’re ok with the price
RE Interceptor: The Interceptor isn’t just another Royal Enfield. In fact, it’s unlike any RE we’ve ridden before. It’s awesome!

Why shove 600bhp into supposedly practical everyday saloons and estates? Why the hell not!?! Under all the pretend pragmatism there’s a child in each of us who’s all too happy being wild once in a while. This month we’re celebrating Children’s Day the only way we can think of, with the country’s only shootout between the M5, E 63 S AMG and RS6 Performance. But when did children ever stop playing, so we follow it up with the mad as hell Mercedes-AMG G 63, the gold standard of performance SUVs that is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the utterly looney Lamborghini Urus, and even Tata’s go-faster JTP cars. Miss our November issue and you’ll find yourself sulking like a kid for a full month!
BMW M5 v Mercedes-AMG E 63 S v Audi RS6 Avant Performance: 600bhp, AWD, 100kmph in the low 3 seconds and near-300kmph top speed. Mad? Very! 
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG: The Original Ganstaexchanges its tommy gun for a gattling gun and is back with hysterical performance. 
Porsche Cayenne Turbo:In the real world of ruts and potholes, you don’t need a supercar to go fast. You need this 550bhp SUV!
Tata Tiago & Tigor JTP:For the first time ever, an Indian car maker decides to have a performance division and we can’t stop smiling at the motorsport-inspired tweaks
Lamborghini Urus:A brilliant blend of comfort and practicality with a streaks of wildness and lunacy. This could only be a Lamborghini.
Hyundai Santro: 20 years after the brand entered India, the legend is back and we drive it.
Adventure special: Exploring adventure in Sikkim with the Nexon  while the WR-V enables us to experience kayaking. The Duster takes us to sip the world’s costliest tea. And we take the Toyota Yaris and explore the river Narmada from finish to start.
Ducati Multistrada Enduro 1260&Suzuki; V-Strom 650 XT:What’s growing faster than our population? The adventure bike scene of course. And the latest to join the bandwagon is the beaky thing from Suzuki and Ducati’s off-road variant of the Multi.

Pride. Strange word. Employ your talent with pride and you can turn good stuff, great. This month we bring you our pride and joy, the 5th anniversary of evo India. And guess what? It’s packed with stories that will make you feel proud too. There is our idea of a birthday bash, Audi’s most powerful cars unleashed at the BIC, with one of India’s hottest driving talents Aditya Patel sharing driving duties with the editor. We have ridden the year’s most anticipated Twins, the Royal Enfield Interceptor & Conti GT 650. We have been in the Mahindra Marazzo and you’ll be surprised by just how good the home grown SUV maker has made the MPV. All this, and much more, in the October issue of evo India 

Audi’s sportcar mega test: There’s nothing inline in this story, for only turbo V6s, turbo V8s and the greatest naturally aspirated V10 qualify in this mother of a track test. 

Enthu Cutlets: A 440bhp Honda City VTEC? Really? Really! Where can you find it but in the pages of this magazine, plus the ITC winning Race Concepts VTEC. 

Royal Enfield 650 Twins: The Interceptor and the Conti GT are proof that Royal Enfield can, and is moving into exciting new territory

Mahindra Marazzo: Genuinely well built, loaded and is the only one of its kind in the world. 

Jaguar F-Type 2.0: The cat can leap just as far even if its heart is a bit more compact

Level Nex Lifestyle: We play DJ and mix music with adventure as we head to the Ziro Festival of Music in the award winning Tata Nexon

Hyundai’s evolution: Nothing showcases change better than Hyundai’s evolution from a one-product wonder to a leader with a diverse and award winning product portfolio over a 20-year period

Adventures with the WR-V: Adventure doesn’t always have to be about jumping off an aeroplane. We take a WR-V and explore the fascinating world of downhill cycling

Kwid Goes Countryside: Every layer in this story will reveal a new facet as we take the Renault Kwid to the country’s largest onion market

AMG should be worried! BMW’s M performance division has pulled a rabbit out of its hat with the new M2 Competition. Small, muscular, powerful, loves to drift and – here’s the best part – it will be available with a manual gearbox. It is coming to India in a month and it burns rubber on the cover of evo India’s September issue. Plus we have another huge story – the all-new Jeep Wrangler is coming to India and we have driven it on the most hardcore off-road trail in the world, the Rubicon Trail. Plus we have the 2018 Range Rover benchmarked against the S-Class, the 2018 Range Rover Sport and we ask what is the point of the E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country.

BMW M2 Competition: Lighting up the tyres on the best BMW M car right now at the Ascari circuit in Southern Spain 

Cross Country:The E-Class All Terrain and the V90 Cross Country ask a basic question? Do you need SUVs to get muddy?

