Maruti Suzuki WagonR AMT vs Hyundai Santro AMT

Introduction With our cities getting crowded and traffic congestion increasing, driving is getting difficult with each passing day. The need for an automatic has grown over the years, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic when one has to constantly press the clutch and shift gears. Small wonder then that cars with automated...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Nissan Kicks Road Test

Introduction Introducing a new model in a fiercely contested segment is a tough task. But, aiming to take buyers away from heavyweights such as the Hyundai Creta or the Maruti Suzuki Brezza with a fairly lesser known badge is even harder. That’s the heroic task the new Nissan Kicks has...

Sep 11, 2025

Honda Jazz VX Diesel Long Term Report 3

Long Term Report 3 As one German sub-4 metre sedan (have a guess as to what it could be?) joins CarWale’s long term fleet, it’s time to bid goodbye to the ever-dependable Honda Jazz, a car that seamlessly integrated into my everyday work-slash-recreational routine right from day one. Over the...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Currently, no other segment is as jam-packed as the compact SUV segment. Earlier lead by the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster, this lucrative space has countersigned a lot of action in the last few years thanks to cars like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Range Rover Velar First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it Smashing looks, Solid build, Feature-rich cabin  Why I would avoid it Limited rear seat space, Slow infotainment system   Great value. There is no better way to define the 2019 Range Rover Velar, which is now locally assembled. We say great value because...

Sep 11, 2025

Jeep Compass Trailhawk First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy it? Easy-to-drive automatic, off-road capability, high quality cabin Why will I avoid it? Missing new-age features, sparse dealer network What is it? Featuring off-road focused upgrades, this is the Trailhawk version of Jeep’s entry-level Compass SUV. And as they say, this one is...

Sep 11, 2025

MG Hector Diesel Manual First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy it? Rich looks, well-finished, roomy and comfortable cabin Why will I avoid it? No diesel-automatic, not exciting to drive What is it? MG's first product for the Indian market is this Hector. It is a five-seater mid-size SUV that should go head-to-head against...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Ioniq EV: Quick Spin

What is it? It is what the Prius is to Toyota and the Leaf is to Nissan. While not really a trend starter like the other two, but it is still a significant car for Hyundai.  If you like how the Hyundai Elantra looks, you will love the Ioniq. Dimensionally...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Nexo: First Look Review

Hyundai Nexo: Quick SpinThe world is going green and car manufacturers are trying everything to offer a viable technology when it comes to cars.  Now Hydrogen fuel cell technology isn’t really new and most manufacturers including Hyundai have been dabbling with it for a while now. So what’s new about...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Kona EV First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy it? Sublime, silent driving experience, eco-friendly and economical to run Why will I avoid it? Charging options are still a question mark. The dawn of EVs is finally here. We’ve been talking about it for a long time now and thanks to Hyundai,...

Sep 11, 2025

Mahindra XUV300 diesel AMT First Drive Review

What is it? Not too long ago, we drove the Mahindra XUV300 and came away very impressed with its diesel-manual drivetrain, but sometimes revisits are in order especially given the fact that nothing in the perky compact SUV segment stays still for long. This time around, we have the diesel-AMT...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Mahindra TUV300 First Drive Review

What is it? The 2019 Mahindra TUV300 seen here isn’t exactly a mid-life update. However, this is the first major facelift for TUV since its introduction half a decade ago. So now the boxy SUV from Mahindra’s stable has cosmetic tweaks both inside and out. And since the competition in...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Santro AMT Long Term Report 2

Long Term Update 2 In my introduction report on our Hyundai Santro AMT, I was thoroughly relishing the compact size and the convenience that the AMT gearbox added to my daily commute. In fact, the more I drive the Santro, the more I am impressed by its simplicity and everyday...

Sep 11, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXI 1.2 AMT Long Term Report 2

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Long Term Report 2 It has been two months since the ‘big’ new Wagon R joined CarWale’s long term fleet. As promised, this blue-eyed boy has been performing its duties as our support vehicle for all the CarWale videos with utmost ease. And, we even took...

Sep 11, 2025

Renault Kwid RXT (O) 1.0 Easy- R AMT Long Term Review: Report 2

One month anniversary It’s been a month since the Renault Kwid RXT (O) 1.0 Easy- R AMT entered the CarWale garage and boy, has this little Indo-French hatchback been busy! It has been put through its paces via a combination of daily commutes, shoots and carting around members of the...

Sep 11, 2025