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Our December 2025 issue brings our landmark Best of 2025 Mega Test to its conclusion, crowning the Top 10 cars and motorcycles launched over the past year. After putting 50 contenders — across four wheels and two — through rigorous testing, the winners have emerged, judged on performance, usability, value, and engineering depth.

On four wheels, honours go to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Škoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, and Mahindra XEV 9e. On two wheels, the top awards are claimed by the TVS NTorq 150, Honda CB 125 Hornet, and Royal Enfield Classic 650, with ultimate performance honours going to the Audi RS Q8 Performance and the Ducati Panigale V4 S. With the complete list of winners and perspectives from the people behind them, this is your definitive wrap of the machines that topped our annual test.

Elsewhere in the issue, we take an early drive of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in the UK, analysing what India’s largest carmaker’s first mass-market EV could mean for the segment. We also drive the Mahindra XEV 9S to see how a more practical body style expands Mahindra’s electric appeal, and put the second-generation Hyundai Venue under the microscope to find out whether it has what it takes to stand out in one of India’s toughest SUV segments.

Add to that Dhruv Behl’s Letter from the Editor on Jaguar’s identity crisis, Srini’s expert opinion on the proposed Bharat NCAP 2.0 protocol, and the latest from motorsport, technology, and the wider automotive industry, and the December 2025 issue of autoX serves as the perfect full stop to the year that was. It’s out on stands - get your copy now!

The proposed Bharat NCAP 2.0 protocol is more holistic and better adapted to the Indian road environment. Here's what you need to know.

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme, implemented in 2023, was a shot in the arm for a country that sees itself as a global automotive hub - both as a manufacturing and exporting nation and as a giant consumer of automobiles.

3 mins

A DESIRE TO AMAZE

Bharat NCAP has awarded the third-gen Amaze a five-star safety rating for adult occupant protection, making it the second car in its segment to receive the said rating after the fourth-gen Dzire.

1 mins

ADIOS, Z4!

BMW is bidding farewell to its only roadster - the Z4 - with a 'Final Edition', which is essentially a cosmetic iteration based on the standard car.

1 mins

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR?

Two decades after its discontinuation, the Sierra nameplate is back, albeit in a brand new avatar. Unlike the original Sierra, the new SUV is front-wheel drive only, at least for now.

1 mins

NEW MEMBER IN THE YAMAHA 155 FAMILY

Yamaha has launched the XSR 155 in India at an introductory price of 1.50 lakh ( ex-showroom).

1 mins

BIGGER BULLET BREAKS COVER

Royal Enfield’s larger-capacity Bullet has finally made its India debut, and the icon wears its heritage proudly with those signature ‘tiger-eye’ lamps.

1 mins

REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT

Ducati has launched the 2025 Streetfighter V2 and V2 S in India, priced at ₹17.50 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

1 mins

NEW MEMBER IN THE YAMAHA 155 FAMILY

Yamaha has launched the XSR 155 in India at an introductory price of 1.50 lakh ( ex-showroom).

1 mins

BIGGER BULLET BREAKS COVER

Royal Enfield’s larger-capacity Bullet has finally made its India debut, and the icon wears its heritage proudly with those signature ‘tiger-eye’ lamps.

1 mins

REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT

Ducati has launched the 2025 Streetfighter V2 and V2 S in India, priced at 17.50 lakh and 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

1 mins

YAMAHA X RIVER INDIE

On the sidelines of the launch of the XSR 155, Yamaha also unveiled its first electric scooters - EC-60 and Aerox Electric.

1 mins

911 WHO?

The most powerful production car from Porsche is...an SUV.

1 mins

BE 6 GETS THE FORMULA E TREATMENT

Following the rather exclusive Batman Edition, Mahindra has launched another special edition of the BE 6, commemorating its 12th season in Formula E.

1 mins

BAJAJ COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KTM

Pune-based Bajaj Auto has assumed full control of KTM after acquiring a majority stake in the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer via its fully-owned subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV.

1 mins

MAHINDRA LAUNCHES ITS FAST CHARGING NETWORK

Mahindra has inaugurated its network of fast chargers - Mahindra Charge_IN - with two stations - one on NH75 in Hoskote, and one on NH44 in Murthal.

1 mins

MASS APPEAL

With the success of the XEV 9e, Mahindra is looking to take the fight further with its more conventional XEV 9S. We drive it to see how it fares in the real world.

4 mins

MAKING THE EV LEAP

Maruti Suzuki is all set to enter the mass market EV segment with the e Vitara. We take a quick look at the UK-spec version ahead of its launch in India.

3 mins

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

BEST OF 2025

2 mins

MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS

We have to be technology-agnostic we have diesel, gasoline, and electric options. The key is agility

2 mins

SKODA KYLAQ

EVs are undoubtedly the future, but the pace of adoption has slowed globally, not just in India

3 mins

MARUTI SUZUKI VICTORIS

BEST OF 2025

3 mins

MAHINDRA XEV 9E

Our customers are now doing in an EV what they would do in an ICE vehicle. It's really gratifying to see that you don't need to make compromises to own an EV

3 mins

AUDI RS Q8

For Audi India, UIC ER CS have increased significantly from almost none about 10-15 years ago to 11-12% today

2 mins

TVS NTORQ 150

We're seeing traction from newer markets in the West & the North regions that haven't historically responded favourably to sporty scooters

2 mins

DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S

Had Ducati bikes come into the 18% tax bracket, the increase in volumes would have offset the increase in tax collection under the GST 2.0 regime

2 mins

NEW GEN NEW VIBE

The second-generation Venue gets a complete overhaul, inside and out. But is it enough to stand out in the fiercely competitive subcompact SUV segment?

