Nissan Kicks Review: Pros and Cons

IntroductionThis is the all-new Kicks and this is the SUV that aims to bring Nissan back into the game. Now, we all know SUVs work in India but with everyone joining the SUV brigade, how does the Kicks stand out? To answer that question we tell you four things that...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 - Role of a Spotter

IntroductionA spotter! I call him a ballet dancer of sorts. Reason? A spotter dances to a different tune (revving engine) while simultaneously guiding the driver off an obstacle with gestures (hand signals). And, as an off-road spotter, I had to be aware of each vehicle’s potential and plot the course...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road day 2019 - Audi Q7

IntroductionTake an Audi Q7 off-roading? Drive it over unpredictable terrain and in torrential rain? Those were my first and rather surprised reactions when Ninad and Santosh assigned me the Q7 for our CarWale Off-Road day 2019.At first, I wasn’t convinced that this big hunk of German metal you see in...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 - Isuzu MU-X

IntroductionThe Isuzu MU-X facelift is just another full-size SUV in this crowded space of seven-seater premium vehicles. It might lose in terms of pedigree and lineage that the Toyota Fortuner offers, or modern equipment that the Ford Endeavour, Skoda Kodiaq or even the Mahindra Alturas G4 for that matter provide....

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 - Jeep Compass Trailhawk

IntroductionThe Jeep Compass, as a product, is quite competent as it offers excellent road manners and is decent off it. And after Jeep India introduced the hardcore Trailhawk version, it was logical that we selected the SUV for this year’s CarWale Off-road Day. Being a Trailrated SUV, the Jeep Compass...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 – Renault Duster AWD

IntroductionThis is the second outing of the Renault Duster at CarWale’s Off-Road Day. At the inaugural edition back in 2016, we saw the Duster impress us with its AWD hardware over most of our scientifically laid out challenges. Now, Renault updated the Duster just a few weeks back and although...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 – Honda CR-V

IntroductionPeople who buy the Honda CR-V are a different breed altogether. You’d see the CR-V’s parked in classy localities of South Bombay, with the owners chauffeured around on their way to yoga classes and Starbucks, or attending kitty parties and high teas. These are the kind of people who only...

Sep 11, 2025

CarWale Off-Road Day 2019 – An Introduction

IntroductionIt's that time of the year again, the time of the year to test the limits of man and machine. What we are going to do is put five SUVs through some of the most difficult tests and see who comes out on top. We are at 19 Degree North...

Sep 11, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq Scout First Drive Review

What is it?Why will I buy it?One car for both office meetings and adventure tripsWhy will I avoid it?Skoda's after-sales service still improvingWhat is it?I was told that the Skoda Kodiaq Scout is the off-road focussed variant of the SUV. And with this claim, the car comes with an additional...

Sep 11, 2025

Honda Amaze V CVT Diesel Long Term Review: Introduction

Honda Amaze V CVT Diesel Long Term ReviewFinally after back to back manual compact SUVs, I got my first automatic sedan and what a sedan it is. The Honda Amaze diesel CVT made it to my garage and I was ecstatic for more reasons than one. You see, when Honda launched...

Sep 11, 2025

Renault Duster AWD First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Pliant ride quality, strong diesel motor and capable off-roader (AWD).Why I would avoid it?Cumbersome to drive in city, notchy gearbox and average NVH levels.What is it?This is the 2019 Renault Duster AWD, and it brings an air of freshness to the SUV with aesthetic...

Sep 11, 2025

Toyota Fortuner Review: Pros and Cons

IntroductionBig, burly, and road presence by the bucket load. That’s the Toyota Fortuner for you. No wonder it sells so well, because in a market like India, no matter the gender, caste or ethnicity of the buyer, when it comes to SUVs, we all want what Mrs Kakkar from ‘Main...

Sep 11, 2025

Range Rover Sport 2.0-Litre Petrol First Drive Review

What is it?Back in May, Jaguar Land Rover grabbed the headlines with the arrival of its 2.0-litre petrol iteration of the 2019 Range Rover Sport. It being around Rs 17 lakhs cheaper than the previous entry level version was reason enough to catch all the right attention. But seriously; can...

Sep 11, 2025

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Performance, and sporty ride and handling.Why I would avoid it?Expensive, could be better equipped and age-old styling.What is it?At a time when other manufacturers are introducing new-generation models of its cars, Volkswagen India is content with bringing in another facelift. With mild updates to...

Sep 11, 2025

Hyundai Elite i20 Review: Pros and Cons

IntroductionIt’s hard to imagine that the Hyundai i20 has been in the Indian market since as long as 2008. Of course it has received its share of updates but still, 11 years is a long time. Now called the Elite i20, it’s already been five years since the major update....

Sep 11, 2025