About this issue
The Judgement issue. Being a comparison special, this month we pit the best cars in each segment against their fiercest rivals (and some odd ones too!). The BMW 1 Series takes on the Mercedes Benz A-class. The new Skoda Octavia takes on the Hyundai Elantra. Other blockbuster face offs in the issue include BMW M5 vs Merc E63 AMG, KTM Duke 390 vs the evergreen Yamaha RD 350. Some must reads in the issue are the Merc GL taking on Nature, a Volvo taking on our Senior Features Editor and the Jeep Grand Cherokee taking on the city. We went racing this month in the Volkswagen Vento and went offroading at Mahindra’s facility in Igatpuri. We did some serious drives with the Porsche Panamera, VW Polo GT TDI, Audi S3, Merc E200 CGI, Tata Safari Explorer and the Ashok Leyland Stile! There’s also a review of Grand Theft Auto Five (GTA V). The Buyer’s Guide will help that car-buying decision you’re planning to take. And you haven’t hit buy yet because…?
About BBC Top Gear India
BBC TopGear Magazine India is the country's most exciting automobile magazine, bringing you up-to-date news, drives and rides with the latest launches in the market, stunning features, witty and humorous content along with a complete buyer's guide covering the cars and bikes available in the Indian market. Taking inspiration from the BBC TopGear show, it is just as engaging a read. Being the largest automotive media brand in the world, BBC TopGear Magazine is present in over 40 countries and has over 350 million viewers worldwide. The Indian edition was launched in September 2005 and has since been the fastest growing motoring magazine which has re-invented the way automotive journalism works in the country.