Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 20d First Drive Review

What is it? This is Jaguar’s answer to a growing demand for high riding models a.k.a crossovers and SUVs but with all the special touches to give it that distinct Leaping Cat identity. Launched here in late 2016, it is available in India only as a diesel. You can have...

Sep 10, 2025

Lexus RX450h first drive review

What is it? Luxury crossovers, a flourishing segment today, was pioneered internationally two decades ago by Lexus, when the car maker launched the Lexus RX in 1998. This soft-roader has been a pillar of the brand ever since, and still is one of the best-selling Lexus model today. Its combination...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford Figo Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT AT Long Term Review Report 3

Introduction We said in our last report that we’d tell you all about the Ford Figo’s city compatibility next time. So, here we are after having spent all of last month closely scrutinising the Figo in city environs. And here's what you need to know about the Figo as a...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? Analysis shows that the sedan segment is shrinking in favour of SUVs and crossovers. But when the car in question is the Maruti Dzire, this statistic is thrown right outside the window. Maruti has sold over 1.38 million units of Dzire till date and now they have...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Toyota Prius First Drive Review

What is it? This is the new generation of the car that became famous by being the pet of Hollywood and the butt of most motoring jokes. And now, the Indian government has pulled a fast one on it too! This is the latest version of the Toyota Prius, a...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Maruti Swift Dzire’s success over the last decade is unprecedented. In the nine years of its existence, Maruti has sold over 1.38 million units of the Dzire (that’s an average of nearly 13,000 units a month!). We just reviewed the diesel version (click here to read the...

Sep 10, 2025

Mini Cooper S Clubman Road Test

Introduction Not many cars can make a statement like the Mini Cooper. In the last decade or so, this quintessentially British marquee has seen its range inflate dramatically, with extensions of the classic three-door Mini coming in the form of go-faster versions, a full-on convertible range, the Countryman crossover range...

Sep 10, 2025

Fiat Linea 125S Long Term Review: Final Report

Final Report Yes, it’s really cliched, but all good things have got to come to an end. After three months of daily driving and living with it, I’ve had to wave goodbye to our Fiat Linea 125S. Being a heavy, fuel guzzler, there was never any rush to grab the...

Sep 10, 2025

Isuzu MU-X First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy the MU-X: Buy this if you don’t want the Ford Endeavour or Toyota Fortuner but still care for presence, bad roads and some intercity travel.   Why I would avoid the MU-X: I wouldn’t buy it because there’s nothing special about it. The competition...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy a Tiguan: A solidly built German SUV, which makes for a great alternative to the much more expensive Audi Q3 and BMW X1.  Why I would avoid the Tiguan: It is very expensive especially compared to the Hyundai Tucson, which is around the same...

Sep 10, 2025

Renault Duster AMT Long Term Review Report 2

Long Term Report 2 There is no denying that the Renault Duster is a pretty versatile car and with the addition of an AMT gearbox, it’s become one of those ‘do-it-all’ vehicles that are rare to come by. Yet while all of us here at CarWale have been charmed by...

Sep 10, 2025

Jeep Compass First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Compass? Has most of the signature Jeep attributes and more. Why will I avoid the Compass? Interior quality could have better and lack of dealer network can be an issue. As soon as the prices were announced for the Jeep’s iconic Wrangler and...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford Figo Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT AT Long Term Review Report 4

Long Term Review 4 This month we will talk about the Ford Figo's intercity travel ability. And to make it comprehensive we have thrown in an expressway, a winding state highway and your regular four-lanned national highway as well. Now, if you want to know more about other aspects of...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Skoda Octavia First Drive Review

What is it? The Skoda Octavia has been on sale in India for more than three years. With only mild upgrades along the way, newer competition like the new Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis facelift have been stealing its thunder. Finally Skoda has come up with a mid-life...

Sep 10, 2025

Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport Mainly to standout from the rapidly growing buyers of the standard Innova Crysta range.  Why will I avoid the Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport Because it doesn't offer any niceties over the standard model, apart from new paint...

Sep 10, 2025