In this issue

Taking centre stage is the bonkers Mercedes-AMG GTR Black Series. With 720bhp and 800Nm from a new flat-plane crankshaft V8 and aero derived from GT3 race cars, the Black Series is a proper track weapon and is on its way to India! We’ve already got behind the ‘wheel and we also speak to Mercedes-Benz’s senior management on their plans for AMG in India. Over at BMW we have a full test on the first BMW M car to be made in India — and also the fastest car to be made in India — the fantastic M340i xDrive. And we celebrate M Division’s greatest hits with three of the greatest M cars ever made — the M2 CS, E46 CSL and E30 M3. Plus we’ve driven the gorgeous 8 Series Gran Coupe.
The other cover star couldn’t be more different — the Citroen C5 Aircross focusing and delivering exceptional comfort. The comfort theme continues with Mercedes-Benz’s new entry-sedan — the A-Class Limousine and we tell you exactly why you should pick it over an SUV. Speaking of SUVs, we’ve tested the new Toyota Fortuner Legender, the Mahindra XUV300 Petrol AMT, and the Renault Kiger which is set to take on the hotly-contested compact-SUV segment.
There’s a lot more inside, including a drive up one of India’s greatest driving roads in the Hyundai Creta, an up close and personal look at the McLaren Artura, India’s fastest cars at Launch Control, our second trip to the Thar desert in the Mahindra Thar and we’ve taken a magnifying glass to the Tata Safari and Harrier to find out just what’s different. We’ve also got the perfect head-to-head test for EV buyers, featuring the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona EV.
This month’s Tuned section features one of Sarbloh Motors’ craziest 4x4 builds yet, a near mint BMW E30 316i and a new place for you enthusiasts to buy and sell cool cars — Tuned x STI Classifieds.
The Fast Bikes Booklet features our world record for the longest no-hands wheelie, Norton’s future in the hands of TVS and we get our hands on the BMW R 18 and a whole host of other motorcycles.

Meet the new boss

The 992-gen GT3 eschews big power gains for improvements where it really matters. Here’s everything you need to know

6 mins

“Stellantis is a huge opportunity for PSA and FCA”

Speaking to Citroen India’s Senior VPs Roland Bouchara (SVP sales and marketing) Eric Apode (SVP) and Saurabh Vatsa (Sr director, marketing) on the C5 Aircross, dealership ramp-up, the C-Cubed program and synergies with FCA

5 mins

Citroen C5 Aircross

Citroen kicks off its Indian innings with its Compass and Tucson rival

9 mins

Mahindra XUV300 Petrol AutoShift

Mahindra marries an AMT to the XUV300’s turbo-petrol engine and it isn’t a match made in heaven

2 mins

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

BMW’s four-door coupe is like Dr Banner when you want to chill, but packs a Hulk-sized punch when you don’t

8 mins

BIJOY KUMAR Y

Aren’t electric cars worthy of a ‘clean-slate’ design approach?

3 mins

TANGERINE SCREAM

As the first of AMG’s GT Black Series lands on Indian shores, we hit a near-freezing track for one wild ride

10+ mins

50 PER CENT OF WHAT WE LAUNCH THIS YEAR WILL BE AMGS

Talking to Mercedes-Benz India’s VP of sales and marketing Santosh Iyer on AMG’s plans for 2021

4 mins

McLAREN V2.0

McLaren’s first decade was a whirlwind of super and hypercars, highs and lows, and endless special editions. Now the Artura’s here to start the next chapter

10 mins

CZECH MATE

With styling tweaks, optional accessories and minor under-the-skin upgrades, the 2021 Jawa 42 gets a whole lot better

3 mins

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