Car Reviews

Siddharth Vinayak Patankar

Jun 15, 2019, 6:18 PM

Mercedes-Benz EQC Review: Testing Daimler’s Big Bet On Electric

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first of what promises to be several EQ models from the German carmaker. It is a good step in the right direction, combining electric expectations with the kind of practicality, comfort and luxury that Mercedes buyers would expect.

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  Kingshuk Dutta | Jun 14, 2019

  MG Hector First Drive Review

  The MG Hector has been in coming for a long time and now, we finally get you the MG Hector review for petrol and diesel variants amidst the lush greenery of Coimbatore and Kodanal in Tamil Nadu.

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  Ameya Naik | Jun 6, 2019

  Jeep Compass Trailhawk Review

  We drive the much-anticipated Jeep Compass Trailhawk in India. It's the more off-road oriented version of the Jeep Compass and here's what we think about it.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | May 31, 2019

  Hyundai Venue Review

  The Hyundai Venue subcompact SUV has already garnered over 20,000 bookings and the juggernaut looks set to roll on. The reason for the popularity says Hyundai is the segment itself - which already accounts for 47 per cent of all SUV sales, and is set to go past 50 per cent in a year or two.

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  Kingshuk Dutta | May 6, 2019

  Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Skoda Octavia: Comparison Review

  We pit the new-generation Honda Civic against the segment benchmark, which is the Skoda Octavia and the Toyota Corolla. Does the new Civic have the goods to usurp the throne of the Octavia or will the Octavia continue to prevail?

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  Kingshuk Dutta | May 4, 2019

  2019 BMW X4 SUV Review

  The BMW X4 was launched a couple months ago and now, we finally get to drive the SUV! Or is it a four-door coupe?

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  Jens Meiners and Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Apr 24, 2019

  Exclusive: Hyundai Venue First Drive Review

  We recently had the chance to get behind the wheel of a pre-production model at a press event held in Korea at Hyundai Motor's Namyang R&D facility. The car is really compact, and yet - just as we have seen on its debut stage - even in real world conditions its proportions scream SUV.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Apr 10, 2019

  BMW 8 Series Convertible First Drive Review

  The latest from BMW is the M850i xDrive. We test the car in sunny Portugal with the top down to get you a comprehensive perspective on the new 8 family. India will be getting the 4-door 8 Series Gran Coupe but it will share its dynamics and performance, styling and equipment with this car; and its engines too.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Mar 20, 2019

  BMW X7 Review: Driven In The Heartland Of Its 'Home' Market

  BMW's new flagship SUV is the first-ever X7. The model finally gives BMW its much-needed standard three-row car, offering new levels of luxury, space and comfort that was so far only seen on BMW's sedan portfolio only until now. We test the new model in the United States - which without a doubt is the number one target market for the BMW X7. We have driven the xDrive40i - which is confirmed as one of two variants we can expect in India.

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