2020 may have been a dismal year, but at least this issue presents plenty of new metal to look forward to in 2021: sneak peeks at Maserati's first super car since the spectacular MC12 and Nissan's 21st-Century revival of the 240Z, as well as early on-road impressions of the new Ferrari Roma and Mk8 VW Golf GTI. We also find out how a quartet of sports saloons (Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S, Jaguar XE and Volvo S60 T8) and a pair of off-road icons (Land Rover Defender and Jeep Gladiator) fare in our sunny island.

Elsewhere, we take a deep dive into the controversial new BMW M3 & M4, bid an emotional farewell to Bentley's 70-year old 6.75-litre V8, and find out how McLaren's new race-car-with-number-plates stacks up against the evergreen 911 GT3 RS.

Quite possibly the most anticipated car of the last 30 year graces our cover. The GMA T.50 is poised to be the true successor of the iconic McLaren F1. As usual, this issue of evo Singapore is packed full high-performance exotica; the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, Lamborghini Essennza SCV12, Ferrari SF90, F8 Spider and because we’re a magazine of the people, the BMW M2 CS and Porsche Cayman GT4... 
Coming back to Earth, we can exclusively reveal why the new Honda City RS is faster than the entry model. We also have the first drive of the Aston Martin DBX, Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon and many more.

There’s nothing like serious horsepower to blast the pandemic blues away. In this issue, we have Ferrari’s V12 GT legends head to head; 812 Superfast, F12 Berlinetta, 599 GTB, 550, 365GTB4.
Lamborghini's V10 meets the V12 legends
The latest Porsche 911 Turbo S meets the original icon
And because we’re a magazine of the people, there’s also a review of the Lotus Exige Sport 350 if you’re looking for a supercar that won’t break the bank.

Welcome to the first fully digital edition of evo Singapore! To do out part in the battle against COVID-19, we making this issue a free download to encourage readers to stay home. Some of the most exciting sports cars of 2020 can be found in this issue including the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, McLaren 600 LT spider, BMW M8 Competition and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 to name a few. There’s also an epic showdown between the BMW Z4 M40i and the Toyota GR Supra that’s not to be missed!

This issue is available as a free download to encourage you to stay home and fight COVID-19 together. Relax, inform and entertain yourself with the latest issue of evo Singapore. In addition to the world-class automotive content and photography that evo is known for, you can also find out about AutoApp, the game-changing car concierge that helps you carry out repair, servicing, inspection and other chores without you having to leave the home or office.
We take an epic road trip across New South Wales, Australia in a fleet of Lotuses, learn how to drift a BMW, find out if synthetic fuels can save the Internal Combustion Engine and we get to drive Toyota’s up-coming pocket rocket as well as the Group A rally legends that inspire them. As always, Porsche fans can look forward to our review of the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and an amazing restomodded 1972 911.

Singapore’s premier car magazine is back with a fresh new look. We kick things off with the incredible Audi RS Q8 then the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro takes the challenge to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS for the title of King of the Road Racers. Also driven; Alpine A110S, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster, Lexus RX 350L, BMW X1 xDrive25i M Sport, Nissan Serena e-Power, Honda Accord, BMW X7 xDrive40i.

If you like hot hatchbacks, you are going to love the Nov-Dec 2019 issue of evo Singapore. First up is the Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R as you may have guess from its over-the-top moniker, this is easily the most focused hot hatch ever. Carbon fibre wheels anyone?

Then we drive the BMW M135i xDrive for our first taste of the all new 1 Series. 

The car of the moment is the Porsche Taycan and we’ve got that too. And for the die hards, a steady supply of 911 stories starting with the 992 Carrera 4S, base Carrera and the original 996 GT3 which turns 20 this year. How time flies!

