The upcoming bobber-styled motorcycle features a 650cc parallel-twin engine Royal Enfield has revealed a 650cc bobber-styled concept motorcycle at EICMA 2021. Dubbed the SG650, the product...

It slots below the recently launched R15 V4 Yamaha will not be discontinuing the previous iteration of the R15 but rather offering it in a new variant called the R15S V3.0. Priced at Rs 1....

The upcoming SUV sits on Volkswagen's made-for-India MQB-IN platform Volkswagen India has revealed the launch date for its upcoming Taigun SUV. The premium mid-size SUV is set to launc...

Is this the most capable sub-500cc adventure tourer? The term Adventure Tourer encompasses many facets of riding. You can use an adventure tourer to go touring, ride on...

Does the new Jimny manage to take the Gypsy legacy forward? Few vehicles have managed to become a cultural icon like the Gypsy. From starring in movies to being the Arm...

The most-powerful road-going AMG makes you look beyond superlatives The ongoing battle between internal combustion engines and electric powertrains could be termed as a...

It’s like the Swiss Army knife of beginner motorcycles The Hero Xpulse 200 4V is a prime example of how simpler things can become the most endearing. Look at it! ...

Bidding adeiu to one of the most capable mile munchers out there Some vehicles leave a lasting impression on you when you spend time with them. The Jeep Compass is one ...

Spending quality time with the new MoveOS 3 update One fantastic thing about electric scooters like the Ola S1 is the ability to infinitely update it to stay relevant w...

Reminiscing my time with Royal Enfield’s retro scrambler Lifestyle motorcycles have to feel special, no? Something that tugs at your heartstrings not just when yo...

A car that brings out the enthusiast in you A few cars capture the essence of driving and very few still do it before you even turn the key. It is the way the car cosse...

The SUV gets put on interstate trip duty from the get go What better way to induct a vehicle into the TURBOCHARGED fleet than a cross-country road trip? Our newest long...

It reminds me of the Volkswagen Jetta in so many ways! Cars have grown over the past three years. Take the Volkswagen Virtus for example. It is almost the same footprin...

An SUV to hand down generations, we put the Hilux's indestructibility to the test Think of indestructibility in the automotive context and the Hilux is the first na...

Hero's sporty take on the 110cc segment has its sights set on the college-goer The 110cc scooter segment can be termed as a boring one with fuel efficiency being a ...

An American answer to the European-dominated luxury SUV segment, and a solid one at that While the ‘Wrangler’ nameplate has been synonymous with off-roading...

Does this next-generation Pulsar continue to hold the mania that made its predecessors a household name? I still remember its first motorcycle. It was a black Baja...

The Thar RWD offers a left-field alternative to sub-compact SUVs. How much of a compromise is it as your family SUV? While the first-generation Mahindra Thar created qu...

Audi’s popular SUV is late to the party but impresses nevertheless The Audi Q3 has been a popular offering, being the German carmaker’s most accessible entr...

Value engineering is an interesting subject if afforded the time to study it. Of late, electric scooters have started to interest me and one of the most interesting ones in recent times is the Ola ...

Is the Innova Hycross Toyota's next game-changer? The Innova was a game-changer for Toyota India. A replacement for the popular Qualis, the Innova was a more premiu...

The OG luxury SUV pushes the concept of grandeur in its fifth-generation avatar I still remember the first time I drove a Range Rover. It was the third-generation examp...

The Jawa 42 Bobber expands on the Perak. Is it as impressive under the skin though? The Jawa Perak has been an interesting milestone for Classic Legends. Its first bobb...

The Xpulse is a fantastic tool to learn the ropes of offroading My job as an automotive journalist has introduced me to some of the finer things in life, one of which i...

This month the Celerio sees action fit for SUVs The primary purpose of an SUV, besides looking butch and being able to tread off the beaten path, is to cover long dista...

A refreshing take on the humdrum world of 125cc executive motorcycles. Is it enough to take the crown though? The 125cc motorcycle segment has always been positioned to...

