Honda WR-V Road Test

Introduction If there is a hatchback-based crossover out there that shrieks ‘practically sufficient’, it’s the WR-V from Honda. On sale since March 2017, this mini crossover is still a newcomer in its segment which includes cars like the Hyundai i20 Active and the Toyota Etios Cross. But unlike all its...

Sep 10, 2025

Renault Kwid Long Term Report 3

City CrawlsIt has been over two months now since I began driving the Renault Kwid 1.0-litre RXT (O) and the car has covered almost 6,000kms. After the novelty of it wore off, the chinks have started showing up quite prominently.  Yes, it has a lot more space than the Alto,...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Road test

Introduction A crossover-styled hatch in the B2 segment was one of the few cars that Maruti Suzuki’s stable had not catered to yet. The launch of the Ignis at the start of 2017 changed that. It has a fresh and funky appearance with butch SUV looks, which Indians are swearing by...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Ford EcoSport Petrol Automatic First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? Refreshed looks, abundance of features, retains its sporty edge Why would I avoid it? It still feels cramped for three-abreast seating at the rear Ford originally drove in the EcoSport in 2013 to satisfy Indian consumers at a time when the compact SUV/crossover...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 BMW 530d First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? The 3.0-litre 262bhp/620Nm engine, extra features Why would I avoid it? It is too large for everyday commute. You might end up being largely chauffeur-driven Today I am feeling important. Like a CEO or an entrepreneur out on his fun weekend. I might even...

Sep 10, 2025

Hyundai Elantra A/T vs Skoda Octavia A/T vs Toyota Corolla A/T

Introduction The Elantra is a true testament of how well Hyundai has done in winning the hearts and minds of Indian car buyers. What was once an odd-looking, dreary three-box has matured into a genuine head-turner of a sedan with comfort and features loaded to the boot. Now in its...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? Loaded with features, offers a great balance between comfort and dynamics Why I would avoid it? The Skoda Superb looks better and feels better value The Passat has been VW’s flagship sedan for a while now. With each new model, the Passat got...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon Road Test

Introduction Let’s face it, a decade or so ago, not many people would have recommended a Tata vehicle to their comrades. For years, the local brand was seen as a typical budget box on wheels, with hardly any compelling products. However, in the last few years we have seen Tata...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Vs Tata Nexon

Introduction It is one of the most hotly contested battles in the Indian car market today. Yes, we are talking about the battle of SUVs versus sedans and it is only going to get bigger and bigger. On one hand, you have the sedan, the traditional choice and in the...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tigor Revotorq XZ Long Term Review Report 3

Long Term Review Report 3 The Tata Tigor has been in the CarWale garage for three months now and in that time we have put the car through quite a few paces. This time around, we are giving you our experience out on the highway with the car. Firstly, though,...

Sep 10, 2025

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? To enjoy top-down every day driving without compromising on practicality Why would I avoid it? If I'm looking for a petrol convertible, because this one comes only as a diesel What is it? The gorgeous topless version of the Audi A5. The...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Mahindra Scorpio Facelift First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? More powerful engine with new six-speeder offers supreme driveability, for its rugged appeal Why would I avoid it? Unsettled ride may not suit everybody’s tastes The Mahindra Scorpio is a familiar sight on our road, in all its various avatars that have been...

Sep 10, 2025

Lexus NX 300h First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Radical looks, plenty of technology and for the tree huggers Why would I avoid it? Design might be too radical for some, very good options in this segment Lexus arrived in India earlier this year with the ES sedan, the RX 450h...

Sep 10, 2025

Fiat Urban Cross Long Term Review Report 2

Introduction The Fiat Urban Cross has quietly been racking up the kilometres, and at quite a few hands, too. It even went on a road trip to every Mumbaikar’s favourite destination – Goa! In this report, we’ll take a closer look at how it stands up to the rigours of...

Sep 10, 2025

Five labours of the 2017 Mahindra Scorpio

Introduction Almost two decades ago, it was the Scorpio which helped Mahindra enter the new millennium with a new identity. After some initial hiccups, the Scorpio became the mainstay of Mahindra’s scheme of things becoming one of the star products in their product matrix. And that is primarily because of...

Sep 10, 2025