New Car Reviews
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), [...]
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, [...]
2012 Volkswagen Touareg: Full Review and Drive
Article by Raza Ahmed
With its baby brands Audi and Porsche having accomplished records in the SUV market, it was time for the German automaker to come up with something exceptional. Volkswagen brings to you a mid-size crossover SUV that is more masculine than the Cayenne and Q7 and yet is based on the same flexible platform.
The German auto-giant introduced the Touareg crossover SUV to the world in 2002. Touareg V10 boasts a world record of having pulled a Boeing 747 as a part of advertisement campaign. However, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is the same rugged SUV with a more handsome appeal.
Design:
Volkswagen has positioned the Touareg in luxury SUV segment going against the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. Unlike the [...]
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga : Full Review
Article by Raza Ahmed
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 Suzuki offers its MPV to the more enthusiastic youth who need time out of the everyday life.
After the launch of second generation Swift in 2004, the company was so overwhelmed by the response that they decided to add a boot to its rear and launched the Dzire sedan soon after. Since they have mastered the craft, they just took the idea a notch higher to bring [...]
