Reviews

A stroke of genius

Skoda Auto India’s brand-new offering, the Kushaq, is a handsome SUV, thoughtfully designed, with some “simply clever” bits neatly incorporated into it.

You’ll remember Skoda Auto India’s SUV, VISION IN, based on their modular MQB platform, from the Auto Expo last year and how it wowed everybody with its striking good looks in that vibrant orange colour and the Indian Kalamkari design elements within. Skoda, kept its promise of launching the VISION IN, in 2021, as part…

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Castle Class

Over the years, Hyundai, has been working at a furious pace to raise its game even further, and its latest offering, the Alcazar, bears testimony to just that.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd’s brand-new SUV, the Alcazar, (Name inspired by castles in Spain) is here, and there is little doubt that it will make a big splash in the six and seven-seater SUV segment. Gunning for a sizeable share in the SUV space currently occupied by Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus, the Alcazar,…

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Swift and Sure

The facelifted Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021, gets more than just a nip and tuck job, and we’re lovin it.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL’s) much-loved Swift, introduced in India, in 2005, has gone on to sell over a whopping 2.4 million units so far. Now, in its third generation, the Swift 2021, has received a facelift which is more than just a nip and tuck job. We took this hatch, also popularly known as…

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For the road less traveled

The new Land Rover Discovery Sport’s facelift makes it an even more desirable SUV.

The new Land Rover Discovery Sport D180S is just the kind of luxury SUV that we’ve been waiting for. Drive it to work, take it on a short work trip, slap bang in the middle of the week, or go camping with it over the weekend, into the woods, and you’ll soon see that it…

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Mile Muncher

The Tata Harrier Automatic is one of the best urban SUVs out there. Fat chance you’ll go wrong with this one.

That the Tata Harrier is a very good-looking SUV is well-known. Besides road presence, a great build quality and roomy interiors, it now, gets an automatic transmission that makes it even more desirable. It goes up against the Mahindra XUV 500, Kia Seltos, Jeep Compass, the Hyundai Creta and the MG Hector. So, should you…

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That’s A4

Meet the ultra sophisticated and super comfortable Audi A4.

Audi’s executive sedan, the A4, was a hit from the moment it was launched in 2008, and continues to entice buyers despite rivals equally comparable products such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series. Over the years, we have driven the A4 with different engine configurations and have always come away hugely impressed with the…

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VW Vento: Barrel of fun

The VW Vento 1.0 TSI packs a punch and continues to be one of the best offerings out there.

There was a time, almost a decade ago, when all you saw on our roads, especially amidst traffic, was a sea of VW Ventos. It was as if almost everybody had gone out and bought one. And why not? It was a well-engineered mid-sized sedan from VW, with a robust build quality, and it made…

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Renault Kiger: New kid on the block

The Renault Kiger is here and it looks swell. Should you buy it? We tell you.

After delivering a slew of successful products in the Indian market such as the Kwid, the Duster and the Triber, French auto manufacturer, Renault, has now introduced their compact SUV, the Kiger. (Pronounced like tiger). The Kiger, a global car, designed by the French as well as the Indian design teams is manufactured in India.…

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VW Polo: Bundle of fun

VW Polo 1.0 TSI is big on both, performance and fun.

VW Polo has been a much-loved premium hatch and has enjoyed a lot of success in India thanks to the varied engine options that it has boasted of through its decade-long presence in India. At the last count it was nine! Having been around for quite a while, it now receives the 1.0-Liter TSI engine. What's new about this engine?…

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CitroÃ«n C5 Aircross: The avant-garde SUV arrives

The new CitroÃ«n C5 Aircross SUV is an audacious offering by the French carmaker, one that will instantly set you apart while displaying your fine taste and astute judgement when it comes to your set of wheels. All this while you remain as fresh as a daisy.

They say “good things take time” and perhaps that is what best describes the reason for renowned French car maker, Citroën’s late entry into India. Now, that they have arrived with their flagship model, the C5 Aircross SUV, we get behind the wheel to tell you all about it. One look at the C5 Aircross…

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