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4 years agoOne of the first concepts that you study in Economics is perfect competition! And a near perfect example of that in the Indian automobile industry is the subcompact SUV segment! With the coming of the Renault Kiger, Indian car buyers have nine car models to choose from, with each model getting multiple variants too! So, it is a problem of plenty, you see. And yes! It is a motley crew of subcompact SUVs that we have here! The Kiger is proverbial ‘new kid on the block’; the Venue was the winner of our last subcompact SUV shootout, beating the Sonet. And the Tata Nexon is here since it wasn’t a part of our previous subcompact SUV comparison! So, does the Kiger have enough mettle to fend off its established rivals or not? Time to find out! The Honda Drive To Discover has entered its tenth edition, and this year the drive was from Bengaluru to Goa. Of course, with all due COVID protocols in place! We had had the entire fleet of Honda cars at our disposal for this trim, including its current flagship, the new-gen City. On this 800+ kilometre drive, Seshan Vijayraghvan got to cover everything from the pristine coffee plantations of Chikmagalur and the coastal cuisines of Mangluru, to the beaches of Kundapura and Goa.
3,012 views4 years agoThe electric vehicle space in India is going to grow by leaps and bounds. We tell you all about electric cars and electric two-wheelers, which will be launched in India this year. The made in India Renault Triber has achieved an impressive 4 star rating for adult occupant protection, in a crash test conducted by Global NCAP. The Global NCAP 'Safer Cars for India' initiative has been on since 2014. The Renault Triber is the first car crash tested in 2021. The Triber scored 3 stars for child occupant protection in the rear. Given the subcompact MPV's positioning as an affordable mass-market product these scores are significant. Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the updated, 2021 Triumph Speed Twin, which now gets more performance, different suspension and tyres, as well as other minor cosmetic updates. For now, the 2021 Speed Twin has just been unveiled, but we expect the new Speed Twin to be launched in India in the next couple of months, at a slight premium than before.
1,989 views4 years agoFollowing the introduction of the one-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail in 2017, the uber-luxury carmaker has decided to make coachbuilding a permanent part of the company' future portfolio. The newest offering from this division is the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. The North-East is a gem! Hidden away from the regular touristy crowd, all seven states offer raw scenic beauty beyond imagination. And the state of Arunachal Pradesh is filled with such scenes, which not only take your breath away, but fills your lungs with pristine, crisp mountain air at the same time. We were invited for the first ever 2021 Trans Arunachal Drive, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arunachal Pradesh, in partnership with Mahindra Adventure and JK Tyre and it was a drive that added wonderful colour, beautiful new memories and years to our lives. The prevailing COVID-19 situation has kept us homebound and our cars are again parked for a long while, thanks to the second wave of this deadly virus that has gripped India. Nevertheless, it's also important to take care of our vehicles when they are parked for such a long time. So here's a list of few car accessories that you must have handy in these testing times.
2,769 views4 years agoDucati Panigale V2 is the perfect example of a true-blue Italian sportbike. It's all about power, performance, and speed, and the V2 looks the part, almost mirroring the sporty and purposeful stance of its bigger Panigale V4 siblings. It replaces the Ducati 959 Panigale as Ducati's new middleweight sportbike, and it only gets a minor bump in power, with 155 bhp on offer, and a 955 cc engine, which is closer to 'superbike' territory, than a middleweight. In our review of the Audi S5 Sportback, we covered the driving dynamics, features and looks of this beast. But now is the time for our tech check, which takes a look at the gadgets and technology inside the car. And while the Audi doesn't have a lot going on, there are some spectacular bits. Maruti Suzuki India recently launched a mid-life facelift for its popular compact hatch Swift. Along with a bunch of cosmetic updates, the 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift also comes in new dual-tone colours, new and updated features, and a more powerful petrol engine. There is a new powertrain as well with the older 1.2-litre K-Series motor replaced with the new-generation 1.2-litre Dual Jet VVT petrol engine that is also seen on the Baleno hatchback. The new engine also comes with increased power output, up from 82 bhp to 88 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of peak torque at 4,200 rpm. This week's carandbike show is action-packed.
10,393 views4 years ago#Mercedes #BMW #CarandBikeShow #MercedesAMGA35 #BMWM340i #carandbike 0:22 - Introduction Mercedes-AMG A35 1:03 - Car type option for Mercedes-AMG A35 1:22 - Mercedes-AMG A35 External Analysis 2:35 - Mercedes-AMG A35 Dimension 3:29 - Driver Review of Mercedes-AMG A35 4:55 - Expected Price 5:28 - A35 Nomenclature 6:41 - Performance Insights of Mercedes-AMG A35 7:38 - AMG A45S 4MATIC+ 8:01 - Comparison of AMG 45S vs AMG A35 4MATIC 9:11 - A35 4MATIC Conclusion 10:15 - Interior Analysis 11:38 - Introduction BMW M340i 12:24 - Features Analysis of BMW M340i 13:20 - Driver Review of BMW M340i 14:20 - BMW M340i Performance Analysis 16:43 - BMW M340i Interior Analysis ➡️ The German carmaker is all set to launch its second India-made AMG model in the country. ➡️ The new A-Class Limousine is slated to go on sale in India next month, which will be available in -three variants - A 200, A 200d, and the A 35 AMG. ➡️ The range-topping Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan will be the next AMG model to be locally assembled after the GLC 43 Coupe. ➡️ The expected price range of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan will be ₹ 58 lakhs. ➡️This is not just a normal 3 Series from BMW. It is also not just a powerful variant of the 3 Series. It is a car that has been developed with some serious intent. ➡️The M340i is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine that produces 387bhp, and the eight-speed automatic transmission channels the power to all four wheels via the xDrive all-wheel-drive system. 0-100 kmph is done in just 4.4 seconds. ➡️The 500 Nm of peak torque is a delight. ➡️The cabin is very sporty and very well finished. You get M treatment all around with the sportier seatbelts, sill badge, and even in the instrument cluster. ➡️The M340i will be launched in India on March 10 and expect it to be priced between ₹ 60-65 lakh (ex-showroom).