Rubicon Trail:Driving the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – coming to Indian early next year – on the world’s toughest off-road trail

Best Car in the World?Can the Range Rover challenge the S-Class’s title?

29 States in 29 Days: We set a new FMSCI national record with the Renault Kwid

Kia’s Top Dog: The Stinger GT can give BMW M and Mercedes-AMG a fright

Enthu Cutlets: Continuing with our series on budget performance cars this month we line up Fiats sold in India over the past two decades

Used Bentley:Owning a Mulsanne is not completely impossible with Bentley’s used car program

Go Anywhere:Riding up to Spiti with the Triumph Tiger 800 XRx and attending the Ducati Riding Experience with the Multistrada 1260S 

Race-spec Apache RR 310: We go racing with the more-power TVS Apache RR 310

We’re painting the town scarlet this month with not one, not two but a whole clutch of Ferraris including the fabulously fast Superfast 812 and the supersonic 488 Pista. We then take the marvellous Mercedes-AMG GT R and introduce it to our very own Green Hell in the most spectacular fashion possible. We also head to the Sepang International Circuit to ride the blisteringly fast and monstrously powerful Ducati Panigale V4 S. Last but not the least, we set off on a national record attempt to cover all 29 states in 29 days with a pair of Renault Kwids. All this, and more in the August issue.

McLaren 600LT – “The fastest, most powerful and most extreme, yet road legal, Sports Series. Ever,” says McLaren. We agree. 

Ferrari Special: Not just the 812 Superfast on the road but we’ve driven the 488 Pista at Fiorano and then brought together its predecessors - the 458 Speciale, 430 Scuderia and Challenge Stradale.

Mercedes-AMG GT R – The car that broke records at the fearsome Nordschleife and the Buddh International Circuit is taken to our very own Green Hell, the road to Lavasa. 

29 States 29 Days – Every single state in the country in as many days. The aim, to set a new national record in a pair of Kwids. Will we, or won’t we?

Budget buys for enthusiasts – Here’s one for all the enthu cutlets who are low on cash in their wallets but high on octane in their blood. Gen 1 Octy RS, Gen 1 City VTEC, Cedia, Palio, Ikon and many more make up this 11 car special 

Korea high – Tracing the rise of Hyundai and Kia and their emphasis on handling and performance 

BMW G 310 twins – They are finally here. Are they worth the wait? Our man Jehan went to find out first hand. 

Ducati Panigale V4 S – Ever tried taming a 211bhp superbike? We headed to Sepang to see if we could, with this gorgeous red fire breather. 

Pikes peak – Electrifying action on a magnificent mountain that is host to the world’s most iconic hill climbs. No wonder the editor came back moony eyed

Evo India July issue + Free! OFF ROAD magazine

We celebrate 70 years of Porsche in true evo style by taking five exclusive one-off Porsches and their owners to the MMRT track. We give you the low down on a couple of exciting launches from the BMW stable – the M2 and the 8 series. We also pit the BMW 6 GT against the 5 Series and the 7 Series. In Japan Suzuki unveils the Jimny that is eventually expected to make its way to India to replace the Gypsy while Mercedes takes the wraps off the updated C43 AMG in Luxembourg. Back home we drive the new Volvo XC40 and new Hyundai Creta and for you bike enthusiasts, we also have some new Harley Softails.
The July evo India issue also has a free 48-page OFF ROAD magazine where indomitable Hexa finds itself in Arunachal Pradesh while we drive through Russia in the Scorpio. Also there’s another epic Gang of Dusters adventure as this time they head to conquer the Spiti valley. More on the stories:

70 years of Porsche: One-off Porsches - 991.2 GT3, 991.1 GT3 RS, Cayman GT4, 50th Anniversary 911 and 911 R at the MMRT.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS: When everyone thought that the 911 couldn’t get faster, Porsche has gone ahead and made it faster.
Jaguar I-Pace: Jaguar leaps into the EV world, taking the fight straight to Tesla - and it’s the best electric car we’ve driven
BMW M2: With more than 400bhp on tap(barely 21 shy of an M4), the M2 is the most exciting M car to come to India this year
Volvo XC 40: The Swedish carmaker’s entry level SUV is certainly among the best in its class.
Evoque Convertible meets Bonneville Speedmaster: Enjoying classical Greek open air theatre but with a decidedly Anglo-Saxon twist.
BLW 6 GT v 5 Series v 7 Series: We play peacemaker and end this confusing family feud.
H-D Deluxe and Low Rider: The two cruisers that give you a slice of a different era.
Ather 450: Electric scooter from the new Bangalore-based startup is finally here. Worth the wait?

