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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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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.

BYD Sealion 7 to launch on February 17

BYD India has confirmed that the Sealion 7 will launch on February 17
3 min read10 Feb '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
BYD Sealion 7 exterior
BYD Sealion 7 back profile

Import of classic cars 50 years and older now allowed

In a move sure to bring cheer to vintage and classic car enthusiasts, the government of India has relaxed its import policy
2 min read8 Feb '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
Over 50 years old vintage cars allowed in India

Hyundai Exter SX Tech higher-spec trim launched at Rs 8.51 lakh

Hyundai has revamped the line-up of its smallest SUV, the Exter, for 2025, introducing a new trim, adding more features to existing trims and rejigging the CNG options
2 min read7 Feb '25
Rivan RS Rivan RS
Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Aura Corporate trim launched at Rs 7.48 lakh

Hyundai has launched a new Corporate trim of the Aura sedan, with the petrol variant priced at Rs 7
1 min read7 Feb '25
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
Hyundai Aura Corporate trim launched

Mercedes AMG CLE 63 with V8 engine spied

The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 was spotted with mild camouflaging at a parking lot in Spain, and we have the latest spy shots thanks to our friends from Motor
2 min read7 Feb '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
Upcoming Mercedes AMG CLE 63 spied in Spain
Quad exhaust tips of AMG GLE 63 coupe
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