Maruti Victoris, Mahindra Thar review, and more: Autocar India October 2025

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The October 2025 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our review of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris; we also have reviews of the facelifted Mahindra Thar and Renault Triber. This is followed by our in-depth report on the Munich motor show, and first looks of the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes-Benz electric GLC. On the two-wheeler side, we have reviewed the Hero Xoom 160 maxi scooter and put the Honda CB125 through our instrumented road test. For motorsport enthusiasts, we have a report on Marc Marquez’s record seventh MotoGP title win. This and more in this month’s issue of Autocar India.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris review

Maruti’s second midsize SUV brings with it a lot of firsts, including ADAS. But can it dent the sales of the segment king, the Hyundai Creta?

Munich Motor Show

We bring you the highlights from the biennial auto show in Munich, Germany. From Skoda’s vision of the next Octavia to a wireless charging Porsche, there are loads of new ideas to read about. 

New BMW iX3 first look

A Neue Klasse – new class in German speak – platform is one of the defining elements of the new iX3. It gets cutting-edge tech inside and out and it’s headed to India.

New Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ first look

The Mercedes GLC with EQ technology is a successor of the brand’s first EV, the EQC. This time its underpinned by a new born-EV platform, and like its competitor, the iX3, will also head to India. 

Audi Q3 review

We drive Audi’s new baby SUV, the Q3, in Scotland, and come away with the impression that it could be just perfect for a first-time luxury car buyer in India.

Renault Triber facelift review

The Triber gets its first major update in six years since its launch. Is that enough to keep it relevant in 2025?

Mahindra Thar facelift review

The 3-door Thar gets incremental changes on the outside, but there’s an updated dashboard and new features that aim on making it better to live with everyday.

Honda CB125 Hornet road test

The CB125 Hornet is the latest entrant in the 125cc sporty commuter segment, but does it justify the price premium over its rivals?

Marc Marquez wins MotoGP 2025

After a 5-year hiatus due to an injury, Marc Marquez equals Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP titles record – seven. We bring you details on his road to recovery and why this is one of sport’s greatest comebacks.