As emission norms tighten and we move towards a more sustainable future, we must bid goodbye to natural aspiration. In this story, we pay tribute to the finest naturally-aspirated engines around. Starting from the humble four-cylinder that was under the hood of VTEC Hondas and Peugeot 205 GTIs, we slowly build our way up all the way to glorious V12. A fitting eulogy for the engines we love. Also in this issue:

Honda NSX v Porsche Boxster Sypder
Two cars that have nothing in common except for the fact that they have mid-mounted six-cylinders, but they both make for an engaging drive

Skoda Kodiaq Scout v Volkswagen Tiguan
The two SUVs share underpinnings, but there’s plenty to keep them properly distinct from each other.

Land Rover Velar through USA
An epic road trip where we blast through the land of cheap gas in asupercharged Velar

Evo Encyclopedia: A-B
A new series that will regularly feature in evo India magazine, where we define and explain a lot of common car-related terms

Kia Seltos to Rann of Kutch
The Seltos takes on the Rann on the sidelines of a wildlife photography competition

Jeep Compass Trailhawk v BMW F 850 GS
Two legendary badges when it comes to off-roading— one on two wheels, and one on four — go head to head

Hyundai N

Deep dive in to Hyundai’s performance car department with stories of cars, people and motorsport

KTM 390 Adventure

The KTM 390 Adventure is the motorcycle enthusiasts around the country have been waiting for for years. Is it all the bike you will ever need?

New cars this month
We have gotten behind the wheel of the Kia Carnival, Tata Nexon EV, Aston Martin DBX and Volvo’s new XC40

Toyota Innova showcase

A special 8 page suppliment on the Toyota Innova Crysta and the success it has achieved in India