4 mins

GETAWAY

It's pretty evident that the Mini Cooper S Convertible is the perfect Sunday car, but does it still put a smile on your face from behind the wheel?

5 mins

READY, RUGGED RELENTLESS

The Škoda Kodiaq Drive Experience opened up new off-roading avenues for enthusiasts in NCR.

4 mins

Motorcycles, Music & Mayhem

The 2025 edition of Royal Enfield's premier motorcycling festival turned out to be a joyous weekend in Goa.

2 mins

ALL ROADS LEADS TO JOY

Every drive in the Victoris feels like a chapter of your own story, filled with comfort, curiosity, and connection.

2 mins

HIGH-SPEED HANGOVER

Staggering speeds, crazy builds, and scorching lap times – the eighth edition of Launch Control India had it all.

3 mins

REIGN OF Refinement

The Tiguan R-Line makes for an excellent package with its quality, performance and features.

2 mins

ERODING THE LEAD

Max Verstappen has come from a long way back and still has a chance to win it all.

1 mins

SILLY SEASON

MotoGP 2025 is over, meaning this is the ideal time to predict & speculate about the next season.

2 mins

LAND ROVER TO SEND DEFENDER ROARING INTO DAKAR

Land Rover's Defender Dakar D7X-R is set to line up for the 2026 Dakar Rally, making its first outing in the new 'Stock' class.

1 mins

RED BULL'S REFRESHED DRIVER LINEUP FOR 2026

Red Bull has announced that Yuki Tsunoda will be replaced by Isack Hadjar in 2026. Hadjar made his F1 debut this year with Racing Bulls and had some impressive drives.

1 mins

MAHINDRA COMMITS TO FORMULA E UNTIL 2030

Mahindra Racing has confirmed it will stay on the FIA Formula E grid as a manufacturer until 2030, securing its place in the Gen4 era.

1 mins

NEAR-PERFECT FAMILY EV

The Carens has always been one of the most sensible family cars in Kia's lineup, and the new Carens Clavis EV carries that philosophy forward - only now it's quieter, smoother, and noticeably more relaxed in the way it handles everyday duties.

1 mins

FILL IT. SHUT IT. FORGET IT.

As car reviewers, we usually get enough seat time in new cars to form a conclusive opinion. And over time, you start recognising a pattern — no matter how glossy the brochure, no matter how all-new the model claims to be, manufacturers rarely stray from their core values. For example, VW & Skoda remain driver's cars. Tata & Mahindra excel at design and tech. Hyundai & Kia are the dependable all-rounders. Honda & Toyota lean on legacy and reliability. And Maruti Suzuki? Well... spend a few days behind the wheel of any of their new cars and you'll instantly understand why they continue to dominate the market. Maruti is synonymous with fuel efficiency, and after all these years, nobody has managed to match them, let alone beat them.

1 mins

FUSS ME NOT

We had the Elevate with us for just two months, and as I type this, it has already gone back to Honda.

1 mins

A FRIEND IN NEED

This month, the Skoda Kylaq was my friend in need. I had to travel a lot for some personal work, and this meant frequent highway runs. Sometimes, I had to take alternate routes filled with crater-like potholes and broken roads, to ditch peak-hour traffic, too. These runs gave me a good perspective of how the car would perform when subject to such long drives frequently.

1 mins

WHAT AN UPGRADE!

The arrival of a new Tiguan in the Indian market is something that I always look forward to. You see, over the past seven years, I've spent a considerable amount of time driving different iterations of the Tiguan. In fact, it's one SUV that I've driven in all kinds of conditions – for daily commutes, on the expressway, in the Himalayas, the Western ghats, and through the heart of India. Let me just say that, given its genuine driver's appeal, I've enjoyed every moment in it, covering thousands of kilometres. So, naturally, when Volkswagen India announced the launch of the new Tiguan, I was pretty chuffed about the news.

1 mins

REALME BRINGS FI COLOURS TO GT 8 PRO

With the rising popularity of F1 in the country, Realme has introduced the GT 8 Pro Dream Edition in collaboration with Aston Martin F1 Team. phone uses an Aston Martin F1-inspired finish created with the team.

1 mins

VALVE ENTERS THE CONSOLE WARS

BOX OF HAPPINESS?

1 mins

LAVA BRINGS THE HEAT

LESS IS MORE?

1 mins

OPPO'S BUDGET ANC SOLUTION

BLOCK THE DISTRACTIONS

1 mins

¡QOO'S NEW FLAGSHIP - GAME ON!

iQ00 has launched the iQ00 15 in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, assisted by a Supercomputing Chip Q3 for AI-based super-sampling and stable frame rates across games.

1 mins

BASIC NEEDS

The Dylect Sense Classic is a super-affordable and feature-packed dashcam, but can you rely on it?

2 mins

NO-FRILLS FIRE

Is the Lava Blaze Dragon the budget smartphone that offers the right balance of essentials and style?

2 mins

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Éditeur: Comnet-Publishers-Pvt.-Ltd.

Catégorie: Automotive

Langue: English

Fréquence: Monthly

autoX is the fastest growing automotive lifestyle magazine in India. Our focus is on visual appeal, through attractive layouts and photography, and our storytelling approach with an inclination towards humour, creates an emotional connect with readers.

Our reviews meet the highest standards of editorial quality & integrity – and we are fortunate that readers rate the quality of our content among the best in the motoring world globally. We strive to put our readers in the driver’s seat of the most exciting industry in the country.

Fuelled by passionate motorsport junkies and expert auto journalists; autoX brings to life the excitement and thrill we experience in creating unique content – this is where the fun begins! For us, motoring isn’t merely an activity – it is an art form that binds us and forces us to go beyond the ordinary.

At autoX, you can expect ‘Pure eXcitement, No Bullshit.’ Everything we do is driven by: Heart. Soul. Passion and Emotion.