Reviews

Tata Safari: The Second Coming

The new Tata Safari is here and ready to take on its rivals. But then, does it have a good turn of speed? Read on to find outâ€¦

Tata Motors’ Safari, when launched in 1998, went on to take India by storm (and later by Storme), quite literally. Back then, it was the macho SUV that everybody wanted to own. It had the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ vibe and most people did take it places. Now, Tata Motors has brought us the Safari in…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
Smooth Operator

Honda has broken out of its comfort zone and entered the Royal Enfield dominated segment with the H’ness CB350. Just what do these winds of change portend?

Honda managed to bowl a googly when they entered the retro motorcycle segment by introducing the H’ness CB350. And to be honest, we tip our helmet to them for taking a gutsy decision when most of the competitors have been focusing on naked bikes or compact sports bikes. The CB350 is available in two variants —…

WORDS:
ARUP DAS
Tata Altroz iTurbo is PHAT!

Tata Altroz iTurbo is the kind of hot hatch that makes you want to jump right in, and start racing. NOT for the faint hearted.

Driving the Altroz iTurbo, the latest offering from Tata Motors, to mark one year of the Altroz, revealed two things: A) This car is PHAT (Pretty Hot and Tempting), and B) There is a sea change happening at Tata Motors in the way they’re now engineering and designing their cars which only augurs well for…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
Audi Q2: In Love Again

The Audi Q2 is a sprightly, little compact crossover that is big on fun and power.

Just why did Audi wait so long to bring the Q2 to India is the first thing that comes to mind after you’ve experienced this little speed monster because ideally this would have made for a great candidate amongst several other hot hatches with feeble engines out there. But then, this isn’t a hot hatch,…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
T-ROC the party

Easily one of the best crossovers that we’ve driven EVER.

VW T-ROC is the kind of car that will light up your face within seconds and not just because it is unconventional in the way it looks or drives, but also because it’s a bit of a rebel of sorts, defying convention and going against the wind. But then, because you’re the fearless type who…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
Ballad of simple rider

Refined and with plenty of torque on offer at all speeds, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, remains a much sought-after retro motorcycle. Have the new BS6 emissions taken away any of the Interceptor’s zing? We find out.

The Interceptor 650, in many ways, allowed Royal Enfield to flex its muscle and showcase its ability to roll out a retro street bike with modern features and top-notch quality. Ever since its launch in 2018, the Interceptor has swept the market by storm and continues to do so with its gorgeous looks and affordable…

WORDS:
ARUP DAS
Imposing Cruiser

What does an all-American cruiser look like through the eyes of BMW? We ride the R 18 to find out if this motorcycle can make die-hard cruiser fans nostalgic.

When BMW showcased the R 18 concept at 2019 EICMA in Milan, many wondered if the Bavarian powerhouse is trying to bite more than it can chew because of the shrinking of the traditional cruiser segment globally. However, BMW, is serious about locking horns with Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, and it expects 50% of the…

WORDS:
ARUP DAS
Swede dreams are made of this

Make way, the all-new, sleek and sophisticated Volvo S60 has arrived.

A sedan is a sedan is a sedan is a sedan. SUVs, compact SUVs, hatches and hot hatches can jostle with each other, and vie for your attention, but deep down even you know the spell a beautiful sedan casts every time it glides by, instantly catching your eye and capturing your imagination. There is…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
Ace of Pace

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace’s classy European design and solid build quality combined with a robust TSI engine make a strong case for it.

Volkswagen has big plans for India and the coming years should be busy ones for them as they will be launching quite a few products in the Indian car market. Earlier this year, they launched the new VW Tiguan Allspace and though the Tiguan did enter India a couple of years earlier, the new model…

WORDS:
RACHNA TYAGI
Free Spirit

Has Hyundai managed to answer the prayers of enthusiasts by planting a performance oriented 1-litre turbo petrol engine in the practical Grand i10 Nios? We find out.

The Indian market has matured and buyers want more than just an affordable fuel-efficient car. This is where the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios turbo comes in, offering a pacey engine for the enthusiasts while retaining its practical traits. We find out whether the Grand i10 Nios turbo only looks good on paper or if it…

WORDS:
ARUP DAS