First Drive

Siddharth Vinayak Patankar

Oct 13, 2018, 6:58 PM

New SsangYong Rexton Review: This Is The Mahindra Alturas G4 SUV For India

Mahindra is all set to bring the new second generation SsangYong Rexton to India as the new Mahindra Alturas G4 SUV. The new Rexton is built on a new Y400 platform that is shared by Mahindra and SsangYong, and is more premium, better built, sophisticated product than its predecessor. It is also better to drive, and the Y400 SUV is all set to take on the Toyota Fortuner and the likes. Read our comprehensive review.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Oct 9, 2018

  2018 Hyundai Santro First Drive

  The hugely popular nameplate that helped Hyundai break into the Indian car market, is now back. The Hyundai Santro is no longer quite the tallboy it used to be. But there is plenty here to loom forward to. And yes plenty that will best the competition too! Here's our first impression on the new Santro.

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  car&bike Team | Oct 8, 2018

  Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz C220d Facelift Review

  The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is only available in India with a diesel engine - the new OM654, 2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged unit that replaces the older 2.2-litre unit. Apart from being BS6 ready, the new engine is also mated to a new 9-speed dual clutch '9G-Tronic' gearbox.

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  Ameya Naik | Oct 8, 2018

  2018 Ford Aspire Facelift Review

  The 2018 Ford Aspire facelift is a smarter, well-engineered, feature rich car and it passes the biggest test of them all - of being a great city car! Read our review to know why.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Sep 25, 2018

  Hyundai Kona Compact SUV: First Drive Review

  The car's design is the first thing that grabs you. The Kona represents what is now an increasingly contagious global trend to have small lights and big grilles.

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  Ameya Naik | Sep 5, 2018

  Mahindra Marazzo First Drive Review

  For those of you following our updates, on the Mahindra Marazzo MPV, we've shared almost all the details; but of course, you were eagerly waiting for the review; and we were equally eager to drive it, because this time around the company has gone to the depths of the ocean, to find inspiration, for its new MPV; and one that has a lot riding on it, for the company. The design of the Marazzo is inspired by a shark and there's proof; if you thought I was kidding.

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  Kingshuk Dutta | Aug 23, 2018

  2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift First Drive Review - Honda City, Hyundai Verna Rival

  The new Maruti Suzuki Facelift gets a bunch of updates to the looks along with a new 1.5-litre petrol engine as well. We spend some time with the new Ciaz and here's what we think.

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  Jens Meiners | Aug 15, 2018

  Honda CR-V First Drive Review: Improved In Every Respect

  The very popular Honda CR-V returns in its 5th generation. The car is bigger and better, as our first drive tells you. The India launch is expected in the festive season, and for the first time, Honda will offer a diesel option on the CR-V that drives in with a three-row, 7-seater avatar

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Jul 27, 2018

  Kia Stinger GT Review

  The flagship product for the Korean brand, the Kia Stinger GT is a very capable, cleverly designed and well-built sports sedan. It truly lives up to Kia's tag line - The Power To Surprise!

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