Why would I buy it?Realistic range and DTEModern designFeature loadedWhy would I avoid it?Higher pricingLimited charging infrastructureWhat is it?Overall Score7 / 10 　　The Tata Punch EV is the fourth model in the Indian carmaker’s electric line-up. Make no mistake, this isn’t a standard ICE to EV convert, as this iteration of the Punch is based on a new, dedicated EV...

　　What is it?The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the first all-electric car from the luxury carmaker. It is a sort of spiritual successor to the Phantom and launched in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 7.5 crore! It had its global premiere in 2022, and the first unit in India was delivered to a customer in Chennai in November 2023. Let's...

　　Introduction 　　The Renault Triber has made a comeback in the CarWale garage. In the past, we tested the Triber in the AMT guise, and this time, the MY24 iteration in the MT avatar is what we’ll be driving. 　　The Triber will largely be part of ...

　　Introduction 　　Electric vehicles have been gaining momentum in recent times, especially when everybody is concerned about the environment, pollution, and the conservation of fossil fuels. Adding its share to this EV revolution, MG Motors, gave birth to its second electric offspring, the Comet EV. We have had this car in our garage for a while now and we have already...

　　Why would I buy it?Opulent full-size SUVAdded equipment brings it up-to-datePowerful petrol engineWhy would I avoid it?Cabin can do with a complete overhaulNeed a generation change nowWhat is it? 　　How do you announce to the world that you have arrived? You simply buy the Mercedes-Benz GLS and they’ll know. It’s the most prominent full-size luxury SUV which has now received...

　　Why would I buy it?Glorious straight-six petrol engine Luxurious cabinMuscular proportions and stanceWhy would I avoid it?No major changes to the cabin Misses out on a few new-age techWhat is it? 　　Updated for 2023, this is the new GLE-Class with a few nips and tucks here and there. But with the facelift comes a big price hike. Now, you must...

　　Why would I buy it?Interior look and feelDiesel engine performance efficiency Features Why would I avoid it?Rear seat accommodationStiff rideWhat is it? 　　Introduced in 2014, the Mercedes-Benz GLA has turned now 10. To commemorate its first decade of presence, this is the new and updated 2024 GLA-Class. It is part of the update offensive Mercedes Benz India is on right...

　　Fish out of water? 　　We have had the Maruti Jimny in our long-term garage for about three months now and it has been quite a bit of fun so far. Among your slick crop of SUVs, hatchbacks and now the occasional sedan, the Jimny looks a bit out of place but that’s not fazed it one bit at all. Whether...

　　IntroductionThis is Mahindra’s first attempt at an EV. There was the e20 and the e-Verito, but while the former was a rebadged and slightly improved Maini Reva, the latter belonged to the time when EVs were considered a myth. So the XUV400 is a proper Mahindra and a proper EV. But is it? 　　This is XUV400 in the EL (that’s...

　　Why I would buy it?Explosive performance Feature list Model exclusivity Why I would avoid it?Limited aftersales and supportLimited EV charging infrastructureWhat is it? 　　Lotus has jumped into the modern era with an all-new lineup and topping that list is this car — the Eletre SUV (the last e is pronounced as an A). It’s the iconic British automaker’s rival for...

　　Why would I buy it?High-end featuresStrong performanceImproved safetyWhy would I avoid it?Limited manual option Long waiting periodWhat is it?Overall Score7.5 / 10 　　The 2024 Kia Sonet is a facelift and not a generation change. This mid-life refresh comprising cosmetic changes and new features is crucial to keep this compact SUV abreast with competition, especially since it was first launched in...

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　　Why would I buy it?Diesel automatic convenience Features Refinement Why would I avoid it?Engine lacks punch Firm low-speed ride What is it? 　　Say hello to the new Creta, which Hyundai India believes is the ‘undisputed, ultimate’ SUV. Usually, we would pass it off as marketing boloney but in the case of the Creta, that makes sense because it has been...

　　Why would I buy it?Strong performanceRide qualityCheapest automatic mid-size SUVWhy would I avoid it?No diesel/hybrid powertrainLimited sales-service networkWhat is it? 　　With four cars already launched in the Indian market, Citroen is now trying to up its game with the automatic C3 Aircross. Launched just six months back, the C3 Aircross is the brand’s money-spinner to cement its position in the...

　　Why would I buy it?Strong performance Real-world range Overall packageWhy would I avoid it?Misses few feel-good features No iDrive controllerWhat is it? 　　It’s the electric X1. Not a born EV like the bigger BMW iX, but the electric conversion of the third-gen X1 we drove a few months ago. This one has got the Volvo Recharge twins in its sight...