The idea that the best new Porsche isn’t a 911 might sound like sacriledge, but we’re glad that the German sports car manufacturer hasn’t held back with the 718 Cayman GT4 and producing it exclusively fitted with a manual gearbox and naturally aspirated flat-six makes it the perfect antidote to the turbocharged, self-shifting cars that are getting increasingly homogenous these days. Don’t worry if you’ve only got a Class 3a license, there’s plenty in this issue that you can drive too.
We might have just found the best road in the world, the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania and we’ve put some of BMW’s best Grand Touring models to the test here.
Want to know what the next generation of car technology will be like? We give you a peek into the future at the Continental Techshow 2019. 
Here’s some Sound Advice. Get the lowdown on car subwoofers and everything you need to know to bring your music to life with proper heart-thumbing bass.
Picking out Tomorrow’s classic can be tricky, but we’ve assembled some Future Icons that may be worth hanging on to.

Seventeen years after the production of the fourth-generation model ended, the all-new Toyota Supra is finally here. It’s been a long time coming but has it been worth the wait? Our 22-page special on the most anticipated sports car of the year reveals our driving impressions that everyone has been dying to find out. For good measure, we also take a drive in the previous model, the iconic A80 Supra. Find out how to take your driving skill to the next level with BMW Driving Experience on one of the most spectacular circuits on Earth. The latest Porsche 911 is driven in New Zealand for the first time and then reunited with the last seven generations in Thailand for an epic road trip. Speaking of Porsches, we give the previous model, the 991-generation a send off with a drive in the last ever variant, the 911 Speedster. We’ve also got the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe in here and those looking for something greener might prefer the Porsche Panamera e-Hybrid Sport Turismo. Want something more sensible? How about the Skoda Octavia vRS 245 which is a cool $40k less than the VW Golf GTI? Need some Sound Advice? We show you how to get the best sound from music streaming services such as Spotify.

We celebrate the joy of open-top motoring with the all-new BMW Z4 M40i and M850i Convertible. Then the double act is followed up with a Bentley Continental GT Convertible and oh yes, there’s the McLaren 720S Spider as well.

From Porsche, there’s the 718 Boxster T as well as its fixed-roof sibling, the 718 Cayman T. 

If drop-tops aren’t your thing, maybe a spot of off-roading is with the latest Land Rovers exploring parts of New Zealand you might have never seen before…

Or maybe you’ll prefer to find out about the Mercedes-AMG GT4 4-door Coupe driven around the Sepang International Circuit?

In the reviews department, there’s the DS 7 Crossback, Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz C 180 among others.

Toyota launches the first all-new Supra in nearly two decades and we’re the first to reveal exclusive details of the most anticipated sports car of 2019. 

The Lamborghini Huracan Evo (great name, don’t you think?) aims for the McLaren 720S. 

GT2 RS vs GT3 RS vs GT3. 
We pit three of the most hardcore Porsche 911s against each other for the honour of the ultimate track day car. 

All-new Porsche 911 Carrera S driven. After months of hype, the camouflage comes off and we find out if the latest 992-generation Porsche 911 is a worthy successor. 

Can the BMW X4 xDrive30i xLine make up for the disappointing X3 Sport Activity Vehicle? 

The all New Audi A1 40 TFSI is out through its paces. 

How does the Kia Stonic changes the game for entry model cars?

We also roll back the years with a Super Saloon shootout. The Lotus Carlton is reunited with the Mercedes-Benz 500 E and Audi RS6 Avant takes on the BMW E28 M5. Again. 

Back in the 21st Century, the latest BMW M5 Competition is pitted against the Mercedes-AMG E63 S.

The hotly-anticipated evo Car Of The Year (eCOTY) issue is here. The Ferrari 488 Pista, McLaren 600LT and Porsche 911 GT2 RS slug it out for the top honour of being the ultimate eCOTY while middle weight contenders like the Alpine A110, BMW M2 Competition and Renault Mégane R.S. represent the best of the real-world options. Those looking for lightweight thrills or the best entry performance car will also look forward to the duel between the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Up! GTI.
We also give bring you the first drive of the all-new G20 BMW 3 Series in the form of the 330i M Sport. 
Looking for ideas for you next road trip? How about a ‘short’ 9,000km drive to China in a Porsche?

