Honda WR-V vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza vs Ford Ecosport

Introduction Originally, SUVs were descendants from commercial and military vehicles. Modified and adapted for normal road use, they were more about utility and go-anywhere ability than comfort and ease of use. Over time though, SUVs began posing stiff competition to sedans. After all, they were virtually as easy to drive...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tiago Revotron XZ Long Term Review Report 4

Introduction It has been some time since the Tiago’s XZ Revotron trim came to our garage. But it is only now, after constant usage and going past the magical 10,000km mark, that some signs of wear and tear have begun to show up on the car. In our previous reports,...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford Figo 1.5 TDCi Sports Edition vs Maruti Baleno RS

Introduction This group test may seem odd for many reasons. Firstly both the Maruti Baleno and the Ford Figo are from different segments altogether. Where the Figo competes with cars like the Maruti Swift and Hyundai Grand i10, the Baleno owing to its size and price is normally pitched against...

Sep 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz E220d First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Mercedes-Benz E220d For rear seat comfort - It's by far the most comfortable and spacious in its class. Why will I avoid the Mercedes-Benz E220d  Not particularly sporty to drive. The added length has dampened agility and lightness of the old E.  In...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Force Gurkha Xplorer First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Gurkha Xplore For one, it looks cool. And of course, it is hugely capable off-road with low range and diff-locks. Why will I avoid the Gurkha Xplorer It is pricey at over Rs 10 lakh OTR, Mumbai. And it can’t be my only...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Force Gurkha Xpedition First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Gurkha Xpedition If I wanted a no nonsense, no frills, reliable workhorse, I’d settle for the Xpedition.  Why will I avoid the Gurkha Xpedition Simply because I can’t have a no frills SUV as a family car; it needs more creature comfort.  Meet...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it: You get all the convenience and good looks of the Tiago but with an automatic transmission to give your left foot some free time.  Why I would avoid it: Quality is still an issue with Tata and this Tiago will struggle in terms of quality...

Sep 10, 2025

Volvo V90 Cross Country First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Volvo V90 Cross Country For basic off-road capabilities with all-wheel drive, lots of safety features and the practicality of a spacious boot. Why will I avoid the Volvo V90 Cross Country For lack of rear seat thigh support. The station-wagon body style is...

Sep 10, 2025

Datsun redi-GO 1-litre First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Datsun redi-GO 1-litre For extra grunt and real-world performance advantage over the 800cc model.  Why will I avoid the Datsun redi-GO 1-litre It's still a little rough around the edges. Cars like the Hyundai Eon and Renault Kwid lend a more premium feel. ...

Sep 10, 2025

BMW 740Li First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the BMW 740Li To annihilate the fastest of sports cars in a straight line. This 6-cylinder petrol version of the 7 Series is also incredibly refined. Why will I avoid the BMW 740Li It misses out on driver-centric features like paddle shifters and heads-up...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Long Term Report 1

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Long Term Report 1A few years ago, spotting a ‘hot hatchback’ on the road was a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. In fact, back then, even thinking of a hot hatch from Maruti Suzuki seemed like a wild dream. Especially when the Indian market was only offered a Swift...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon Diesel First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Tata Nexon diesel?  For the strong diesel engine, its sorted dynamics, the spacious cabin and catchy exterior design. Why will I avoid the Nexon diesel? Interior fit and finish could have been better and possibility of niggling quality issues is high.  Tata motors...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tiago Revotron XZ Long Term Review Final Report

Introduction  Wow, has been it really been eight months since the petrol Tiago entered our long term garage? This fact only struck me when I dropped the car off at the Tata service centre for the final time and was reflecting on my time with this bright orange B-segment hatchback. ...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tigor Revotorq XZ Long Term Review Report 1

Introduction  Our long term garage over the last three years or so has been filled with a variety of Tata cars. We’ve used everything right from the mighty Safari Storme, all the way to the Tata Tiago, taking our interaction with the Big T’s range far and wide. Now, we...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy the Tata Nexon petrol?  For its sorted dynamics, long equipment list, the spacious cabin and catchy exterior design. Why will I avoid the Nexon petrol? Petrol motor's poor drivability and chances of niggling quality issues is high. There has been a lot of...

Sep 10, 2025