autoX Magazine - August 2022

In this issue

BLOCKBUSTERS! Compact SUVs make for one of the highest selling segments in our market and the Tata Nexon has been topping the charts for a while. But with the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Hyundai Venue getting significant updates recently – will we see a new king of the hill? On the other side of the spectrum, we test out two of BMW’s latest all-electric offerings – the i4 and the iX – to find out if BMW’s EV future will do justice to the Ultimate Driving Machine tag. Balancing our carbon footprint is the Mercedes-Maybach S 580, with its monstrous 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8. But, for a change, we decided to relax in the back and enjoy the luxuries of its first class cabin. We also rode up to flight altitudes during the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey, which went all the way to Umling La – the highest motorable road in the world. In this issue, we also test the 2022 Renault Kiger, the updated Ather 450X, Bajaj Pulsar N160 and give our verdict on the brand new TVS Ronin. And for you litre-class lovers, our first ride of the new Suzuki Katana is also packed in. All this and more in the August issue of autoX – get your copy now.

Audi’s luxury limousine is back

Despite being a CBU, the 2022 A8 L facelift undercuts its rivals by a big margin!

1 min

The first-ever all-electric Swede, now in India

Unlike other Volvo models, the XC40 Recharge will be exclusively sold online directly by the company.

1 min

EV-OLUTION!

With a new vehicle, the least you expect is a new design. But with the third-gen 450X, Ather has gone in a slightly different direction.

4 mins

Challenging THE THRONE

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 seems to be purpose-built to take on the current segment leader – the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. But does it have what it takes to challenge the throne?

5 mins

Uncharted Waters

TVS finally dips its toe into the modern-retro pond with the all-new Ronin. But is it good enough to warrant your attention? We find out.

6 mins

CUT & THRUST

The legendary Suzuki Katana swings back into action! An icon reborn or a lazy rehash job? We find out.

6 mins

SUBTLE STEP-UP

Renault has introduced a new colour, a handful of features, and a few visual updates for the Kiger. But does that up its desirability factor?

2 mins

NO Cents

The Maybach S 580 costs a lot more than the S-Class it is based on. So, are you being short-changed or is there something more to it?

4 mins

CHART TOPPERS

With compact SUVs dominating the sales numbers every month, we test three bestsellers in the segment to find out which is best.

8 mins

KINGDOM COME

Will it remain the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ in the now imminent electric age?

7 mins

Far East Movement

In order to test the Nissan Magnite’s capabilities, we head to one of the most hostile places in the country!

4 mins

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

This year, the Himalayan Odyssey embarked on a journey to the Umling La pass – the new highest motorable road…in the WORLD!

4 mins

Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy!

Four-time F1 champion and the sport's resident Mr. Nice Guy will bid adieu to the sport at the end of the 2022 season.

1 min

A Shoo-In?

Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne sits on top of the leaderboard with a 36-point gap over Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans. But with 58 points still up for grabs in the season finale, should Vandoorne be worried?

1 min

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autoX is the fastest growing automotive lifestyle magazine in India. Our focus is on visual appeal, through attractive layouts and photography, and our storytelling approach with an inclination towards humour, creates an emotional connect with readers. 
Our reviews meet the highest standards of editorial quality & integrity – and we are fortunate that readers rate the quality of our content among the best in the motoring world globally. We strive to put our readers in the driver’s seat of the most exciting industry in the country. 

Fuelled by passionate motorsport junkies and expert auto journalists; autoX brings to life the excitement and thrill we experience in creating unique content – this is where the fun begins! For us, motoring isn’t merely an activity – it is an art form that binds us and forces us to go beyond the ordinary. 
At autoX, you can expect ‘Pure eXcitement, No Bullshit.’ Everything we do is driven by: Heart. Soul. Passion and Emotion.