Reviews

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Return of the thumper

Nimble, refined, and with vibrations down to a minimal, Royal Enfield’s new cruiser and the Thunderbird replacement, the Meteor 350, has arrived.

Calling Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the most anticipated motorcycle of the year wouldn’t be an understatement. Sure, Royal Enfield (RE) has its own set of cult followers, but with the introduction of the 650 twins two years ago, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer proved that not only can they produce state-of-the-art bikes for the global market…

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Magnite Rocket

Undiluted performance meets understated elegance.

There has been a lot of excitement around Nissan’s latest compact SUV, the Magnite, touted to be a volume-driving car for Nissan, globally, which will be launched on December, 2nd, 2020 in India. We got behind the wheel of this compact SUV that has been engineered in Japan but both, inspired by and made in…

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RACHNA TYAGI
The All-Rounder

While the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP edition is a visual treat, we do not see as many Gixxers on our roads as we’d like to. Read on to find out what is holding back this fully-faired motorcycle.

Having recently been crowned the 2020 MotoGP champions after 20 years, there couldn’t have been a better time to sport Suzuki’s racing colours. With Joan Mir, bringing back glory, at the Valencia Grand Prix, to the Japanese two-wheeler giant, we, in this part of the world, got our hands on the world champion’s distant cousin…

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Magnetic Attraction

Hyundai wants to change the hatchback market with the state-of- the-art new i20. Will the buyers shy away from its premium pricing or is this exactly what the doctor ordered? We find out.

The premium hatchback class can be quite a tricky place as it’s sandwiched between the sub-4-meter sedan and the very popular compact SUV segments, especially when the prices overlap each other. Now, competition within a brand is not something many would say is the recipe for success, but with a healthy 27% of the market…

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Here comes the hotstepper

An eye-catching chrome finish, an aggressive riding stance, a beautiful design- we’re talking about that Royal Enfield motorcycle which tames corners. Sounds too good to be true? We ride the Continental GT 650 Twin and tell you what it is all about.

Royal Enfield motorcycles are known for their laid-back nature with a distinguished exhaust note that ensures heads turn and people take notice. Going by their DNA, they love to cruise in the city or on the highway without being too perturbed by other rev-happy bikes. But the Continental GT 650 Twin, is a different beast…

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ARUP DAS