BBC Top Gear India - August 2015

HYUNDAI
CRETA
SOPHISTICATED, FEATURE-RICH, ODDLY-NAMED
SMALL SUV YOU MUST HAVE

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M6 vs RS7
MERC GLE
VOLVO V40
FIGO
ASPIRE
A SMALL SEDAN THAT
CAN REALLY GO
S-Cross
Lets talk
HATCHBACK WARS
ITS GERMANY vs JAPAN vs KOREA.
NewFROM MASS TO CLASS. MARUOTVIERS

BIG-ENGINED DIE
SEL CROSS
POLO vs JAZZ vs i20

ITS LIKE THE WORLD CUP. OR NOT...
ISSUE 120 AUGUST 2015
YOU REALISE THE S-CROSS IS THE

MOST PREMIUM CAR MARUTI HAS
EVER MADE THE MOMENT YOU
SIT INSIDE ONE IT GIVES YOU A
PLEASANTLY UNFAMILIAR FEELING
Is Maruti an Indian, or a Japanese company?

Someone asked me this simple question recently.
Honestly, I had no answer. You could call Maruti a
Japanese company because Suzuki Motor Corporation
has a controlling stake in it. But, that would not be an
accurate answer. The Chinese own Swedens Volvo;
Britains Jaguar-Land Rover belongs to an Indian firm; the
Italians at Lamborghini have to answer to the Germans at
VW Maruti might be owned by the Japanese, but it
appears to be every bit an Indian company because it
makes cars that are just so right for India. Despite the
presence of over a dozen carmakers, which want to
flourish in the exact same segments Maruti operates in, it
is ingrained in our psyche. But, things are changing fast at
Maruti Suzuki. Until now, every time I got inside one, it
felt familiar. The design, switches and controls, or maybe,
just the typical smell of their cabin plastics it was all too
familiar. In fact, I remember exiting the Ciaz with an It is
a Maruti feeling. The S-Cross, though, will change all
that. The company is trying new things under a new
leadership. One of them is an all-new line of luxury
dealerships that will sell the S-Cross and other premium
models that will follow. Whether thats a good idea or not
is debatable. But, Maruti is trying to break out of a
perception of not being able to operate in the luxury
segment. The S-Cross is the most premium car it has ever
built in India. Of course, it is luxurious compared to other
Maruti cars. And, you realise it the moment you sit inside
one. It seems to be pleasantly unfamiliar. Yes, some
switches and controls are the same, but if someone
changed that logo on the steering wheel, youd be
hard-pressed to tell if its a Maruti or not.
The Maruti logo that once adorned your 800 is being
slowly replaced by Suzukis S. But, Im still not sure if
Maruti Suzuki is turning into a Japanese company. The
S-Cross could well be a brainchild from any part of the
globe. Its a sign that car companies will soon morph into
MNCs. The world is our new country.
GIRISH KARKERA,
CHIEF COMMUNITY OFFICER & EDITOR
Twitter.com/karkeragirish
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S-Cross
054 Maruti
Maruti is serious about changing its
076 Volvo V40
062 Ford Figo Aspire
080 Huracan vs AMG GT S
brand image. Say hello to its new

premium crossover
The fastest growing segment

compact sedans gets another player.
And, this one looks promising
070 Jazz vs Polo vs i20
Three premium hatches go head-tohead. Blood will be shed. Sit back

and enjoy
Sexy, quick and value for money.

And you thought only Germans
could make those kind of cars
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explosive supercar, but is it a match for
the monster from SantAgata?
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name now, but it possesses the same
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Camry:
TOYOTA
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Just who are you dealing with here?
The low down on the company behind the automobile.
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Two stories stood out for me in your last issue. The Audi
RS6 Avant, and the car thieves story. Both of them were
well written, and reading them, I got an idea of what it
was to drive the monstrously powerful station wagon
and the challenges faced by the police when it comes to
tackling car theft. About the RS6 Avant, I dont share
the writers optimism about it, possibly, opening up a
new segment. While the Indian car buyer has matured, I
dont think he/she would spend crores on a car such as
the RS6. It might be a crazy car, and a thoroughly
entertaining one at that, but the station wagon is
essentially built for a particular kind of lifestyle. And,
Indians are not the adventurous sort. (Those who are
the outdoorsy kind, of course, dont have the means to
buy one of these things.) Purchases that cost over a
crore are usually made by rich businessmen, or their
sons, and while they are some who love their cars, and
know them, it is most often just another way to impress
clients, or the car is a prop that guarantees the next big
deal, or impresses prospective in-laws. Now, all of the
above people might notice that the RS6 Avant is an

Audi, but I would think that an A8, or an RS7 will be
better at the job. I would be surprised if Audi India
manages to sell more than five units of the RS6 Avant.
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We need more bikes such as the Benelli Trek

Amazonas. It is motorcycles like these that can put the
joy back into riding. Im done with motorcycles that are
equipped with a million guardian angels, are fast,
some of them insanely so, but riding them feels like
riding a washing machine. They lack soul. Motorcycles
such as the Amazonas, on the other hand, are what
motorcycles should be: a robust engine, an able
suspension, two wheels. Thats all you need to get out
of your home and get going.
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that Honda has paid more attention to cabin detailing.
I have owned every successive model of the City and
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RICHARDS BEEN ON A MISSION TO

COLLECT A L AGONDA IN DISTRESS. AND,
HES TAKEN JAMES ALONG FOR THE RIDE
he plunge has been taken

and, more than endure it,
I enjoyed it. Ive owned
my vintage Lagonda for
months now, written about
it in these pages, in fact.
Its a glorious old thing with
a supercharged engine, headlamps that threaten
shipping, a gigantic steering wheel you could hang
chairs and paying passengers off, that sort of thing.
Having bought it at auction, I awaited its arrival
with the anticipation of a kid on Christmas Eve.
And it did not disappoint, sailing into my drive
on the back of a trailer. I admired and cherished
every blemish and scar its 80-year life had etched
onto its massive frame. I cleaned it, sat in it and
rehearsed the many moves involved in starting it.
Only Ive never actually got around to driving it.
What with one thing and another and there have
been a few the poor old thing has lounged about
in the shed waiting patiently to be shown the light
of day. And shown the light it was, this week.
One of those awkward confluences of timings
and company meant I could not hide from a
visiting James May that the Lagonda was ready for
collection. And, in one of those insane moments
when you say the thing youre trying not to say, I
suggested we got a taxi over there and drove the
old girl back. I figured I was safe in making this
bold challenge because, despite appearances and
his own considerably advanced age, James May
is gloriously grumpy when it comes to old stuff.
But, to put the icing on this days turd cake, James
unexpectedly replied that hed very much like to go
and do it. No choice then. Gotta go.
It was at the workshop because I had uncovered
some minor bodgery around the wiring at the
battery, and I sent it away to Rob, who specialises
in ancient cars. It sat now on his ramp. He went
through the many procedures involved in coaxing it
into life, and I nearly jumped out of my socks when
the thing started and sat there making car noises.
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Rob backed it off the ramp, parked it and wished

James and me good luck on the way home.
I knew what to do to start it; Id read the
handbook and practised the moves. But Id
practised them alone. As when engaging in other
things more commonly practised alone, I would
rather have been without company at this point.
And certainly without the company of James May.
With shaking hands, I tweaked the controls to set
the magneto and fire up what limited electrics
are on board, gave a couple of pumps on the fuel
primer, retarded the ignition, hit the button and,
blow me, it started up again.
Once its running, it operates like pretty much
any other car. The wheel operates the steering,
the clutch is worked with the left foot and the horn
is in the centre of the steering wheel. The only
deviations are that the gearlever is on the right...
and one other thing, the accelerator and brake
pedals are swapped over, so the accelerator is in the
middle and the brake is on the right.
I pulled away and realised from the noise as I
went for second that its a crash gearbox. I lifted my
left foot off the clutch and put my right foot on the
accelerator. But it was the brake, because the brake
is on the right. We were going slowly, the brakes are
not carbon-ceramic and James didnt notice.
We hit the road. I concentrated on where
the brake is. Which is on the right. We gathered
I PUT MY RIGHT FOOT

ON THE ACCELERATOR.
BUT IT WAS THE BRAKE,
BECAUSE THE BRAKE
IS ON THE RIGHT
speed. And we gathered it especially well going

downhill. There was a bend at the bottom of the
hill. I saw it, but was only really aware of my right
foot, twitching and jerking over the pedals. My
foot was, I think, having a nervous breakdown.
People talk of the body brain, the idea our body
thinks and processes events unconsciously, reacting
and moving under its own control. I instructed my
foot, sternly, that the brake is on the right. And
we made it through our first bend. James, at the
critical moment, reminded me the brake is on the
right. I thanked him for it. As the miles passed, I
grew more accustomed to driving something which
sounded and felt like a runaway furniture shop. But
above all else, I concentrated on where the brake is.
Which is on the right.
We made it home. And both enjoyed our drive
immensely, having taken turns at the wheel, from
where James turned out to be irritatingly skilled
at seamless gearchanges but needed a number of
reminders along the way about where the brake is.
Ive taken the car out on my own since
that drive. Which went ok, but for the lack of
a passenger to remind me where the brake is.
As familiarity with the machine grew, I entered
the dangerous period where you stop thinking
consciously and allow the body brain to do stuff for
you: dangerous in this instance because my right
foot was feeling the middle pedal, assuming it to be
the brake. Which it isnt: the brake is on the right.
So I concentrated on commanding my inner
voice to chant over and over again that the brake
is where it is. Which is on the right. Unfortunately,
this worked in the same way as when I am given
directions. I tell myself to listen because this man
is telling you where to go and you need to know.
By which time he has finished and all Ive heard is
my inner voice telling me to listen. The answer is,
probably, customisation. The Lagondas steering
wheel is large and has room for a sign, which I am
going to have made featuring a simple phrase...
The Brake is on the Right.
WE VE HEARD RICHARDS SIDE OF THE STORY,

NOW ITS TIME FOR JAMES TO HAVE HIS SAY.
JUST REMEMBER, THE BR AKES ON THE RIGHT...
here is nothing more

important in life than where
the brakes are on a car.
It may not seem that way
now. You may be burdened
with other pressing
concerns, ranging from
cash flow to physical ailments, but there comes a
moment when these are academic.
That moment is the yawning one between the
car going along and the car being the way you
fervently desire it to be, which is stationary. Then
your debit card pin number, your YouTube log-in
details, the results of your scan, the problems
with your central heating everything else in the
thousands of years worth of human experience
and understanding, in fact is immaterial. All
that matters is where the brakes are.
Normally, on a car with a manual box (such
as this), the brakes are in the middle. But they
are not. That is the throttle. The brakes are on
the right.
HAMMOND BECAME
QUITE ANNOYING, BUT HE
IS ANNOYING ANYWAY,
AND I DONT MIND HIM
BEING ANNOYING WHEN
THE FLIP SIDE IS THAT I
DONT END UP IN THE
BACK OF A TRACTOR
I dont think Hammonds been quite emphatic

enough about this. How could he be? Hes only
written a column. Thousands of volumes have
been produced on the history of civilisation, but
nothing in any of them is as important as where
the brakes are, which in this case is on the right.
Or do I mean the left? No, theyre on the
right. Absolutely. Sorry about that, but theyre
definitely not where theyre supposed to be, and
thats the problem.
I can drive a car and ride a motorcycle. I also
have a chainsaw. I never get any of these things
confused, because theyre completely different.
I never try to drop the chainsaw down a couple
of cogs and power it into a left-hander, and Ive
never instinctively ridden the 500 Four into the
woods and attempted to chop logs with it. Each
of these machines comes with a bespoke and
deeply internalised set of operating skills that
never bother each other. Good.
But nearly everything else about driving
Hammonds Gonda is pretty much like driving
a car. The steering steers left and right, the
gearbox is cussed but still works broadly like one,
the road rushes past underneath, lambs gambol
in the fields and life is wonderful. But who gives a
toss? Where are the brakes again? Wrong! That
thing in the middle will only make it go faster
still. The brakes are, in fact, on the right.
A van pulled out of a lay-by in front of us
while I was driving. Thats when I discovered that
Id been using my lumbering conscious brain and
not the animal one that is our acquired instincts.
But in that moment of mild panic, the latter took
over and stamped on, well, the throttle, because
thats in the middle, where the brakes should be.
Turns out the brakes are on the right.
It was great to have a passenger, and Im
glad we were there for each other. Not for
camaraderie, but because whoever wasnt driving
could devote himself to repeating, at every

bend, junction or hazard, that simple, sometimes
screamed mantra: the brakes are on the right.
This is a duty that neither of us neglected
for an instant, because there is a delicious new
terror in being the helpless passenger in a car
being driven by a man who may have forgotten
that the brakes are on the right. To be honest,
Hammond became quite annoying, but he is
annoying anyway, and I dont mind him being
annoying when the flip side is that I dont end up
in the back of a tractor because Ive forgotten
where the brakes are. Theyre on the right.
People constantly telling you to put the bins out
becomes wearisome. But someone constantly
reminding you of something that will save your
life in the next few seconds is OK by me.
Im sure I was annoying too. Hammond odd,
this became quite ballsy with his driving at one
point, and I wondered if hed remembered that
the brakes are on the right. I told him. He took
it well, given the circumstances. Its his car, after
all. Trouble is, I was in it as well.
Look; you might think were devoting far too
much space to this simple instructional fact, but
trust me. The time youve spent reading these two
columns is nothing compared with the screaming
eternity that seems to pass in that instant when you
need the brakes more than you need to breathe
and youve forgotten where they are. ON THE
****ING RIGHT.
Of course, you may think its irrelevant to
you. What are the chances that you will ever
end up driving Richard Hammonds Lagonda?
Extremely slim, Id say. But it is, ipso facto,
better to know stuff than not know it, and if you
find yourself behind its wheel, you need to know,
above anything else in the world, where the
brakes are.
Theyre on the right.
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The
Active
life
The Hyundai i20 Active is built to handle

both the urban grind and the rough stuff.
In short, it is the car to have if you are looking
to achieve a perfect work-life balance
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reaking the mould, quitting the rat race.

