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Volvo XC60 Overview The Volvo XC60 is a luxury SUV that is available with one diesel engine option which is mated to an automatic transmission. This powertrain is also offered with an all wheel drive system. The Volvo XC60 is available in 10 colour options, Power Blue, Rich Java, Flemenco Red Pearl, Caspian Blue, Chrystal White Pearl, Black Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Passion Red Silver, Twilight Bronze and Savile Grey Pearl. The XC 60 is offered with LED Daytime Running Lamps, projector lamps, LED tail lamps as well as front and rear fog lamps. Safety features include airbags, braking aids, reverse parking sensors and aRead More →

Maruti Suzuki Swift Overview It’s the successor to the Swift, the second-most popular hatchback in India. It was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo, with prices starting at Rs 4.99 lakh for the base variant and going up to Rs 8.29 lakh for the top-spec trim (ex-showroom, Delhi). One could argue that the Swift brand is so strong in India that even if the car turned out to be critically flawed (spoiler alert: it isn’t), they would still shift tens of thousands of them each month. Now, while we’ll evaluate it on every parameter like we do every car, we also want to see ifRead More →

Jeep Compass Overview Jeep’s re-entry into India didn’t begin on the right foot. The launch of the iconic SUV brand was put on hold for a year by parent Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), thanks to a weakening rupee which threw Jeep’s cost structure out of the window. And when Jeep finally did decide to take the plunge, it found few takers for the fully imported Grand Cherokee and Wrangler that were simply priced out of contention. But matters are very different today. There’s a massive buzz at Jeep dealerships and it’s all thanks to the Compass. The Compass may be a small SUV in Jeep’s line-upRead More →

OVERVIEW ; The Porsche Macan model has three versions: Macan S, Macan S Diesel and Macan Turbo. Mixed tyres are fitted in the car for a strong adhesion to facilitate quickness with ease. The Porsche Stability Management assures decent stability, which helps driver in maintaining a balance on road. The car also has digital functionalities within it. The Porsche Active Safe monitors the speed of the car besides monitoring the car’s distance to the divider line markings on the road. For the enhancement of car’s performance, steel spring suspension and air suspensions are available. The car has thermal management and various other features that reduceRead More →

OVERVIEW ; Ford’s breakthrough model in the domestic market, Ford Figo hatchback is as refreshing as the first generation version. Talking broadly about the overhaul, this version looks a lot better than the predecessor featuring relatively chic styling identical to its sedan twin Aspire. Underpinning the same platform, Figo hatchback could be referred as the boot-less version of Aspire. Up front the similar Aston Martin-esque radiator grille is notably conspicuous. Moreover the side view and rear profile all bear similarity to the sedan version. Interiors appear largely same as Aspire with subtle changes, differentiating it from the latter. Even the equipment embedded inside the cabinRead More →

OVERVIEW ; The Volvo V40 came to be in 1995, as a wagon version of the then-new S40, which replaced the 440/460 series. The name was retired in 2004, when the second-generation wagon was renamed V50, but it returned in 2012. The new V40, however, was developed as a hatchback instead of a full-fledged wagon, and was aimed at the likes of the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. Volvo also launched a Cross Country version with protective body panels, bigger wheels, and an increased ride height for crossover enthusiasts. Four years have passed since the modern, hatchback V40 arrived in dealerships and Volvo hasRead More →

OVERVIEW ; Without doubt, the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI is the best automatic hatchback in our country today. The Polo with the fantastic TSI engine is such a hoot to drive that any petrol-head would want to get one. The car stirred up quite a lot of excitement when it was launched last year and now Volkswagen has given it a minor facelift, in-line with what the other Polo models have received in India. Unlike the diesel powered Polos, the petrol powered GT TSI doesn’t get any mechanical changes and the hot hatch soldiers on with the same powertrain which is as impressive as ever. CheckRead More →

OVERVIEW ; Hyundai Elite i20 2017 will get some changes. There are some discounts on the Elite i20 2017. In Mumbai the discount is for INR 24,000, Bengaluru has INR 16,000 and New Delhi the discount is INR 35,000.The changes are majorly for variants. The lower variants gets more features, which makes the lower versions a better value for money. The lower trims like Magna and Sportz have additional features. What are the changes that other variants have? There is a discount of INR 25,000 on the Elite i20, on some variants. There are several changes that have been made on the Hyundai Elite i20Read More →