Tata Nano Twist

Introduction The Nano is a study in contradictions. It was originally conceived to be the poor man’s car, but the poor man doesn’t have a car in our country. Not yet. It met all the things it promised – it was good-looking, cheap, seated four six-footers in comfort, and, accounting...

May 2, 2025

Skoda Superb facelift

Introduction The Skoda Superb is probably the best example of (VFM) value-for-money cars ever – it is not a tightly packaged entry-level hatchback from the Pacific Rim that gets applause for the price tag. In fact, it is European and of such generous size that even the mightiest of Scandinavians...

May 2, 2025

Hyundai Santa Fe

Introduction What are the options if someone is looking for a seven-seater premium SUV under Rs 30 lakh? The Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero and Ford Endeavour are big and spacious, but they don’t look and feel premium, neither do they offer enough features that come along with the ‘premium’ tag....

May 2, 2025

Long Term Report : Tata Sumo Gold

Report 1 : Charles Pennefather “You’re going to Goa in a Sumo?!” were the words on everyone’s lips as soon as they heard that we were going to accompany the Hyosung GV650s to India Bike Week in our Tata Sumo Gold. But going we genuinely were in our Sumo Gold....

May 2, 2025

Datsun GO

Introduction Nissan uses a very interesting strategy to market its cars. Apart from the cars sold directly with its badge, the Japanese carmaker has dedicated brands catering to different needs. Infiniti builds luxury cars for customers mainly in North American markets and Nismo keeps motorheads happy with performance versions of...

May 2, 2025

Long Term Report : Ford Figo

City Usage - Omkar Thakur The B-segment is slowly becoming the best-seller with the increasing purchasing power and the changing choice of the Indian automotive consumer. Since 2010, the Figo stands here, as a formidable competitor for those who want to think beyond Maruti Suzuki. Ford had worked big time...

May 2, 2025

Hyundai Xcent - Great Xpectations

Introduction Everyone wants more from less, and this seems to apply the most with cars these days. All Indians want a bada gaadi that is small enough on price and parking space to fit budgets and crowded cities, but large enough to seat four or five in comfort and swallow...

May 2, 2025

2014 Fiat Linea T-Jet

Introduction The Linea has been on sale in India for nearly half a decade now, and in that time, the car has earned itself quite a few accolades for its elegant design, spacious interiors and its sorted ride and handling characteristics. The T-Jet version, in particular, left enthusiasts impressed all...

May 2, 2025

2014 Renault Fluence

Introduction The Fluence has a difficult job. It lies in a segment of the market that covers a range of nearly ten lakh rupees. At the bottom end are the likes of the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, that offer more legroom and gizmos than ever before. At the other...

May 2, 2025

2014 BMW 5 Series

Introduction We evolve to adapt and when you adapt, it means you are making an effort to stay ahead in the game. It seems that BMW has taken this philosophy and applied it to its executive sedan the 5 Series in the face of evolving competition. The 2014 model is...

May 2, 2025

2014 Renault Koleos

Introduction When you say ‘SUV’ to an Indian, he expects either a large, lumbering beast that muscles pesky autorickshaws out of the way or a small, light, agile thing that can scamper across rocks and streams. The Koleos is neither of these things, and yet it is an SUV. What,...

May 2, 2025

Toyota Etios Cross

Introduction It’s a crossover… It’s a hatchback… No, we don’t know! And since we don’t have a name for this segment of cars, we are going to begin by christening them Hatchovers! The Etios Cross is the latest entrant to this India-specific segment, where the cars look rugged and bulky...

May 2, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GL

Introduction My team very well knows about my affinity and profound love for all the big SUVs (pun intended) and so when the Mercedes GL 350 was at CarWale HQ, they had no difficulty choosing the ‘right guy’ for the review. The thing is the SUVs don’t excite me for...

May 2, 2025

2014 Toyota Corolla Altis

Introduction Reliability. It’s what we seek in life: a stable job, a stable set of relationships, and most definitely a car that will not break. Failing that, one that repairs easily. Gone are the days when cold-start problems were forgiven in vehicles. In fact, just being reliable isn’t enough –...

May 2, 2025

Long term report: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI

Month One A new car has joined our fleet and we are painting the town red, with a flash red VW Polo 1.2 TDI Highline. The Polo came to us with 3650km and since then it has piled on the miles which now stands at 8000km. I have been a...

May 2, 2025