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Lotus’ India entry, Toyota LC300 and more: Autocar India Anniversary issue

We also have a first look of the Mahindra Thar.e, a first drive of the Nexon facelift and a first ride of the Karizma XMR.
2 min read14 Sep '23
Aneesh SrinivasanAneesh Srinivasan
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The 24th anniversary issue of Autocar India is out now and is headlined by our exclusive scoop into Lotus’ India launch plans. We have first drives of the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and our special features include driving an EV from the east to the west coast of India and Autocar’s Off-road Day 2023. Moving to the bike section, we have a first ride of the Hero Karizma XMR.

Lotus in India

Renowned British marque Lotus is all set to bring in its Emira sportscar and Eletre EV SUV to India. Read more in the anniversary issue of Autocar India.

Mahindra Thar EV first look

We take a close look at the Thar.e concept and understand how it falls into the scheme of things for Mahindra as it aims to emerge as a global EV player.

Tata Nexon facelift review

Tata’s bestseller Nexon has received another facelift, although one could confuse it for a new generation due to the changes inside and out. But can it still hold its class-leading position?

Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroen C3 Aircross has got French flair, a brilliant ride quality and a few quirks that make it stand apart from the crowd. However, is that enough to take on the segment?

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 review

Land Cruisers are known to have bucketloads of personality, are luxurious and have the reputation of being reliable. The LC300 takes the game forward.

East coast to west coast of India in an EV

Driving 476km in a day is no daunting task. So we attempted it in the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, with a few caveats: the aforementioned distance has to be done on a single charge, and in a single day.

Skodas to India's highest passes

We took the Skoda Slavia and Kodiaq to three highest motorable passes in India – Umling La, Chang La and Khardung La. Can they survive at altitudes they weren't even tested in?

Off-road day 2023

We've taken family crossovers off-road this season on popular demand. But can they scramble out without battle scars?

Russian military jeep

From serving in the second World War to becoming a PUBG star, Russia's military jeep UAZ has been there, done that. We get a chance to take it for a spin.

Hero Karizma XMR review

Hero has brought back the Karizma brand after years, but is the XMR a worthy successor?

BMW R18 Transcontinental review

The BMW R18 Transcontinental is the German manufacturer's take on luxury cruising on two wheels that's been America's forte for so long.

SCOOP! Lotus to drive into India soon

Lotus will be retailing its cars through Exclusive Motors of New Delhi; first to arrive will be Emira and Eletre EV.
2 min read14 Sep '23
Shapur KotwalShapur Kotwal
Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira comes with the option of a four- or six-cylinder engine.

Lotus Emira interior

Lotus Emira interior.

Nissan Magnite 1.0 AMT Kuro edition teased; bookings open

Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition gets an all-black theme inside and out, and adds an AMT gearbox as an option.
2 min read14 Sep '23
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant
Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition teaser.

Tata Nexon EV facelift launched at Rs 14.74 lakh

Now called the Nexon.ev, its available in Medium Range and Long Range variants with up to 465km range.
4 min read14 Sep '23
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
Tata Nexon EV price

Tata Nexon facelift launched at Rs 8.10 lakh

This is the second facelift for the Tata Nexon and its design is inspired by the Curvv concept.
3 min read14 Sep '23
Satvik Khare Satvik Khare
Tata Nexon facelift launch

One-off 566hp Volkswagen ID X revealed

Based on the regular ID 7, it gives us a hint at future VW performance EVs.
2 min read14 Sep '23
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
Volkswagen ID X rear
Volkswagen ID X side profile