TURBOCHARGED Magazine - January/February 2025

In this issue

We're celebrating our fourth anniversary with four SUVs, with four drivetrains, by driving them to four interesting places. We've also driven a slew of new cars - mostly SUVs - this month, including the all-new Kia Syros, Hyundai Creta Electric, latest generation Toyota Camry, BMW iX1 long wheelbase, the uber-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, new generation Honda Amaze, all-new Skoda Kylaq, Mini Countryman EV, Tata Nexon EV 45 and a very special sportscar - the Lotus Emira!

We also drove to India's most energy efficient (and special!) school, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in India's most efficient SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid. That’s besides driving from Chennai on India's east coast to Mangaluru on India's west coast, a distance of 700km along side a British ultra-runner who ran the distance. Yes, he ran 700km!

We've also reviewed the latest version of the Ather 450X, the all-new Numeros Diplos Max electric scooter and 'road-tested' the Royal Enfield Bear 650, besides getting actor and biker Amit Sadh to tell us about Season 2 of his series, aptly called 'Motorcycles Saved My Life'. We've gotten our hands on the newest flagship smartphones, like the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro too this month, besides the Vivo X200 and some more gadgets.

MAHINDRA THAR ROXX IS THE INDIAN CAR OF THE YEAR 2025!

Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has won the Premium Car award by ICOTY, and the MG Windsor has picked up the Green Car award by ICOTY for 2025

4 mins

"WE WANT 50 PERCENT MARKETSHARE BACK"

Toshihiro Suzuki, President and Representative Director, Suzuki Motor Corporation makes a strong statement

1 min

SOARING NUMBERS

India's luxury car market grew at a phenomenal pace in 2024

1 min

ALL CHARGED UP

Mahindra cements its commitment to EVs further with its new plant

1 min

THE RISE

A celebration of SUVs as a bodystyle like never before, as TURBOCHARGED turns four!

10+ mins

OASIS IN THE DESERT

Driving India's most fuel efficient SUV to India's most energy-efficient school

7 mins

PEAK PERFORMANCE

Experiencing peak human endurance with an ultra-marathon runner, accompanied by the Volkswagen Tiguan

7 mins

KIA SYROS

Kia's second compact SUV for the Indian market is quite the disruptor!

5 mins

HYUNDAI CRETA ELECTRIC

Hyundai jumps onto the mass market EV bandwagon with its bestselling midsize SUV

4 mins

TOYOTA CAMRY

Easy-breezy elegance, along with Toyota's trademark quality levels and overall finesse

3 mins

BMW iX1 LWB

More for less isn’t a punchline you’d use for a BMW, but the iX1 LWB is just that!

3 mins

MERCEDES-MAYBACH EQS 680 SUV

The first ever all-electric Maybach promises to pamper you like no other luxury EV does

4 mins

HONDA AMAZE

Honda infuses new life into its compact sedan, but is it Amaze-ing enough?

4 mins

LOTUS EMIRA

Driving the British manufacturer’s only sportscar and only petrol-powered offering in India is quite the experience!

5 mins

MINI COUNTRYMAN ELECTRIC

The Mini Cooper’s practical EV cousin is quite an impressive take

4 mins

APRILIA RS457 IS 'INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR' 2025!

Made in India Italian sportsbike beats strong contenders like the Bajaj Freedom 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R to claim top honours

2 mins

THE NEW 'FASTEST INDIAN'

Ultraviolette sets a new national record for the quickest quarter mile on an Indian motorcycle!

1 min

THE BIG ONE

The tenth India Bike Week was the festival's grandest iteration yet

2 mins

TVS MOTOSOUL 4.0: A RIDERS' PARADISE IN GOA

Motorcycles and music with like-minded bikers are always a great recipe!

2 mins

ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650

The Bear's claws can dig deep!

3 mins

NUMEROS MOTORS DIPLOS MAX

Bangalore-based Numeros Motors enters the commuter EV scooter market with a commercial-turned-commuter scooter

3 mins

ATHER 450X

Ather has been one of the flag bearers of EV tech, not just in India, but also at the global level.

3 mins

BMW i7 eDRIVE50 M SPORT

Our most expensive long termer yet is quite the rockstar

2 mins

MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580

The full-size luxury electric sedan is always a welcome addition to the garage!

2 mins

MARUTI SUZUKI DZIRE

The all-new, fourth generation compact sedan joins the TURBOCHARGED fleet!

2 mins

HYUNDAI CRETA

The SUV that's calm and comforting to live with

1 min

TATA HARRIER

We're sad to see our fluoroscent boy go

1 min

MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT

May the fourth be with you

1 min

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TURBOCHARGED Magazine Description:

TURBOCHARGED Magazine is a monthly automotive magazine. It was launched in 2023 and is one of the most popular automotive magazines in India. The magazine is known for its stunning photography, informative articles, and expert advice. It covers a wide range of topics related to automobiles, including:

* New car and motorcycle reviews: TURBOCHARGED Magazine features new car and motorcycle reviews from India and around the world. The reviews are comprehensive and informative, and they provide readers with all the information they need to make informed buying decisions.
* Car and motorcycle comparisons: TURBOCHARGED Magazine also features car and motorcycle comparisons, so readers can see how different models compare against each other in terms of performance, features, and price.
* Driving impressions: TURBOCHARGED Magazine also features driving impressions of new and popular cars and motorcycles. These impressions give readers a feel for what it is like to drive these vehicles in real-world conditions.
* Motorsports coverage: TURBOCHARGED Magazine also covers motorsports, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and the World Rally Championship. The magazine provides readers with in-depth coverage of the latest races and results, as well as interviews with drivers and team bosses.
* Automotive industry news and trends: TURBOCHARGED Magazine also covers automotive industry news and trends from India and around the world. The magazine provides readers with insights into the latest developments in the automotive industry, as well as the impact of these developments on consumers.

TURBOCHARGED Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in automobiles. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to stay informed about the latest car and motorcycle reviews, comparisons, driving impressions, motorsports news, and automotive industry trend.