The new Renault Megane RS launches for the first time in Singapore, so evo puts it through its paces. The classic 935 Porsche racer is re-born in the shape of a heavily modified 911 GT2 RS and we take a sneak peak at the race-only car. Plus model ranges from MINI and VW tested in Thailand and Malaysia respectively and some of the best track cars in the world go back to back on the circuit, namely: Ford GT, Porsche GT2 RS, AMG GT R and Lotus Cup 430.

We compare three of the best hot hatches on the market today: the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf R and the game changing Renault Megane RS.  The Porsche Macan gets a mid-life facelift plus we take an exclusive drive in a re-imaging of the original TVR Speed 12. We also sample the snowy peaks of the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds on New Zealand’s South Island in the M2, M3, M4 and new M5 and learn the art of sideways in a winter wonderland.

The best rear-wheel drive cars of 2018 are in this issue. 
How will Porsche improve on the last 911 GT3 RS? Our extensive test in the 991.2-generation reveals all. The German sports car maker turns 70 and celebrates by unveiling the all-new 911 Speedster. Is this the car enthusiasts have bee waiting for?
BMW teases its highly anticipated M8 with a pre-production drive while its M4 CS goes head to head against the rear-wheel drive Audi R8 RWS.
Japanese car fans can also look forward to an introspective of the Honda S2000 while we get our hands on the all-new Lotus 3-Eleven 430.

It’s a mega 4x4 shootout in this issue. Not the mud-plugging kind but for six All Wheel Drive sports cars of very different dispositions: Audi’s Audi RS4 and S1 Quattro take on the Lamborghini Aventador S, Honda NSX, Mercedes-AMG E63 S and Ford Focus RS.  We look at some of the sexiest metal from the Geneva Motor Show, including the Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe, BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept, Ferrari 488 Pista and Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder. And the Lotus Evora GT430 takes on the mighty Porsche 911 GT3.

Not one, but 7 winners in the eagerly anticipated evo Car of the Year review. With so many car categories to count today, we felt it only fair to give each respective group an overall winner. Plus, drapes are pulled back on the 911 GT3 RS (991.2) should you find the hardcore 911 GT2 RS just a little too uncompromising. There’s also a hard to call head to head between Porsche’s lightweight 911 T Carrera and the equally slimmed down BMW M4 Club Sport while evo Singapore’s Sheldon Trollope heads for the heat and sand of Dubai to put the new Porsche Cayenne through its paces over a few dunes.

On the road in the wild Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the most powerful 911 ever built. Plus, we put a compact super saloon in the shape of the Audi RS3 Quattro against the BMW M2 super coupe. The future of automated, fully electric cars was on display at the Tokyo Show, while back home we provide a taster of what to expect at the Singapore Motor Show. Global adventurer, Mike Horn, speaks to us about entrusting his life with the rugged Mercedes-Benz G Class 4x4 and we learn about being a Singaporean lady gearbox engineer in an industry often led by men.

First look at the all-new BMW Z4 sportster as well as the company’s new generation M5 super-saloon. We take a test drive in the stunningly beautiful Lexus LC 500 hybrid to decide if it performs as well as its looks suggest. Our editor packs his bags for Africa as he joins BMW for an off-road adventure in Namibia with the X5 and on the other side of the world we put the Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 and GLC 200 through their paces in the beautiful forested landscape of Borneo, East Malaysia.

Honda’s legendary Civic Type R is back. We find out if it can still set the pulses racing like the very first generation did. We also sample a range of used and new performance cars to help you decide which provides the best thrills for your back pocket. Plus, Ferrari’s 800hp 812 Superfast takes engineering and electronic driver assistance to a whole new stratosphere.

The Porsche 911 GT3 and the Lamborghini Huracán Performante are driven back-to-back in this epic issue. The Raging Bull has taken the Nurburgring Nordeschleife record from the Stuttgart sports carmaker, can it rescue some pride with its latest motorsports-inspired car? If you missed the exciting end of the Nurburgring 24 hours, you can find out in here and more.

Bonus! Check out our FREE Porsche Panamera booklet included with this issue!

