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Kia Syros, Skoda Kylaq review, Ultraviolette speed record: Autocar India February 2025

We review the Hyundai Creta Electric and Jawa 42 FJ, experience the hardcore Defender Octa and have a report of all the cars and bikes we loved at the Auto Expo 2025.
2 min read10 Feb '25
Aneesh SrinivasanAneesh Srinivasan
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Autocar India February 2025 issue cover
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The February 2025 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our review of the new Kia Syros, along with reviews of the Skoda Kylaq and Hyundai Creta Electric. We have also driven the Aston Martin Vantage and ridden the Jawa 42 FJ. Plus, there’s a comprehensive road test of the Kawasaki KLX230 and a report on the Dakar 2025.

Kia Syros review

Kia’s second entrant in the competitive compact SUV space goes big on interior space and comes loaded with segment-first features.

Skoda Kylaq review

Skoda’s first compact SUV has sorted driving dynamics, but can it make a mark despite being late to the party?

Hyundai Creta Electric review

The Creta is an SUV loved by all in this country. So, with Hyundai launching its electric version, we take up the task of finding out if it’s capable of replicating the ICE version’s success.

Defender Octa review

Land Rover claims that the Octa is the most hardcore Defender ever, with beefier underpinnings and off-road-focused kit, such as improved water wading depth. We put these claims to the test in South Africa’s wilderness.

Auto Expo report

Auto Expo 2025 saw over 200 product launches and new participants like China’s BYD and Vietnam’s VinFast. Find out more about this year’s expo in this month’s issue.

Top speed record on Ultraviolette F99

We flew the Indian flag high on Republic Day by setting an India Book of Records title for Fastest Speed Achieved by an Indian Motorcycle (EV) on the Ultraviolette F99. Pick up the February 2025 issue to see how we prepared ourselves for 258kph.

Dakar Rally report

The 2025 edition of the Dakar Rally signalled India’s growing representation in global rally raids. This year was also the first time an Indian driver finished the rally.

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Porsche 911 Dakar to make comeback with hybrid powertrain

Production of the previous 911 Dakar, which was based on the pre-facelift model, ended in November 2024.
2 min read11 Feb '25
Rivan RS Rivan RS
Porsche 911 Dakar front drift desert

Previous Porsche 911 Dakar used for representation only.

Porsche 911 Dakar rear drift snow

Previous Porsche 911 Dakar used for representation only.

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Skoda India first EV launch by September 2025

But the brand has not finalised whether it will be the Enyaq, as was expected so far.
2 min read10 Feb '25
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
Skoda Enyaq India launch details
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Mahindra Scorpio N pickup truck spotted testing in India

Mahindra could soon add a new body style to the Scorpio N range in overseas markets.
2 min read10 Feb '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
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Maruti Celerio price hiked, gets six airbags as standard

India's most fuel-efficient petrol car gets safer and costlier.
2 min read10 Feb '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
maruti suzuki celerio price hike 2025 6 airbags standard
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New-gen Audi Q5 revealed

New Q5 gets 48V mild-hybrid tech as standard on all its engine options.
2 min read2 Sep '24
Sahil KukrejaSahil Kukreja
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