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    Autocar India: May 2021
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    The May 2021 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our exclusive story about Mahindra’s SUV strategy and its focus on EVs for the future. There are reviews of the Hyundai Alcazar prototype, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 petrol, and the BS6 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220, along with a comparison between the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Hero Xtreme 160R in this issue. To go with these, there’s a comprehensive road test of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, and our drive experience in Arunachal Pradesh in a Mahindra Thar. We also took a crack at breaking lap records at three different racetracks in India, at the wheel of an Audi RS Q8. Along with this, we have plenty of other reviews, features and news stories you’ll enjoy reading. Here are the highlights: 

    Mahindra reborn

    Our exclusive story on the homegrown carmaker’s plans for the future. 

    Lap records in an Audi RS Q8

    We attempt to break three lap records at three different racetracks across the country in an Audi RS Q8. 

    Tata Nexon EV in Satpura

    A jungle safari in the Satpura National Park with the silent and eco-friendly Nexon EV.

    Hyundai Alcazar Prototype

    We drive Hyundai’s MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari rival in prototype guise. 

    BMW 6 Series GT

    The Gran Turismo returns in a facelifted avatar to take on the updated Mercedes E-Class. 

    New Porsche 911 GT3

    New 992-generation of the 500hp track-biased sportscar driven. 

    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

    Our in-depth road test review of Mercedes’ CLA replacement in India. 

    FY2021 Sales analysis

    A comprehensive analysis of the Indian automotive industry’s FY2021 performance. 

    Kawasaki ZX-10R

    We put the updated litre-class superbike through its paces. 

    TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

    A comparison to find out which one offers the best balance between performance and efficiency.

    Articles in this issue

    News Buying Used: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

    Feature Eden in the East: Riding in Arunachal Pradesh

    Review Hero Xtreme 160R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comparison

    Feature The fastest lap: Audi RS Q8 lap records

    Feature Why torque converters are coming back from the dead

    About Autocar India Magazine

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    Poll of the month

    The Mahindra XUV 300 facelift will be called the XUV 3XO. Should more brands rename models for facelifts?

    Yes, it could give new life to a slow-selling car

     

    13.80%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.49%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    28.67%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    25.05%

    Total Votes : 1022
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