These are lines usually used by people
who are doing well for themselves. But,
very few of them actually have the
courage to call it quits, to break out of their
comfort zone. Sadly, they abandon their dreams, and
remain stuck in the daily grind. But, for thousands of
people who let the opportunity to do something
meaningful slip by, there are others who choose the road
less travelled.
Shivaram Subramaniam is one of those daring souls.
About a year ago, Subramaniam, a high-flying finance
professional, chucked it all away to pursue his passion:
wildlife photography.
The road out of a cushy corporate life was bumpy in
the beginning, but Subramaniam was well prepared for
the journey. Pretty much like the Hyundai i20 Active is,
for any kind of terrain. The i20 Active is derived from a
premium hatch that is the go-to car in its segment, and
Hyundai has boldly prepped the Active for adventure.
The i20 Active comes with new projector headlamps,
daytime-running lights and cornering lamps. Giving the
Active its rugged appeal are bits like roof rails, new
bumpers with rounded fog lamps, a skid plate and plastic
cladding around the base of the hatch, which protects
the lower bodywork from minor scrapes and scratches,
new 16-inch diamond-cut alloys and a cool looking
fuel-filler cap. The Actives 190mm ground clearance
makes sure that the hatch not only looks rugged, but is
also able to hold its own over a variety of terrain.
Speaking of terrain, Subramaniam is a Wikipedia on
wildlife, and he credits this to the plethora of places he
has worked in. He has made over fifty wildlife trips in the
last three years. This ranges from photographing the
snow leopard at altitudes of 9000ft and above in the
Himalayas to freezing tigers on his camera in central
India. His journeys into the jungles of India have helped
him understand the problems faced by local
communities, and he has often worked with NGOs to do
his bit. This, according to Subramaniam, is his way of
paying back nature for all the joy it gives him. Apart from
raising awareness through his photography, he also has
been involved in conservation efforts in Keoladeo
It looks the part,

and it can play
the part, too
National Park, in Bharatpur.

Tackling rough terrain is always tricky, and you need
some serious power to avoid getting stuck in the muck.
Under the Actives hood is a highly refined and powerful
1.4-litre diesel powertrain. The 1396cc, U2, CRDi diesel
mill is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox, and it
pumps out a healthy 89bhp and 220Nm of torque. Not
surprisingly, the Active is superbly primed to tackle both
the urban grind and the highway. A higher ground
clearance means the i20 Active does not shy away from
rough terrain when the going gets tough. Hyundai hasnt
just given the i20 Active a beefy appearance, it has
improved on the hatchbacks functionality, too.
The high ground clearance and grippy tyres make the
i20 Active feel pretty much at home in the wild as well.
Meanwhile, regardless of the kind of road it is
tackling, the i20 Actives cabin makes things perfectly
comfortable for its occupants. The climate control
system is top-notch, and keeps you cool when things get
a bit too hot, and warm when its freezing outside. The
sporty-looking aluminium pedals provide extra grip,
while the stylishly prominent blue interior theme adds
to the hatchs premium appeal. The i20 Active is
prepped for adventure in every way, and the dual-tone
interior gives the car a more youthful feel.
The i20 Active comes with equipment that is way
better than what its competition offers. You have
push-button start and keyless entry, so you dont have to
bother removing the key from your pocket every time
THE HIGH
GROUND
CLEARANCE AND
GRIPPY TYRES
MAKE THE i20
ACTIVE FEEL AT
HOME IN THE
WILD AS WELL
you approach the car. The reverse camera and sensors

provide much needed guidance when you are
squeezing the car into a tight space, or simply backing
up. The high quality 8-speaker audio system comes with
an internal storage of 1GB memory so all your favourite
songs stay in one place. The i20 Active is also equipped
with USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity.
The i20 Active also focuses heavily on safety. To
start with, the car has got four-stars in the Euro NCAP
rating (Euro NCAP is an international body that rates
cars on their structural safety). The i20 Active also
comes with an anti-lock braking system that increases
the effectiveness of the brakes under emergency
braking. Further securing the occupants are airbags for
the front passenger and driver. So, though the Hyundai
Active i20 might be built for adventure, it does have a
safety net just in case things dont go according to plan.
To sum it up, not everyone can afford to be like
Subramaniam. But, in case you are striving to achieve
the more realistic goal of a work-life balance, the i20
Active is the car you need in your garage.
The 295-litre boot will

gobble up all of
your luggage
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BIG THIS MONTH
HYUNDAI CRETA
Dont let the name disappoint you. The biggish new Korean is looking good.
Good enough to have Renault looking over its shoulder TURN OVER
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DUSTER BUSTER
With its compact dimensions, extensive feature list and smart packaging,
Hyundais latest is out to get Renaults bread-winner BY AGASTI KAULGI
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOSHUA WILLIAMS
he Renault Duster and the Ford EcoSport are

making hay while the sun shines brightly on
them. Their makers have had absolutely no
problems moving them out of dealerships
quickly, and selling more units than they can
make. But the smiles on the faces of the people at
Renault and Ford may disappear soon enough. Enter the
new Hyundai Creta.
Hyundai has been the fastest growing company in the
nation. Almost all of its products have been an instant
success in the market. Some of the more recent products
the Grand i10 and the i20 have unsettled the best, and
almost wiped out the ones that werent good enough.
Now, theres a new model from Korea that may continue
in the same rich vein of form.
At first, you may find the choice of name puzzling.
But, once we tell you more about the car, youll probably
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Hive structure to keep

the kerb weight low
and rigidity high
get over the name.

Firstly, Hyundai has put its R&D guys in India and
Korea to good use by asking them to develop a new
platform, which has a new name, too the Hive
structure. Its lighter than conventional monocoques,
and yet, more rigid and better when it comes to keeping
you safe in case of a crash.
With a capable chassis under the skin, Hyundai has
moved to Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 the second stage of the
brands Fluidic design language. With the overall
dimensions and body styling, it looks chic, but doesnt
have the Dusters road presence. Things are a bit sharper
and crisper here. Hyundai has used all the smart
packaging tricks it knows to ensure that the Creta has
ample space inside, despite the compact dimensions.
And, it has worked. The seats at the front are big and
comfortable, and even at the back, three wont be a
squeeze. Its not only the shoulder room thats ample, but
even legroom is good enough for six-footers.
With the italicised H on the nose, youd expect the
cabin to be brimming with creature comforts. And it is.
Theres more than Renault could even think of steeringmounted controls, climate control, reverse camera, rear
AC vents and satellite navigation. That should be enough
to keep even the most demanding customer happy, no?
One more thing that Renault didnt think of and
Hyundai did, was an auto box, that too mated to a
diesel engine. And, if you thought that Hyundai has
brought along the same old-school four-speed auto (as
found in the Verna) youre wrong. Its a new-age
six-speed unit thats quick to choose and change cogs.
Hyundais finally realised that the days of the fourspeeder are gone, and it needs to upgrade its gearboxes
to stay ahead of the competition.
Just after the unveil, we even had a short go in the
Creta at Hyundais test track at its plant. And, were
happy to report that this is one of the best-handling
Hyundais to come to India. It feels planted even around
fast corners, the ride is pliant. The steering isnt too
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communicative, but it gets the job done.

There are two diesel engines and one petrol on offer
the same units that power the Verna. The smaller
1.4-litre diesel makes 90bhp, and is mated to a six-speed
manual transmission. The bigger 1.6-litre is good for
127bhp and is available with a six-speed manual or auto.
The 1.6-litre petrol churns out 122 horses and is available
only with a six-speed manual. Hyundai hadnt given out
torque figures at the time of going to press, but we expect
them to be similar to the Vernas.
With all this goodness packed into one nice-looking
crossover, it comes as no surprise that the Creta will be
much more expensive than the Ford EcoSport. In fact,
the Creta will not only affect the Dusters sales, itll also
eat into the pie of a lot of other SUVs like the Tata Safari,
Mahindra Scorpio and Nissan Terrano, to name a few.
And, sedans, too, will not be spared. If youre getting a
well-kitted SUV, you may even walk away from the Honda
City or the Maruti Ciaz, wouldnt you? `12-15 lakh
(estimated, ex-showroom) isnt a bad price for a fullyloaded urban SUV. Hyundai dealers, be prepared for
another wave of customers.
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The Bugs
second coming
Volkswagens new-gen Beetle is on its way to India
A different kind of
muscle car
Ford sent the Endeavour to the gym.
Its returned as the big-biceped Everest
T
W
eve had the Beetle around in the past. That was the previous
generation model, the response to which wasnt as enthusiastic as
Volkswagen had hoped for. Back then, it was taking a step into
uncharted waters, and with its hefty price tag, the legendary car
struggled to stay afloat. But, times have changed. With the likes of
the Fiat 500 and the Mini doing well, things could be different for
the Beetle this time around. Based on the MQB platform, the new Beetle looks
sleeker and bolder than before with those immensely flared wheel arches. Its
bigger, and sits lower than before. The new interior is aggressively styled with
an Audi-ish feel to it, a far cry from
the bubbly interior of the previous
Bug. Itll have more legroom, boot
space and overall interior space
thanks to an increase in length.
The Beetle will offer modern tech
like ESP, six airbags, a 6.5-inch
infotainment display and all the bells
and whistles youd expect.
Therell be three petrol variants on offer: the Standard a 1.2-litre motor
that produces 103bhp, the Design a 157bhp-producing 1.4 TSi, and the
top-end 197bhp, 2.0-litre four-pot Sport. We expect diesel engines to be
offered as well. The Beetle wont come cheap, and you could be looking at a
starting price of around `30 lakh.
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he Endeavour will soon be dead. In its place

will slot in the new Everest. The new
Everest comes equipped with an
eight-inch touchscreen Ford
SYNC2 multimedia and
infotainment system, and the new
Terrain Management System that allows the
driver to adjust traction control, the all-wheel-drive and
terrain settings on the fly.
Under the hood, the new 2.2-litre (148 bhp) and the top-of-theline 3.2-litre (197bhp) diesel mills are expected to replace the
current 2.5- and 3.0-litre motors. The Everest will come in both 4x2
and 4x4 configurations. The Everest, being locally assembled,
should be competitively priced against the Toyota Fortuner and
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, between `20-28 lakh. It should be launched
closer to the 2016 Auto Expo.
Mercs cool new

crossover: the GLC
Goodbye, GLK. Your successor has arrived
he GLC, in case you have

been out of the automotive
loop, is Mercedes latest
luxe soft-roader, and it will
replace the immensely
popular GLK. The GLK
was, until the launch of the GLA, Mercs most
affordable SUV, but the GLC is more upmarket and will come with
every kind of bell, whistle and gong. The GLC, which is expected to
debut in India around the middle of next year, also has a larger
wheelbase compared to its predecessor, and, consequently, more
room at the rear and significantly more cargo space. The soft-roader,
which speaks the same design language as the GLC Coupe, is a more
rounded, cooler vehicle than the GLK. The C-Class based
automobile will be powered by a range of engines, including a
170bhp turbodiesel and will slot right above the GLA.
Everything
at once
Who says you cannot have fun while

doing your bit for the environment?
Yamahas Blue Core-powered FZ-S v2.0
FI provides the best of both worlds
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THE NEW
BLUE CORE
ENGINE IS
FRUGAL AND
FUN AT THE
SAME TIME
better fuel economy and acceleration.

With this, the FZ-S v2.0 FI is upto 14 per
cent more fuel efficient than the original
FZ-S, but its even more fun than before.
So, while it is still a true Yamaha in the way
that it performs, it is as sensible and
economical as a commuter motorcycle.
And, to top it all off, this engine is cleaner,
with reduced emissions, so you dont hurt
the environment.
Riding a fast, enjoyable bike need not
burn a hole in your wallet and that holds
true for the Blue Core-equipped Yamaha
FZ-S v2.0 FI.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MANUFACTURER
ts a proverb thats thrown

around quite often: you cant eat
your cake and have it too. The
same goes for motorcycles, too.
If you want a bike that sips fuel judiciously,
you would probably end up buying a dreary
commuter motorcycle. If you want
something that makes you fizz, you buy a
high-performance offering. Sadly, theres no
in-between. In most cases, you have to
compromise on one front to benefit on the
other. The general impression is that a fun
bike cannot afford to be efficient and
economical, and an efficient bike cannot
afford to be enjoyable.
But, Yamahas out to change that
perception with tech that can ensure you
can eat your cake while having it.
It is Yamahas all-new FZ (FI) Version 2.0
that takes it to the next level. It features the
companys new Blue Core technology to
offer bikers an unmatched mix of
performance and efficiency.
At the heart of the matter is the all-new
fuel-injected (FI) Blue Core engine. It uses
advanced sensors and actuators to calculate
and deliver the optimum amount of fuel to
the engine. The 149cc engine comprises of
a compact hemispherical combustion
chamber. In combination with the optimised
intake and exhaust port shapes, this design
increases combustion speed and helps
achieve excellent combustion efficiency.
Power loss has been reduced, and engine
cooling has also been enhanced.
An engine thats efficient is also smooth
in its functioning. The Blue Core technology
not only makes the FZs engine more frugal,
but it also takes refinement to a whole new
level, a level never attained by a motorcycle
engine of this size.
All of this has been worked on to deliver
LOOKS SWELL, SELLS WELL

The cash counters in Motor Town are ringing with amazing frequency, and it may have less to do with
clever adverts and kilometre-long feature lists, and more with the handiwork of the
men with the clay models and digital pens BY AMAAN AHMED
he Jaguar E-Type. An illustrious car. A

motoring icon. A car that most of us would
sell an organ to obtain. If you had the
money, youd pay through your nose, your
mouth, and through wherever else you
could to get one and park it in your
living room. Unfortunately for us
lot, todays cars are getting
increasingly gimmicky
to look at, the family
look is catching
on like the flu,
and car
purchases,
especially in a
country like
India, are
mostly based
on Does this
car have an
engine
push-start
button? and
The service
centre is close to
my house, so there.
But that may be changing now. If
recent industry trends are anything to go by, it
looks like the average Indian buyer, usually armed
with facts from online forum experts and
CarBecho.com, is exhibiting a bit more emotion in
making a buying decision.
Take the Maruti Ciaz. It is, in essence, a
replacement for the SX4. The buff SX4, in its
heyday, (if you could call it that) found 2,000
buyers a month, but in its final year, sales never
crossed the triple-digit mark. It was a premium
Maruti, and it was doomed.

