Archive for ‘First Look’

When first launched the Premier Rio was a unique product as it lay claim to be ‘India’s first and only compact SUV’. However while the concept was indeed well thought, the execution was less so. The Rio lacked visual appeal and also a potent engine. During the 2012 Auto Expo, Premier then unveiled the...

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The BMW 3-Series has been one of the most successful executive saloons the car maker has ever made. The 3-Series always formed the base for the more powerful and sportier M3 which in itself justifies the kind of engineering that goes into making a 3-Series. Since its conception back in the seventies, the 3-Series...

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The Ford Fiesta Classic has been in the Indian market for donkey years now and when the new Fiesta was launched last year, this one got renamed to Classic and its price tag dropped significantly. At one point of time, the diesel version used to sell for Rs 8 lac and the same can...

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This is probably the hardest segment to crack in the Indian market. We mean, let’s look at it, people want to upgrade from their Citys, Vernas to something bigger and more aspirational but also in the meantime don’t want to sacrifice the easy on the wallet nature of these cars. In short, the mileage...

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Read the full road test from our Munnar drive Updated on 4th July : Renault India has finally launched the much awaited Duster compact SUV in India. The SUV is available with both petrol and diesel engines with a base price of Rs 7.19 lakh for petrol and Rs 7.99 lakh for the 85...

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The smallest, lightest and most fuel-efficient Range Rover (RR) ever produced. ‘How much of a Range Rover is it?’ This is one massive burden every Evoque must be carrying as it rolls out of the Halewood factory, near Liverpool. By the time they reach the Indian shores, more load is added in the form...

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Full road test of the Hyundai i20 uploaded HERE The Hyundai i20 has been one of the best success stories for the company in the Indian market. When launched, it swept the market share from the other vehicles like the Honda Jazz and the Skoda Fabia, mainly due to the fact that Hyundai made...

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Mercedes Benz India – raring to go full throttle again! In 1996 a German car company came to India, at that time there were very few others in the premium automotive space and it had the first mover’s advantage. That company was of course Mercedes Benz. From that time onwards the three pointed star...

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When BMW launched the X1 in India, they not only created a whole new segment of compact, entry level SUVs, but also went laughing away to the bank with sales that surprised and shocked everyone. They also gave a reason to other premium brands to consider their offerings for this segment and while the...

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The Tavera at one point of time was a hot selling MPV, one that addressed the needs of both private as well as commercial buyer. The vehicle, for that time, was comfortable, roomy and most importantly very efficient. However, over the years, the segment saw both new rivals as well as upgrades and this...

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