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Leapmotor India entry, Skoda Kodiaq review, and more: Autocar India May 2025 issue

We also review the facelifted Kia EV6 and pit the KTM 390 Enduro R against the Kawasaki KLX230.
2 min read10 May '25
Aneesh SrinivasanAneesh Srinivasan
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In the May 2025 issue of Autocar India, we have the complete lowdown on Leapmotor’s India plans. Dialling up things to 10, we drive a Lamborghini Revuelto flat-out on the yet-to-be-opened Navi Mumbai International Airport and bring you the first look of the new Ferrari 296 Speciale. There are reviews of the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Kia EV9, and a comparison between the Kawasaki KLX230 and the KTM 390 Enduro R.

Leapmotor to launch cars in India

Stellantis looks to establish itself in India’s EV space by launching its Leapmotor brand this year. It will bring in the C10 SUV and T03 hatchback.

Lamborghini Revuelto at Navi Mumbai International Airport

Before the first commercial flight takes off from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, we give the runway a shakedown – in a Lamborghini Revuelto, no less!

Ferrari 296 Speciale first look

The 880hp 296 Speciale Coupe and Aperta are lighter, faster and more driver-focused, living up to a rich tradition of Ferrari special editions. We have all the details.

Skoda Kodiaq review

Skoda’s flagship 7-seat SUV is bigger and has more power and features, but it is also pricier. Can it take on the entry-level luxury SUVs?

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line review

The new-gen Tiguan comes in R-Line guise, which is the sporty variant in VW speak. We find out if that justifies the big price jump.

Kia EV9

Kia’s flagship electric model, the EV9, is its biggest, most technologically advanced and most luxurious model yet. It’s a compelling package if you can look past that badge and the big asking price.

Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM 390 Enduro R

We pit two hardcore off-roaders against each other. We find out if the Austrian, for just Rs 7,000 more, is better than the Japanese.

Red Bull Moto Jam

From drifting duets to death-defying performances on two and four wheels, the world’s finest Red Bull athletes put on a show like no other. Plus, we get into the action, drifting a specially prepped Baleno.

Volkswagen Golf GTI first batch for India completely booked

Volkswagen India is bringing the performance-focused Golf GTI here as a CBU (Completely Built Unit).
2 min read9 May '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Mercedes-Benz India car prices to rise by Rs 90,000-12.2 lakh from June

Seven Mercedes-Benz models will see price increases from June 1, with more to come on September 1.
2 min read9 May '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
mercedes benz price hikes 2025

Lexus LM 350h luxury MPV bookings reopen

Lexus paused LM 350h bookings in September 2024 due to supply chain issues.
2 min read9 May '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
lexus lm 350h bookings reopened in india
lexus lm 350h second row
lexus lm 350h sliding door

BMW M5 launched at Rs 1.99 crore with 727hp hybrid V8

The BMW M5 sprints from 0-100kph in a claimed 3.5 seconds.
3 min read21 Nov '24
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
BMW M5 India price

Mercedes Maybach S580e debuts as a 510hp luxury PHEV

The Mercedes-Maybach S580e has an electric-only range of 100km.
2 min read10 Feb '23
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
Mercedes-Maybach S580e front
Mercedes-Maybach S580e rear