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    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
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    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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    ARUP DAS
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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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    ARUP DAS
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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
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    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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    Duel

    It’s time to put on your game face as the all-new Honda City CVT gears up to stamp its authority, but will the Hyundai Verna DCT play spoilsport? We find out if the City is still the benchmark in its segment.

    Ever since Honda launched the City in 1998, not only was it a runaway success, but it was also the most coveted sedan, especially the VTEC trim which has now evolved into i-VTEC. The Hyundai Verna, on the other hand, didn’t get off to a flying start when it made its India debut in 2006. It…

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    Jeeves and Gloster

    MG Gloster will get the job done.

    MG Motor India has had a good run so far with the Hector, the ZS EV, and the Hector Plus. After giving Indians a taste of their “Internet Inside” SUVs, with the Hector and Hector Plus, as well as their Electric Vehicle, the ZS, MG, is now looking at further strengthening their brand, with the…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Thar Adventure

    The all new Mahindra Thar is a different beast altogether and we just can’t wait to engage its 4WD.

    Raw, bold and powerful is what the new Mahindra Thar is, and once you get behind its wheel, you will be loath to climb back into your own car, because frankly, few urban cars of today offer the thrill that can match what the Thar is capable of. Yes, the Thar whose legacy harks back…

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    RACHNA TYAGI