The Ciaz is a premium Maruti as well. And,
mind you, it is being sold in the same dealerships
where you could also buy an Alto 800. But, in only
its first nine months, the Ciaz has found over
50,000 takers. Do the math, and youll see that it
has received a warmer welcome than its
predecessor. It is second only to the Honda City in
its section of the market. It is not the most
powerful car in its segment, neither is it the most
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feature-heavy, and it certainly isnt the vehicle of

choice for the driving gloves brigade. It is a Maruti,
yes, and that badge does make a car stand out in
India, but then, so was the SX4, wasnt it? You can
trace the Ciazs roots back to the Authentics
concept of 2013. That was a cracker of a design.
And even though the production version was
significantly watered down, it still retained that
aggressive, yet stately appearance of the
Authentics. And, the fact that the Ciaz is a
handsome car may be doing it more of a favour
than most would imagine.
Talking about being favoured, Indians have
always favoured the Hyundai i20. Even when the
original i20 received its final facelift, it was still
doing decent numbers. But the Elite i20 has blown
everything out of the water. Hyundai has managed
to ship out 1,00,000 pieces within a year, managing
to sell close to 10,000 Elite i20s every 30 days.
Thats nearly twice the number of i20s it used to
roll out when the Elite was still in the pipeline.
And again, take a look at the design. It is a car
that looks out of place on Indian roads - and I
mean that in a good way. Global cars usually end
up looking like compromises when theyre
customised for India, but this just looks like it has
been shipped straight out of Europe.
Lastly, theres the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It put
on a fairly good show last year, but the
introduction of the facelift seems to have caused a
stir. From selling 720 examples through 2014,
Toyotas gone to churning out over 400 facelifted
Camry Hybrids in two months. Simple math will
tell you that at this rate, Camry Hybrid sales will
double, or even triple, this year. Remember, this is
just a facelift thats caused this sudden spike. The
car as such is pretty much the same, it now only
looks very nice, unlike its block-like pre-facelift
appearance. Mohan Mariwala, who owns the
AutoHangar dealership chain, sees design leading
the list of factors that make or break a purchase.
Decision-making is in the hands of a much
CUSTOMER CHOICES
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DESIGN PLAYS
AN EXTREMELY
SIGNIFICANT ROLE
IN INFLUENCING
PURCHASES
younger buyer now. He knows exactly what he
wants. For example, A-Class buyers are driven by
the cars design. On the budget end, Indians tend
to think a little more practically. The factors
influencing decision-making change. There,
people like a mix of things, so looks matter, but
versatility gets priority.
CV Raman, chief of engineering at Maruti
Suzuki, provides some insight into what went into
shaping the Ciaz. Today, Suzukis products could
be sold in China, Europe or India. The Ciaz was
meant for China and India, and so, our research
findings had a big impact on its design. The brief
included our inputs, which influenced the way the
production version looked. The sedan we wanted
would not have too much height. We were clear
that it should be well-proportioned, it should look
like a sedan and not resemble any of our sedans
from the past.
Pradeep Saxena, Executive Director at TNS
Automotive, does agree, but hes also got a point
about lesser-known manufacturers not
succeeding in selling attractive-looking cars.
TWITTER
With improvement in technology and all

manufacturers having access to it, fuel efficiency
has become hygiene and styling has become a
differentiator. However, we must remember that
the Ciaz and i20 are the products of the two
largest car companies in India. Whether a
similarly-styled car launched by a less dominant
player wouldve been equally successful can only
be a matter of conjecture.
The highest-selling cars in India - the Alto and
the DZire - are far from what youd call pretty, but
the lookers are catching up. And, if the Indian
buyer continues to put his money where his heart
and eyes are, we may see more new cars vying for
the position of living room centrepiece.
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Cruze Control
T
he second-generation Chevrolet Cruze is

a looker, no doubt. But, theres some bad
news. Itll only be here by 2017. Dont
expect it to be cheap either, because the
next-gen Cruze will be the most loaded
car in Chevys line-up. In the US, itll
go on sale with a touchscreen
infotainment system that supports
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
For the social media generation,
there will be wi-fi and wireless
phone charging. Apart from
airbags and ABS, the Cruze will
also be offered with blind-spot
Chevrolet unveils its latest offering

that is India-bound, but theres a catch
detection, lane-assist and collision warning.

Sadly, the only thing that will make it to India is
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
On offer will be a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol
engine with direct injection that will make
153bhp and 240 Nm of torque and will be
mated to a six-speed manual and auto
box. We expect the diesel motor to
be a carry over from the current
generation car. The new Cruze
will be over 100kg lighter than its
predecessor. GM will release
more details at the 2016 Auto
Expo. Watch this space.
The foreverconnected crowd will

love this thing
Take 5 for the A4
Once Audis entry-level sedan, the A4 is now plusher and more loaded
ou could call it an appraisal of sorts for

the fifth generation A4. The car has been
Audis entry-level sedan for over two
decades. But with the A3 acquiring a boot and
taking on the responsibility of bringing in new
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customers to the brand, the A4 is now more

focused on luxury.
In its all new avatar, the car is lighter and
bigger than its predecessor; but not too exciting
to look at. The current generation A4 was the
only car that came with LED DRLs when it was
launched and the R8-influenced styling added
to the oomph. But, the A4 outdoes its
predecessor in every other department. The
cabin is plusher than before. The MMI now
supports Apples CarPlay and Googles Android
Auto, and the instrument cluster is all-digital.
Expect Audi to bring on 2.0-litre engines to
India to power the A4. The petrol variant will
make around 190bhp, and the diesel will do

around 150bhp. With a weight saving of 120kg,
expect the A4 to be pretty quick, even with a
four pot motor. We do think Audi will make the
8-speed DSG standard for this model and dump
the CVT transmission that features in the
current variant. The price, of course, will go up.
We expect it to start at around `40 lakh and
go all the way to around half a crore for the
top-end variant.
Maser
therapy
The stylish Italians have returned.

Heres a quick look at what theyve
brought to the table this time
aserati is back, and its ready to challenge the

well-established German luxury brands in
India. For now, theres no SUV in the line-up.
Youll have to wait till 2017 for that. But, you
do have four snazzy-looking cars to choose from
right away. They do look a lot more desirable than
anything that Germanys making... yet.
Ghibli
This is Maseratis bread-and-butter model. Its the latest
and smallest Maser saloon. Well, its not exactly small (or
cheap) as itll be up against the likes of the Jag XF, Mercedes
E-Class and BMW 5 Series. Theres no V8 lurking under its
hood, but the top-of-the-line S variant comes with a
3.0-litre V6 petrol that packs 404bhp, and is linked to an
eight-speed transmission. For the budget-conscious, theres
also a 2,987cc, 270bhp V6 diesel.
Quattroporte
If Francis Ford Coppola decides to remake The Godfather in
the 21st century, then the new Maserati Quattroporte will
surely be Don Corleones ride. More of a XJ and S-Class rival
in its latest iteration, the Quattroporte comes with a
twin-turbo 3,799cc V8 that punches out 530bhp. Sure, it
cant match the Germans when it comes to futuristic tech,
but with a fine blend of Italian style and muscle, who needs
tech anyway? Yes, theres a diesel on offer here, too.
GranTurismo and
GranCabrio
These twins are the proper sportscars in the

range. Lets just say this one is equipped to take
on the Bentley Continental GT V8. It comes
with an old-school, naturally-aspirated,
4.6-litre V8 petrol that sends 460bhp to the
rear wheels. Also, you can hear the glorious
sound of the V8 which can be better heard with
the top-down in the GranCabrio. And, at the
end of it all, both look drop-dead gorgeous.
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BEYOND THE
SILVERWARE
Porsche gets down to business and does what it does best: win the greatest
race in the world. But, thats not the sole motive of returning to endurance racing
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LE MANS
Lock and load: the Porsche

brigade readying itself for the
challenge that lay ahead
ack in the 1990s, growing up as a motorsport

fan did have its own set of issues, especially
if yours was a middle-class Indian family
like mine. Folks at home didnt really get
my fascination with watching race cars
being driven around in loops. And, every race
weekend, as Id watch a Grand Prix on television, a new set of
questions would come my way.
What do racing drivers derive from driving around
tracks in circles?
Theyre just wasting money, fuel and precious time,
arent they?
Do they at least get paid well enough for this craziness?
Whats in it for the teams spending millions of dollars
running those fancy cars?
These were some of the frequently asked questions that
were hurled at me, mostly by my granddad (in frustration) as
I made my family watch motor racing instead of cricket
on Sundays.
To be honest, he was being rational, but since this was
more than a decade ago, as a teen-aged brat, I didnt give two
hoots. As years passed, my passion for motor racing grew
furthermore, and so did the number of people asking those
very logical questions. Im thirty now, and I can no longer
dodge their queries, so I shall try and answer a few.
Firstly, why do people race? Well, its quite tricky to get
into the minds of racing drivers, but apart from the fame and
money thats bundled with racing, its also because they are
crazy (well, most of them are). And, I like to believe it gives
them a weird sense of satisfaction. They take pride in pushing
themselves and their machines to the limit. Its all about the
rush of adrenaline, the passion and the need to prove to the
world that they have the biggest balls.
What about the teams, then? Theyre the ones emptying
their bank accounts, so whats in it for them? Its an
intriguing question, and the answer to this isnt quite so
straightforward. You see, in the golden era, where the roars
This is what theyre all
fighting for the crown jewel
of endurance racing
LE MANS
Unscheduled pitstops and
hybrid system gremlins cost
Audis #8 and #9 vital track positions
of the mighty V12s and V10s echoed around circuits, it was all
about developing the fastest car, showcasing technical
prowess while constantly challenging the laws of physics. It
was a time when stuff like fuel efficiency, reliability and
cost-effectiveness was important for the car being readied for
your mother in-law.
But, with the global meltdown that rocked us in 2008,
things changed. From bettering top speed, smashing track
records, and racing V12s, making machines more reliable and
efficient became the talk of the motor racing town. All of a
sudden, manufacturers had to justify the millions of dollars
spent on racing every year. And, it was the accountants
sitting in air-conditioned offices who were calling the shots
on the future of the sport rather than the folks with the
racing brains.
However, the situation isnt as dire as Ive made it sound.
Thanks to the revamped mantra of motor racing, the gap
between race cars and road cars has narrowed (and is
narrowing further as we speak). Nowadays, its not just about
getting the fastest vehicle to the track. Its also about using
the racetrack as a test bed for latest technologies, which will
ITS NOT ABOUT MAKING

THE FASTEST RACE CAR.
ITS ALSO ABOUT USING
THE TRACK AS A TEST
BED FOR FUTURE TECH
see the light of day in future road-going cars. In simpler
terms, racing has become a way to test tech on prototypes
that could be shared with production models. But, its easier
said than done. This transition of technology requires
hundreds of hours and thousands of kilometres of validation,
research and development and analysing real-world data.
Thats where the big daddy of sportscar racing, the
greatest motor race on Planet Earth Le Mans comes into
the picture. What makes it so special? To begin with, its a
13.629km-long racetrack, 9.2km of which consists of what
are otherwise public roads through the rest of the year. Its
a challenging track, offering a mix of fast corners, long
straights (where LMP1 cars exceed 330kph), and highly
technical bends a track where cars travel in excess of
5,300km in a span of 24 hours.
The event offers a delicious mix of on-track and real-world
conditions to test technological advancements something
every manufacturer seeks. Its a place where only the fittest
survive. Why else, do you think Porsche, the winningest
manufacturer in the sport, made a comeback last year? Yes,
Porsche couldnt have asked for more when it bagged its 17th
victory at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, with
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The trio of Marcel Fassler, Andre

Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer
secured a podium spot for Audi
Forgettable outing for Nissan,

as none of its radical GT-R LM
Nismos could finish the race
what in actuality was its spare car (#19) driven by the

inexperienced trio of Nico Hulkenberg, Nick Tandy and Earl
Bamber. But, thats just half the story, as the maker of the 911
didnt return to endurance racing solely to better its record
or to put an end to Audis winning streak since 2010. What
lured Porsche back to endurance racing, along with the
prized silverware, of course, was the opportunity to put to
test some of its future sportscar technologies incorporated
into the victorious 919 Hybrid prototype, as well as in the 911
RSR it fielded in the GTE Pro class.
Okay, the 919 Hybrid is a prototype, and is unlikely to
transform into a road-legal car any time soon. But, that
doesnt really matter. What matters is the technology thats
gone into making the 919 a force to reckon with. Its hybrid
drive system is similar to that found in the illustrious (and
late) 918 Spyder, which was originally derived from the 911
GT3 R Hybrid that was first raced in 2010. This, and some
other bits, have come full circle by being added to the 919
Hybrid, but in a more advanced state, being prepped for
future Porsche sportscars.
Plus, the 500bhp, 2.0-litre, V4 turbo-petrol motor from
the 919 is an excellent base to kickstart the development
process for Porsches downsized turbocharged engines that
will soon find their way into nearly all 911 derivatives. And,
did you know things such as the 911s plastic fuel tank,
carbon fibre monocoque, ceramic brakes, active
aerodynamics, four-wheel drive mechanism, the PDK
gearbox, the Cayennes adjustable anti-roll bars, and many
such notable innovations were first tested and perfected on
the race track before making it to the Porsches weve come
to love so much.
Audi, with the second-best record at Le Mans, has also
used Circuit de la Sarthe as a proving ground for
technological developments for its cars. How can one
forget the beloved R8, which was derived from the
legendary R8 LMP, and is one of the best-handling and
user-friendly supercars you can buy today? Apart from that,
Audis diesel engine technology (TDI), which powers its
dirty fuel-sipping road cars, too, has been extensively
developed on the racetrack.
Both these German manufacturers have always used Le
Mans to showcase their technical supremacy. Which meant
this year was to be a fitting showdown between Porsches
Lack of overall pace meant

the TS040 Hybrid languished
behind the Germans
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LE MANS
ITS THE HUNGER FOR

MORE KNOWLEDGE THAT
BRINGS THESE TEAMS
BACK TO CIRCUIT DE LA
SARTHE EVERY YEAR
In full flow: the winning
919 soldiered on with
barely a hiccup or two
petrol hybrid powertrain and Audis diesel hybrid

technology. But, the Le Mans party played host to other
manufacturers as well. One of them was the fastest team in
2014, Toyota, which turned up with its naturally-aspirated
V8-engined petrol-hybrid. However, it lacked pace, and was
no match for the Germans. Nissan, too, grabbed this
opportunity to flex its muscle with the radical, frontengined, front-wheel drive GT-R LM Nismo, but it turned
out to be a forgetful outing for the Japanese manufacturer,
marred by several mechanical glitches.
That meant it was a 2.0-litre, V4 turbo-petrol hybrid
versus a 3.7-litre, V6 turbo-diesel for the top honours in the
LMP1 class. Porsche did set the tone for the weekend by
claiming the top three spots on the grid, thanks to stellar
performances in the qualifying sessions. But, Audi wasnt
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2,63,500
spectators
Fastest qualifying lap:

3.16.887s
(#18 Neel Jani)
Total laps completed:

LMP1: 395, LMP2: 358
Fastest lap time:

3.17.476s
(#7 Andre Lotterer)
Number of cars finishing the race:

