Five labours of the Renault Kwid

IntroductionRenault dropped a bomb on us in 2014 with the KWID concept. As radical as it was, it was probably the first time an all-new concept from a European company had debuted in India. And when it transformed into a production car, it was launched with a promise – a...

Sep 10, 2025

Renault Kwid Long Term Report 2

Highway MannersI have spent just over a month with the Renault Kwid and I have managed to clock over 3000kms in about five weeks. Apart from being my daily driver, I took the Kwid for my yearly trip to Konkan for Ganpati festival. The 1300 km roundtrip saw it cruising...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE TD4 First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Discovery Sport TD4? It has always been that one car that fits multiple roles. And, now with the newer engine, there’s one more reason to buy it! Why will I avoid the Discovery Sport TD4? It’s an expensive car this, but some bits...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Hyundai Xcent vs VW Ameo

Introduction 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 out of the window. Maruti has sold nearly 1.5 million units of Dzire till date and now they have come...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tigor Revotorq XZ Long Term Review Report 2

How is it on the inside?It has been a month with the newest compact sedan in the Indian car market and here is something that pops first into my mind – space. The Tigor is small to start with. Unlike the competing compact sedans that are based on B-segment hatchbacks,...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Dzire A/T vs VW Ameo A/T

Introduction The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a lot going for it. For one, it follows in its predecessor’s footsteps in the compact sedan arena by outselling everything in the segment by a huge margin. But that’s not all. It even beats the current market trend which rhymes with SUVs....

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

Introduction It’s the battle of the trendy compact crossovers – both are diesel, both are manual and with on-road prices above Rs 11 lakhs, both are equally weighty on the pocket. They are the all-new Tata Nexon and the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, of which the latter won our previous...

Sep 10, 2025

Renault Captur First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Captur? Looks modern, rides beautifully over worst of our roads and the diesel engine packs a punch too Why will I avoid the Captur? With fierce competition, Renault should have worked harder at interior fit, finish and attention to detail.  Renault started the...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Facelift First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the S-Cross? Has more character, quality interiors, flat ride quality at high speeds, spacious and a diesel engine with decent gruntWhy will I avoid the S-Cross?It still retains an overall crossover stance, some interior components borrowed from cheaper Maruti models and the engine sounds...

Sep 10, 2025

Maserati GranTurismo Sport First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the GranTurismo Sport? It looks absolutely smashing and sounds brilliant. Why will I avoid the GranTurismo Sport? Dated interiors, lack of equipment Sportscars are a diverse bunch and you have one for every occasion. Some are made for precision driving while some are made...

Sep 10, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Skoda Kodiaq? For its immense all-round appeal - It looks great, drives well, seats up to seven occupants and is feature loaded. Why will I avoid the Skoda Kodiaq? 2-litre TDI motor in 150bhp guise isn't effortless on the highway. Needs a tad...

Sep 10, 2025

Audi A5 First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Audi A5? For of its stylish exterior, premium cabin, refined diesel motor and comfortable ride. Why will I avoid the Audi A5? The A4 offers better rear seat comfort and will be substanially cheaper too. This car is all about style but there’s...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Long Term Report 3

IntroductionI’m a little late in keeping my promise of bringing to you a detailed highway run report of the Baleno RS. And there is a good reason for that. Good for my colleagues, that is, who have been using it more often than me. It was used on car shoots,...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Audi S5 First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy the Audi S5? For the fantastic engine, sleek exterior and the top-notch interior Why will I avoid the Audi S5? Ride is harsh, looks too similar to the A5 and is quite expensive too. If the 2.0-litre diesel motor on the A5 is too...

Sep 10, 2025

Skoda Octavia RS First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? Because it is a cracker of a deal - a sportscar, a sedan and this price tag Why would I avoid it? If you are only chauffeured, the 1.8 TSI has enough bite and better fuel economy  Cars are an expensive hobby, especially...

Sep 10, 2025