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4 years agoIn the first segment of this carandbike episode, we have the road test of the much anticipated VW Taigun compact SUV - in its more powerful avatar - the 1.5 TSI. What's more this is the GT variant in both manual and DSG auto. We have driven across highway, hill roads, and in traffic to bring you this comprehensive review. Up next, Japanese car maker Honda recently launched the 2021 facelift of its most successful car in the India, the Amaze. Most of the changes on the subcompact sedan are on the exterior. We get behind the wheel of the 2021 Honda Amaze facelift.
9,808 views4 years agoThe wait for the big SUV from Mahindra is finally over. The Mahindra XUV700 flagship SUV has been in the making for more than 3 years now and there are a lot of promises made by the company for the new car. It says it redefines the segment and so we went to the company’s newest test facility to check out what it’s all about. We got to spend limited time with the diesel and petrol variants to check out what it’s all about! In the next segment, Mahindra's new brand identity and logo were showcased earlier and who better to provide a keen insight into them than Pratap Bose, EVP and Chief Design Officer, M&M. In an exclusive interview, Siddharth and Pratap talk about the intricacies of a new logo design, and even how it fits onto a new car model. Of course, there's a lot spoken about the XUV700 as well.
4,062 views4 years agoThe 6 and 7 seater vehicle segment has a lot of options now and so we had an opportunity to compare the Tata Safari and the Hyundai Alcazar, though we would have loved to have the MG Hector Plus as well. But sadly, it was not available. We therefore compared both these cars to find out which one is the better of the lot. And in the second segment, we ride the all-new Suzuki Hayabusa. It was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, when it was first launched in 1999. Over the years, and two generations later, it's become a legend in the world of motorcycles. Now, in 2021, the Hayabusa enters a new dawn, getting its most comprehensive updates for the first time since 2008. In its third-generation, the changes to the new 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa are borne out of compulsions due to tightening global emission regulations, but it gets other updates, like state-of-the-art electronics, better brakes and more.
5,045 views4 years agoBack in October 2020, carandbike exclusively reported that the Honda H'Ness CB350 platform will be used to develop new models. And Honda sure did launch a new model on the same platform a few months later, called the CB350RS! The two bikes get the same engine in the same state of tune, same cycle parts but have a slightly different flavour to offer. Sure, the CB350RS carries a lovely retro charm but in terms of design, it straddles between being a cafe racer and a scrambler and yet, it is neither! Here’s our review of the Honda CB350RS. Up next, we have the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI. It is is a clever car that is well built, has a robust and tough design language, and looks premium. It is also loaded with a lot of goodies and is packaged well enough to stand up to the rivals - the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos at the top-end and the Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster at the lower end. And that is what we will talk about as we review the Kushaq 1.0 TSI, the performance of the car and the technology that resides within.
4,470 views4 years agoAnother massive exclusive from us at carandbike, and this time it is all-new Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC. This is one of the racier avatars of the GLA-Class compact SUV that shares a platform and powertrains with the recently launched A-Class sedan - which too has its AMG model being made here. The Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 comes with that hallowed AMG badge; and it along with the more potent GLA 45 and 45 S models offers faster, edgier performance and hey - you know it - styling too. And we have it first! In fact we have the whole GLA family with us. The 200 petrol and the 220d diesel as well! So, this carandbike episode could be termed as a Mercedes-Benz GLA special.