37 out of 55
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going to hand it to Porsche on a silver platter. It fought hard

as the lights went green, trading the lead with the Porsches
on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, cooler temperatures
helped Audis rivals, and unscheduled pit stops meant its
cars lost valuable time in the garage, which ultimately took
the race away from Audi.
In the end, it was Porsche #19 that had a clear advantage
over its sister cars as well as the Audis, in terms of pace,
efficiency and reliability. And, despite being the slowest of
the three Porsches in qualifying, the drivers of car #19
didnt put a foot wrong during the race, had the perfect pit
stops and kept trouble at an arms length from dusk to dawn.
What also made a difference was the Porsches tank-like
reliability, which even took Audi by surprise. And, by
Sunday afternoon, that was one of the key differentiating
factors between the two German manufacturers. Yes,
Porsche had a better hybrid system, and theirs was the
only car to produce 8 megajoules of electric power every lap,
but that was just the supremacy of this years 919 Hybrid,
and in the end, it was the best of the best cars that won the
#19 Porsche.
So, to answer Whats in it for the teams?, well, apart
from the trophies, medals and a mention in the record
books, its also the vast technological know-how they take
back with them from the race track. And, its only this
hunger for more knowledge that brings them back every
year. Simple, isnt it?
Sriram
Narayanan
EXPLAINS WITH THE HELP OF A CHEETAH AND
A HYUNDAI WHETHER THE MANUAL GEARBOX
DESERVES EXTINCTION OR PRESERVATION
O N T H I N G S T H AT M O V E , A N D T H I N G S T H AT M O V E H I M
umans progress at a rate that
leaves nature with no time to
recover. Quite naturally, then,
nature deserves conservation.
But there are some species who
are just asking for it. Extinction, that is. Take the
cheetah. For those not in the know, it looks
nothing like a Mahindra XUV 500. The cheetah is
light, lithe, sleek, graceful and the most beautiful
sight when its doing 100kph chasing down its
prey. Hypercars have only recently broken the
three-second barrier for getting from 0 to 100kph.
The cheetah has been doing 0 to 100 in three
seconds for centuries. But the way it goes about
things, youd deem the cheetah suicidal.
Evolution has seen the cheetah become a
speed specialist. Its so much of a specialist, that
its useless at nearly everything else. A cheetah
on a hunt is a spectacular sight. But it causes
such a spectacle across the African plains that by
the time it brings down its prey, catches its
breath and the dust of the chase settles, the
vultures, jackals, hyenas and the lions are already
on their way. Its light, lithe body is no good for a
one-on-one against medium-sized rivals like the
hyena or the leopard. So, in a confrontation, a
smart cheetah would abandon its kill and live to
hunt down another. It cannot climb trees to keep
itself and its food safe. And since it is solitary,
unlike hyenas and lions, its cubs have no ring of
protection when their mother is out hunting. So
quite a few dont make it to adulthood.
With the odds so heavily stacked against this
low-flying airplane, the cheetah will not need
human intervention to go extinct. Even the
manual gearbox has this cheetah-like tendency
to make life difficult. First-time drivers cower in
fear when faced with the deadly duo of the
clutch pedal and the gearstick. Seasoned
drivers who just want to get going have
colourful names for the third pedal. In fact, in
stop-and-go traffic, the clutch pedal is like the
third, uninvited friend butting into a date.
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Sure, enthusiasts hate automatics. But since

the paying public has spoken, even Porsche
doesnt offer manuals with the new GT3 and GT3
RS. Said enthusiasts can now be found in dark
rooms with a bucket of chips, ice cream and paper
With the odds heavily

stacked against it, the
cheetah will not need
human intervention
to go extinct
wipes. Me? To be honest, Id grown indifferent. A

good automatic box in a high-performance car
meant both hands could be on the wheel, and its
plain, brainless, lazy, convenience to let the car do
the shifting. The automated manual
transmissions in budget cars arent great, but
theyre still better than ancient automatics. Half a
decade on, they will evolve into something pretty
good. Which means the manual gearbox is to a
modern car what a fountain pen is to modern
letter writing. You use one only out of some
skewed romantic notion.
Like the cheetah. Great at speed, appalling at
everything else.
Then I drove the new Hyundai i20 diesel. The
car has a lifeless steering, but offers an
astoundingly complete package. Good power and
torque, packed with features and never leaves you
with the feeling that you made a compromise. But
the most shocking revelation for me was the i20s
six-speed manual gearbox. The throws are so
short, so precise, so smooth, the mere act of
engaging clutch, shifting the stick, disengaging
clutch and getting back on the throttle made me
feel pardon me for the wanton lack of selfesteem quite manly. To be able to do all that in
less than a second and get the car in control is
marvellously satisfying. In fact, despite the
steering, that gearshift, along with the rest of the
package, makes the i20 feel like a fun car. Even
more so, now, because of the fact that the Ford
Fiesta S is no more, and the Fiat Punto now
the Evo seems to be stuck in a time warp.
The rate at which things are moving, the i20
will very soon boast a dual-clutch automatic,
making the manual variant seem bit of a cheetah.
Beautiful, but pointless. So what do you think? Will
the world be better off without its fastest-moving
land animal or the manual gearbox?
Thought so.
The views expressed in this column
are solely those of the author.
sriram@topgearindia.net
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Shreenand
Sadhale
OUR COLUMNIST HAS A FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION:
HOW MANY BIKES DOES ONE REALLY NEED?
F U L L T I M E P I L O T, PA R T-T I M E M O T O R I N G J O U R N A L I S T. S O M E G U Y S H AV E I T A L L . . .
ve often noticed that one
question both close friends and
acquaintances love to ask me
(once they are through with
relationship status and
professional commitments) is: How many
motorcycles do you have now? The tone of this
question ranges from harmless curiosity to
concern, and I have also encountered
suggestions to seek professional help.
But never mind what the psychiatrist has to
say. In the meanwhile, I have often been asking
myself a more fundamental question: How
many motorcycles does one really need?
No matter what sort of riders we are, I guess
every motorcyclist would want a supersports.
Few machines in life will keep you away from a
midlife crisis and fewer still will get you out of
one in a flash. And these days, thats the exact
quantum of time most of them need to go from
nought to ballistic. Machine no.2 could be a
comfortable sports-tourer. The only way to see
the world is to ride the world, said our friend
Dan Walsh, and a sports-tourer would do this
best. Better still to get an all-out adventure
machine. These things are the two-wheeled
equivalent of the SUV and are built to be
ridden around the globe with just an oil
change. And they dont even need
roads. At least, not proper ones.
Next up would be something from
the lazy spectrum of
motorcycling. A thumping
V-twin that you ride with your
legs spread far out; ideal for
when you just want to kick back a
bit, but still need two wheels to
make sense of it all. And if there is an
accessible dirt road near you, a
motocrosser is a must. Fifteen minutes
on a loose surface teaches lots of things
about throttle control. Finally, it would
be nice to get something that youve been
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wanting to get your hands on for long. Maybe a

machine from your youth, or a modern classic,
or even just a classic. Essentially, the sort of
motorcycle that gives you that warm fuzzy
feeling by just looking at it.
Subconsciously, I have always lived with this
sort of a road map for my garage. Or, at least,
this helps to explain why at one point, I had a
Honda Fireblade, a BMW R1200 GS and a Ducati
Sport Classic. A Japanese, an Italian and a
German. If this was the 1940s, my phones
wouldve been tapped by the Allies. Of course,
Few machines in life

will keep you away
from a midlife crisis
like a supersports
owning three different kinds of motorcycles

meant three different helmets and jackets. More
financial assault! Anyway, even with just three
motorcycles, it was difficult to keep up with
insurance and road tax. So I got the count down
to two.
But just the other day, I discovered an oil
patch under the Duc, and I havent bothered to
investigate further. Should be a simple fix, but
the lethargy Im exhibiting in solving the issue
is a telltale sign that the romance is waning. I
always think that this is how those E-Types and
250 GTOs must be ending up in the barn. First
its a neglected oil patch, next its an overdue
tune-up. Soon a decade goes by and theres grass
growing out of the glove box. Nope, cant let
that happen to any machine under my watch.
Of course, theres a couple of rides that I still
want to do with this bike, but Ive had it for over a
year now and if I havent done them so far, I am
probably not going to ever do them anyway. Also,
over the time that Ive owned it, Ive only racked
up 1,200km. Pathetic, when you consider the
sheer amount of time I spent thinking about
riding the bike when I lusted after it. Motorcycles
that spend time in the garage without getting
ridden are the industrial variant of people
spending entire days in their cubicles and
doing little. An utter waste of pistons and
valves. Sure, it looks good just sitting in
the garage, too, but then as my
favourite writer Peter Egan says, it
would look just as good sitting in
someone elses garage.
The idea really should be to ride
more, own less.
Anyway, how many motorcycles
do I really need? One. At a time. The
other helmets and jackets will just
have to wait for their turn.
The views expressed in

this column are solely those
of the author.
Abhishek
Mishra
SPEAKS HIS MIND ON THE POTHOLE
FARMERS OF MUMBAI
T W I ST E D T H O U G H TS O F A H E R M I T B AT T L I N G S O B R I E T Y
id God create man or did man
create god? I suppose thats a bit
like asking Did I screw you or
did you screw me? Heres the
theologically inert, and,
therefore, most plausible answer: It doesnt
matter. The screwing happened. We both agree
that we are screwed. Lets just get on with our
lives now. See what a little change in perspective
can do?
A change in perspective is especially needed
when you consider the significance of one
particular non-living entity. Its called a road;
entire cities are smeared with it in different
shades of grey. A couple of years ago, I had
successfully argued that roads in Mumbai achieve
what roads nowhere else can. For example, they
can: 1. Help rid pregnant women of labour pain
and help them easily deliver babies. 2. Ensure
employment and vital earnings for mechanics. 3.
Contribute at least two billion dollars annually to
the healthcare industry.
Mumbais roads affect us on an everyday,
existential level. And, to an extent, that is far
beyond the capability of any religious book or
structure. In fact, a lot of religious buildings have
been gobbled up by our roads. Even god is
powerless when his buildings are moved. He just
shrugs and goes, Hey, what you gonna do? When
its time to go, its time to go.
Another dead entity called news gets
hyperactive during the monsoon. Practitioners of
this entity inform us in words and moving
pictures that despite the tall claims of the
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, theres
flooding here and breakdowns there and
potholes everywhere. And, I have a bone
to pick there.
Ok, I concede, knowing what roads
to avoid or what diversions to take is useful
information. By all means, report that. You can
even tell people that the BMC has an annual
budget of close to five billion dollars. Or that it
ILLUSTRATION: BOB
spends close to 400 million dollars every year on

road reconstruction and improvement. But why
do you have to then spoil it all by adding your two
cents what you think is wrong with the system.
This is not news reporting. This is people
feeding you their perspective of the news as news.
During most live broadcasts, you will notice even
studio screamers blatantly ask and thank
reporters for their perspective. Is it really that
terrible if viewers formed their own perspective?
And, if you absolutely must give your audience
a perspective, at least make sure that its not
obvious and derived. If you say that the citys
roads are broken because authorities are corrupt
and repair money is siphoned off by everyone
The contract workers

who harvest potholes
see very little of
the money the big
farmer makes
involved, youre just passing off the obvious as a

perspective. At least put some thought into it.
Here, this is what a fresh perspective could
look like:
Good evening, Mumbai. Were broadcasting
live from random pothole on random road in
Maximum City. Im here today to educate you
about roads.
A road, like a piece of agricultural land, is a
valuable lifeless entity. An entity that, come
monsoons, is ready for harvest with a most
valuable crop: potholes. Potholes are a unique
cash crop. Unlike agricultural cash crops,
potholes cant be used to make cloth or coffee.
They have no value as an export commodity and
are not traded on commodity markets. Because
their value is determined by how many times they
can be destroyed (technical term: repaired) in
one season. Based on the skill of the farmer, each
individual pothole can sometimes offer two to
three yields each monsoon. Pothole farmers are
organisations, not individuals. And unlike
individual farmers, farmers like the BMC dont
commit suicide because their pothole crop has
failed; it never does.
Remarkably, this is a crop whose yields are
inversely proportional to the amount and quality
of work the farmer does. Indeed, good quality
road work can have an adverse effect on pothole
yields. The contract workers who harvest these
potholes, like landless agricultural labourers, see
very little, if any, of the money the big farmer
makes from the deal.
Being a non-agricultural cash crop, potholes
are sadly measured by a different yardstick.
People say that it is a dangerous crop because
it causes injuries and deaths every year. Yes,
well, so does tobacco. Lets just put up a
statutory warning on the road and end
this discrimination.
Good night.
The views expressed in this column
are solely those of the author.
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THE BIG INTERVIEW
Chris
Evans
MEET YOUR NEW
HOST OF TG AS HE TALKS
FIRST CARS, FERRARIS
AND THE FUTURE
OF TOPGEAR
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The question wasnt

Why would you do it?
but Why wouldnt you?
CHRIS EVANS ON TAKING THE TG JOB
hris Evans does not have a problem

with multitasking. A point which
becomes increasingly clear as I sit in
the studio of his Radio 2 breakfast
show and watch him simultaneously
process myriad instructions from
his production team, read edited
snippets that fire in at an
incomprehensible rate from every
available multimedia channel and
absorb the daily papers.
He is also loading, fading and generally masterminding every aspect
of the broadcast, with the constant countdown from one item on the
playlist to the next clicking away portentously in the background. Hes
also answering questions from me as the music plays, and doesnt
appear to be intellectually overloaded. At all. Its impressive.
Its also extremely organised creative chaos. Clearly, you have to
work incredibly hard to make it all sound effortless. Still, if you want
to chat to 11 million people for three hours every day, operate as the
UKs human alarm clock and not have any embarrassing pauses,
youd better have a gameplan.
And plans are one thing Evans seems to have in abundance.
Hes been an enduring part of the British media for years and now as
you may have heard hes taking on perhaps the biggest TV job In
The World.
Whats also crystal clear is that Chris Evans is a car person, and
those petrolhead genes run deep. His current and brilliantly eclectic
car collection includes a LaFerrari, an Aston DB5 Convertible, a
Rolls-Royce Corniche, the last ever 328 GTS (presented to Nigel
Mansell after the Brazilian GP), a VW T5 Camper Van (called Buzz),
an original Daimler Dart police car and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Which is a conversation starter if ever Ive heard one.
His back catalogue of ownership includes a McLaren F1, three
Ferrari California Spyders (one owned by the legendary James
Coburn) and a hens tooth Ferrari 250 GTO, as well as a number of
other highlights thatd leave most of our petrolhead addictions sated
in perpetuity. So it probably makes sense to begin at the beginning.
CHARLIE TURNER: Lets talk about your love affair with cars.
What started it?
CHRIS EVANS: I always answer this question with Magnum PI and
the Ferrari 308 GTS, but when I think back, it was things like
Magnum, The New Avengers with the XJS, cop shows generally,
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definitely The Professionals. I thought the RS2000 in The Professionals

