Ford Freestyle Petrol M/T vs Maruti Swift Petrol M/T

Introduction Comparing the two cars you see on the screen might surprise you. But the fact remains that although these aren’t from the same segment, they are similarly priced and specced. And, those who are on the lookout for a hatch with a budget of about eight lakh rupees will...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10

Introduction The last time these two cars came together the Hyundai Grand i10 beat the Maruti Swift fair and square. It simply was a better car be it in terms of refinement, comfort, space or ease of driving. But times change and this time around the i10 is under threat...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Brezza AGS Automatic First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Good driving dynamics, Maruti peace of mind, traditional SUV styling Why I would avoid it: Noisy cabin, uninspiring diesel engine, pronounced lag in gearshifts Maruti Suzuki might be shying away from introducing a petrol engine in the Brezza, but it couldn't stay...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Brezza diesel AMT vs Tata Nexon diesel AMT

Background and DesignTime and again, these two contenders that you see in the pictures have crossed paths. And, today they are back in the lime light since both now come equipped with automatic transmissions in their diesel iterations. A feature that’s undeniably gaining ground in the Indian market due to...

Sep 10, 2025

BMW 630i GT First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Spacious and comfortable cabin, adequate boot space for long drives, comfy ride and just about enough grunt from its engine Why I would avoid it: Pricier than Mercedes' E 200, rear-end looks bulky    BMW added the 6 Series Gran Turismo to...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon XZ Plus Diesel Long Term Report 1

Long Term Report 1 Mumbai monsoons have well and truly set in which means chaos on the roads thanks to traffic and potholes. And since my commute is almost 80km to and fro daily, meant it was going to be hell for me driving my Tata Nano. But thankfully I...

Sep 10, 2025

Honda Amaze AT vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire AT

Introduction If the term ‘compact sedan’ makes you think low quality, mediocre performance and low value, then you are probably among the minority because Indian car buyers are flocking to compact sedans for their upscale looks, features and hatchback-like efficiency. To give you an idea, the current largest selling car...

Sep 10, 2025

Lexus RX450h F-Sport Road Test Review

Introduction Lexus, the Toyota-owned luxury car brand, began its operations in India last year with the RX450h. It’s the carmaker's mid-size luxury SUV that's offered in two trims - Luxury and F-Sport. We've put the latter through our exhaustive road test regime to find out if the RX450h has the...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Hyundai Creta vs Renault Captur

Introduction Hyundai has been on a roll for the last few years and it has tasted success in almost every segment it has entered. But their biggest triumph has to be the Creta. Launched in 2014, Hyundai’s Compactish SUV has been selling consistently around the 10k mark. This is remarkable...

Sep 10, 2025

Hyundai Verna 1.6 Petrol Long Term Report 4

Long Term Report 4 A unanimous opinion here at CarWale is uncommon, but anyone who has spent some time with our long term Hyundai Verna agrees that it’s an excellent daily driver. In our previous reports, we have talked about its brilliant infotainment system and the long list of features,...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Swift ZDi AGS Long Term Review Report 3

Introduction We continue our journey with the fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Swift in our long term garage and this time around, we have a highway report. I finally managed to take a break from my busy schedule and headed for my hometown in South Maharashtra for a short vacation. What´s...

Sep 10, 2025

Kia Rio 1.6 Xline Drive Review

Introduction For those not in the know, the Rio is to Kia what the i20 is to Hyundai. A premium hatchback that's big on style but not exactly heavy on the pocket. Now, the i20 and the Rio might be siblings - Kia and Hyundai are part of the same...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Hyundai Elite i20 CVT First Drive Review

What is it? The Hyundai Elite i20 has been a popular choice since it first hit our roads in late 2014, with over 10,000 units finding buyers every month. It’s done well in all our previous tests as well, defeating the ever practical Honda Jazz and the crowd favourite, Maruti...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Honda Jazz Petrol facelift First Drive Review

What is it? The Jazz, although not that successful a car for Honda, has always had its own set of fans. The massive cabin and clever interiors have been its USP and still remains so, to this day. Like the previous generation Jazz, the third generation car which was launched...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Honda Jazz Diesel Facelift First Drive Review

What is it? I’m sure you’ve had a glimpse of what Honda’s 2018 Jazz in its petrol avatars is all about in our previous review. But in this review, we’d like to focus on the diesel version. If you have read the previous review and our recent news updates on...

Sep 10, 2025