3,608 views4 years agoDoes the new entry-level KTM Adventure have what it takes to be a successful and compelling buy for the newbie adventure rider? We spend some time hustling it in traffic, on the highway and on some trails to see what it's capable of. And next, we drive the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which is essentially a re-badged version of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. So, how different is it from the Vitara Brezza and does it get revised features? What about the design? We answer all these questions in our comprehensive Toyota Urban Cruiser Review, which is among the many subcompact SUVs launched in India this year.
2,050 views4 years agoThe wait for the new Volvo S60 has been a little too long for India. Well, it is a new car only in the Indian context. Globally, the car has been on sale for almost a couple of years now! The S60 is a new model ground-up and completes the 60-series family of Volvo in India along-side the XC60 and it will be positioned below Volvo's flagship sedan, the S90! In terms of drivetrain, the S60 will get a 2.0-litre petrol engine couple with an 8-speed automatic gearbox for now. But there's no diesel and that may dissuade potential customers in India. So, we finally get behind the wheel of the newest luxury sedan in the market and see what it has to offer. We also give you a glimpse of the carandbike awards from the past as the 2021 awards season comes closer. Finally, we have the review of the Honda Hornet 2.0, which replaces the Honda CB Hornet 160R, with a bigger 184 cc engine and new chassis, promising sportier performance. But its real test will be if it can manage to wean away buyers considering one of the 200s, which are better-featured, better-specced, and with some horsepower advantage as well.
8,915 views4 years agoWith the coming of the Nissan Magnite, the subcompact SUV segment in India has been shaken and stirred, particularly because of the disruptive pricing of the Magnite. So, it is only prudent that we pit it against the two reigning cars in the segment, the Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet. The new Nissan SUV has its work cut out in the segment and could very well be the make-or-break model for Nissan in India. And then, we move to the other end of the SUV spectrum where we spend some time with the big, bold and fast BMW X5 M. Yes! The X5 M is an out-and-out performance SUV and thrilling to say the least.
4,730 views5 years agoOn this week's episode of the carandbike show, Seshan gets behind the wheel of the Skoda Karoq, the newest SUV from Skoda Auto in India. The Karoq is a compact SUV and it is offered in just one trim, which is fully loaded. And then, we have the review of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo, which is the most affordable turbo hatch on sale in the country. Shams brings you the review. Lastly, we put the new Ford Endeavour Sport through its paces to see whether is it really different or the sport badging is just skin deep.
27,883 views5 years agoThis week on the carandbike show we review the new-generation Mahindra Thar. It is built on a new platform and gets significant design updates, making it look more macho and burly than before! The SUV remains every bit the Thar and yet immensely modern and better finished. The new Thar gets a 2.0-litre turbo petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine along with a 6-speed auto and manual gearboxes. The new Mahindra Thar comes with an all-black cabin giving it an upmarket appeal. The seats are sporty and the cabin offers a host of creature comforts compared to the older Thar. It now gets a new 7-touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple Car Play with an integrated voice command. The new Thar will come in two series AX series & LX series, and in a total of three variants - AX AC, AX OPT & LX. The AX series is an off-road-focused offering will be seen with a choice of petrol and diesel powertrains, paired to a manual gearbox only. On the other hand, the LX series will get a diesel engine with a manual and an automatic transmission. The petrol engine will be seen with an automatic transmission only. We test drive the new Thar in its petrol and diesel avatars and take the robust SUV on off-road terrain too and bring you a visual delight in the form of a comprehensive review Timestamp : 0:00 : Intro 0:55 : Review 1:10 : Models under review 2:02 : Exterior 3:27 : mHawk 130/ Diesel Specifications 6:40 : mStallion 150 TGDi / Petrol Specification 8:03 : Old Thar vs New Thar 12:06 : Interior 17:31 : Price 17:48 : Conclusion Check Mahindra Thar Price, Features, Photos, Specifications : https://bit.ly/326fBWb Get Latest news, Reviews & updates around Mahindra Thar : Do You Like The Grille On The New Mahindra Thar? - https://bit.ly/332xEM4 Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran Drove The New Mahindra Thar; Hopes They Price It Right - https://bit.ly/2ZfwqvN Mahindra Thar: New vs Old - https://bit.ly/3246RzC
