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Our January 2021 issue has an exclusive look at VW's Creta rival, the new i20 vs the Altroz, reviews of the A4 facelift and next-gen S60, an in-depth road test of the Nexon EV, and loads more.
2 min read4 Jan '21
Amaan AhmedAmaan Ahmed
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2021 is here, and so is the latest issue of Autocar India! The biggest story in the January 2021 issue is an exclusive first look at the Volkswagen Taigun, a brand-new midsize SUV that will rival the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. To go with it, we have several drives, comparisons and more juicy news from the industry and features you’ll enjoy reading. Here are the highlights:

Volkswagen Taigun

The Volkswagen Taigun – VW’s eagerly-anticipated Hyundai Creta rival – will be in showrooms by mid-2021. Our first look story details why it is certain to warrant your attention.

Audi A4 facelift

After a brief hiatus, the Audi A4 has returned to India in facelift form, and a refreshed exterior aside, also gets more features and a 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Will that be enough to help it script an impactful comeback?

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

BMW’s 8 Series Gran Coupe is a low-slung, four-door coupe that promises to deliver a sophisticated luxury experience as well as a sporty drive. We find out if it can deliver on both counts.

New Volvo S60

The grown-up new Volvo S60 has a charming, laid-back approach that sets out to lower your pulse.

Tata Nexon EV road test

The Tata Nexon EV is India’s best-selling EV and has recently been enhanced by a comprehensive software update. Our road test presents vital real-world figures and tells you if this is the electric car you should buy.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz

Shopping for a premium diesel hatchback? We line up all two of your options – the new Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz – to pick a winner.

New Audi RS7 Sportback vs BMW M5 Competition

For the new Audi RS7 Sportback to find its place in the pantheon of the greatest super-sedans of all time, it must do battle with the latest version of the one that started it all – the BMW M5 Competition.

Atal Tunnel vs Rohtang Pass in two Audi Q8s

After two decades in the making, the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh is finally open. We shoot off in the Audi Q8 and the Audi RS Q8 to contrast this brand-new route with the legendary old one that runs via Rohtang Pass.

MBCCR 2020 show report

As the year drew to a close, the 2020 edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally celebrated the spirit of resilience with both, gleaming classic cars and our frontline COVID-19 warriors.

2020: Year in review

It’s time to reflect on what 2020 was like for the automotive universe, both, in terms of important events as well as key statistics.

Aprilia SXR 160

The Aprilia SXR 160 is a new maxi-scooter that offers improved comfort and practicality.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally

The off-road-biased Triumph Tiger 900 Rally is an immensely capable machine, no matter what you ask of it.

KTM 390 Adventure vs BMW G 310 GS

A significant price correction means the updated BMW G 310 GS is a much more relevant rival to the KTM 390 Adventure. We tell you which is the ADV to pick.

Demand for Nissan Magnite soars; production to be ramped up

The Nissan Magnite has amassed 32,800 bookings so far, and Nissan India will increase production at its Oragadam facility to keep waiting periods in check.
2 min read4 Jan '21
Amaan AhmedAmaan Ahmed

MG Hector facelift launch on January 7, 2021

Hector facelift will get cosmetic tweaks, larger alloy wheels and new dual tone interior; engines to be carried forward unchanged.
2 min read4 Jan '21
Jaiveer MehraJaiveer Mehra

Nissan Magnite secures four stars in ASEAN NCAP crash tests

Made-in-India Magnite is already on sale in Indonesia; more ASEAN and other regions to follow.
3 min read3 Jan '21
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant

The first cars of the world's most famous carmakers

Some have humble beginnings and some have rather extravagant ones. The origins of more than 50 carmakers are charted here.
16 min read2 Jan '21
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Ford C-SUV for India on track for 2022 launch

Despite the joint venture being called off, Mahindra-Ford will stick to the original plan for the C-SUV, among other models.
2 min read1 Jan '21
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant