evo India - June 2024

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Mega Mercs – S63 AMG and GLS Maybach – headline June 2024 issue of evo India. Plus reviews of the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale, all-new Maruti Suzuki Swift, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Macan along with a comparison featuring the Hyundai Creta and its rivals The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance is a mind-boggling car. It combines unparalleled luxury with a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain that delivers a staggering 791bhp and 1430 Nm of torque, enabling it to achieve a supercar-like 0-100kmph time of just 3.3 seconds. We tested the Edition 1, limited to only three units in India and priced at Rs 3.8 crore. Equally impressive is the GLS 600 Maybach. The M-word alone signifies its exceptional luxury and quality. Its performance further bolsters its reputation as one of the best SUVs in the world. Merc has taken that appeal to an all-new level now. First drives include the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Porsche Macan. We delve into the details of the latest 911, which makes history as the first-ever hybrid powertrain in the series. We preview the Tata Altroz Racer, a hatchback that's reviving the Thrill of Driving. Supercars are headlined by the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale. Next, we get behind the wheel of the new Aston Martin Vantage for both a road and track test of this 656bhp/800Nm beast. Among sports cars, we compare the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S and the BMW M2. Comparisons include the Hyundai Creta taking on all the mid-size SUVs, and the Mahindra 3XO taking on the Tata Nexon – both diesel and petrol. How much tech is too much? We examine the high-tech features of modern luxury cars, comparing them to tech found in aeroplanes. In our two-wheel section, you'll find reviews of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, Ather Rizta, and the Yamaha MT-03. We also deep dive into Maserati motorcycles from the 1950s. The tuned section features a sleeper Mini, and we take you inside the Akrapovič headquarters in Slovenia.