Headlining the June issue is the mad as hell McLaren Senna that is named after two legends. We also have the low down on Lambo’s new SUV, the Urus, and Sirish indulges in some first class fun at the VW GTI Days before heading off on a trip-of-a-kind through Iran. For the sober lot we have driven the new Amaze and pit the Toyota Yaris against its rivals. We have driven Skoda’s next new SUV for India and also have a bunch of bikes for both the enthusiast as well as the commuter. There’s something for everyone in the June issue of evo India. Out on stands now.
McLaren Senna: What happens when you take McLaren’s ultimate road legal track car to Silverstone? You get one helluva story.
Volkswagen GTI Days: Soaking in the Polo, Up & Golf GTI in southern Spain and, more importantly, at the Ascari race track.
Porsche 911 Carrera T: Lightweight windows, no rear seats and a limited slip diff. This has to be the most perfect 911.
Skoda Karoq: This could well do for Skoda what the Compass did for Jeep.
Lamborghini Urus: An SUV that doesn’t dilute Lamborghini’s supercar values.
Honda Amaze: New and improved. Should the Dzire be worried?
Toyota Yaris v Honda City v Hyundai Verna v VW Vento: A classic C segment conflict with the Yaris jockeying for the crown.
Audi A6: Ingolstadt’s challenger to the 5 Series and the E-Class is now sharper.
BMW i8 Roadster: The iconic electric sportscar loses its head.
Kia K900: A flagship meant to impress upon the world the idea of Korean car building prowess.
Bentley Mulsanne & Bentayga: Living the life of a high roller for a day.
Iran Diaries: From Bandar Abbas to Baku, Sirish is off on a road trip unlike any other.
Honda X Blade: HMSI finds a gap between the Unicorn and the Hornet and plugs it with this.
Kawasaki Versys-X 300: The smallest Japanese adventure bike money can buy.
Honda CBR650F: Is Honda’s updated middleweight sports-tourer still playing Mr Nice Guy?
Suzuki GSX-S750: This might well be the perfect upgrade from a 390 Duke.

This month we turn up the heat with our exclusive drive of the explosive new Mercedes-AMG E63 S. But since there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, we back it up with an evo-trademark Supertest shootout of the E 63 S AMG with an equally brawny 4-door, Porsche’s Panamera. Back home, we head to Bangalore to try out the Toyota Yaris before taking to the Lap of Mutha -this time to find out if practical diesel hatchbacks can offer The Thrill of Driving. All that, and more, in the May issue of evo India Out on stands now.

Mercedes-AMG E 63 S: 603bhp. 850Nm. The E 63 S puts out as much power as F1 cars of yesteryears. And we’re the first to drive the AWD super saloon on home turf.

Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo: Which is the new super saloon boss? Find out in the battle of twin-turbo V8 beasts

Toyota Yaris: Toyota’s challenger to the Honda City proves its mettle on the twisties of Nandi Hill

Range Rover Sport SVR: Loud enough to shatter eardrums and wake up half of England, the Range Rover Sport SVR is more gangsta than a G-Wagen.

Can diesel hatchbacks be fun?: Beyond the kmpl figures and the features game, the Swift, Figo S and Polo GT TDI prove that diesel hatches aren’t only about practicality

Ford Fiesta R5 WRC rally car: India’s ace rally driver Gaurav Gill will make his WRC2 debut in this car. Guess what? We’ve driven it already

Mahindra Thar Wanderlust: Getting behind the wheel of this monster truck that was the star of the Mahindra pavilion at the Auto Expo.

Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R: This might be godzilla’s ancestor, but the Skyline ain’t no dinosaur

Jaguar F-Type SVR: Faster F-Type. Louder F-Type. More desirable F-Type.

Ford Freestyle: This is a raised Figo with just extra ground clearance. Right? Wrong!

Kawasaki Vulcan S: American demeanour. Japanese soul. How good a cruiser can this one be?

Back to school with CSS 2018: Sirish goes to one of the best riding schools in the world to get the ‘quick turn’ sorted

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, they said. With no hope of beating the heat, we decided to play weather gods and turn up the heat with this action-packed title fight between three Germans Supercoupe from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-AMG. Then came the velvet gloved punch from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class adding modern glamour to the heritage of Hyderabad’s Falaknuma Palace before we followed it up with a right cross as Hyundai’s new Elite i20 grappled with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The knockout punch of course came from a couple of gorgeous Ferraris, but this season of action doesn’t end there for there’s lots more.
Audi RS5 v BMW M4 Competition Pack v Mercedes-AMG C63 S:The never-ending fight amongst the German trinity continues into a new season
Mercedes-Benz S Class:So luxurious that it’s fit for a Nizam
Hyundai Elite i20 v Maruti Suzuki Baleno:It’s a fight to the finish between two of India’s most popular hatches.
Maruti Suzuki Swift through the generations:Fun filled picnic with the full family
Tech Art Porsche 911:The craziest Porsche in India is one of only 30 in the world
Fresher in a Ferrari:The assistant ed gets his Ferrari cherry popped with not one but two fantastic machines
Super ’Stang:Roush’s supercharged Mustang is two full seconds quicker in a quarter mile than a regular ‘Stang.
Yamaha YZF-R15 v3.0:The third generation of this iconic pocket rocket is sharp enough to draw blood
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V:The most powerful 160 naked streetfighter is here. The Gixxer better watch out

