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Skoda Superb Ambition in India: Full Review
Article by Raza Ahmed
Launched back in 2009, the Skoda Superb is one of our favorite cars in the premium sedan segment. With subtle Czech’s appeal, clever engineering and premium class interiors, you will be surprised to know that it is not a Beemer or Merc. Following rise on excise duty implied by Union Budget, several automotive brands were compelled to compensate by offering a revised price tag. Others offered stripped down variants of high-end models at a cheaper rate.
For Skoda, it is the Skoda Superb Ambition trim, the cheaper variant of the marvelous Superb sedan. We know that most of us have this picture of a cut price variant to be stripped down, low quality machine with just the essentials. Don’t [...]
2012 Audi A4 in India: Review
Article by Raza Ahmed
After the sports coupe, Audi TT, the German automaker waited no longer to bring out the new four-ring product, the Audi A4. The longest selling sedan in Audi’s history, and the success run in the previous year, meant that the German automaker had much at stake with the introduction of the new product. And its job well done, with the new product building up in terms of emotional and features over the forerunner.
We can tell with certainty that you will like this car as Vorsprung durch Technik brings out the best of the Audi A4. Introduced first time in 1994, this is the ninth generation of A4 sedan offered globally. With the entry level model pegged at Rs 27.33 lacs (ex-showroom Maharashtra), [...]
2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift v/s 2012 Hyundai i20
Article by Raza Ahmed
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 hearts since its was launched back in 2005. The European designed hatch happens to be our favorite small car with its sporty yet bold appeal, and competitive price tag. However, the Korean automaker, Hyundai showed it won’t down without a match and launched 12 variants of the 2012 i20 hatch.
Featuring the Korean automaker’s ‘Fluidic sculpture’ design theme, the Hyundai i20 hatch [...]
Maruti Ertiga vs. Toyota Innova: A comparison
Article by Raghu Raj Murmu
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 its new car, but this kind of heavy positive response shows that the fans of Maruti Suzuki brand will not let them rest, for the demand seems to cross the target the firm has set for the Maruti Ertiga. Whereas Toyota Innova has been the much demanded multi utility vehicle for a long time in the Indian automobile market and it has also been used for commercial taxi services. This MUV has replaced [...]
Mitsubishi Montero 2012: A review
Article by Raghu Raj Murmu
Last week Mitsubishi Motors brought in the renovated version of their Montero in the Indian automobile market. The Japanese auto manufacturer has enjoyed a very successful time in the Indian SUV market with its well known Pajero and Montero. The Mitsubishi Montero has taken the place of the phased out Mitsubishi Pajero in other automobile markets, but since the enthusiasm in the Indian car buyers is growing, the firm has introduced a fresh BSIV version of the Montero to abide by the emission norms in the country.
Other than few cosmetics makeover in the interior and the exterior, the Mitsubishi Montero 2012 is very much same compared to its previous model. However, with the intercooled turbocharger, [...]