was off-the-charts. So, actually, the answer is television.
CT: And your first car?
CE: My first car was bought by my mum. It was a Mini, registration
number VJA 879K, in Blaze. It still exists, I tried to buy it back last
year, but they started taking the mickey with the money. The second
car I ever bought was a MkIII Triumph Spitfire, which was stunning
and didnt really work at all, but we fixed it and got it going.
The third car I bought was an MGB roadster, which I couldnt
afford. I was a mobile DJ at the time and had massive speakers. Every
other DJ had a van, but I didnt I had an MGB roadster. So I used to
take six trips to go to the pubs, taking one speaker at a time, then
the records, then the lightbox and so on. It didnt matter, because
what that meant was I got to drive my car with the roof down, so I
didnt care.
I actually thought I had become addicted to cars later on in life, but
if I think about it, Ive always bought cars that affected my life in a
negative way other than in my car world. I couldnt afford them, they
were impractical, they didnt work properly, the insurance was too
high, all that kind of stuff.
CT: So what is it that makes cars special to you?
CE: Its the romance, sensing some of the things my heroes did: Steve
McQueen, James Dean, Bodie and Doyle. The chic, the panache. Im
not into watches or clothes, Im into cars. Last night, I got far too
excited about five cars and that was without looking on the internet.
An internet car session can roll into hours.
CT: But do you think Magnum is responsible for your love affair
with Ferrari?
CE: I think so, I think thats absolutely true, along with Gilles
Villeneuve No. 27 and all that, because they were red and all such
cool cars and such cool guys.
CT: You are an absolute Ferrari aficionado, but why have them
in white?
CE: Well, when you own your first Ferrari, you are in reverence of it
because you think, Oh my God its a Ferrari. No, no, YOUVE got to
own it it cant own you. So, when I had the idea to create the
Magnificent Seven for Children in Need, the James Coburn Cali
Spyder was black, and thats the head of the snake, and the rest were
the white body behind. I love John Lennon, the White Album, so went
for that also Ferraris just look stunning in white.
People say Oh, they shouldnt be white. Well, thats because they
havent looked at enough Ferraris. I struggle to appreciate any red
ones nowadays other than the absolute classics.
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CT: Whats the one car decision you regret

the most?
CE: I dont regret any of them, because theyre all
lessons. Thats the best thing about mistakes, theyre
the best lessons in the world. Mistakes teach you how
not to do something, which is brilliant because you
cant buy that advice. You can pay for
it, but you cant buy it. The most
money Ive lost on a car is $7million
I bought the Coburn car for $12m
and sold it for $5m because it had the
wrong engine, which I didnt know at
the time because I hadnt done my
research properly. Other cars have
brought me much joy, Fangios World
Championship-winning 860 Monza
was a bit of a wow. Super, super
good-looking chariot.
CT: We get the keys to everything.
What are you itching to drive?
CE: The DB10, Bonds new car,
thats what Im itching to drive at the
moment. But theres so much good stuff around.
Honestly, anything from Land Rover or Bentley I
look forward to. I know theyre the bigger and the
flashier cars, but I look at the masterful
engineering of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood and
think, Yeah, I want a bit of that. But then theres
smaller stuff, the independents, which are always
interesting. I like the cars that have changed my
mind on things like stop/start. Hybrid technology
and where its all going fascinates me.
Also, how far can new car design go when speed
and power are now way past what is at all sensible?
Cars are getting faster all the time, yet roads are
getting busier and speed limits are coming down if
anything, instead of up. Its like the supercar
manufacturers know something we dont,
otherwise why would they still bother? The other
great modern-day irony is F1 is considerably slower
570S. I hear Lamborghini fans are also about to be

able to Lambo up the schoolrun with the Urus. I
dont know whether to scream, cry or just leave.
On the other hand, I dont mind at all things
like Honda bringing back the NSX. All aluminium
from collar to cuffs back in the day and now as a
super-complex AWD hybrid supercar. Yes, please,
cant wait. And as for Ford with their GT racing at
Le Mans next year, 50 years after they won the
race, and teeing up a classic Ferrari vs Ford battle, I
think they are pretty much on the money with
everything theyre doing at the moment. The
unbelievably silly and pointless but brilliantly
affordable Mustang in RHD for the first time ever
and their continued dominance of the budget
family cargo ship market. Plus they really have
been very savvy in their loyalty to their hot-hatch/
RS market.
CT: All petrolheads have in their heads a three-car
garage, which is in a constant state of flux. Whats
yours?
CE: My old 1960 250 SWB Ferrari California
Spyder, the McLaren F1 that I never drove but
NOT IN SILVER yawn and that first car, the
Mini my mum took out a 500 quid loan to get me
started with.
CT: Why?
CE: You dont have to dissect a car (you can if you
want), but its just a gut feeling. I think the Cali
Spyder is the most beautiful car ever created. The
McLaren is both modern and timeless, almost
impossible to achieve and could no longer be
produced due to all the hand-tying, creativitystunting European rules and regulations. And the
Mini as it is the car that means the most to me.
CT: So, TopGear. You said you wouldnt run for
office, but now youre in the office.
How did that happen?
CE: I honestly didnt think I would
get the phone call I was amazed
that I did, to be honest. I ruled
myself out because I didnt want to
be part of all the nonsense that was
going on. But then the situation
changed, and I wasnt stepping on
anybodys graves or toes. I was
actually in the middle of preparing
for TFI Friday and I talked to Will
and he said, Why would you not do
this? And thats the question. It
wasnt Why would you do it? but
Why wouldnt you?
If I make television programmes for a living and
love motor cars and love the biggest challenge in
the world, why wouldnt I do it? So, 20 minutes
later I phoned back and said, Yeah, Ill do it.
CT: Is this the most challenging thing
youve done?
CE: This is, without doubt, the most challenging
thing I have ever done in my career. When I took
over Terrys [Wogan the previous Radio 2 host]
show, people kept saying I had big shoes to fill,
and theyre saying it again now. I dont mean
theyre wrong or theyre right, its just such a
I dont have time in

my life for gimmicks,
and TopGear
doesnt need them
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now than in its speed-happy heyday. I dont get that

at all, especially when its also much safer.
Then theres the potential sacrilege of Bentley
and their Bentayga, their SUV that threatens to
outstrip the Range Rover for posh.
CT: What do you think about that?
CE: The same as I always think when a car
manufacturer steps out of its/our comfort zone.
Please dont; we love you for what you do best. But
Im ALWAYS wrong. Diversification is the name of
the game even for the likes of Porsche, Rolls, Ferrari
and McLaren with its new baby boomer 540 and
BIG INTERVIEW
predictable thing to say and, by the way, Jeremy is
very tall, so theyre even bigger shoes
CT: As a fan of the show, is there an element
that you hold up as a benchmark of what youre
looking for?
CE: Well, what Ive done so far, which is what I
always do when Im coming up with new things, is
not watch anything back. Having watched the
show over the years, I have my memories. Ive had
to put those on hold, because we have to start from
where we want to start.
That doesnt mean we have to start afresh at all,
but weve got to say, Right, what do we want to do;
what do we want to achieve? Why do we want to
achieve it? What would I want to see? We start
there. Once weve done that, we then have to put
together the team. Theres a lot of talk about talent
at the moment.
Honestly, its not the furthest thing away from
my mind, but it is quite distant compared to
directors, producers, assistant producers, lighting
and camera men, editors, production managers,
production coordinators and runners. I have got to
get that team, because, without the team, it doesnt
matter what presenters we get.
CT: How quickly have you got to get that team
in place?
CE: Its nearly in place. Were so very close.
CT: When do you want to start filming?
CE: We have to start filming really soon, definitely
within two months.
CT: But youll need the presenters in place to
do that?
CE: Yeah. More importantly, we know what we
want the production crew to do editorial and
location and studio because weve written the
show we want to make.
CT: What about the search for a presenter? Is that
a gimmick?
CE: No. It cant be, because, first of all, I do not
have time in my life for gimmicks anymore, and
TopGear doesnt need gimmicks. The only reason
Im doing these auditions is because thats how
they found James May and Richard Hammond.
We know from things that have gone on in the
past, whether its Opportunity Knocks, New Faces or
The Voice or X Factor, we know that there are some
amazing people doing stuff in their bedrooms or in
their garages. Wed be stupid not to find those
people. You dont know who youre gonna find. You
might find no one. And thats also why its not a
gimmick, because youre not guaranteeing a place,
because that would be a gimmick in itself and you
might only be employing a person for the sake of it,
so were not doing that.
CT: So the ideas for a new series are already
flowing, then?
CE: We know that the car industry is prolific,
that there are new cars coming out every week
around the world as Ive mentioned, the raw
material and the content is always going to be
there. Its served to you on a plate every week.
Everybody has ideas, Ive got cameramen phoning
me up with 20 ideas, so, to be honest, ideas arent
the issue. Like I said before, the issue is

organisation. Youve got to be organised, youve
got to get the right people in place, youve got
to get your timetable and your timeline sorted
out. And if you get all that sorted out, its not
a problem.
CT: Is it right you wrote the first show a few
days before you announced you were taking
the role?
CE: I did a stream of consciousness before that.
The stream of consciousness is about ideas and
then you have a running order. Running order is
about rhythm and windows, so ideas are the fun
bit. Ideas are an away day at the pub or whatever.
The nerdy bit is the running order, and we had to
come up with the nerdy bit to find out what team
we needed to employ.
The thing about employing people is that youve
got to know what they need to do before you can
employ them. It was like that for the production
team and will be the same for the presenters,
because weve got a lot of talent to choose from.
CT: And what in the show has to stay?
CE: Nothing has to, but some things will. I cant
tell you what precisely. But it would be silly to
throw the baby out with the bath water.
CT: So youll continue with some elements of what
went before, but reinvent around it?
CE: Yes. Ive done a lot of research on TopGear,
which started in 1977 as a BBC Midlands show. It
was a monthly regional show and then it got
brought down to London. There have been 34
presenters before me, so its a bit like Dr Who
thats one way of looking at it. But hopefully not
Dr Who...
CT: TopGear is part of the national debate, and
whats next is the subject of a lot of column inches.
Do you look at that or just ignore it?
CE: I can pretend I ignore it, but of course I cant,
because its such a massive thing. Its impossible to
ignore, and youd be foolish to, because you have to
accept everything. Its like the serenity prayer,
Change the things you can change, accept the
things you cant, have the wisdom to know
the difference.
CT: You have a big radio show, youre writing a
book, you doing a series of TFI this autumn how
are you going to fit it all in?
CE: Were talking about 18 hours of television. We
just did three hours of radio; well do another three
tomorrow. Its a television mentality that 18 hours
is SO tough to do. No its not, its 18 hours! Youve
got to do it properly, youve got to do it thoroughly
and with respect, youve got to do it with depth and
quality and commitment and passion, but its only
18 hours. Were not making War of the Worlds 4, 5,
6, 7 and 8 here!
When I start working on TopGear and stop
doing The One Show and stop writing my book, I
will be less busy than I have been this year. When I
go abroad to make some films, when I get on those
planes to go off to wherever were going, thats the
most downtime Ill have had in five years. I cant
wait, to be honest.
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OUR CHOICE OF THIS MONTHS TOP-SPEC STUFF
COMFORT ZONE
NIKE AIR MAX 90 ULTRA BR
This is the Nike Air Max 90 Ultra BR. It

features the iconic Air Sole technology that
first appeared in the 1970s. The Air Max 1
debuted in 1987, and this here is the third-gen
version of the air sole technology. A shoes sole is
quite like a cars engine, and obviously as important.
Like with its predecessors, the Air Max 90s Air Sole
has windows below the heel to give you a peek
inside, and to reveal its unique construction. Like
with any new generation automobile, Nike has
managed to bring the weight down. The shoe is
nearly 30 per cent lighter than its predecessor. A
heavily-engineered synthetic leather mesh provides
fantastic breathability for your feet. Optimum
040
cushioning inside makes for a snug fit. While the Air

Max is available in various forms, this 90 Ultra BR is
the less flashy one, but equally functional. The
soft-studded sole design allows for decent amounts
of grip on most types of outdoor and indoor
surfaces. On the move you will hardly feel any
additional weight on your feet and the snug fit
means your feet are in a very comfortable zone. In
terms of car speak, the Air Max 90 Ultra is like an
everyday sportscar that you can take to the track on
weekends as well as to office on weekdays. Yes, they
work just as well if you want to use them while
toggling between brake and accelerator pedals, too.
`10,995; nike.com
AEROGUARD CAR AIR PURIFIER
TRAKDOT
Eureka Forbes Aeroguard Car Air Purifier features a purification

process that provides six layers of filtration to remove up to 99 per
cent of bacteria and viruses, and the nasty odour of cigarette smoke. The
air purifier also refreshes the air inside the cabin by releasing negative ions.
The air purifier requires a regular DC 5~12V power socket to run. So, pick
up one of these, and say good-bye to general pongs that seemingly breed
inside your car.
`3,990; eurekaforbes.com
Weve all been there: you get off the flight, rub your bleary eyes
and realise, to your dismay, that your luggage is on its way
elsewhere. What you need is a luggage tracker. Yes, thats right. Now,
youve heard of trackers for your car, but how about one for your
luggage? With unlimited global coverage, Trakdot will tell you where
your bags are once youve landed. So if theyre not on the carousel, youll
know where to look.
`8,000 approx.; trakdotluggage.co.uk
AUGUST 2015
TOPGEAR.COM
WATC H E S
TG Watch
Report
The pick of this months watches
BREITLING BENTLEY B06 S
The original Breitling Bentley B06 featured a
49mm case, and was one of those massive
watches. The recently launched S version is
more compact and sportier. The knurled pattern on the
bezel, a nod to the famous Bentley radiator grills, is
picked up in the motif stamped on the black or silver
dial. The timepiece is powered by Calibre B06, entirely
developed and produced in the Breitling Chronomtrie
workshops, and officially chronometer-certified. It
features the ingenious 30-second chronograph system
inspired by a 1926 Breitling patent that involves a
central hand sweeping around the dial in half a minute
and thus ensuring precise eighth-of-a-second readings
of the times it measures. The Bentley B06 S is available
in steel or red gold, and comes with a choice of a
bracelet, or a strap in leather, or rubber with a central
raised pattern matching the bezel.
breitling.com
SEIKO RECRAFT SNKM97
JUNGHANS MAX BILL CHRONOSCOPE
BRAUN BN0042
Every now and then, Seiko comes up with

a watch you must immediately add to
your collection. This here is one of them. Not
only does it recall the best Seventies divers
watches, but its properly mechanical and pretty
affordable. `15,000 approx. ebay.com
Heres another lesson in minimalism, and a

classy one at that. Its called the Max Bill,
after the Bauhaus master who designed the
original. And, like any of his creations from
buildings to typefaces its beauty lies in its unfussy
simplicity. junghans.de
A square-faced classic from the company

that also makes electric shavers. The
BN0042 comes in grey or black, both of which
have a stainless steel case holding a quartz
movement to help keep price down. Around
`10,000. braun-clocks.com
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SECURING OUR STREETS

BBC TopGear Magazine India and the Mumbai Police hook up to make the citys roads
smoother and safer with Street Smart-Street Safe.
L to R: Arvind Singhatiya, V.P. Corporate Affairs OLA Cabs, Girish Karkera, Editor - BBC TopGear Magazine India, Amit Sagar, National Head, Passenger Cars
Unit - Tata Motors, Mandira Bedi, Suniel Shetty, Deepak Lamba, CEO - Worldwide Media, Gautam Chatterjee, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary (Transport),
Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner, Traffic, Mumbai, Jayant Mhaiskar, MD-MEP, Sheila Sail, DCP (Crime Against Women Cell)
e dont need to tell you this, but at