A trip to the Maximum City An oncoming trip to Mumbai with the family had me worried. It is called Maximum City and I think it refers to traffic. Thankfully, Ed lent me...

Royal Enfield’s newest roadster enters the turbocharged fleet Royal Enfield has been making fantastic lifestyle motorcycles. My last stint was with the Scram 411 ...

The first production electric SUV from Mahindra packs quite a punch Mahindra seems to be betting big on electric SUVs. Last month the Indian SUV maker unveiled five new...

The humble hatchback gets more desirable now! Over 43 lakh Altos! That's a significant number for a humble hatchback. In the 21 years of its existence, the Alto has...

The entry-level adventure bike is put straight to the grind On my fourth consecutive fall with the BMW F 850 GS, I had an epiphany. Lightweight dirt bikes are apt for n...

Honda enters the cutthroat world of sub-300cc motorcycles. Is it formidable enough to survive? Globally, Honda sells a range of high-capacity naked motorcycles with the F moniker, like ...

Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one. The first half of the aforementioned adage is often quoted but few know the full contex...

Maruti Suzuki’s lil’ red number impresses where it’s meant to Here's a secret. I have never been fond of the previous-generation Celerio. That mig...

Toyota’s premium hatchback gets significant updates for 2022. Are they enough though? Badge engineering is a term that has proved beneficial to carmakers when it ...

The latest iteration of this frugal MPV now adds more performance to the mix The current electric car scene in India seems ironic. Leaving the environmental benefits as...

Taking a mini-vacation with the wife and the Scram 411 The life of an automotive journalist is a hectic one, especially during issue closings. After the last closing, I...

The Seltos impresses with its comfortable ride and features Last month, I swapped two wheels for four to beat the heatwave going across the country. This month, I conti...

The SUV kickstarts its TURBOCHARGED journey with a weekend drive I have driven my share of cars but there havebbeen some that have eluded me. Like the Nissan Kicks for ...

The Orient Express might seem long in the tooth but still possesses redeemable qualities The Toyota Camry arrived back in 2002 when the Indian car market consisted most...

It might be the quintessential sports tourer but has that goalpost moved out of reach? 2013 was the year when Kawasaki brought the Ninja 1000 to India. The sports toure...

It is a brilliant package but still has room for improvement I am one of those individuals who prefer substance over style. That goes for my clothes too. Where others l...

The Magnite continues to  impress even on humdrum  daily commutes With India witnessing an unprecedented heatwave, common sense dictated that I switch my choi...

TVS’s flagship Jupiter impressed on its test track, does it do so in the real world too? Last year we rode the TVS Jupiter 125 on the bikemaker’s factory te...

Getting acquainted with the big daddy of adventure tourers It might come as a surprise but in my eight year career of riding almost all kinds of motorcycles, I have nev...

BMW’s middleweight tourers are back and are more convincing than before BMW Motorrad is known the world over for its flagship adventure motorcycle - the R 1250 GS...

The Kia’s diesel motor turns out to be a great all-rounder A highlight of this month has been reviewing the BMW X4 30d. Its 3.0-litre straight six diesel impresse...

Ben is set to fulfil his scrambking adventure with the Scram 411 Did you know that scrambler culture first originated in England all the way back in the 1920s and of th...

Making diesels great again... Have you watched the reality show ‘Diesel Brothers’? It’s a show where a group of friends customise stock pickup trucks ...

One of India’s favourite full-sized luxury SUVs, the Q7 is back and is now better than ever The first time I saw the Audi Q7 in the flesh was on Marine Drive in M...

The Tiger brand becomes more accessible but is it as evocative though? Coincidences are interesting. Exactly a year back we were here in Dehradun carving up the mountai...

A sophisticated gearbox adds flavour to an already well-rounded package Automatic transmissions have come a long way, not just in terms of technology but also acceptanc...

The 125cc scooter sees a lot of action this month, in the city and outside it too The Maestro Edge 125 has had a busy month. Despite having access to most of the cars i...

The Magnite gets to stretch its legs with a trip to my hometown Having used the Magnite for small weekend trips around the city, this time I decided to take it to our a...

