2018 Nissan Kicks First Look Review

What is it? The Nissan Kicks is a crossover SUV, one of the smallest cars in the Nissan line-up that is built on stilts. It is also the newest SUV that Nissan has announced for the Indian market and will get into the ring to fight the Hyundai Creta and...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Lexus ES 300h First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Smashing looks, silky smooth drivetrain  Why I would avoid it: Not a driver's car, some interior bits not upto segment standard When we first tested the ES 300h last year, we were left impressed with how well the hybrid sedan carved its...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Honda CR-V Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Smooth drivetrain, car-like handling, quality interiors Why I would avoid it:  CVT isn't for the enthusiasts, firm low speed ride    Although not many are aware, it is true that no other premium segment is as swarming and buzzing as the luxury...

Sep 11, 2025

Honda BR-V VX i-Dtec Long Term Review: Report 2

LT Report 2 Last month, when we introduced our long term Honda BR-V on these pages, we wanted a few questions answered.  Questions that arose from the fact that even though the BR-V has so much going for it on paper - petrol and diesel engines, seven seats, a Honda...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Tucson Facelift 1.6 Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? It’s been two years since the Hyundai Tucson re-entered the Indian market. And so far it has done reasonably well. Now, with monthly sales hovering around 200 units, we won’t call it a runaway success. But, since the addition of the all-wheel drive version, especially in the...

Sep 11, 2025

Top Touchscreen systems under Rs 10 lakhs compared: An introduction

Touchscreen systems today Touchscreen systems today have become a crucial element in the features list of most modern cars. Call it if you will entertainment, or just a way to make a cleaner appearance on the dashboard. But there is no going away from the fact these systems are, today,...

Sep 11, 2025

Three in-car infotainment systems under Rs 10 lakhs reviewed

Introduction In our introductory story we told you why we are comparing touchscreen systems, how we’ve gone about doing it and finally the six cars (and their touchscreen systems) that made it to our comparison list. Well, here are the touchscreen systems that made it to places 6, 5 and...

Sep 11, 2025

Top 3 cars with the best infotainment systems under Rs 10 lakhs

Introduction Well here we are after a lot of touching, twisting and intimate discussion (ha ha) with the winners of our touchscreen comparison test. Based on the test criteria that we outlined in our introductory story, here are the best systems that you can get in cars priced under the...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Kona 1.6GDI Petrol First Drive Review

Introduction This is the Hyundai Kona. It is based on the i20; it gets a nice and peppy engine; and it isn't coming to India. At least not in the form you see here, which, by the way, we went all the way to Turkey to drive. Hyundai will launch...

Sep 11, 2025

Tata Nexon XZ Plus Diesel Long Term Report 3

Long Term Report 3 So the hardest part is here. After driving a car for over 90 days it pretty much becomes a part of your life and you get used to it. It’s the same case with the Tata Nexon which has been my long termer for the last...

Sep 11, 2025

Lamborghini Urus Drive Review

Introduction   Frankly, the Urus needs no introduction. Why, you ask? Well, for the simple reason that it was born as the fastest production SUV in the world. While the terms, fastest and SUV’s don’t really go together, the world has suddenly seen a massive demand for sport utility vehicles...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Ford Aspire Petrol Manual First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Great ride and handling, value for money, smooth new petrol engine Why I would avoid it:  Interior fit and finish not the best In our eyes the Ford Aspire was always an underrated car. In true Ford fashion, it was a car...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Datsun Go and Go Plus First Drive Review

What is it? The cars you see in the pictures are the Datsun GO and GO+ facelift. Although from the outside they might not look too different as compared to the old car, underneath there are quite a few changes to shout about.  At first glance the biggest difference you...

Sep 11, 2025

2018 Hyundai Santro First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy the Santro? Easy to drive nature, interior fit and finish, spacious cabin Why will I avoid it? Bouncy high speed ride, noisy engine, odd driving position What is it? Although this new Hyundai small car carries the well-known Santro brand name, it is...

Sep 11, 2025

Tata Tiago JTP Launch Drive Review

Introduction This is the Tiago JTP. And, it has received the same set of upgrades as the Tigor JTP to turn this entry-level hatchback into a special works car. But, on the road, the two cars did feel a bit different...The upgrades As is the case with the Tigor JTP,...

Sep 11, 2025