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We invited Karan Kundra and Tejasswi Prakash for the second edition of our Influencers Off-Road Day, and took things up a notch. With iconic 4x4s, a track full of twists, and plenty of friendly rivalry, it was a day packed with high- octane fun and some serious off-road drama.
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WE AT TOPGEAR INDIA ABSOLUTELY LOVE OFF-ROADING.
It’s the ultimate stress-buster. The moment a 4x4 SUV rolls into our HQ, there’s a mad scramble for the keys as everyone wants a taste of the action. And when our annual Influencers Off-Road Day draws near, the excitement levels soar — we're like kids let loose in a sweet shop. We had an absolute blast at the first outing of the Influencers Off-Road Day with 2022 Miss World Sargam Kaushal, and some of the finest 4x4s going all out. But for the second outing, we decided to take things up a notch. This time, we headed to the Pro Dirt Adventure Park near Lonavala to spend a day with the newest — and some of the wildest — 4x4s in the world! Our guests? Bollywood actor Karan Kundra and actress Tejasswi Prakash. The lineup? A Land Rover Defender Octa, Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, Mercedes-AMG G 63, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Toyota Hilux, and a Mahindra Thar. The Off-Road Day was in association with DRIV. With over 31 iconic brands under one roof, DRIV didn’t just power our vehicles — it powered the whole experience!
Last time, we just hit the Sahyadris to experience the SUVs and soak in the fun. But this time, we cranked things up a notch with a friendly competition. After all, Karan and Tejasswi are known for their fierce onscreen competitiveness, and we couldn’t wait to see how they'd tackle the off-road challenge — the perfect opportunity to see what they’re really made of!
This story is from the September 2025 edition of BBC TopGear India.
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