TopGear, we love cars of all shapes and
sizes. But, we are equally concerned, as
you are, about traffic and the way it impacts our
lives. So, last month, we kick-started a campaign,
Street Smart, Street Safe, which, we hope, will do its
bit in making traffic smoother, our streets safer and
the people who drive on our countrys roads more
disciplined. Our partner in the campaign, which ran
from June 30 to July 21, was the Mumbai Traffic
Police. It was driven by Bolt from Tata Motors, and
supported by MEP Infrastructure Developers, the
countrys leading toll management and surface
infrastructure firm and, among others, OLA Cabs.
Bollywood actor and conscientious citizen Suniel
Shetty was the brand ambassador. The first week of
the campaign focused on decongesting Mumbais
streets by encouraging carpooling and the use of
Supported by
public transport, and the weeks that followed

featured events that aimed to create awareness
about basic traffic rules, women drivers safety and
noise pollution. The people who got together and
kick-started the campaign included Jayant
Mhaiskar, managing director of MEP Infra, Milind
Bharambe, the joint commissioner traffic, of
Mumbai, Amit Sagar, national sales head for
Passenger Cars Unit at Tata Motors, Sheila Sail, DCP
Crime against Women, Deepak Lamba, CEO of
Worldwide Media and Girish Karkera, Editor, BBC
TopGear Magazine India. Among the highlights of
the launch of the campaign was the introduction of

the Mumbai Traffic app (only on Android at the
moment). Among others, the app provides useful
updates about heavily congested areas and
suggests alternate routes. It also features a
one-click Emergency Alert, which sends your last
known location to three contacts of your choice.
The Street Smart Street Safe initiative involved a
Womens Safety Drive, which was flagged off from
SNDT College, in Mumbai. The Drive also saw the
launch of a safety helpline number 9969777888
for women. Other events included Traffic
Angels, which saw school children and volunteers
form human chains to guide pedestrians and
discourage them from jaywalking; and Horn Not
OK, which focused on reducing noise pollution by
installing decibel meters at key areas in the city. The
campaign wrapped up in the third week of July with
an event that demonstrated the importance of
obeying traffic rules. Our next stop? Pune, and then
the rest of India. See you soon.
Download
MUMBAI TRAFFIC
app on Google Play Store
#StreetSmart
SMOOTHER ROADS,
MORE AWARE DRIVERS
Jayant D Mhaiskar, Vice-chairman and MD of MEP Infrastructure, on traffic, solutions and learnings
What are the new initiatives being planned by MEP Infrastructure
Developers?
MEP is one of the leading players in the operate-maintain-transfer and Toll
Management segment in India. MEP believes in technology and thus has
installed Electronic Toll Collection system based on RFID Technology on many
of its projects such as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, Mumbai Entry Points and toll
plazas of National Highways Authority of India. MEP projects are well equipped
with CCTV cameras along with a controlled surveillance room to monitor the
movement of traffic to avoid incidents.
As someone who has been associated for long with road projects,
how do you view the problems caused by traffic?
Indias road network is the worlds second largest, aggregating 4.7 million
kilometres. Roads constitute the most common mode of transportation,
account for about 85 per cent of passenger traffic and around 60 per cent of
freight traffic. However, national highways, with a length close to 79,000 km,
constitute a mere two per cent of the road network but carry about 40 per
cent of the total road traffic. Limited network of roads leads to traffic snarls,
which causes fuel wastage, increased travel time, wear and tear of vehicles and
roads as well. To decongest traffic in Mumbai, there is a requirement of
elevated roads in addition to the 55 flyovers in and around Mumbai on five
major corridors, which also has been instrumental in catering to the growing
traffic population.
What can metropolises such as Mumbai learn from big cities abroad
when it comes to managing traffic?
The city needs exclusive lanes for public transport systems so as to have
hassle-free transportation for the public at large, aided by facilities such as
dedicated parking lots, or parking hubs on taxable basis, which will encourage
commuters to use public transport. Congestion charging is another
widely followed practice. People should also take up carpooling, as it will
reduce the number of private vehicles on our roads.
How does MEP manage its various projects in over 12 states in the
country?
MEP has an experience of more than 12 years in the toll management industry.
We have a separate toll operations division with a skilled workforce. We believe
in technology and thus use RFID technology-based electronic tolling and smart
cards for faster clearance of vehicles. We have a well-qualified and experienced
civil team to cater to the need of the routine and periodic maintenance of the
roads so as to provide excellent quality roads.
As a road user what is the one thing about traffic that irritates you
the most?
Traffic congestion and lack of traffic awareness at large. Commuters should
follow the traffic rules and regulations for their own safety and for the safety of
fellow commuters as well.
PG
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TopGear
Ask
OUR MYSTERIOUS AGONY UNCLE HELPS SOLVE

YOUR DILEMMAS. SORRY IF HE GETS A BIT GRUMPY
ASK UNCLE TOPGEAR
Cool it: standard winter procedure

is to remove windows
Dear Uncle TG
I got this nice sedan recently, and I really
like it. But, I find that it isnt as
economical as the brochures claimed. Is
there anything I can do to use less petrol?
Bipin Austin, via email
ILLUSTRATION: BILL McCONKEY
Dont drive too far.
Dear Uncle TG
I am in the market for a high end car, like
very high end. But, these reports of fancy
cars catching fire are alarming. What
would you suggest?
Binoy Rajan, via email
Dont tick on the Combustion option.
Dear Uncle TG
I stay in the upper reaches of Kashmir,
and, you know, it snows quite lot here.
Now, everyone knows youre not
supposed to pour boiling water onto
frozen car windows except my neighbour,
who brings out a kettle but then pours
the water onto the roof and lets it run
down the windows. He says thats OK
because hitting the roof first cools the
water enough so it wont crack the glass.
Is he an idiot?
Haseeb Gilani, via email
Almost certainly. The correct way to deal with
EMAIL
wintry conditions, if you ask me, is to follow
US YOUR the example of my uncle by removing all
of your car in October and keeping
QUERIES windows
them somewhere safe until April or
thereabouts. He swore by this method, even
FOR
after his arm fell off.
UNCLE
TG...
Dear Uncle TG
askuncletopgear@
topgearindia.net
Just a quick one: is it illegal not to have a

spare wheel?
Jai Vishwas, via email
In your car, no. As a scantily clad lady of a
certain age on a night out in Mumbai,

empirical evidence would suggest that the
answer is yes.
Dear Uncle TG
My SUV was stolen from outside my
house by car thieves who got in using a
cloned key. Have you heard of this
happening before?
Binoy Rajan, via email
No, but if I heard it happening, rest assured I
would ring the police just as soon as I found
my glasses.
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Volkswagen Vento Cup

The fastest, most powerful Vento in town. Sadly, you cant buy one
emember the Volkswagen
Polo Cup that made its
grand debut in the Indian
motorsport arena, back in
2010? Yes, the same series
that gave hundreds of budding Indian
racers a platform to showcase their
talent using modern machinery and also
get an opportunity to race against the
best teams and drivers in Europe. That
very series, however, has now been
withdrawn and this year, there will be no
Polo Cup organised for professional
drivers. Sad, isnt it?
But thats not the entire story. VW
Motorsport believes its time to move
forward, and its aim is to build a bigger

and better racing series than before. And
thats where the Vento Cup comes in play.
So, starting this month, it would be the
Vento Cup race cars lapping the Kari
Motor Speedway, in Coimbatore, and the
Buddh International Circuit, Noida, as a
part of the National Racing
Championship, 2015. And the red Vento
TSI you see on these pages is one of the 22
cars that will feature on the starting grid.
VW was kind enough to entrust us with
their latest track tool, and we made the
most of the opportunity presented to us
at the Kari Speedway.
So whats the Vento Cup race car like?
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BY DE VESH SHOBHA
SNAPSHOT
IN DETAIL
You push this button,

the TSI readies itself
to push the Vento
Proper race slicks

and lightweight
wheels in place
For when the action

gets too hot. Like
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Well, from the outside, nothing much has

been changed, apart from the jazzy
sticker job and new alloy wheels. It also
has the same wheelbase as the original
sedan. But the similarities between this
and the road-legal Vento parked in your
garage end right there.
VW Motorsport has ripped apart most
of the interior, so there are no passenger
and rear seats. A racing seat with a
five-point seatbelt replaces the drivers
seat, most of the body panels are missing
and in comes a next-gen roll cage thats
not bolted onto the chassis (like in the
Polo Cup cars), but, rather, is welded into
the chassis for better protection and
added stability.
The biggest change, however, is in the
mechanical department. We had driven
the last generation Vento Cup car that was
powered by a 100bhp, 1.6-litre, naturally
aspirated petrol motor. It wasnt as quick
as the erstwhile Polo Cup car. Thats been
taken care of this time around.
The sedan is now powered by 1.4-litre
TSI motor, the same unit that powers the
140bhp Jetta and the Skoda Octavia. But,
out here, it churns out 178bhp and
250Nm of torque, thanks to its twinchargers. And all this power is sent to the
front wheels via a dual-clutch, six-speed
auto box, specially developed to take on
No steering-mounted controls?
No touchscreen infotainment system?
This is nothing like my 1.5 TDI Highline
Backseat driving
is strictly prohibited
in the Vento Cup
The best
(and only)
seat in the house
RACE-SPEC MODS
Turbocharged and supercharged 1.4 TSI

Racing ABS, Free-flow exhaust
Limited-slip differential, Data-logger
Paddle shifters, Racing Sachs dampers
Next-gen welded roll-cages
6-speed auto, wet dual-clutch
Remapped ECU, OMP Racing seat
the grind of a race weekend. So, how does
the Vento Cup car fare this time around?
To begin with, it does a brilliant job on
track. 178bhp and 250Nm of torque does
feel like a lot for a car that weighs just
over 1,200kg, but VW Motorsport has
done a stellar job with the sedan, which
isnt as wild as its power figure suggests.
Theres no doubt the 2015 Vento Cup car
is fast. Very fast. But a race car isnt all
about power, is it? The handling, too, is
phenomenal. Just like a road-legal Vento,
the steering is direct and communicative,
and along with the McPherson struts up
front and a torsional beam axle at the
rear, there are the obvious racing Sachs
dampers at both ends, which do a
SPECS
VERDICT
A potent
track tool thats
quite forgiving
in nature.
7/10
fantastic job when the car is pushed

around a corner.
When it comes to racing, its not just
about how quick you are in a straight line,
but also about how quick you are around
corners, and the Vento is capable enough
to allow the driver to push things to the
limit. Yes, it does exhibit understeer its
a FWD car but the limited-slip
differential it comes with makes sure you
do not find yourself getting introduced
to the tyre barriers every time you
overcook corners.
It has a free-flow exhaust so it is loud,
but do not be fooled by the decibel levels.
It sounds wild but isnt intimidating to
drive. It doesnt make you over work
In-line, 4cyl, 1400cc, 178bhp, 250Nm, 6A, FWD
yourself once you are in the drivers seat.

And thats one of the Vento Cup cars
strongest points. Its quite forgiving for a
race car, which came as a pleasant
surprise. But since these cars will be
driven by a group of skilful but
inexperienced drivers, it comes across as
the perfect track-tool.
And, that the Vento Cup race car is.
Sticky JK Tyre slicks, racing ABS and
bigger disc brakes help this Vento on
steroids to shed speed quickly. As a race
car, its a phenomenal package,
something that every budding race car
driver would want to lay his hands on.
And thats what Volkswagen is offering
here, an opportunity to race using
modern-day machines without emptying
your bank account.
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S60 R-Design
Volvo XC60 R-Design
New engine and gearbox make it a compelling choice BY MURALI K MENON
ome of us here at TG
OK, one of us are big
fans of Mohinder
Amarnath, that mostly
dour but tremendously
brave cricketer. Strangely, though,
Amarnath was never given his due in
India, and each time we encounter a new
Volvo, we sort of feel the same way about
the Swedish companys robust, stylish
and very capable cars. Take the recently
launched XC60 R-Design, for instance,
which is, pound for pound, as good as the
Audi Q5 and the BMW X3, but, trust
most Indians to pick its German rivals
simply because they are perceived to be
better. But, if youre in the market for an
SUV and feel that the proof of the
pudding is in the eating, you ought to
take a good look at the XC60.
Besides Volvos new Drive-E 2.0-litre
motor and a new eight-speed box, the
R-Design edition is adorned with a matt
black grille, dual chrome tailpipes,
18-inch alloys, a fair number of silver
accents inside, and is stiffer sprung than
the stock XC60. Inside, there is a Harman
Kardon sound system, well-designed
seats with great side bolstering, lots of
other goodies and a pleasant, if slightly
dated-looking but perfectly functional
centre console. In short, if you are not
the kind of guy who votes for flash,
youll find it to be just perfect.
SPECS
048
Interior getting on
a bit, but still a
nice place to be
VERDICT
Subtle tweaks
make the
XC60 a more
involving buy
7/10
1984cc, 4cyl, turbo diesel, 180bhp, 400Nm
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The Volvo drives as good as it looks.

