Auto Today Magazine - June 2022

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Highlights of Auto Today dated June 2022 issue: It’s raining EVs in our June issue with three new electric vehicles from BMW making their way to India and onto the pages of the magazine. This includes BMW’s electric flagship the iX, the smallest electric in the form of the Mini electric and the only electric sedan on sale in India right now the BMW i4, which has been aptly titled “The Unicorn”. Electric mania doesn’t end there either this month, we are also featuring reviews of home-grown Tata Motors’ new long-range version of the Nexon, the EV MAX and Kia’s first premium electric the EV6. The only ICE car that we’re featuring in our first-drive section this month is the Mercedes-Maybach’s new flagship S-Class that takes the “World’s Best Car” and makes it better. We also head to the Madras Motor Race Track to say goodbye to the iconic Volkswagen Polo that will be ending its production run in India after 12 years and goodbye happens in style, with a day spent driving the 210bhp, Polo Cup race car that reminds us all why the Polo was such a great car, a true testament to German engineering.

Our road test this month looks at fuel-efficient naturally aspirated hatchbacks that can stretch a litre for over 15km even in the city, as the brand new Baleno takes on the old guard in the form of the i20 1.2 5MT. Arguably the most fuel-efficient premium cars out there, worth reading our detailed review if you’re considering either of these frugal but feature-rich hatches. On two wheels this month, we finally get our hands on Suzuki’s baby V-Strom for India, the SX, that uses the cycle parts and the frame from the Gixxer 250 and repackages it as a soft-road adventure tourer for India. We also try out Triumph’s Tiger for the road, the 900 GT.

As always, there is all the news from the Indian and international automotive scene as well as updates on our long-term fleet. Enjoy the June issue of Auto Today and until next month, stay safe!

Made for India Citroen

Citroen's second product for the Indian market goes on sale in July and is conceived as an affordable hatchback with SUV-like traits to take on B-segment hatchbacks as well as sub4m compact SUVs. Dhruv Saxena shares relevant details

1 min

Mini maximus

Could an all-electric Mini Cooper be more fun than any other Mini ever created? Could it possibly be the best yet? We whizz around town to see if the go-kart-like Mini is still a hoot to drive in its new electric guise

5 mins

The Unicorn

In a sea of SUV and crossover-shaped EVs, the new BMW i4 all-electric car takes a different route to offer us a classic three-box shape and dollops of performance in an attractively priced package. Sounds too good to be true so we had to experience it first hand

5 mins

The silent juggernaut

Electric cars are introducing us to a very different level of motoring and the perfect example of this statement comes in the form of the BMW IX. We take it for a drive and find out just how they are doing it

6 mins

The rEvolution cometh

The Kia EV6 isn't merely an evolution of ICE machines as we know them, but a revolution in the sense that it utilises a dedicated EV architecture and is the brand's first offering conceived as an all-electric vehicle from the ground up

7 mins

Natural Aspirations

The last hope of the frugal motorist looking to make the most of every drop of fuel seems to be the manual naturally aspirated hatch, we put the two best-selling of their kind to the test

8 mins

Discussing a green future

There is little to doubt that the way forward is electric and we are seeing an influx of EVs on the roads. The SMEV came together to discuss how the industry will plan for the road ahead

3 mins

AUF WIEDERSEHEN LEGEND!

Saying goodbye to a car that we love is never easy, but marking its 12-year run in India with a track day in a factory-built, track-spec racer, certainly takes the edge off. Dipayan Dutta elaborates

3 mins

Flavours of Punjab - FOOD TRAILS

Journeys fusing our love for road trips and food continue as the Food Trails series takes Dhruv Saxena to Amritsar with the Hyundai Creta for lip-smacking Punjabi cuisine and more

8 mins

Tarmac Tiger

The Tiger 900 GT is the most premium road focussed offering in the Tiger range but gets a whole lot of top-of-the-line comfort features with the 888cc motor in its most potent avatar, we hop aboard to find out whether this Tiger earns its stripes

4 mins

Skoda Kushaq

It’s our second month with the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 litre TSI MT.

2 mins

Royal Enfield Scram 411

We’ve put 1,500 new kilometres on our long-term Scram 411 already, and this includes highways, arterial roads and within city limits.

1 min

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Auto Today is a monthly automobile magazine published by the India Today Group. It is one of the most popular automobile magazines in the country. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the Indian automobile industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to automobiles, including:

* New car reviews: Auto Today provides in-depth reviews of new cars and motorcycles launched in the Indian market.
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Auto Today is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in automobiles, whether they are a potential buyer, a car enthusiast, or a professional in the automobile industry. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Indian automobile market.