Stealing the performance hatch from the Ed for a night out was a good idea! Ed has been having a gala time with the i20 N Line these past few months so when he going to...

‘Unwrapping’ and driving  a new car is always an  exciting experience! The Kia Seltos entered the TURBOCHARGED garage with just 442km on the odome...

For a premium over the Compass S, the Trailhawk takes you further offroad Early last year Ed and I took the Jeep Compass 4x4 S on some trails. While it impressed with i...

The fresh-faced midsize luxury SUV now has the looks to match its pace! The midsize luxury SUV segment is a highly evolved one. Each player here knows its strengths and...

The Avenis is more than just an Access 125 in a race suit When Suzuki revealed the Avenis, a lot amongst us, myself included, could not help but notice the similarities...

Practicality with a dash of sportiness headlines this  3 Series variant BMW makes fantastic drivers cars. Period. Be it the driving position, dynamics or powertrai...

Kawasaki’s fifth motorcycle on its uber-popular 650cc platform is a retro naked and it impresses too! Retro is the flavour of the season and the ‘in thing&r...

It impressed on track, but is the new Monster as much fun on the road? Cange is the only constant,” said Heraclitus. 2,500 years later the ancient Greek philosoph...

The Magnite has been spending its time justifying the ‘Sporty’ tag in SUV This month we took a sub-compact SUV up north to the snow. It was an eye-opening e...

A sporty 125cc scooter in a conventional body seems like a win-win We at TURBOCHARGED love sporty scooters. They are fantastic everyday runabouts and are fun to ride ar...

It brings the minimalistic luxury concept to SUVs Have you seen a contemporary home? One that has clean lines and exudes minimalism yet packs in all the amenities you&r...

A made-in-India first-class experience for the road Being vocal for local has far-reaching benefits going beyond the socio-political spectrum. Take the Mercedes-Benz S-...

Is the most affordable consumer-centric EV in India also the most sensible of them all? While the world is moving towards electric mobility, mainstream Indian carmakers...

We try one of Harley-Davidson’s biggest motorcycles on for size Ben, how much of a problem will it be to move the bike?” asks Roshni as she preps her camera...

Is the future bright with downsized turbo petrol mills? The Taigun makes us believe so Predicting the automotive future is quite a subjective topic nowadays. The ever-t...

The Interstate Express is back! Last week, Ishan and I were discussing Spiti. The remote region once required a proper 4x4 SUV to access but can now be traversed throug...

Mahindra’s newest SUV was very impressive on track. Does it impress as much in the real world? Back in August Ed drove the Mahindra XUV700 at the manufacturer&rsq...

Finding out why JCW is a hallowed name among automotive enthusiasts! This issue of TURBOCHARGED is about celebrating hot hatches and you cannot really have a ‘hot...

Does TVS’ newest number change the 125cc premium commuter motorcycle game? We first rode the TVS Raider on the bikemaker’s test track and it left quite an i...

Some much-needed updates for one of the country’s sportiest scooters, finally! Sporty scooters in India are a bit of a misnomer. Most scooters are dolled up with ...

Trust the Swedes to do things their way and stand out! Volvos are cool. In a segment where luxury and elegance are the keywords, Volvo guns for minimalism and simplicit...

Proven scooter in a refreshed package just about sums it up You could term sporty scooters in India a misnomer. Most are dolled up with sharper bodywork but sit on comm...

Is the mild-hybrid tech on this 125cc Yamaha a gimmick or a gamechanger? In a segment headlined by LED lights, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation, how do you really ...

Is the TVS Jupiter 125 the best 125cc family scooter yet? A 'family scooter' might feel like a loosely defined term with guidelines that keep on changing with c...

The CB200X is based on the Hornet 2.0 but how adventurous is it, really? Honda is known for reliable and conventional motorcycles. The Navi was definitely an exception ...

The TVS NTorq 125 Race XP is India’s only 125cc scooter with more than 10PS power and riding modes. Is it the best performance-oriented scooter in the country then? ...

