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Royal Enfield SG650 concept revealed

Royal Enfield SG650 concept revealed at EICMA 2021

Benjamin Gracias Nov 23, 2021 253

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...

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Yamaha R15S V3.0 launched at Rs 1.58 lakh

Yamaha R15S V3.0 launched at Rs 1.58 lakh

Benjamin Gracias Nov 17, 2021 274

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....

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Volkswagen Taigun set to launch on September 23rd

Benjamin Gracias Aug 24, 2021 244

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...

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Hero Xoom 110: First Ride Review

Hero Xoom 110: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 2, 2023
Photography by : Monish Babu 373

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 ...

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Jeep Grand Cherokee: First Drive Review

Jeep Grand Cherokee: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 20, 2023
Photography by : Monish Babu 237

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...

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Bajaj Pulsar P150: First Ride Review

Bajaj Pulsar P150: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 18, 2023
Photography by : Monish Babu 278

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...

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Mahindra Thar RWD: First Drive Review

Mahindra Thar RWD: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 18, 2023
Photography by : Monish Babu 523

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...

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Audi Q3: First Drive Review

Audi Q3: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 15, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 572

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...

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Commuting on an electric scooter has more benefits than just being green

OLA S1 Pro long term update : 968 kms

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 9, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 751

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 ...

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Toyota Innova Hycross: First Drive Review

Toyota Innova Hycross: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 7, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 1237

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...

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Range Rover D350 LWB Autobiography : First Drive Review

Range Rover D350 LWB Autobiography : First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Nov 18, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 517

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...

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Jawa 42 Bobber: First ride review

Jawa 42 Bobber: First ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Nov 14, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 1030

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...

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Hero Xpulse 200  4V long term update 1,216km

Hero Xpulse 200 4V long term update: 1,216km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Oct 20, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 678

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...

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio long term update: 2,895km

Maruti Suzuki Celerio long term update: 2,895km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Oct 17, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 502

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...

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Bajaj CT 125X: First Ride Review

Bajaj CT 125X: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Oct 27, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 759

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...

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Jeep Compass long term update: 14,455km

Jeep Compass long term update: 14,455km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 22, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 914

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...

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 long term update : 378 kms

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 long term update : 378 kms

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 20, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 2419

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 ...

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Mahindra XUV400: First Drive Review

Mahindra XUV400: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 12, 2022
Photography by : Vivek Salunke 782

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...

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: First Drive Review

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 24, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1731

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...

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Hero Xpulse 200 4V long term update: 720km

Hero Xpulse 200 4V long term update: 720km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 23, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1116

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...

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2022 Honda CB300F: First Ride Review

2022 Honda CB300F: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 14, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1593

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 ...

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Kia Seltos long term update: 10,653km

Kia Seltos long term update: 10,653km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jul 19, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1344

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...

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio long term update: 1,485km

Maruti Suzuki Celerio long term update: 1,485km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jul 19, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1400

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...

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2022 Toyota Glanza First Drive Review

2022 Toyota Glanza First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jul 18, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1774

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 ...

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2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG first drive review

2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 24, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1223

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...

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Royal Enfield Scram 411 long term update: 1,588km

Royal Enfield Scram 411 long term update: 1,588km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 20, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1437

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...

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Kia Seltos long term update: 2,993km

Kia Seltos long term update: 2,993km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 20, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 826

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...

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Nissan Kicks long term update: 5,417km

Nissan Kicks long term update: 5,417km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 20, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 617

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 ...

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Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive review

Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 13, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1851

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...

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX first ride review

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 11, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2932

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...

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Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 first ride review

Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 9, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1786

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...

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Nissan Magnite long term update: 14,855km

Nissan Magnite long term update: 14,855km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias May 23, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1644

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

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TVS Jupiter 125 first ride review

TVS Jupiter 125 first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias May 20, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 3398

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...

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BMW R 1250 GS first ride review

BMW R 1250 GS first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias May 20, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 2040

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...

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BMW F 850 GS & F 900 XR first ride review

BMW F 850 GS & F 900 XR first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias May 20, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1709

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...

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Kia Seltos long term update: 2,304km

Kia Seltos long term update: 2,304km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 20, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1630

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...

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Royal Enfield Scram 411 long term update: 668km

Royal Enfield Scram 411 long term update: 668km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 19, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 1745

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...

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BMW X4 first drive review

BMW X4 first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 18, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 1591

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 ...

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Audi Q7 first drive review

Audi Q7 first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 18, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1064

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...

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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 first ride review

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 11, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2717

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...

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2022 Tata Altroz DCA first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 30, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1581

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...

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Hero Maestro Edge 125 long term update: 3,311km

Hero Maestro Edge 125 long term update: 3,311km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 25, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 742

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...

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Nissan Magnite long term update: 13,783km

Nissan Magnite long term update: 13,783km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 25, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1449

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...

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Hyundai i20 N Line: 5,149km

Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 5,149km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 25, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1348

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...

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Kia Seltos long term update: 1,857km

Kia Seltos long term update: 1,857km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 25, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 924

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

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Jeep Compass Trailhawk first drive review

Jeep Compass Trailhawk first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 22, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1284

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...

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BMW X3 M Sport first drive review

BMW X3 M Sport first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 17, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1507

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...

