Developed by Indian studio Velocity Games, Turbo Express has become India's most downloaded mobile racing game since its 2021 release. With over 50 million downloads across Android and iOS, the game combines high-speed racing with Indian cultural elements, creating a uniquely local gaming experience.
The game features 12 customizable vehicles inspired by Indian auto-rickshaws, trucks, and even the iconic Ambassador car. Players race through 15 distinct Indian locations including Mumbai's Marine Drive, Delhi's Chandni Chowk, and the hills of Ooty.
๐ฎ Gameplay Mechanics
Core Racing Experience
Turbo Express offers three primary game modes:
Career Mode: Progress through 50+ races across 5 tiers
Multiplayer: Compete against 7 other players in real-time
Time Trials: Beat your best times on 20 different tracks
The controls are optimized for Indian mobile users with:
One-finger tilt steering
Voice command acceleration (available in 8 Indian languages)
Gesture-based nitro boosts
Indian Localization Features
What makes Turbo Express truly Indian are its localization efforts:
Festival Updates: Special Diwali, Holi, and Eid themed tracks
Regional Languages: Full support for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi
Local Monetization: Paytm, UPI, and PhonePe payment options
๐ India Download Statistics
State-wise Downloads:
Maharashtra: 18M
Uttar Pradesh: 12M
Tamil Nadu: 8M
West Bengal: 5M
Other States: 7M
The game sees its highest engagement during:
Evening hours (6-9 PM IST)
Weekends (3x higher DAU than weekdays)
Festival seasons (50% increase in new users)
๐ฅ Player Reviews & Community Feedback
With an average rating of 4.7 stars on Google Play, here's what Indian players say:
"Best Indian racing game! The auto-rickshaw controls are so realistic." - Rajesh K., Mumbai
"Love the Hindi commentary during races. Makes me feel at home!" - Priya S., Chennai
"Needs more South Indian tracks. But overall fantastic!" - Arun P., Bangalore
Common Requests from Indian Players
More regional vehicle skins
Local cricket star cameos
Offline multiplayer mode
Lower data consumption options
๐ฏ Indian Playerๆป็ฅ (Strategies)
Top 5 Tips for Dominating Races
Master the Drift: Use tight corners in Chandni Chowk to gain position
Timing Matters: Activate nitro boosts during straightaways in Marine Drive
Vehicle Selection: Use the auto-rickshaw for narrow city tracks
Local Knowledge: Learn each track's unique shortcuts
Voice Commands: Shout "Zor se chalo!" (Go faster!) for temporary speed boosts
Best Vehicles for Indian Tracks
Vehicle
Best For
Upgrade Priority
Auto-Rickshaw
Narrow city streets
Handling
Ambassador Car
Highway races
Top Speed
Truck
Off-road tracks
Durability
๐ Localized Events & Community
Current Indian Events
Monsoon Mayhem: Special rain-soaked tracks with reduced traction
Cricket Craze: Race with virtual cricket players as co-drivers
Diwali Dash: Collect fireworks for bonus rewards
Community Features
The Indian Turbo Express community thrives through:
WhatsApp Groups: Over 500 regional racing clubs
YouTube Channels: Top creators like "Turbo Tadka" with 2M subscribers
Local Tournaments: Monthly competitions with cash prizes