The car surges forward with a nice diesel
rumble, and acceleration is superbly
linear. Power is about as much as youd
need from an SUV that will mostly be
confined to urban roads, with an
occasional highway run thrown in. Out
on winding roads, the XC60 displays
remarkable poise and, as with all Volvos,
rides roughshod over undulations.
Thanks to stiffer springs, this XC60 is
a better handler than the stock version,
but the ride is firmer, though not
uncomfortably so. The steering weighs
up nicely, and youll enjoy long drives in
this one. The X3 might be more agile and
the Q5 might have more snob value, but
at about `52 lakh (ex-Delhi), the XC60
makes a compelling choice for a
self-assured individual who doesnt
need to make a statement with the kind
of brand he drives.
top speed: 210kph ` 52 lakh (ex-Delhi)
R-Design adds a dash of

magic to the S60 BY AGASTI K AULGI
SPECS
1984cc, 4cyl, turbo diesel, 180bhp, 400Nm

top speed: 215kph ` 40.25 lakh (ex-Delhi)
he R-Design team has also
done its thing with the S60.
Like the XC60, the grille and
wheel design announce to
the world that youre not
driving a regular S60. Inside, the seats
design is different, and the instrument
cluster is jazzier. It also has three themes
to suit your mood.
Mechanically, everything remains
the same. So, it has a 2.0-litre oil-burner
powering it. Its good for 180bhp and 400
Nm. With that sort of power, the S60 feels
quite agile. Its mated to a new eight-speed
auto box which is decently quick. This
one gets a speed-sensitive steering thats
quite precise and communicative. The S60
has always been a good handler, and this
edition strikes the right balance between
ride and handling. Volvo asks for `2 lakh
more for the R-Design compared to the
top-end Summums `38 lakh (all prices,
ex-showroom, Delhi). Its a fine
investment if you want a good-looking
Volvo that handles well.
VERDICT
The R-Design package makes

it stand out and look good
All-analogue
instruments easy
to read on the move
Yamaha Saluto
New featherweight contender steps into the 125cc ring BY CHRIS CHAVES
f you werent already

spoiled for choice in this
class of motorcycle,
Yamaha has just made
buying a 125cc commuter
bike just a little more confusing with its
new Saluto.
Design-wise, the Saluto is like your
average run-of-the-mill commuter. It
looks conservative, much like any other
offering of its kind, and has a value-formoney aura about it. The most
eye-catching things about this bike are
the unique pilot lamp on its forehead
and the chunky, Yamaha-branded side
panels. There isnt much drama to this
one otherwise, but then, it would be a
bit silly to expect a dramatic-looking
commuter, wouldnt it?
Ergonomically, the Saluto reeks of
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VERDICT
Short on
features, but
a true valuefor-money
commuter
5/10
SPECS
commuter friendliness the upright

riding position, the short handle bars,
the one-piece flat seat for long journeys,
the simplistic body panels, lights and
all-analogue instrument layout.
Efficiency always was, and still is the
name of the game in this segment, and
the Saluto, with its air-cooled, 125cc
single-pot engine that produces 8.1bhp
and 10.1Nm of torque and features
Yamahas easy-sipping Blue Core tech,
earns some commuter brownie points
in this category.
The Saluto returns a very impressive
70kpl out on the highway. This figure,
mind you, was achieved while
maintaining a speed of 60-70kph, and
could be bettered further if ridden with
a little more patience. The key among
the attributes that are responsible for
1cyl, 125cc, air-cooled, carburetted, 8.1bhp, 10.1Nm, 4M
7.6 litres
the high mileage figure is the bikes

weight: at 112kg, the Saluto is the
lightest motorcycle in its class.
Engine refinement isnt Hondasmooth, but the vibes felt through the
bars are not at all intrusive. The clutch
is nice and light to employ, and the
four-speed gearbox is pretty smooth,
too. However, a toe-shifter is
something we sorely missed.
Initial acceleration is good and the
ride quality the bike is equipped with
an old-school dual-spring suspension
setup at the rear is quite pliant.
The Saluto is comfortable gathering
momentum in a straight line, but you
wont be inspired to push hard into a
corner. What fail to impress are the
brakes. The Saluto comes fitted with
drum brakes on both wheels, and a disc
brake up front is not available even as
an option.
In fact, the Saluto doesnt come with
an impressive features list, and even
lacks storage space under the seat or in
the conventional space above the
gearbox. But one look at the price tag of
`52,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and it
all begins to look rather acceptable.
THE RIVAL
HONDA SHINE
Equally friendly commuter but
with a slightly bigger
features list and price tag
112kg ` 52,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

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Lodgy Stepway
The crossover bug has bitten the family mans Renault BY AGASTI K AULGI
rossover is the flavour of

the season. It was the
hatchbacks that kickstarted the sensation,
putting on roof rails and
some plastic cladding in a bid to appear
rugged. But, if you dig deeper, youd find
that despite the accessories, none of
these beefed-up variations are actually
any more rugged than the regular
models. But, one thing they do for sure is
add a bit of macho to the styling and
break the everydayness of the design.
Now, an MPV has joined the fray.
Renault has been using the
Stepway suffix internationally for a
while now. The Sandero Stepway has
been on sale in European markets for a
while, and its time for India to welcome
the Stepway family with a special
version of the Lodgy.
The first thing you notice on the
SPECS
050
Its based on the RxZ

variant, so you get all
the toys as standard
VERDICT
Adds a bit of
style to a
spacious,
nice-driving
MPV
7/10
Lodgy Stepway is its grille. Its unlike

any other Renaults, and looks better
than the one on the regular Lodgy. The
bumper, too, has been tweaked to
accommodate chrome inserts for the
fog lamp housings. There are skid plates
at the front and back to protect the
bumper if you drive this thing over ruts
and rocks.
Along the side, theres plenty of
plastic cladding to further distinguish
the Stepway from the regular version.
And, if that wasnt enough, it has roof
rails, too. And yes, the wheels, too, have
changed you get nice-looking
gunmetal ones here.
The Stepway is available only as the
top-of-the-line RxZ variant both in
seven- and eight-seater configurations.
The Stepway is mechanically identical
to the regular Lodgy. Driving it is the
same 1.5-litre diesel engine, which
1461cc, 4cyl, turbo-diesel, 108bhp, 245Nm
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churns out 108bhp of power and

245Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed
manual gearbox.
The ride and handling, too, remains
the same as the basic Lodgys, which
means it possesses good driving
characteristics and rides well, even over
bad roads, which keeps the passengers
happy. Despite facing competition from
a lot of players, the Toyota Innova has
been numero uno in the segment for
years. Now, though, it seems as if only
the Lodgy can make you look away from
the Toyota.
One of the Lodgys biggest assets has
been the space it offers. Its long and
wide, and couple that with a good ride,
and youve got a great people-mover.
Even the third row is spacious, and you
dont have to sit there with your knees
glued to your chin. Full-sized adults,
too, will be comfortable there. Even on
long journeys.
The Lodgy Stepway is priced at
`11.99 lakh and `12.29 lakh (exshowroom, Delhi) for the eight- and
seven-seater versions, respectively.
For that sort of money, you get a good
MPV with a bit more style thrown into
the mix. Its for people who want their
people-mover to be a bit different.
If youre one of them, you should
hurry, for the Stepway is a limitededition variant.
1365kg ` 12.29 lakh (7-str, ex-Delhi)
Audi RS7
Continues to be a lovely, supercar-shaming loco BY SRIRAM NARAYANAN
he RS7, introduced in
India at the beginning of
2014, isnt old at all. When
we tested it back then, it
touched 100kph in exactly
3.93 seconds a figure that has only
been bettered by the Porsche 911 Turbo
S since. If the satellite communicating
with our road-test equipment at the
time had a mind of its own, it would have
gone off-orbit in shock.
Now, this shock-inducing car has got
itself a cosmetic refresh. The headlights
are nearly triangular instead of the old
staid rectangles, the lights are the LED
Matrix kind that dont blind oncoming
traffic, the grille has sharper cuts
around the corners, the tail-lights are
new, and thats it. What has changed,
though, is the fact that the RS7 isnt the
most powerful road-going Audi
anymore. At 552bhp, its 50 short of the
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SPECS
You wont notice the

carbon fibre and alcantara
when youre doing 305kph
VERDICT
Still a great
everyday driver
with supercar
performance.
And a bargain.
Sort of
8/10
latest generation R8 V10 Plus 602bhp.

But as we were getting reacquainted
with this refreshed beast, there was not
one instance when we thought we
would have been happier if it packed a
few more horses. You see, the all-new,
super-light, purpose-built R8 V10 Plus
is claimed to hit 100kph in 3.2 seconds.
The RS7, which is half a tonne heavier
and about four times more practical
and versatile, needs only 0.73 seconds
more for the 0-100kph ritual. The
4.0-litre turbo V8 does it thanks to the
700Nm of torque and the copious
amounts of fuel it gulps down. Oh, and
when you arent going pedal to the
metal, the RS7 wafts along calmly with
only four cylinders running. While you
wrap your head around that, let us tell
you some of the things we would have
liked Audi to work on.
The gearbox is still the single-clutch,
3993cc, V8 turbo-petrol, 552bhp, 700Nm, 8A, AWD
tiptronic eight-speed automatic. It

works perfectly in automatic mode. But,
if you choose to use the paddle shifts,
this thing is slow. The car still feels its
weight around corners. And, Audi
continues to spec its demo cars with
21-inch wheels that look great, but
interfere with ride comfort. We use the
word interfere not because the ride is
uncomfortable, but because despite the
low-profile rubber, the RS7 does a good
job of tackling Indian roads that would
be classified as an under-maintenance
back road elsewhere in the world. So,
with 20-inchers, the RS7 might actually
turn out to be perfectly comfortable.
Whats still perfect with the RS7 is
the duality of its nature. It does a
brilliant job at being a peaceful cruiser, a
patient stop-and-go crawler and a
spitting, sizzling, blood-curdling and
nimble bullet train. The car here had its
speed limiter set to 305kph. And, we can
tell you that it gets there. The old RS7
was a superb, barking hyper-sedan with
space for four and their luggage for those
who didnt want to shell out for a
Porsche Panamera. The refreshed RS7
continues to be a superb, barking
hyper-sedan with space for four and
their luggage for those who dont want
to shell out for a Porsche Panamera. But
how does it fare against the new BMW
M6? Find out on page 112.
0-100kph: 3.93s, top speed: 305kph ` 1.40 crore (ex-Mumbai)

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Celerio DDiS 125
New two-pot diesel for the little Maruti. Itll cause a stir BY CHRIS CHAVES
ncouraged by the great

response to the petrolpowered and highly
driver-friendly Celerio
AGS, Maruti has
enhanced the people-pleasing attribute
of its hatchback by equipping it with a
diesel motor.
Sadly, the highlight of the petrol
model, the Auto Gear Shift system (or
automated manual transmission, if
you will) does not feature in the
diesel-engined Celerio at the moment.
But thats not to say that the Celerio,
with its new two-cylinder DDiS 125
the first diesel engine designed and
developed by Suzuki Motor
Corporation is all but short of a boon
to prospective buyers.
The Celerio diesel is identical to its
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SPECS
052
Standard Celerio fare.

Note five-speed manual:
no AMT for the diesel... for now
VERDICT
With a new diesel
motor, the Celerio
is now more
practical than
its ever been
7/10
petrol-powered counterpart in terms of

its dimensions, so it is quite easy to
park in the city, and with its moderately
light steering, getting around town is
a breeze.
The cabin can comfortably
accommodate four full-size adults
along with one anorexic human being.
The diesel car even comes with the
same features as the petrol in its
different levels of trim LDi, VDi, ZDi
and ZDi (O).
Now, the talking point and the best
feature about this car is, obviously, the
all-new turbocharged 793cc motor that
generates 47bhp and 125Nm. The unit
is mated to a five-speed manual
transmission, and one would assume
that it would be quite noisy and slightly
underpowered. Well, it is noisy, but the
torque delivery from low down the

power band doesnt make this Maruti
feel like a slouch.
Theres a spring in this Celerios
step. Yes, it does take 23.09 seconds for
the 0-100kph run, but thats
respectable for a small two-cylinder
diesel. As far as frugality is concerned,
the Celerio houses one of the most
efficient diesel motors in the country
right now. The Maruti returned 17kpl
in the city cycle, and that figure can
only improve on the highway.
On the shortcomings front, there is
a fair bit of road and wind noise that
creeps into the cabin as you build up
speed, and the tyres could have been
grippier. But as an overall package
prices range from `5.72 lakh for the
LDi to `6.98 lakh for the top-end ZDi
(O) the Celerio diesel comes across
as a well-rounded deal. An AGSbadged diesel Celerio would
unquestionably be the cherry on top of
this cake, and we wouldnt be
surprised if that popped out of
Marutis oven in the near future.
THE RIVAL CHEVROLET BEAT DIESEL
A small-hearted frugal diesel
hatchback thats decently equipped
and has an extra cylinder
2cyl, 793cc, 47bhp, 125Nm, 5M 900kg

Fuel tank: 35 litres; efficiency: 17kpl ` 6.98 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
0-100: 23.09s; 30-50kph (3rd): 3.84s; 30-50(4th): 5.99s; 50-70kph(5th): 5.50s; 80-0kph: 28.02m, 2.56s
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sedan and
dusted
At the end of its fishing hook, Fords hung a
sub-four metre sedan packed with features
unheard of in the segment and sound
on-road dynamics. Will people bite?
Words: SRIRAM NARAYANAN
Photography: HIMANSHU PANDYA
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he world has a lot of

thankless jobs. Id hate to
be a hostage negotiator.
Its a job where youd be
damned if you do, and
damned if you dont.
Acting as a middleman
between the management
and the workers union is
slightly less precarious, but will make you consider
jumping off a cliff. Third in my list is being asked to
design a sub-four metre sedan. My expertise in design
goes as far as being able to draw a hyphen with a ruler,
but going by the kind of under-four-metre sedans
being conjured up by everyone, even I can safely pass a
blanket verdict that it seems impossible to draw a
IT SEEMS
IMPOSSIBLE
TO DESIGN A
COMPACT SEDAN
THAT IS MERELY
PROPORTIONATE
Quality is good. Space

is generous. Features
are aplenty
Five-speed manual
only box for the diesel.
For now
compact sedan thats forget beautiful merely

proportionate. If someone does manage one, it surely
wont be able to fit people inside it.
Fords Figo Aspire can. Five of them. Very
comfortably. Why is it called the Figo Aspire? Possibly
because Ford is soon going to bring in the new Figo
hatch thatll most probably drop its aspirations, and
the company wants both the cars to be associated with
each other for some bizarre reason. Thats not
important, though. Whats important are four crucial
facts. The Aspire lets drop the Figo for conveniences
sake is as ugly and disproportionate as its
competitors and lacks a few convenience features, but
it makes up for that by bringing in some segmentfirsts, and it drives well, too.
Now that were done with the headlines, let me tell
you that I wasnt expecting much from the Aspire in
terms of looks. And I cant say that it has pleasantly
surprised me. It looks like a Ford Mondeo thats come
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out of the washing machine after its first wash. The

need to pack everything into a four-metre footprint
makes the Aspire like every small sedan a designers
nightmare. The details the headlights, the grille all
look good in isolation. But, cramming them into a tiny
car that also has to have a boot just ruins things. The
small wheels dont help matters either.
Meanwhile, this humble, disproportionate little
sedan is on its way up an ascent at 120kph with the
speedo needle still climbing. Which is when I realise
the enormity of the task that lies ahead for the Aspire.
Im not referring to the hairpin a few metres away. It
has to be under four metres to get tax benefits, it has to
have small engines to qualify for excise cuts, it has to
seat five, it has to have essential and convenient safety
and luxury features, and it has to be cheap. Cheap to
the point where a few decimal points after a six-figure
sticker price is enough to make people pick one over
the other. Ford hasnt launched the car yet, nor shared
IT NEVER GIVES
YOU THAT IM
JUST A BUDGET
SEDAN EXCUSE
WHEN YOU ASK
IT TO CARRY OUT
DAUNTING TASKS
Small wheels dont

do the Aspire any
favours in terms of looks
its price, but I reckon they would be foolish to price

it extravagantly.
Because there is scope for that. The top-of-theline Aspire comes with six airbags as standard, and
two are standard across the range. The key fob lets
you limit the top speed of the car, and you can also
programme it to do stuff like mute the audio system
or fire off an alarm if you arent wearing your seatbelt.
Plus, theres the usual Emergency Assist that directly
calls an emergency number in case of an accident.
The Aspire surprises with its sound on-road
abilities. The 1.2-litre petrol is more in line with the
cars humble nature. Not much at low revs, a strong
mid-range and not a lot beyond 5,000rpm. If you feel
the turbo kick in, just pull over because you clearly are
imagining things. The 1.2 doesnt have one, and it
shows. Thankfully, you dont have to shift gears
frequently. Progress is steady, but as glacial as the
process of recovering your pension from the
FORD FIGO ASPIRE
government. No ones going to take it away from you,

but you just have to be patient.
The 1.5-litre diesel, though, looks at life
differently. It waits for the revs to climb to 1,500,
doesnt interfere with the turbo kicking in, and then,
is game for everything stop-and-go traffic, the
expressway and even challenging hill climbs. Now,
dont get ahead of yourself. The Aspire isnt the
drivers Ford of old. But, with this engine, the Aspire
seems to have received a sprinkling of that old
stardust, and never gives you that Im just a budget
sedan response when you ask it to carry out some
excruciating tasks. With 99bhp, there isnt enough

power to push the tyres to their limits, but the Aspire
does a neat, drama-free job of hairpins, inclines and
even bad roads.
On the narrow roads of the small town of Udaipur,
the Aspire was easy to place and manoeuvre, the
gearshift was light and precise, and the steering was
very nearly perfect. Very nearly, because its still not as
good as the Ikons or the original Fiestas. The Aspire
never rekindles those memories in the city, but on the
highway, at three-digit speeds, you will yearn for just a
bit more heft and feel from that big circular device in
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front of you. The Aspire can do an indicated 180kph.

