Honda WR-V Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? Honda is all set to globally debut the WR-V, a Jazz-based crossover, later in March. This sporty lifestyle vehicle is the first model that’s entirely developed by Honda’s Indian R&D facility, and is the company’s answer for young urban buyers who need a compact car that can...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS First Drive Review

What is it? If the idea of a performance-focussed yet affordable hatch appeals to you, there are hardly any other options than the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS. But what does the RS do that its arch rivals (including the brilliant VW Polo GT TSI and the charming Punto Abarth)...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZDI Plus Long Term Report 3

Long Term Report 3 The Brezza was due for a long trip and this time I managed to put plenty on the odo, 2240 to be exact. Plenty of open stretches, some bad patches and some extremely good roads. We expected some really good efficiency figures and not to mention...

Sep 10, 2025

Honda WR-V Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? What you’re looking at is Honda’s new crossover, the WR-V, which is based on the Jazz and is slated to be launched in India on March 16, 2017. We’ve already driven the diesel variant and you can read more about that version here. Honda proudly claims that...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford Figo Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT AT Long Term Review Report 1

Long Term Test 1Meet the most expensive Ford Figo variant on sale in India currently. Here in Titanium trim, the Figo 1.5 Ti-VCT is for those looking for an affordable, trendy and convenient petrol powered hatchback. Affordable, yes, because at Rs 7.53 lakh ex-showroom, it packs in a big engine...

Sep 10, 2025

Audi A4 Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? Audi launched the A4 last year with much fan-fare. At that time, it only came in a petrol variant, but now they have also introduced a diesel variant and these are our first impressions of the new variant. Although we are quite familiar with the petrol A4,...

Sep 10, 2025

Hyundai Creta Automatic Petrol Long Term Review Report 2

Introduction The roads traversed by the Creta in the last 1,300km were within the city limits from the suburbs of Mumbai to the busy commercial hub of Navi Mumbai. Most of this travelling involved a lot of traffic during peak hours. Here's how the SUV fared this month.Driving comfort, engine...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tigor First Drive Review

What is it? With the success of the Tiago, Tata seems even more confident of the Tigor doing well (which is essentially a compact sedan version of the hatch). Despite the recent lull for sedans in favour of crossovers, the Indian manufacturer is sure of enticing the Indian buyer with...

Sep 10, 2025

Fiat Linea 125S Long Term Review Report 1

Long Term Test 1 Like all car enthusiasts, I like getting the keys to a new car, but I was more than looking forward to get behind the wheel of our new Fiat Linea 125S simply because of its unique albeit questionable credentials. Simply put, the Linea has managed to...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Mercedes-Benz E350d LWB Road Test Review

Introduction Take a good look around the cabin of the new Mercedes E350d and you can be forgiven for thinking that you are seated in the range-topping S-Class. It’s rather difficult to imagine you are missing out on extra comfort or luxury as you scan through the beautifully put together...

Sep 10, 2025

BMW 3 Series 320d GT Luxury Line First Drive Review

What is it? As the name suggests, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (GT) is the Grand Touring version of the 3 Series sedan. Last year, BMW India introduced the updated 3 Series sedan with restyled headlamps and tail lights as well as slight tweaks to the interiors. Following this...

Sep 10, 2025

Renault Duster AMT Long Term Review report 1

Renault Duster AMT Long term report 1 We recently welcomed the top-end RXZ AMT variant of the Renault Duster in our long term fleet of cars. While most of my colleagues are happy about having a diesel SUV that should help keep our fuel costs down, I am also happy...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford Figo Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT AT Long Term Review Report 2

Long Term report 2 - Ford Figo AT It’s been a month and over 1000km of extensive city driving with our long term Ford Figo automatic. That it’s an automatic has been a big boon in this scenario. But, we will get to that in a later report. This time...

Sep 10, 2025

BMW 330i GT First Drive Review

What is it? It’s interesting how the traditional executive sedan is slowly losing favour of late, getting displaced by fancier crossover offerings including compact SUVs and four-door coupes. This could make the new BMW 3 Series GT range seem like a more tempting proposition for those in search for both...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Hyundai Grand i10

Introduction The market for small yet family-friendly hatchbacks is booming at a rapid pace and to stay competitive in this crowded field, even the best of the bunch need to keep looking fresh. The most recent mid-size hatch to be brought up to date is Hyundai’s Grand i10. Fresh for...

Sep 10, 2025