Tata Tigor JTP Launch Drive Review

Introduction This is the Tigor JTP. It is a look-better, go-faster version of the regular Tata Tigor. And, according to Tata Motors, if this - and its hatchback sibling, the Tiago JTP - manage to garner even five per cent of the volume of the regular versions, JTP will be...

Mar 13, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Swift Diesel AMT Long Term Review 4

Long Term Review 4 If you have been a fan of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, you would find the new third-generation model to be rather intriguing, even if it isn’t the last word in cabin space or plush ride quality. I have been running one, in the ever-so-practical diesel AMT...

Mar 13, 2026

Honda BR-V i-DTEC VX Long Term Review Wrap-up

Wrap-up Report It's time to say goodbye to the Honda  BR-V. Now, in the time it has been with us we have done an intercity jaunt in it; taken it offroad; commuted in it, of course; and I also managed to move a double bed and a wardrobe in it....

Mar 13, 2026

Range Rover Evoque Landmark Edition First Drive Review

What is it?Why should I buy it?Attractive styling, compact sizeWhy should I avoid it?Small cabin, second-gen model due next yearWhat is it?This is the Landmark edition of the 2018 Evoque. It was introduced to commemorate more than six years of the stylish SUV in the Indian market. It comes equipped...

Mar 13, 2026

Jaguar F-Type P300 2-litre First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Drop-dead gorgeous looks, Great value compared to V8 version  Why would I avoid it? Not as fast as it looks, Muted exhaust note  In some ways it’s difficult to give you a clear idea of what this particular Jaguar F-Type is all...

Mar 13, 2026

2018 Mahindra Alturas G4 First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it? Macho exterior, great interior fit and finish, spacious cabin and powerful diesel engine  Why would I avoid it? Bumpy ride quality, uncomfortable third-row seating  The car you see in the pictures is the new Mahindra Alturas G4 which is basically a rebadged version...

Mar 13, 2026

2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy one? Value for money, easy to drive, good interior space management Why I would avoid one? Noisy petrol motor, busy low speed ride What is it? This is the next generation Ertiga. And when we say next generation, it really is. It is...

Mar 13, 2026

2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? The Ertiga has been yet another success story for Maruti Suzuki. In the six years of its existence, Maruti has sold over four lakh units of the Ertiga, thereby making it one of the most popular MPVs along with the mighty Toyota Innova. We just reviewed the...

Mar 13, 2026

Hyundai Verna 1.6 Petrol Long Term Report 5

Long Term Report 5 Its post-festive season and as is the case every year, our shoot/testing schedule is packed with all the recently launched cars. This also means that our long term fleet is at its busiest, being pressed into service as backup vehicles. Besides Kapil’s diesel Swift automatic, the...

Mar 13, 2026

Hyundai Santro petrol MT vs Tata Tiago petrol MT

Introduction Comparison tests cannot get any more relevant than this. Over 50 per cent of new car buyers in India opt for hatchbacks, out of which a good chunk of sales come from the ever-competitive B1 hatch segment which includes the likes of Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio. Now...

Mar 13, 2026

Tata Harrier First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy one? Design, comfort, space, smart cabin Why would I avoid one? Cabin insulation, noisy engine, no drivetrain options What is it? Take Tata Motors' attractive design philosophy - Impact 2.0 in this case. Skin it over a capable and modern Land Rover platform...

Mar 13, 2026

Living with the Volkswagen Passat

Introduction E-segment sedans have their own charm – they are big, spacious and very luxurious. As is the Volkswagen Passat, the flagship sedan from the German carmaker. It would be justified to call it a limousine owing to its length and cabin space and we got to live with it...

Mar 13, 2026

Nissan Kicks First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy one?Funky styling, decent equipment levelsWhy would I avoid one?Paucity of dealer network, No automatic option The Kicks is supposed to be Nissan's answer to the burgeoning compact SUV segment. With almost every manufacturer having one, Nissan was lagging way behind with just the...

Mar 13, 2026

2018 Honda CR-V Road Test

Introduction Carmakers in India tend to exploit the phrase ‘all-new’ but when it comes to the latest iteration of the Honda CR-V, it is appropriate. This 2018 model is the biggest generation change yet for the SUV, and it’s a stronger proposition than ever as a result. The CR-V, in...

Mar 13, 2026

Living with the Tata Nexon

Introduction I’ve had a long and fruitful association with Tata cars. My uncle owned an Indica and being driven to school in that car is one of my earliest memories linked to the brand. The Indica wasn’t exactly known for its design and the engine was a tad noisy, but...

Mar 13, 2026