Midsize SUV comparo, New Jeep on Tata platform and more: Autocar India June 2026 -

Autocar India June 2026 magazine summary

Our June 2026 issue is headlined by a landmark story: Jeep will use Tata Motors’ ARGOS platform that underpins the Sierra to develop its next-generation SUV in India. On four wheels, we drive the facelifted Honda City and the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and put the Mahindra XUV 7XO through our exhaustive road test. We also bring together four new midsize SUVs for a mega comparison, line up 12 cars for our annual AC torture test in 40-plus-degree heat, and head to the drag strip for Drag Day 2026. On two wheels, we ride the new Norton Manx R on Spanish roads, ride the new BSA Scrambler 650 and the downsized 350cc KTM 390 Duke and 390 Adventure, and road test the updated Suzuki Burgman Street.

Jeep to use Tata’s ARGOS platform: Cover Story

In a remarkable reversal of the traditional technology flow, Stellantis has confirmed it will develop a new Jeep SUV in India on Tata’s ARGOS architecture. The SUV will be assembled here and exported to over 50 countries. For Tata, it is meaningful validation on a world stage. For Jeep, it could be the boost the brand has been waiting for.

Duster vs Seltos vs Sierra vs Kushaq: Comparison Test

Four of the most exciting midsize SUV launches in recent memory, brought together in top-spec form for the first time. Which one is right for you?

Mega AC Test: Feature

Seven compact and five midsize SUVs baked in 40-plus-degree heat and put through our rigorous AC protocol. With temperatures soaring across the country, which SUVs can actually keep their cool?

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: First Look

Up to 1,169hp, axial flux motors, 600kW charging capability, and a V8 soundtrack built from over 1,600 sound files. The most technically ambitious 4-door sports car ever made is heading to India. We have a first look.

Honda City Facelift: First Drive

Honda’s longest-running nameplate gets a sportier face, a bigger touchscreen and ventilated front seats for 2026. But with the segment getting sharper by the day, has the City done enough?

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift: Drive

Half its components are new. There’s a bolder face, an all-new electronic backbone running MB.OS, and a new plug-in hybrid promising up to 100km of electric range. We drive the updated benchmark for luxury sedans.

Mahindra XUV 7XO: Road Test

The XUV700’s successor gets new suspension, a triple-screen layout and sharper engines. We put the turbo-petrol and diesel automatics through our exhaustive real-world tests to find out how the numbers stack up.

Drag Day 2026: Feature

Compact SUVs, midsize SUVs, EVs, hot hatches and a Porsche 911 GTS, all on a drag strip. There are surprises, upsets and a new all-time record. Who came out on top?

Used Car Study 2026: Feature

Our fourth annual resale study, conducted in association with Spinny and based on over 10,800 real-world transactions, reveals which cars hold their value best over five years.

Norton Manx R: Ride

TVS has taken the iconic Norton nameplate into the future with the Manx R, a 206hp V4 superbike that bucks the current trend of mass-market mediocrity. We ride it on Spanish roads and at the Monteblanco circuit to find out if it’s as special as it looks.

BSA Scrambler 650: First Ride

A more rugged take on the Gold Star 650, the BSA Scrambler brings real character to a class that can feel a little generic. We throw a leg over one to find out if it’s more than just a looker.

350cc KTM 390 Duke and 390 Adventure: First Ride

New GST regulations have forced KTM to downsize the 390 range from 399cc to 349cc. The bikes are more affordable, but have the changes come at a cost to the character that made them such favourites.