Top Vehicles of the Year 2011
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga : Full Review
April
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We have been eagerly waiting for the Maruti Suzuki C-Segment MPV since its debut at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi. What makes this crossover MPV a standout from other MPVs on the Indian road is that it is very Indian. The ergonomics, esthetics, space, power, everything has been designed keeping in mind the Indian culture. In addition, Maruti [...]
Jaguar XJ : Full Review and Drive
April
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There is something about the Jag that even after 2 years into its official unveil at the 2010 Auto Expo in Delhi, the car still holds its glam and awe factor. While the entire country is familiar with the British brand after Tata took control, it is still a showstopper. Even in the midst of the day, when we were having coffee near Breach Candy [...]
2012 Mahindra Xylo in India –...
February
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In its humongous appeal, the all-new Mahindra Xylo has more to it than its subtle appearance from its predecessor. With the tried and tested e-Hawk Scorpio engine and never before seen features like Voice Command Technology, the new Xylo promises to keep the sales high as its predecessor which in 3yrs sold over 30,000 units. Looks: At the [...]
Skoda Rapid in India Test Drive
November
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Introduction Skoda Rapid is the much awaited sedan of the company, which is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of its components such as suspension, engine and transmission. It is a wonderful example of true art fused with technology and science. Designed to flawlessly flow with muscular frame of Rapid, the body colored mirrors [...]
Hyundai Eon in India test drive
October
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Taking a cue from Tata’s Nano, each and every manufacturer seems to be going bonkers for bringing in low cost cars. We had an inkling of what Hyundai Motors India Limited would be doing to stack up against the competition with only their Santro being the low cost option for entry level models. The preview of their vehicle, then codenamed [...]
Mahindra XUV500 in India review
October
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Whilst going to the location that Mahindra had allotted to us for testing their brand new Mahindra XUV500, it was but obvious that they have come a long way from their Armada days. Enroute, I was always plagued by the thing as to why did they code-name their SUV as W201? Is it pointing to something closer to Mercedes? Remember Mercedes used [...]
Nissan Sunny in India Review
September
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What happens when a big company like Nissan India Private Limited sends out invites to journalists currently ruling the roost in the Indian automotive scene, to test drive their new automobile? The invite was for no small thing and it was for the first drive of the Nissan Sunny in India, the company’s new sedan based on the V platform. [...]
Force One in India test drive
September
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Force Motors? Well, we aren’t sure as to how many people would recollect hearing of it. They are the company who are credited to having got India on wheels from quite an early time. If memory serves right, they were around from the year 1958 and was started by a ex-freedom fighter Mr N.K. Firodia. Currently his son, Abhay N. Firodia [...]
Chevrolet Beat diesel in India...
July
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Oh, finally the much awaited Chevrolet Beat diesel in India was launched last night. Karl Slym wouldn’t have looked more happier even when the Chevrolet Cruze was launched or even for that matter when the Beat in its petrol trim was shown. The smile on his face says in all that finally GM has got something to show for all its technical [...]
Toyota Liva in India compared to...
June
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With the Toyota Liva in India just beginning its innings, it would be but natural to pit it against its competition. The competition is in the form of hatches which are Japanese conceived, German, Korean as also Indian. With so many options available in the over crowded hatchback segment, it becomes very confusing for the discerning buyer [...]
Renault Fluence in India review
June
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Nowadays, everyone is much gung ho about the car scene in India. This is thanks to the influx of world class material in the name of cars coming here just after the year started. We have already received close to close 8-10 international brands in India and are looking at more and more. That’s good news. However what it adds upto is [...]
2011 Hyundai Verna Launched in...
May
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The CEO and President of Hyundai recently announced about the setting up of their new diesel engine facility in India. The new Hyundai Verna which launched today features almost everything that you could ask for. The car powertrain includes four different engine options, which include a 1.4 crdi engines delivering 90ps power, the 1.6 crdi [...]
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2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift v/s 2012 Hyundai i20
Indian auto market is driven by small cars and although recent year have witnessed a steep rise in luxury sedan and SUV segments, every big brand in the market is compelled to launch a small car to drive its sales volume. Maruti Suzuki is the market leader in India, and the Swift hatch has been winning [...]Maruti Ertiga vs. Toyota Innova: A comparison
The nation’s biggest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited has challenged the dominance of Toyota Innova with the introduction of their latest Maruti Ertiga. Within just five days from its launch, Ertiga had a massive booking of 11,000 units. The firm was targeting 5,000 units a month for [...]Ford Figo vs. Honda Brio: A comparison
Once again the Honda Brio has come back in brimming production and the firm has paced up the advertisements in the electronic as well as the print media to fully market the car. Designed with a good volume of astute curiosity, this car has successfully made an increased ratio of sales in the nation and [...]Toyota Etios vs. 2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
With its arrival the 2012 Maruti Suzuki Dzire notchbackhas put its competitors on their toes, but at the same time Toyota Etios has made its debut as a sedan in the entry-level segment. The former is less than four meters in length like Tata Indigo eCS.It has compromised boot space in comparison to the [...]Unconventional Comparison: Skoda Yeti, Maruti Ertiga and Tata Aria
Skoda Yeti:- From the German automaker, is the crossover which we at IndianDrives are just in love with. It is smart and more practical than most SUVs out there, and is the only crossover offered by Skoda. Yes, it’s the Skoda Yeti. For some reason, it did not perform so well in the Indian market, however, [...]| New Car Reviews |