In OFF ROAD: D-Max V-Cross & Scrambler Desert Sled: Stick to the shore and slide around or dive into deep waters? We figure out life. 
JK Tyre Xtreme 4Play: We get down and dirty in Chandigarh
RE Himalayan FI: We sample Himalayan’s most refined variant till date
Force Hyper-Gurkha: Ever heard of a Gurkha that can tear down forests?


This month, the editor ushers in an early summer with a drive in Ferrari’s new hard top convertible, the Portofino, in Italy. Back home, we are dazzled by Lexus’ new LS 500h and bowled over by just how cool the Range Rover Velar is. Having shut our gaping mouths we promptly put the Velar into the ring with the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 to see if it can handle some competition. Meanwhile, Audi’s new Q5 was on its way to take the ‘benchmark’ mantle from its predecessor only to find the Volvo XC60 blocking its path. We also got together with our partners and sorted the best from the rest at the 10th Times Auto Awards while our colleagues in the UK set about choosing the best cars in the world. And plenty more.
Ferrari Portofino:It’s an everyday Ferrari but it still goes like hell!
Lexus LS 500h:So brash and loud you just can’t stop staring at it.
Range Rover Velar:Land Rover takes the Sport out of SUV and replaces it with Sexy.
Range Rover Velar v Audi Q7 v Volvo XC90:The coolest SUV there is takes on the established order.
Audi Q5 v Volvo XC60:The old Q5 was the benchmark in the segment. Will the new XC60 replace the Audi? Or will the new Q5 hold on to its predecessor’s mantle?
Times Auto Awards:Recognising the best of the Indian automobile industry at the 10th annual Times Auto Awards.
evo Car of the Year: Our shortlist of the best performance cars produced in 2017.
Triumph Tiger 800:The Tiger is evolving, and for the better, as we found out on the open flats of exotic Morocco.
TVS Apache RR 310 v KTM RC 390 & 200:The newest affordable fully faired bike locks horns with the most powerful and the most popular of its kind.
Discovering life on the Rann:You’d pass off a barren salt flat, as just that, barren. But if you have a Land Rover Discovery Sport and are ready to discover, then you’d be surprised.
Duster goes to Doddabetta:Ooty has been done to death, so we took the Renault Duster to Doddabettainstead.

This month we have a fantastic trio of cover stories where we have driven the fastest cars of today with past masters. So you have the Porsche 991 GT3 going head to head with the iconic 996 GT3 while the Nissan GT-R takes on the Audi Quattro. In the supercar league Lambo’sHuracanPerformanté locks horns with the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. We also have two RS-es, the Octavia RS and the Street Triple RS, appear together in a special feature, our review of the new generation Swift, and more. We also have a free issue of OFF-ROAD where we’ve gotten together all generations of the Scorpio and then pitted the Force Gurkha against the Mahindra Thar.
Porsche 991 GT3 v 996:The Porsche 991 GT3 is the fastest and most sophisticated yet, but is it better than the 996?
Nissan GT-R v Audi Quattro:Godzilla takes on the slayer of Pikes Peak
HuracanPerformanté and Challenge Stradale:Ferrari’s Challenge Stradale was sublime. Is the HuracanPerformanté as sublime?
NSX vs NSX: Honda’s latest supercar meets its predecessor
Maruti Suzuki Swift:We have driven the new generation Swift and it remains fun to drive
Octavia RS v Street Triple RS:Two machines with the same suffix and similar propositions – performance with practicality
Volvo XC40: The first SUV to come off Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture, driven on the streets of Barcelona
90 Years of Nurburgring:Celebrating nine decades of one of the world’s most iconic race track
Dakar 2018:We travelled across the globe to witness the toughest Dakar yet
Harley University:We went to school to learn how to take apart a Harley motor, and then rebuild it
Evolution of Scorpio:In OFF-ROAD, we take a look at the evolution of one of India’s most iconic SUVs
Gurkha v Thar:Which is better once the road runs out? 
Iron Scorpion:An incredible mix of off-road prowess and daily usability. We talkto the people behind this machine
East by east:We head to the Orange Festival to explore off-roading in the North East

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