Car Reviews

Ameya Naik

Aug 18, 2017, 3:10 PM

2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe Review

It was in August last year, that we first got a chance to see and drive the GLC Coupe SUV and that one caught our attention. In fact, we were told by the folks at Mercedes-Benz that the GLC Coupe will come to India with one more variant. Sadly though we only get the AMG and even though I began this sentence with 'sadly', I am not the one to complain.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Aug 26, 2017

  Range Rover Velar Review

  The Velar has been conceived as a new Range Rover model that will fill the chasm between the smallest Evoque and the larger Sport, to make it a four member family. When I first saw the car this April in New York, I argued whether that gap really needed to be filled to be honest.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Aug 22, 2017

  2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Spec Comparison

  The new Hyundai Verna in its 5th generation is all set to make its India debut on August 22. The new sedan from the Korean automaker, now in its third generation in India, will take on the likes of popular offerings like the Honda City and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. The new Hyundai Verna in its past offerings was a popular car in the Indian sedan space for its good looks, well spec interior and creature comforts. So lets see how the new Hyundai Verna stacks up on paper against its rivals.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Sep 22, 2017

  Tata Nexon Subcompact SUV Review

  The sub 4-metre subcompact SUV segment is one of the most popular and most aspirational automotive segments in the country. Maruti Suzuki consistently sells over 10,000 units of the Vitara Brezza every month and the Ecosport single handedly helped recover Ford India's lull a few years ago. Mahindra has four SUVs in this segment too - the TUV 300, the Bolero Power+, the KUV 100 and the NuvoSport. So it was only obvious that sooner or later, any automaker who wants to be a real volume player in the Indian market needs to have a model present in this segment. Tata Motors first showcased a concept sompact SUV called the Nexon at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. While most of us expected the production SUV to be watered down or 'paani-kum-chai' version of the concept, the Indian automaker has surprised us by launching the Nexon subcompact SUV that is very close to the concept's original look and design. And the last time that happened was when Jaguar launched the F-Pace! So read on to know more about the brand new 2017 Tata Nexon!

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 12, 2017

  Datsun redi-GO 1.0L Review

  The Datsun redi-GO will now be available with a 1-litre engine and yes, it's the same as the one on the Kwid delivering the same amount of power, 67 bhp and same torque 91 Nm. Datsun calls this powertrain i-SAT or Intelligent Spark Automated Technology, which it says is better on performance delivery. Does it really? We find out.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jul 11, 2017

  Tata Tiago Petrol AMT Review

  the Tiago went on to win the 2017 NDTV Hatchback of the Year Award too. The only thing it missed was an automatic gearbox. And now, Tata Motors has launched a new variant of the Tiago which gets an AMT option. Under the hood is a 1.2-litre three cylinder unit that also does duty in the standard manual gearbox equipped car. You get 84 bhp of peak power and 114 Nm of peak torque. The gearbox essentially stays the same, a 5-speed unit on which is mounted the AMT shifter module. The module is mated to a traditional shifter lever, which replaces the manual shifter in the cabin. Just like the unit on the Nano and the Zest, the Tiago also gets an AMT unit with a drive, neutral and reverse mode and a manual mode that allows the driver to shift up or down. The Tiago AMT also gets a sports mode to compliment the AMT unit.

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 5, 2017

  Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift Review

  When the Mercedes-Benz GLA was first launched in India, most dismissed the car as an A-Class on stilts but the German auto giant knew the potential of this car and the facelift finally made its public debut in January 2017 at the Detroit Motor Show. A little over six months and it's all set to launch in India and we drive the GLA facelift to sample all the changes.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Jun 27, 2017

  Terrific, Tantalising and Turbo: Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T Review

  It's a Ferrari with an engine variant and that's something we've never seen from the manufacturer before. So has it got it right with the GTC4 LussoT? We drive it to know more

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Jun 23, 2017

  Lamborghini Huracan Performante: Exclusive Review

  With the Huracan Performante, Lamborghini takes on a whole new direction in many ways. So while the Huracans predecessor the Gallardo got a Superleggera variant, the Performante does more than simply go super lightweight. What it gives you is a supercar that stays even more planted and offers mind blowing dynamics in excess of the Huracn coup.

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