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Suzuki Avenis first ride review

Suzuki Avenis first ride review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 21, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 3277

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...

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BMW 3 Series 330 LI M Sport first drive review

BMW 3 Series 330 LI M Sport first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 17, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2073

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...

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2022 Kawasaki Z650RS First Ride Review

2022 Kawasaki Z650RS First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 31, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2242

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...

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2022 Ducati Monster First Ride Review

2022 Ducati Monster First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 24, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1246

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...

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Nissan Magnite long term update: 12,402km

Nissan Magnite long term update: 12,402km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 27, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1990

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...

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Hero Maestro Edge 125 long term update: 2,032km

Hero Maestro Edge 125 long term update: 2,032km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 27, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1916

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...

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Volvo XC60: First Drive Review

Volvo XC60: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 24, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2323

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...

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class: First Drive Review

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 24, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2299

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-...

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Tata Tigor EV: First Drive Review

2021 Tata Tigor EV: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 15, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2237

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...

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Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special: First Ride Review

2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Nov 22, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1971

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...

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Volkswagen Taigun Topline 1.0 TSI MT: First Drive Review

Volkswagen Taigun Topline 1.0 TSI MT: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Nov 16, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 5804

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...

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: First Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 24, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2214

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...

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Mahindra XUV700

2021 Mahindra XUV700: Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 20, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2464

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...

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Mini Cooper JCW

2021 Mini Cooper JCW: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1948

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...

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TVS Raider: First Ride Review

2021 TVS Raider: City Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 12, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2437

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...

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Aprilia SR 160: First Drive Review

2021 Aprilia SR 160: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 18, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2916

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 ...

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Volvo S90: First Drive Review

2021 Volvo S90: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 17, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2340

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...

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2021 Aprilia SR 160: First Ride Review

2021 Aprilia SR 160: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Nov 24, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2435

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...

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2021 Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid: First Ride Review

2021 Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Oct 9, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2931

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 ...

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TVS Jupiter 125 First Ride Review

2021 TVS Jupiter 125: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Oct 7, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2659

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...

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Honda CB200X: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 25, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 3748

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 ...

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TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 15, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 5637

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? ...

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2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Sep 1, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1845

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...

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Benelli 502C: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 31, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1683

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...

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Ford Figo 1.2 AT: Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 30, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1537

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...

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Yamaha FZ-X: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 30, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1716

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...

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2021 Honda Amaze facelift: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Aug 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1500

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...

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Mahindra Bolero Neo: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jul 28, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2307

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...

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Skoda Kushaq: First Drive Review

Skoda Kushaq: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jun 26, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2333

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...

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Toyota Fortuner Legender First Drive Review

Toyota Fortuner Legender: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 3314

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 ...

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Bikes First rides
Honda CB500X First Ride Review

Honda CB500X: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 28, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2040

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...

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Bikes First rides
Bajaj Pulsar NS200 First Ride Review

Bajaj Pulsar NS200: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 13, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2181

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...

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Bikes First rides
Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review

Royal Enfield Himalayan: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 24, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 2197

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...

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Bikes First rides
BMW F 900 R First Ride Review

BMW F 900 R: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Apr 3, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 991

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...

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Bikes Long term garage
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Long Term Review Part 2

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 long term update: 2,500km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Mar 21, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1618

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....

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Cars Long term garage
Kia Sonet GTX 1.0 DCT Long Term Review

Kia Sonet GTX 1.0 DCT long term update: 5,500km

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 19, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 4552

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&...

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Cars First drives
Hyundai i20 1.2-litre Petrol First Drive Review

Hyundai i20 1.2-litre Petrol: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 12, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 741

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...

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Cars First drives
Mahindra XUV300 Turbo-petrol Autoshift First Drive Review

Mahindra XUV300 Turbo-petrol Autoshift: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 6, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1838

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&...

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Bikes First rides
Jawa Forty Two: First Ride Review

Jawa Forty Two: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 12, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1171

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 ...

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Bikes First rides
TVS Apache RR310 First Ride Review

TVS Apache RR 310: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 15, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1070

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...

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Cars First drives
Tata Altroz iTurbo: First Drive Review

Tata Altroz iTurbo: First Drive Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1843

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...

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Bikes First rides
Triumph Tiger 900 GT First Ride Review

Triumph Tiger 900 GT: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 10, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1306

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...

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Bikes First rides
BMW R18 First Ride Review

BMW R 18: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Feb 19, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1704

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...

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Bikes First rides
Aprilia SXR 160 First Ride Review

Aprilia SXR 160: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 24, 2020
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 1339

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...

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Bikes First rides
KTM 250 Adventure: First Ride Review

KTM Adventure 250: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 31, 2020
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2035

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...

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Bikes First rides
Honda Hness CB350 First Ride Review

Honda H'ness CB350: First Ride Review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 28, 2020
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1455

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...

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Cars First drives
Skoda Octavia RS 245 First Drive Review

Skoda Octavia RS 245 first drive review

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Dec 28, 2020
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 807

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 ...

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Road Trips Bike Feature

Land of the rising sun: A ride to rediscovery

Words by : Benjamin Gracias May 15, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 1568

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 ...

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Coffee Connect

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 meets its great-grandfather

Words by : Benjamin Gracias Jan 28, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1227

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

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