12,330 views4 years agoM&M has launched its latest product into the market - the Mahindra Bolero Neo subcompact SUV. Prices for the new offering start at Rs. 8.48 lakh for the N4 variant, going up to Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom India, introductory) for the N10 variant. There's also a top spec N10 (O) trim but prices are yet to be revealed. The new model effectively replaces the Mahindra TUV300 and builds on the blockbuster Bolero brand name that has served Mahindra strongly over the past two decades. Our first segment consists of a comprehensive review of the new Bolero Neo. Up next, we have a comparison of the Hyundai Alcazar and the SUV it is based on, the Creta. The video was born out of the doubts and confusion that many of you, our viewers, had with regards to choosing between the two SUVs and we hope this comparison clears it for you. #Mahindra #BoleroNeo #SUV #HyundaiAlcazar #HyundaiCreta #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #HyundaiAlcazarReview #CretaReview #HyundaiReview #SUVReview #MahindraBoleroNeo #MahindraSUV #carandbike 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Mahindra's Highest Selling Car 1:27 - Exterior Analysis 2:26 - Interior Analysis 4:11 - Specifications 4:56 - Performance Analysis 5:34 - Features 7:05 - Bolero Neo Price in India 8:06 - Hyundai Creta vs Alcazar ➡️The Bolero has been Mahindra's highest selling car for more than a decade. In all the company has sold more than 13 lakh units of the car in the market in the last 2 decades. ➡️The Bolero Neo is built on the 3rd generation Scorpio chassis which is mated to a rear-wheel-drive setup. The 1.5 litre diesel engine remains the same as was seen earlier on the TUV300. ➡️Talking about safety, apart from ISOFIX mounts the Bolero Neo gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD and cornering brake control as standard. ➡️The Bolero Neo has been launched starting at ₹ 8.48 lakh (ex-showroom) while the N10 is priced at ₹ 9.99 lakh while the price for the N10 variant with multi terrain tech is still not out. ➡️This makes it one of the more affordable Diesel subcompact SUVs. As a reference the Ford Ecosport is priced between ₹ 8.89 lakhs and ₹ 11.19 lakh for the Diesel model, Neo's cousin the XUV300 is priced between ₹ 9.00 lakh and ₹ 12.66 lakh for the Diesel manual.
1,283 views4 years agoThe flagship from Audi is now in India. We have tested the higher spec model - the more powerful Audi e-tron 55 SUV, with a larger battery. Is it a capable EV? And does it meet your expectations as an Audi? The e-tron (especially the 55 variant) boasts a lot of kit and tech, so let's dive in or should I say, plug-in? Audi is playing it bold by simultaneously launching the e-tron and e-tron Sportback - the sleeker coupe avatar that is also now in India. Here’s our comprehensive review of the first all-electric SUV from Audi, the e-tron.
9,026 views4 years agoThe Mercedes-Benz S Class! It is the preserve of the rich, famous and successful! And while we are neither, we still had an opportunity to spend time with this gorgeous car, which is perhaps the epitome of luxury on four wheels! It has been dubbed the best car in the world! It is the gold standard when it comes to luxury sedans and winning the world luxury car of the year for 2021 further bolstered its credentials as a palatial, luxury laden sedan. Is it the best car in the world? Well, that is a tall claim but it is definitely one of the very best cars in the world, if not the very best! Here’s our comprehensive review! The 2021 MINI Cooper models have just arrived in our market and we have got the chance to bring you the first-hand experience of both the hatch and convertible. The new MINIs are more aggressive to look at and is aerodynamically advanced, while the cabin has been slightly tweaked as well along with a subtle update in its driving character. We tell you all about it right here in our review.
7,211 views4 years agoSkoda Auto India, with the Kushaq begins a new innings in the country. This SUV of course lays the foundation to what all is coming to the country in the next few years under the India 2.0 strategy. Has it got the right combination though? We find out. The second segment on the show has our comprehensive review of the Hyundai Alcazar. Hyundai's big bet on the SUV space is the new Alcazar. The company already has the largest SUV market share in India and the new Hyundai Alcazar will further strengthen that as it is a capable product.
1,887 views4 years agoJaguar Land Rover India launched its first-ever electric SUV, the Jaguar I-Pace in India in March 2021. Since then, India and the world have changed a lot. But now that we got our hands on the I-Pace in India, we thought why not tell you more about Jaguar's first ever EV, a luxury one at that. The I-Pace comes to India nearly three years after making its global debut, however, given the push Electric Vehicles (EV) are getting in India right now, this could very well be the right time for a product like the I-Pace. With prices beginning from Rs. 1.05 crore and going up to Rs, 1.12 crore (ex-showroom, India), the I-Pace is marginally expensive than its closest rival, the Mercedes-Benz EQC. And another quick nuggets! Audi India will soon launch the e-Tron electric SUV in India. Now, that would be one heck of a comparison! Don' you agree? Carrying on with the topic of EVs, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, editor-in-chief, carandbike, speaks to two stalwarts from the EV industry, Anand Kulkarni, who is the product line director, electric vehicles and ALFA architecture, PVBU, Tata Motors and Sandeep Bangia, Head of EV, HA and ESCO Business at Tata Power about the future of EVs, the policies and few other exciting topics within the EV ecosystem in India.
