2025 marks 20 years of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. How has the lovable hatchback evolved, what it’s done for Maruti and what lies ahead is the topic of this week’s episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. Joining Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - for rhis special episode is Avik Chattopadhyay, an auto industry veteran who was part of the very team that launched the Swift in 2005.

The Toyota Innova has completed 20 years in India. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - look back at the model's journey and discuss the brand that's gone from strength to strength.

At its annual Independence Day extravaganza, Mahindra debuted its all-new monocoque platform called NU_IQ. It is completely modular and will underpin a host of SUVs in the mid-segment, both above and below the 4-metre mark. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

India has switched almost entirely to E20 fuel, a good five years ahead of the original 2030 timeline. Why is the move to E20 significant and why has it caused an uproar amongst motorists in India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime

India is the world's largest two-wheeler market but changes in regulations, the advent of EVs and evolving buyer behaviour over the past few years have had far reaching implications on prices and volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the ride the industry's on in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

India and UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that, among other things, brings down duties on car imports. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how car prices could be impacted and the other ramifications of the FTA.

After years of speculation, Tesla has finally come to India. How big a deal is Tesla's India entry? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what Indian car buyers really value. Be it car features or performance characteristics, what is it that Indian buyers are happy to pay for?

0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Mahindra’s new platform
4:49 - Adjusting to policies
7:52 - 3XO replacement
9:26 - Creta rival needed
12:05 - Vision T and new 1.5 engine
15:47 - EV segment with BE 6 and XEV 9E
19:56 - Mahindra leading with the leaders
21:25 - Partnering with Mahindra
22:20 - Success globally
25:45 - Challenges with EVs globally
32:50 - Body-on-frame SUVs and new Bolero
36:47 - SUVs only for Mahindra
40:19 - Ready for the world