V12 tribute to celebrate evo India’s 12th Anniversary issue

It is 12 years of evo India and we are celebrating with a symphony of V12s. Headlining the V12 special are the V12s of the Bren Garage – the Aston Martin DBS, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Murcielago, Ferrari 812 Competizione, Purosangue and Maybach S 680. We then head into a V12 comparo pitching the sonorous naturally-aspirated Ferrari 12Cilindri against the hybrid V12 Lamborghini Revuelto and the twin-turbo

Aston Martin Vanquish. Also in this issue, Rolls-Royce pays its own tribute to the V12 with the timeless Ghost Series II and contrasts it with the future-forward Spectre – an EV that embodies the same silence, torque, and seamless grace that made the V12 legendary.

The celebration of luxury continues with the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12 and the all-electric EQS 680, both in their Night Series avatars – symbolising the brand’s bridge between the past and the future. We also feature an exquisite Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 that continues to roam the streets of Mumbai, reminding us of the time Jaguar made a car Enzo Ferrari hailed as the most beautiful car ever made.

Off the tarmac, editor Sirish heads to Graz, Austria, for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Experience to put a series of G-Wagens through their paces on different tracks including the Iron Schöckl. Back home, we line up all the generations of the Audi Q7 to trace the evolution of Bollywood, and cricket’s, favorite SUV. We also introduce the made-in-India Range Rover Sport to its decade-old predecessor to chart the SUV’s evolution.

Also in this issue we drive the all-electric Skoda Elroq RS, test the updated Mahindra Thar, and dive into the return of an icon – the Ferrari Testarossa – now reimagined as a plug-in hybrid supercar. On two wheelers, we ride the Ultraviolette X47, Aprilia SR 175 hp-e, TVS Orbiter, and the refreshed Yezdi Roadster.

Catch all this and a lot more – including a free Jaguar E-Type V12 poster – in the October 2025 12th Anniversary issue of evo India – order your copy here!

Bren Garage V12s

We catch up with Boopesh Reddy and his V12 collection, to understand his love for cars and the V12 format in specific. With the Ferrari 812 Competizione and Purosangue, Lamborghini Murcielago and Aventador SVJ, a recently acquired Maybach S 680 and the Aston Martin DBS that started it all – this isn’t a story you want to miss!

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II and Spectre

The only combustion engine Rolls-Royce offers across its three model lines is a V12. We get behind the wheel of the Ghost Series II, with its massive 6.75-litre twin turbo V12, to understand why Rolls favours the V12, and where the future is headed, previewed by the electric Black Badge Spectre.

Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12

On the cusp of a controversial, all-electric, future, we take a walk down memory lane with a stunning V12-powered icon from its past.

Mercedes-Maybach S 680 and EQS 680

The effortless 6-litre twin-turbo V12 remains at the top of Mercedes’ luxury pyramid. Pimped out in this Night Series spec, we bring it together with the EQS 680 Maybach Night Series to understand where the future of the Maybach brand is headed.

Lamborghini Revuelto v Aston Martin Vanquish v Ferrari 12 Cilindri

Three magnificent V12-engined supercars: one hybrid, one twin-turbocharged and one naturally-aspirated, do battle.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Experience

The Ed heads to Graz, Austria – home of the G-Wagen – to drive the diesel, AMG and electric G through a series of off-road tests including the Iron Schöckl.

Audi Q7, generations

Tracing the evolution of Bollywood – and cricket’s – favourite SUV by bringing together all the generations of the Q7 to be sold in India.

Range Rover Sport, old v new

The made-in-India Range Rover Sport meets its 2012 predecessor, tracing the evolution of the iconic SUV.

AMG Experience 2025: Kari Motor Speedway

The second stop of the 2025 AMG Experience brought the world’s fastest family to the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.

Kibithu to Kashmir with the VW Virtus

Are sedans still relevant in this day and age of SUVs? To find out we set off on a cross-country road trip, from the eastern most part of India in Kibithu to Kashmir in the north with the Volkswagen Virtus.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Does Maruti’s newest mid-SUV have what it takes to fight the Creta?

Skoda Elroq RS

The Czech brand’s first and only electric RS is also the fastest accelerating Skoda right now. Should Skoda bring this to India?

2025 Mahindra Thar

Has the MY 25 update addressed the shortcomings with the 3-door Thar?

Who is VinFast?

Behind VinFast stands VinGroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, founded by Vietnam’s first billionaire. In part 2 of our series exploring the newest car manufacturer to arrive in India we discuss the many pies the VinGroup has its fingers in.

Thrill of riding, hall of fame

We name the 12 most influential bikes of evo India's past 12 years.

Ultraviolette X47 Crossover

Not an ADV, not a streetfighter – this is something in the middle; a bike that can do it all, handle the worst surprises our roads can throw at it, and still retain the core DNA of what made the F77 special. Has UV delivered?

Aprilia SR 175 hp-e

With the largest displacement engine ever installed in the SR, the scooter brings more performance but also has more trade-offs.

TVS Orbiter

With its minimalist styling and easy-going powertrain, TVS’s latest e-scoot holds loads of potential.

Yezdi Roadster

Have issues with refinement, ride quality, and fit and finish been addressed with the 2025 update?

Catch all this and a lot more in this 12th Anniversary issue of evo magazine – order your copy here!