Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha 1.2 Long Term Review 3

Long Term Review 3 We have told you how the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is to live with in the city; it’s efficient, it has smart storage spaces, it’s well equipped, and it has comfy seats and spacious insides. It is also easy to drive, the 1.2-litre petrol engine doesn’t feel...

May 15, 2025

Volkswagen Ameo First Drive Review

What is it? Just like the Europeans love their hatchbacks we Indians adore our sedans. It’s a sign that you have gone up in life and are a proud owner of a three-box car that is a status symbol. But we also want more for less, thus the sub-four metre...

May 15, 2025

Tata Bolt XT: 8,000km Long Term Report

Long Term Review 3 There are few better ways to unwind at the end of the day at work than by getting behind the wheel of our Tata Bolt. Thanks to its supple ride, hushed cabin and brilliant air-conditioning, the Bolt has made my commutes within the city a lot...

May 15, 2025

Datsun Go+ Long Term Review 1

Long Term Review-1 Say hello to the Datsun Go Plus; India’s most affordable seven seater. Okay, it’s more like a 5+2, but even so, it is the only vehicle of its kind under Rs 6 lakh on the road in Mumbai. And it will be part of our long-term fleet...

May 15, 2025

Renault Kwid Vs Tata Tiago

Introduction This comparison might look like a mismatch but it’s far from being one. As soon as Tata announced the killer pricing of the Tiago it ended up not only rivalling the Maruti Celerio but it also shook up the entry-level hatchback segment. You might argue that the Tiago in...

May 15, 2025

Renault Lodgy Long Term Report 3

Introduction The Renault Lodgy was purely driven around within the city this month. It is a difficult task. Especially, for such a huge- sized MPV, in a traffic-infested town like Mumbai, with narrow roads. So did the Lodgy pose new problems or did it have its fair bit of positives?...

May 15, 2025

BMW X1 xDrive20d

Introduction What you see here is the second generation BMW X1, a vehicle that fits into the German car maker’s Sports Activity Vehicle label. Launched earlier this year at the Delhi Auto Expo, the new X1 is built on the UKL, front wheel drive, platform which also underpins the new...

May 15, 2025

BMW X1 xDrive vs Audi Q3 Quattro

Introduction The BMW X1 was a good idea. The main purpose of this entry-level luxury SUV was to draw in brand conscious buyers away from well-equipped full sized sedans. And in its initial run, the X1 did manage it to a great degree. But, then Mercedes and Audi joined the...

May 15, 2025

Toyota Innova Crysta Road Test

Introduction This MPV is one of the most recognised and respected in India and for a good reason. Since its launch in 2005 the Toyota Innova has been the best-selling premium MPV in our market and this is despite its price going up by a whopping Rs 6 lakh in...

May 15, 2025

Honda Jazz 1.2 i-Vtec V Long Term First Report

Long Term Review - First Report I am so happy to see the Honda Jazz enter our longterm fleet. For me the Jazz has defined what modern practical hatchbacks are supposed to be. It blew the concept of small cars can't be big on the inside, right out of the...

May 15, 2025

Toyota Innova Crysta Automatic vs Mahindra XUV500 Automatic

Introduction What you see here are two rather different takes on comfortable long-distance workhorses. In the purple corner we have Toyota’s new Innova Crysta Automatic, a stonking big people carrier that leans on the legendarily reliable status of the original model. Serving a similar recipe in the white corner is...

May 15, 2025

Skoda Superb Road Test

Introduction The previous generation Skoda Superb which was launched in 2009 in India was a big hit. Not only it felt luxurious but thanks to its humongous size it had enough knee room to embarrass many ultra-lavish limousines. Although it had every attribute to make it a phenomenal sedan, one...

May 15, 2025

Tata Tiago Revotorq XZ Long Term Report 2

Long Term Review - Second Report Ever since the Tiago has entered our long term fleet, it’s been ferrying me to the work place and has also doubled up for my regular requirements. Having spent most of the month within the reach of the city, we’d like to share the...

May 15, 2025

Audi R8 V10 plus Coupé First Drive Review

What is it? In today’s age of saving fuel, turbo charging, adding lithium ion batteries, downsizing and being kinder to the environment, this orange rocket you see on these pages comes as a relief and for me defines what a modern day supercar should be. Sure saving fuel and being...

May 15, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GLS First Drive Review

What is it? A new name and mainly a cosmetic update of the very capable, Mercedes-Benz GL. Under the new nomenclature pattern, all the Mercedes SUV names have three alphabets, wherein the ‘GL’ as a prefix is standard while the last alphabets denotes the size of the car. If the...

May 15, 2025