Does the next-generation Classic 350 have what it takes to carry forward the legacy of its predecessor? The Classic 350 has been Royal Enfield’s most popular offe...

Power cruiser for the masses! The 502C aims to plug the gap in the mid-weight cruiser segment. Does it succeed?   We Indians love our cruisers but ther...

Ford has equipped with Figo 1.2 petrol with a six-speed auto ‘box. Does it make for the most convenient ‘warm’ hatch? For the longest time, if you wan...

Does Yamaha’s first retro motorcycle hit the sweet spot? It is the age of retro-modern motorcycles. Everyone wants neo-retro styling with modern underpinnings. Ro...

Do the new updates manage to keep the Amaze trendy and youthful enough? You can never be sure about the trends in the automobile industry. At a certain point in time, s...

Does the only proper SUV under Rs 10 lakh offer fitness of purpose? When you think about SUVs you immediately think about the Tata Safari or the Mahindra Scorpio. Ladde...

Does Skoda's highly-localised 'made-for-India' SUV resonate better with the Indian customer than its rivals? The mid-size SUV segment in India is a hotly co...

The bestselling full-size SUV ups the ante for 2021 with a more powerful motor and a bunch of features The full-size SUV market is a tough nut to crack and Toyota ...

There’s definitely more to the CB500X than meets the eye I have a confession. I have an affinity towards adventure tourers. That said, I have never owned one prim...

Can fresher colours inject some youthfulness into the Pulsar NS200? The Pulsar NS200 was no less than a revolutionary product from Bajaj at launch, back in 2012. It sho...

The mountain goat gets friendlier and also feels slightly more polished in its latest avatar At the expense of sounding clichéd, I’m going to start this re...

BMW finally enters the hotly-contested middleweight naked segment. Is it packing enough ammo though? Here’s an interesting story about the BMW F 900 R’s ori...

The Meteor is an instant hit amongst the masses Mashallah, kya rang hai!" exclaimed a fellow motorist riding a customised cyan-hued Royal Enfield Classic 350....

Welcoming the newest addition to the garage! We just had to have a turbocharged petrol car in our garage! And the Kia Sonet is (hopefully!) the first of many&...

Hyundai's bestseller excites in its all-new avatar Ten years ago when I was looking to buy a new car the first-generation Hyundai i20 had just been u...

The XUV300's energetic turbo-petrol motor now gets the convenience of an auto box We’ve always liked the Mahindra XUV300 petrol for its punchy 1.2-litre&...

The retro motorcycle gets rid of its past demons and dons a sportier avatar Revivals can be a tricky business. Besides getting the product right, you need to ...

With its host of BS6 updates, the flagship Apache now offers better bang for the buck At launch, the TVS Apache RR 310 was a head turner and came across as a value...

Is it a hot hatch or just another quick family hatchback? Early morning shoots are a norm for us. There is a reason we drag ourselves out of our beds before d...

Triumph’s newest adventure tourer could be the only motorcycle you’ll ever need The Ed and I were recently having an animated conversation about the best st...

Our first tryst with the big Bavarian bruiser turns out to be a torrid affair Aristocracy is often looked upon with derision for its hold upon societies. It c...

An Italian maxi-scooter? Yes please Here’s a fun fact: India’s first maxi-scooter, the Kinetic Blaze offered around 0.6PS more than the Aprilia SX...

KTM’s 250cc motor has impressed in its many avatars, does the 250 Adventure continue the trend? When I rode the KTM 250 Duke first, I felt its engine was the...

Honda plays the retro game right on its first attempt As it stands, the neo-retro segment of motorcycles is one where besides the looks, pretty much everything under th...

It’s a car that perfectly sums up the ethos behind our magazine’s name; a sportscar for all seasons! I love winters, but for a rather different reason. The ...

No, not Japan, but we rode the Honda H’ness CB350 in Arunachal Pradesh where the sun first hits our country every morning Have you heard of the Stilwell road? It ...

We take Royal Enfield’s newest cruiser back to its roots!