First Drive

Siddharth Vinayak Patankar

Sep 25, 2018, 10:53 AM

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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  Ameya Naik | Jun 27, 2018

  2018 Audi Q5 Petrol Review

  The year began with a bang for Audi with the second generation of the Q5 in the diesel and though back then we asked about the petrol variant, we got a reply saying 'soon'. And here it is finally, the petrol variant of the Q5.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 21, 2018

  Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Review

  Mercedes-Benz will offer a relatively inexpensive coupe to its audience in India very soon with the all new and freshly updated C-Class coupe! So read on to know what this new car from the three-pointed star is all about.

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  Dhruv Behl | Jun 20, 2018

  Ferrari 488 Pista First Drive Review

  Ferrari put the 488 on a strict diet to produce the Pista - yielding a weight savings of as much as 90 kilograms. The engineers have saved 18 kilos in the engine alone. The Pista takes great inspiration from Ferrari's tin-top racers - the 488 GTE that competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the Ferrari Challenge contender that takes part in their one-make series.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 6, 2018

  Hyundai i20 CVT Petrol Automatic Review

  The Hyundai i20 CVT is available in two variants - the Magna and the Asta. Unlike the manual, which offers a higher, spec Asta (dual tone) and Asta (optional) variant, the CVT gets just the standard Asta, which is the top spec variant in its lineup. So what it looses out on as compared to the Asta(O) are a bunch of features that although aren't crucial, would have been nice to have. You don't get the projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs for starters. Instead, you get a set of daytime running lights integrated into the bumper just below the fog lamps. And in my opinion, these look fantastic! You do however miss out on auto headlamps and cornering lights. You also get dark grey 15-inch wheels as compared to the larger 16-inch diamond cut wheels that are available on the optional package. You also loose out on the likes of a whole bunch of interior features like the leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, and the smart keyless entry with a start-stop button.

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