The Hyundai Creta has been the best selling compact SUV in the country for quite a while now. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is the best SUV in its class in terms of performance and interior space. While we have already done a performance comparison of the Hyundai SUV with one[Read More…]
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Maruti Vitara Brezza MT vs AMT Automatic – Real World Mileage Comparison
The Maruti Vitara Brezza has been India’s best-selling sub-4m SUV since its launch in 2016. In fact, with average monthly sales of over 10,000 units, the Brezza is among the top 10 selling cars in India. To extend its dominance in the segment further and to take on the Nexon AMT, Maruti recently launched the Brezza[Read More…]
Tata Nexon Vs Ford EcoSport Vs Maruti Vitara Brezza Vs Honda WRV: Which SUV Is Selling The Most?
The compact SUV space is gradually getting crowded with newer entrants every year. Undisturbed by rising competition, the Maruti Vitara Brezza continues to maintain its iron grip on the segment. But what has been the March sales report card like for the other compact SUVs? Which of them are selling more than[Read More…]
Renault Kwid, Duster & Captur available at big discounts this April
The temperature’s started to mount and so have the discounts on Renault cars. The French carmaker is offering juicy price cuts on its entire product portfolio, starting from the Kwid and going up till the Duster, Lodgy and Captur. Select models can be had with free extended warranty, corporate/government bonus and insurance at[Read More…]
Mahindra, Toyota, Ford take top spots in sales satisfaction survey
The results of the JD Power 2017 India Sales Satisfaction Index, for the mass market, are out and like every such study, it gives us all a reality check. This time around it is the home-grown automaker Mahindra that has topped the charts, with 866 points; followed by last year’s winner, Toyota, at[Read More…]
First made in India Volvo car rolls out of factory
Volvo has joined the local assembly bandwagon with its first ever made-in-India vehicle, the XC90, rolling off the assembly line today. The Swedish automaker anticipates doubling its market share by 2020 from the current share of 5 per cent. And according to Volvo, the commencement of local assembly will come in[Read More…]
Skoda Kodiaq launched at Rs 34.49 lakh
Skoda has launched its first-ever 7-seat SUV, the Kodiaq, at Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). It is finally here after a long wait and is available in a single variant, Style, which comes with all the bells and whistles. The Skoda Kodiaq goes up against other established nameplates in the[Read More…]
Renault Festive Offers: Duster gets 1.6L cash discount, Kwid joins it too
Renault India has kickstarted its festivities a bit earlier than other carmakers. With Diwali just a few weeks ahead, the French auto major is showering special offers on its entire lineup, including the Kwid, Pulse, Scala, Duster and the Lodgy. Barring the Renault Kwid, the performance of its cars has been sluggish[Read More…]
Renault Kwid 2nd anniversary special edition launched
Can you believe it? The Renault Kwid has been on sale in India for two years now! To celebrate the occasion, Renault has introduced the Renault Kwid 02 Anniversary Special Edition. Essentially, it is an accessory pack for the Renault Kwid budget hatchback. Here’s what you need to know: Prices (ex-showroom Delhi): Variant[Read More…]
This I-Day pledge to make your left foot free – AMT cars under Rs 10 lakh
A lot has changed since India gained her independence. The country has seen tremendous gains in the economy, in the field of technology and what used to be luxuries have become conveniences for one and all. Cars have become one of the many conveniences that have become more accessible but[Read More…]
Ford EcoSport Facelift: What to expect?