Kia shows its Power to Surprise with the Stinger, its answer to BMW’s M3. We also review the Niro, the crossover hybrid that’s the perfect antidote to the Toyota Prius. 
We find out how Porsche’s new 911 GTS stacks up against the rest of the Carrera range as well as take a sneak peak at the company’s new Panamera Turbo E Hybrid. 
The latest generation Mercedes-AMG GT R is also put through its paces. It looks the part but is the re-engineered bruiser made of the right stuff to make it a worthy challenger for Porsche’s iconic 911? 
We also take a high-speed drive down memory lane as we put BMW’s M3 GTS and M4 GTS back to back on a blast across Spain. 
Also, we review the new BMW M550i xDrive and 440i Coupe.



The latest Nissan GT-R Nismo flexes its muscles even more power than before. We find out how Porsche’s new 911 GTS stacks up against the rest of the Carrera range as well as take a sneak peak at the company’s new Panamera Turbo E Hybrid. The latest generation Mercedes-AMG GT R is also put through its paces. It looks the part but is the re-engineered bruiser made of the right stuff to make it a worthy challenger for Porsche’s iconic 911?  We also take a high-speed drive down memory lane as we put BMW’s M3 GTS and M4 GTS back to back on a blast across Spain.

How does Audi’s hottest TT ever stack up against sizzling coupes from Porsche and BMW? If your purse is too tight for any of these, then there’s an alternative way to enjoy some of their equally cool competitors on the used market. We also pitch Nissan’s legendary GT-R heavyweight powerhouse against the positively lightweight Lotus Evora 410. Plus, Ferrari’s super rare F12tdf is let off its leash but only for 480 kilometres…

New 911 era 
The iconic Porsche sports car explored

The most anticipated review in the automotive world arrives on your screens this month: the evo Car of the Year test. We have short-listed 12 of the best performance cars for your delectation. Plus, there’s a look at Jaguar’s exciting all-electric I Pace crossover concept car. How will the production model stack up against the Tesla Model 3? We also delve into the world of BMW’s Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles in the shape of the 740Le xDrive, X5 xDrive40e, 330e Sedan and the 225xe Active Tourer. Learn about how this technology will change your view on hybrid performance models.

Every road car McLaren has ever made is driven in this issue. Read all about the Lamborghini Silhouette, the forgotten predecessor to the Huracan. Find out all you need to know about the longwheelbase Porsche Panamera Executive plus the all-new 3.0-litre turbocharged entry model.
We also tell you all about the secret BMW M3s in our special feature. Speaking of which, the BMW M3 and M4 Competition Package models are reviewed back to back while we check out the three-cylinder turbocharged Seat Ibiza.

We drive the classic E30 BMW M3 back to back with the latest F80 model, plus try out a first generation 7 Series with the latest 750i LI xDrive. For those with smaller classics at heart we step into a last generation 1998 classic Rover Mini and see how the latest Mini Cooper has grown up next to it. How much extra performance does the new turbocharged 1.5-litre Honda Civic dish up compared with the 1.6 model and we wonder what’s the need for a 3 Series with the BMW 440i Gran Coupe waiting in the wings. Plus, the mind-blowing 1088hp Rimac Concept One electric hypercar even shows Tesla a clean set of heels.

Four of the latest hot hatchbacks are tested exclusively and we bring you some never-seen-before highlights from the recent Singapore Grand Prix. Locally, we put the all-new Mercedes-Benz E 200 and Honda Civic through its paces as well as the SsangYong Tivoli XLV. It’s a family affair for the range of Volkswagen MPVS as they are tested on a drive to Malacca. TVR is poised to a comeback with none other than the legendary Gordon Murray who designed the McLaren F1. Plus find out everything you need to know about the Bugatti Chiron.

We drive the electric hybrid-assisted twin turbocharged Honda NSX to find out just how much has changed since it last sold its MkI supercar over a decade ago. We also put the Porsche 718 Boxster S through its paces and discover how well it performs on four cylinders instead of six. Also we sample some  of the world’s great watches that any keen aviator would be happy to wear on, where else but a private jet at Singapore’s Seletar air base.

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