Honda Amaze Diesel CVT vs Maruti Dzire Diesel AMT

Introduction With the advent of Honda’s new Amaze, anyone interested in a compact sedan (a segment that’s dominated by Maruti’s Dzire) wants to know if the newcomer stands a chance. We’ve given you a low-down of how petrol-automatics fare and you can read more about that here. But in this...

Sep 11, 2025

Audi Q5 45 TFSI Petrol First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Refined and powerful engine, comfortable ride, spacious interior and a big boot good for long drives Why I would avoid it?Looks simple, pricier than BMW X3 xDrive30i and Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SportWhat is it?The petrol version of the Q5 mid-sized luxury SUV, powered by...

Sep 11, 2025

Tata Nexon XZ Plus Diesel Long Term Report 2

Long Term Report 2 The Nexon has completed a month in the Carwale garage and has managed to rack up a good number of km, over 2000 to be specific. Overall, the Nexon has performed flawlessly and hasn’t given any reason to grumble at all. In this report we shall...

Sep 11, 2025

Range Rover Evoque Convertible First Drive

What is it? Why I would buy it Smashing road presense, high quality cabin, unparalled top-down driving experience Why I would avoid it Not really a practical buy, stiff low speed ride  The Evoque Convertible is a rather special car. With its fabric roof up, it’s quiet and composed like...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Honda CR-V Diesel Pre-Launch Test Drive Review

Introduction Say Honda, and three nameplates come to mind; especially if all you care about is the Indian car market. There's the City, of course. Then there's the Civic. And if you have managed to do well in life, and then some, you'd also remember the CR-V. Furthermore, if you...

Sep 11, 2025

Honda BR-V VX i-Dtec Long term Review: Introduction

IntroductionUnderappreciate. verb Fail to value sufficiently highly. That's the dictionary meaning of the word. But, in the car world, the Honda BR-V is a standing example of it. It comes with the option of both a petrol and a diesel engine. There's also a manual and an automatic gearbox to choose...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Renault Kwid AMT First Drive Review

What is it? The more I drive in Bombay’s peak hour traffic, the more I appreciate the concept and of course, the convenience of a small automatic hatchback, and Renault’s Kwid AMT has been among the more prevalent budget options. While this ‘new’ 2018 version isn’t all new, the little...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it Great value, Loads of space inside the cabin, Well-balanced looks  Why I would avoid it  4-speed automatic is slow to react and is simply outdated, Steering feels too vague  Ever since it was introduced in late 2014, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has...

Sep 11, 2025

BMW X3 20d Luxury Line First Drive Review

What is it? You’re eyeing the new 2018 BMW X3 that was launched in April this year. BMW unveiled this third-generation X3 at the 2018 Auto Expo and it is based on the CLAR platform. Its aluminium-intense construction allows it to be 55kg lighter than its predecessor. The new X3...

Sep 11, 2025

Range Rover Sport V6 HSE First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Presence, luxury trappings and off-road capability Why would I avoid it? Not a 7-seater, seats don't have massage option What is it? It is the updated version of the iconic Range Rover Sport. This mid-cycle facelift of the fourth generation Range Rover...

Sep 11, 2025

Mahindra Marazzo First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it Easy to drive, looks pleasant, and can seat seven. Why I would avoid it Doesn't feel true to its price, no boot space with all seats in place. The Mahindra Marazzo is an MPV. It is different from an MUV, which was the...

Sep 11, 2025

Mahindra TUV300 Plus First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it Can seat more than 7 passengers, easy to maneuver, cushy ride quality  Why would I avoid it Interior fit and finish, poor legroom, jump seats not the safest  If you need to make a revelation with one of your existing products, why not...

Sep 11, 2025

Mahindra Marazzo vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Introduction The baseline here was easy to set. We have two people movers with both promising similar attributes. The new Mahindra Marazzo and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga assure seating for seven, enough flexibility to carry the sort of luggage one would deem impossible in a sedan, ease of ingress and...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Honda CR-V Diesel AWD First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Spacious and comfortable cabin, seven-seat capability (diesel), car-like driving manners, safety features  Why I would avoid it:  Diesel engine lacks punch, firm slow speed ride After much waiting, Honda has finally given in to the Indian market’s demands for a diesel CR-V....

Sep 11, 2025

Mahindra Marazzo vs Toyota Innova Crysta - Comparison Test

Introduction From the first time we got behind the wheel of the Marazzo, it was clear that this is the most complete product Mahindra has ever made. It drives well, feels well-built, is comfortable and is pretty well-priced too. Mahindra has also placed the car in a price bracket where...

Sep 11, 2025