The first-gen Ford EcoSport is all set to start its second innings in India with the upcoming mid-cycle update. Unlike a typical facelift, this updated Ford is touted to come with extensive changes both inside and out. Here’s what we expect out of the India-spec 2018 EcoSport. A Quick Recap The first-gen[Read More…]
Jeep Compass launched at Rs 14.95 lakh
Jeep’s First ‘Made In India’ Product Promises To Give Its Rivals A Run For Their Money American carmaker Jeep has launched its most affordable product till date, the Compass, in India today. The prices start at Rs 14.95 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 20.65 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jeep Compass bags the title[Read More…]
Datsun redi-GO 1.0L launched at Rs 3.57 lakh
Datsun has launched a more powerful version of its bread and butter model, the Redi GO 1.0L, at Rs 3.57 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India). It borrows its engine from the Renault Kwid 1.0L. We have driven the Datsun redi-GO 1.0L recently; here’s what its extra power and torque feel like in the[Read More…]
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe launched at Rs 74.8 Lakh
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG-powered GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe at Rs 74.8 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Car enthusiasts across the world know that as soon as the abbreviation “AMG” comes in the mix, the car is ought to bring a smile across a keen driver’s face. It is the third variant in the GLC family[Read More…]
Tata Tiago prices slashed after GST
Though the Zest and the Bolt started Tata Motors’ revival, it tasted success in a long time with the Tiago hatchback. The Tiago, which sees a dip of as much as over Rs 50,000 post-GST, is Tata’s bread and butter model and currently retails between 4000-6000 units monthly. There’s a marginal drop in prices in the[Read More…]
GST impact: Ford India slashes vehicle prices by up to 4.5%
It has been a couple of days since Goods and Service Tax (GST) came into effect and we’ve seen automakers wasting no time to get their vehicle prices down to start luring customers to their showrooms. While we’ve seen Maruti, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover and Toyota complete this activity on July 1, Ford India has now joined the list.[Read More…]
All-New BMW 5 Series launched at Rs 49.9 lakh
The Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Comes To India Eights Months After Its Official Debut In October Last Year German carmaker BMW has launched the all-new 5 Series in India today at a starting price of Rs 49.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Tagged as one of the best executive saloons in its segment, BMW say the new one[Read More…]
GST Rates: Government may reconsider steep levy on Hybrid Cars
The goods and services tax (GST) is being introduced to simplify the current taxation system. However, with the GST council declaring its plans for the automotive industry, things have certainly become more complicated for hybrid cars. The council’s recommendations have left many dumbfounded, considering the administration’s otherwise supportive stand on[Read More…]
Toyota hikes prices of Innova Crysta and Fortuner
Japanese carmaker Toyota announced that it has revised the price list of two of its most popular cars in India – Innova Crysta and Fortuner. The company said that from May, 2017, prices for the Fortuner SUV and the Innova Crysta MPV have gone up by 2 and 1 per[Read More…]
Launching tomorrow: Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport
The name Innova is not an unknown one in the Indian automotive market. It is and has been one of the best people carriers in the country, backed by Toyota’s legendary reliability. In May 2016, the Japanese carmaker launched the Innova Crysta with a choice of two diesel engines and[Read More…]
Five things that could have made the new Maruti Dzire more desirable
The new Dzire, which will launch on May 16, 2017, is wider and more spacious than the outgoing version, although the overall length is still under four metres. Its front design is inspired from the new Swift (expected to launch in India in 2018) and it also looks more proportional than[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki teases new DZire; to be launched in May
The wait is almost over. After several spy shots and heaps of speculation, Maruti is all set to reveal the new DZire on April 24 with the launch scheduled for next month. The car makes its debut after the Swift bowed in at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, but it will[Read More…]
Mahindra XUV500 gets Android Auto, connected Apps and Ecosense
Good news! If you were planning to put your money down for a new Mahindra XUV500, you will now get even more bang for your buck. The company has confirmed that its 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been upgraded to support smartphone linking via Android Auto. The infotainment system continues[Read More…]
2017 Hyundai Xcent Facelift launched at Rs 5.38 Lakh
Hyundai has finally launched the facelift of its compact sedan, the Xcent, at a starting price of Rs 5.38 lakh. The prices go all the way up to Rs 8.41 lakh for the top-spec variants (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). It follows the facelift of its donor car, the Grand i10,[Read More…]
Carmakers offer tempting discounts on Verna, Sunny, Grand i10, Duster & more
With most Indian states witnessing scorching summer heat, the carmakers have brought in some respite with lucrative offers. If you are wondering that benefits might be restricted to only low selling cars, that’s not the case this time around. Renault and Nissan are offering discounts and freebies on their entire[Read More…]