Auto Today Magazine - September 2023

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Highlights of Auto Today - September 2023 issue: The Tata Nexon has been dominating the ICE and EV space for years and for 2023, it has been given a comprehensive makeover, going beyond what one would normally expect from a facelift and that has earned it the top spot on the cover of the latest issue of Auto Today magazine. We've driven both the internal combustion and the fully electric variants of the compact SUV and you can read all about the changes and revisions in our First Drive reviews. Joining it in the First Drive section is the stylish Volvo C40 Recharge, the Swedish carmaker's second electric offering for the Indian market. Our Top Story dives into the BMW Neue Klasse concept that previews the direction future BMWs are heading in and we've also got all the headline makers from the Munich Auto Show. Our Road Test this month is a three-way three-row fight between the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, the Hyundai Alcazar and the Toyota Innova Hycross with a comprehensive comparison of every single aspect of these people movers. Featured in this issue is the sixth part of the Icons of India series which sees us drive the Hyundai Exter to the land of flutes. The two-wheeler segment sees plenty of action with First Ride reviews of four new motorcycles. There's the iconic Hero Karizma which makes a comeback in an all-new avatar, joined by another iconic name in the form of the 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet. We've also ridden the striking new TVS Apache RTR 310 as well as the new generation KTM 390 Duke. As always, we've got all the major updates from the domestic, international, commercial and motorsport landscape and updates on our long term fleet that includes the Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ola S1 Pro, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the Ather 450X. Enjoy the latest issue of Auto Today magazine and remember to always buckle up in a car, and strap a helmet on if you're riding a two-wheeler.

Future of Mobility

BMW showcased its vision for the future of mobility by showing a concept that will be the forerunner of an entirely new class or series of six vehicles encompassing various body shapes and sizes. We were on hand in Munich to witness its launch and take an up close and personal look at it

3 mins

Tata Nexon jumps way ahead

THE MUCH awaited facelift for the Tata Nexon has been introduced. This is the third major update in the life of the popular SUV.

1 min

New Nexon.ev is here to change the game

AS WITH its ICE sibling, the Nexon EV too has been updated with a new look and a host of other upgrades. The first change is that the car is now called Nexon.ev, like the Tiago.ev and now falls under the Tata. ev brand, which is the rebranded name for Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM).

1 min

C40 Recharge joins Volvo's India lineup

VOLVO HAS launched its second EV in India, the C40 Recharge.

1 min

Prices out for Honda Elevate SUV

THE HONDA Elevate midsize SUV has been launched with prices starting at Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory).

1 min

Audi Q8 SUV gets Limited Edition trim

WHILE AUDI recently revealed the facelift for the Q8 SUV for the international markets, the brand has introduced a limited-edition variant based on the outgoing car currently on sale in India.

1 min

New style icon from Alfa Romeo

ALFA ROMEO has unveiled the 33 Stradale, which is the brand's last pure-combustion powered supercar and will be limited to only 33 units.

1 min

Toyota debuts new flagship SUV

TOYOTA HAS revealed its new flagship SUV the Century.

1 min

RTR 310 ushers in a new era for the Apache

TVS HAS launched the new Apache RTR 310 in India. This shares some parts with the RR 310, but while the engine is the same, it produces more power at 35.6bhp and 28.7Nm of torque.

1 min

Made for India Aprilia RS 457 breaks cover

APRILIA HAS revealed the RS 457 which is headed to India, and will be locally made here.

1 min

2023 MY updates for Honda CB300F and Hornet 2.0

HONDA HAS updated both the CB300F and the Hornet 2.0 for the 2023 model year.

1 min

KTM's refreshed Duke lineup launched

KTM HAS launched the new Gen 3 390 Duke and 250 Duke in India, both of which get a host of new additions, but the majority of the changes have been reserved for the 390 Duke.

1 min

890 Adventure gets Rally-spec variant

KTM HAS revealed the 890 Adventure R Rally, which will make its global debut at the KTM Ultimate Desert Experience in Morocco next year.

1 min

Karizma makes return in all new XMR avatar

HERO MOTOCORP has revived the iconic Karizma nameplate with the new XMR.

1 min

Tata hands over 400 electric buses to DTC

TATA MOTORS has delivered 400 units of the Starbus EV to Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).

1 min

Gill sets scorching pace in Greece

THE ACROPOLIS RALLY of Greece, known as the Rally of Gods owing to the sheer challenging terrain and weather that it puts the competitors through saw Indian ace Gaurav Gill post an impressive display of speed and skill.

1 min

Aesthetic appeal

The XC40 Recharge impressed us with its performance and practicality and now, sharing the same underpinnings, comes the C40 Recharge with a sports coupe look

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Level next

The Tata Nexon has been in the market for a while and over the years, Tata Motors have given it quite a few upgrades. The latest one though is a substantial makeover that should give this compact SUV a new lease of life and ready to take on the competition

4 mins

Electrifying Update

Tata Motors has given the Nexon.ev a big update. Not so much in terms of looks though the car now looks contemporary, not so much in terms of the basic drivetrain and configuration though the vehicle is a bit more efficient but in terms of the electronics and the look, feel and operability of the interiors where the SUV has taken a quantum leap. We were in Pune to try out the car just before its launch

5 mins

BADASS REBORN

Premium car credentials mixed with a muscular and futuristic SUV design, the Seltos may be the perfect midsize SUV for your garage

1 min

PILIBHIT ICONS OF INDIA

For the sixth part of the Icons of India series, Dhruv Saxena drives the brand new Hyundai Exter to a small town in Uttar Pradesh that's famous as the land of flutes

3 mins

The charisma is back

After disappearing from showrooms sometime back, the Hero Karizma is back as the Karizma XMR. It comes with many firsts from Hero MotoCorp and promises to be a strong contender in the segment

3 mins

Hot Knife

Six years in the making TVS' streetfighter based on the RR 310 is finally here. It's armed to the teeth with segment and world-first features, it gets a slightly more powerful engine, shorter gearing and has its sights set on the Austrian on the horizon, we tell you how it fares

5 mins

HERO ACCELERATES ITS PREMIUM RIDE

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer is now stepping into the world of premium motorcycles and creating waves already

1 min

THE LEGEND IS BACK

Hero MotoCorp had changed the game many years back with the Karizma and now the legend is back in an all new avatar. Enter the highly anticipated Karizma XMR.

1 min

Sharpened scalpel

The all-new third-generation KTM 390 Duke debuts with the LC4c engine and a whole suite of electronics and makes more power and peak torque. We head to Bajaj's test track in Pune to see how much has changed

5 mins

REincarnation

Royal Enfield has rekindled the flame of the Bullet brand and launched the 2023 version of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. So what is so special about this bike? We find out

4 mins

Hyundai Verna

Each day spent behind the wheel of the Hyundai Verna is making me fall in love with the sedan more and more. Even its most contentious aspect, the styling, is something I’ve come to like.

1 min

WRAP UP - Ola S1

With the advent of the Gen 2 Ola S1 Pro, it is time to end our Long Term Test with our Gen 1 S1 Pro. Looking back is quite a task as so much has happened in the last year.

1 min

Ather

As our term with the sporty Ather 450x continues, our appreciation for the scooter continues to grow.

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