But beyond 150kph, youd have to account for
crosswinds. Is that a flaw? It is, if you think Sudans
Mission to Mars isnt as advanced as the US of As.
Other things thatll put off buyers in this segment
are the missing rear AC vents, no parking sensors and a
lack of grab handles anywhere in the cabin thanks to
the six airbags in the top-of-the-line variant. The
reason I say put off is because at this level, I reckon
people arent going to appreciate the fine on-road
dynamics thatll be evident on a few occasions over the
absence of more visible comforts. The cabin is
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thoughtfully designed. Theres a lot of space for

bottles, storage and even a dock for your smartphone.
The underside of the drivers and front passengers
seat has generous space for rear passengers to tuck
their feet in. For such a carefully put-together cabin,
forget parking aid or rear AC vents consumers are
going to miss something to hold on to if they opt for
the top variant.
Which brings me on to yet another thankless job:
passing a verdict on a car that hasnt been launched. I
reckon if the Aspire is priced slightly lower than the
feature-packed Hyundai Xcent, this Ford is surely
going to be that eighth person in the highly

competitive six-room dormitory of four-metre sedans.
Not that the Ford isnt stuffed with features. Its just
not packed with the ones that are so important for a
buyer whos just looking to get maximum for
minimum. Which is what a sub-four metre sedan is all
about. Fitting everything thats physically possible in a
four metre-long three-box frame that can keep five
people comfortable.
The Aspire certainly does that. If you complain
about a couple of missing features, do remember
Indias poor showing in the Global NCAP crash tests.
The Aspire is equipped with things that wont be
visible in the showroom, but things youll be grateful
to have in the event of a crash. Youll also appreciate
the cars abilities on the highway and on mountain
roads. If someone puts sub-four metre sedan and
handling in the same sentence, the car thatll spring
to mind henceforth will be the Aspire.
Fords SYNC
system will keep
you connected
FORD HAS MADE

IT COMFY FOR
FIVE, AND BLESSED
IT WITH ABOVEAVERAGE DRIVING
DYNAMICS
SPECS
7/10
FORD FIGO ASPIRE 1.5 TDCI
Engine: 1498cc 4cyl turbodiesel

Power: 99bhp, Torque: 215Nm
Transmission: 5M, FWD
Boot capacity: 359 litres
Fuel tank: 40 litres
Ground clearance: 174mm
Price: TBA
Pros: Driving dynamics, ride and handling, standard
airbags, first-in-segment safety features, space
Cons: No grab handles in the top variant, no dead
pedal, no rear AC vents, no parking sensors
Bottomline: The most dynamically sound
sub-four metre sedan in India
I think four-metre sedans need to stop existing in

favour of all that is good with automotive aesthetics.
And, because I believe that a four-metre sedan wont
help save a tremendous amount of road space as
compared to a 4.2-metre sedan thatll simply be easier
on the eye. That said, Ford has done well for whats the
worlds third-most thankless job it has packed in the
maximum within the minimum, its made it
comfortable for five, has blessed it with above-average
road dynamics even though most customers in this
segment may not care for it and most importantly,
has thought out of the box with regards to safety and
convenience features features that arent available
on the Aspires contemporaries.
Honestly, for the third worst task in the world
designing and packaging a four-metre sedan
Ford delivers a barrage of strong punches with the
Aspire. Seems like thanklessness need not be devoid
of hope.
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Jazz, then theres the very popular segment leader, the

Hyundai i20, and last but not the least, one of the best
drivers hatches out there, the Volkswagen Polo. What
are they here for, again? They are here to slug it out for
the coveted premium hatchback crown, which will go to
the car that is the best all-rounder among the three, and
one that delivers the most bang for your buck.
So lets begin with the newest kid on the block, the
Jazz. Now in its third generation, this Honda is all-new
from the ground up, and even though the silhouette
strongly resembles that of the older car, the styling has
evolved over time. Its now sharper, edgier and bolder.
In fact, this is the best the Jazz has ever looked. But the
Jazz has an unconventional mono-volume design
compared to its rivals.
The Polo follows an understated design template,
making it the most sedate-looking car of the trio. This is
not to suggest that the VW is unattractive. No, sir, it is
actually one of the smartest-looking cars (and not just
among hatchbacks), and is a master at the art of turning
heads without being shouty. It is, in fact, the antithesis
of the i20. The Hyundais huge, sweptback headlamps,
the wide grille, strong shoulder lines and those splendid
tail-lights make it the flashiest (but in a good way) car
out here.
Since we are looking for the perfect family
hatchback, interior look and feel, creature comforts and
space matter a great deal. And when it comes to features
and legroom, the Polo immediately goes on the
backfoot. While its the best in terms of cabin quality
and fit and finish, it is a snug fit and doesnt offer a lot of
space, especially at the back. Its equipment list, too,
isnt brag-worthy. The seats are well-cushioned and
quite supportive, and sure to take good care of its
users. Those who appreciate German engineering will
find the Polos cabin to be a big turn-on.
Going by the way their current range of cars go, if
Honda were to enter the real estate business, were sure
their houses would be the roomiest and offer unique
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Asymmetrical dash design

doesnt really work. Lots
of goodies on offer, though
Touch-based AC
controls borrowed
from the City
solutions for your storage requirements. The Jazz, in

terms of space, is phenomenal. Even better than its
obscenely spacious predecessor. Dimensionally, its
almost as long and wide as the other two, but the
amount of leg and shoulder room it offers is better. Plus,
it comes with smart ways to store luggage, and there are
plenty of cubbyholes for everything you could possibly
carry - from a water bottle to a file. And it has those
magic seats - on the top-end VX trim, the rear seats flip
and fold in ways you dont expect them to and for those
longer drives, the backrest reclines, too! Moreover, the
front seat can be reclined all the way back, almost like a
business-class seat. Comfort and practicality at its best.
The downside of the cabin is the asymmetrical dash
layout and the quality of plastics. Frankly, you wouldnt
notice the shortcomings of the Jazz, if it werent for the
fact that the other two cars feature top-drawer
materials inside the cabin. The Hyundais and VWs
cabins are marginally smaller on the inside, but both
THE POLOS CABIN

QUALITY IS TOP-NOTCH,
THE JAZZ IS INCREDIBLY
SPACIOUS, BUT IT IS THE
HYUNDAI THAT SETS
THE BENCHMARK
Who ever thought
a hatchback could have
an interior this good?
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these cars dont cut corners when it comes to interior

quality. And, the i20 is the benchmark here. The Honda
manages to match the Hyundais feature list its a huge
one, so we arent even getting in there. The Jazz also
offers a touchscreen infotainment and rear AC vents, a
segment-first.
Another thing that sets the three cars apart are
their engines. Although the numbers on paper are quite
similar, its their character that makes all the difference.
The Polos 1.5-litre TDI motor is the punchiest of the
lot. It revs higher, and its 230Nm of torque, developed
from as early as 1,500rpm, always comes in handy. Yes,
the five-speed manual is a bit clunky to use, and is a cog
short on the others, but it does its job real well. Well
enough to stop you from complaining.
The Jazzs 1.5-litre i-DTEC leans towards
driveability. Its got 10bhp more than the rest. And
while it is down on pulling power, it manages better
in-gear acceleration, which means you dont have to
change gears too frequently. The i20s 1.4-litre CRDi
unit gets you the best of both worlds. Its as punchy as
the Polos, as tractable as the Jazzs and goes a notch up
on overall refinement, more so on the i-DTEC. The
Jazzs motor is simply too loud. The insulation of the
cabin, rather the relative lack of it, means the oilburning nature of the powertrain is always felt.
In terms of handling, the Polo gives you very little to
complain about. It handles like it was born to be driven
hard, sticks to its line religiously and its high-speed
stability is more confidence-inspiring than the other
two. The ride does feel a bit stiffly sprung, but is the best
set-up here between comfort and firmness. The i20
offers a brilliant low-speed ride, but due to its soft
spring ratings, vertical movement is more at high
speeds. What would have helped here was a slightly
heavier steering. The steering feels vague and lifeless,
especially at highway speeds. Braking could have been
better, too. In comparison, the Jazz has the most
absorbent ride of the three, and feels composed at
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Cabin quality is
impressive, but space
is at a premium
Only five-speeder
in this company.
Is up to the task
SPECS
triple-digit speeds. Yes, it feels a bit dull compared to
the Polo in case you enjoy spirited driving, but for most
of you, there will be no surprises while going fast
around corners it will stick its nose in the direction
you want it to go. But going fast around corners is not
what the Jazz can do better than the other two simply
because it is taller and comes with thinner tyres.
The three cars out here have their own identity and
none of them is trying to ape the other. However, they
are competing against each other. All three cars mirror
their individual makers strengths. As we tally the final
scores, we realise its actually quite difficult to choose
an outright winner. Honestly, there is none. The Polo is
the one for those who love to be at the wheel and
appreciate subtlety. It is the most fun-to-drive and it
will keep you comfortable on rough roads. But, you will
have to make do with a slightly cramped cabin. The
newest of them all, the Jazz, plays its versatility,
practicality and space cards really well. In this latest
avatar, it comes with a bonus of better equipment and
an exterior design that comfortably slots between the
subtle Polo and the handsome i20. The diesel motor,
however, should have been more refined and the overall
cabin doesnt feel as plush as the Koreans. Besides, a
price tag of `8.59lakh (on-road, Delhi) is serious money.
The i20 manages to inch ahead of the two in the race
to be the product that has perfected the art of delivering
value. It does better on space, and has a cabin that is the
most luxurious of the trio. The exterior design is flashy,
in a good way, and the i20 boasts an engine that is a
combination of the best attributes of the other two cars
motors. It cannot match the high-speed dynamics of
the Polo, or the Jazz, but it makes up for it in every other
area. All three cars are good in their own way, but as we
said at the beginning, being the best no longer means
anything. You have to be perfect. Or, as is the case with
the winner here, near perfect.
7/10
IT IS DIFFICULT
TO CHOOSE
AN OUTRIGHT
WINNER, AS
EACH OF THESE
HATCHES HAS
SOMETHING
UNIQUE TO
OFFER. BUT...
HONDA JAZZ 1.5 I-DTEC VX

Engine: In-line, 4cyl, 1498cc
Power: 98bhp @ 3600rpm
Torque: 200Nm @ 1750rpm
Transmission: 6M
Kerb weight: 1154kg
Wheelbase: 2530mm
Boot Space: 354 litres
Efficiency: 27kpl (claimed)
, Delhi)
Price: `8.59 lakh (ex-showroom
ality
Pros: Space, ride quality, practic
quality and layout
Cons: Loud engine, dashboard
hatchback with loads
Bottomline: A practical family
of space and good ride quality
8/10
HYUNDAI ELITE i20 ASTA
Engine: In-line, 4cyl, 1396cc
Power: 89bhp @ 4000rpm
Torque: 220Nm @ 1500-2750rpm
Transmission: 6M
Kerb weight: 1200kg
Wheelbase: 2570mm
Efficiency: 22.54kpl (claimed)
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VOLVO V40
SWEDE LITT
Are you one of those who use old-school
and Volvo in the same sentence?
wo years after getting into the luxury

hatchback market, Volvos now brought along
another new hatch. Now, you may think that I
sipped lots of fine scotch before writing this.
But, hold your horses. This V40 is new. The version youve
been seeing on our roads for the last two years sports a
suffix Cross Country. That was essentially for people
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who expected their luxury hatch to be a shade more

rugged. This V40 is for people who wont explore anything
that lies beyond smooth tarmac. And, hence, you will find
no body cladding, no suffix and no promises of off-road
ability here.
The V40 is a great-looking car. It stands out like Megan
Fox would on a busy Indian street. Youll stop doing
LE THING
The V40 will make you see
things in a new light
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PHOTOGRAPHY: PARAG PARELKAR
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Customisable instrument
cluster. Turns blue if you want
an Elegant look
Supremely well put together.

Ergonomic and functional. Wed
like a bigger multimedia screen, though
whatever it is youre doing and take a long look as

one passes you. The proportions have been
sketched out brilliantly, and from whichever angle
you look at it, the thing looks superb. In fact, Ill
stick my neck out and say this is the best-looking
luxury hatch out there. Period.
Volvo designers have, for the last couple of
years, pushed the subtle Scandinavian design
envelope. No, they havent erased it from memory,
but it seems theyre an adventurous bunch. The
V40 isnt an ode to any Volvo from the past. Its
futuristic and modern in every possible way - from
the curves and the creases to every design element
on its surface.
Thankfully, the V40s beauty is more than
skin-deep. The mechanicals, the cabin and the way
it drives shows that the Swedes can stand up to the
Germans when it comes to making wellengineered cars. Think front-wheel drive cars
dont handle well? Try the V40. Think hatchbacks
cant feel as safe as sedans at high speeds? Try the
V40. Think Volvos are boring to drive? Try the
V40. Its a car that clears a lot of myths about the
company, and its cars in general.
The V40 impresses from the word go. Spend
some time in its drivers seat, and youll appreciate
its capabilities even more. Fast highway stretches,
fast, sweeping bends nothing bothers it. The
steering is well-weighted, it talks to your palms
and when it comes to sticking to tight lines around
corners, it does that job well, too.
Everythings perfect, except for one thing - the
ride. Surprising, since Volvos are known for their
great ride quality. But, it seems as if the V40 hasnt
been tinkered with too much to make it bettersuited for Indian conditions. It doesnt go over
battered tarmac with finesse, and doesnt keep the
occupants as comfortable as theyd be in, say, a
B-Class, or even one of Volvos sedans. Theres
some room for improvement here.
People who buy hatchbacks such as this love to
have lots of firepower. And, Volvo has nailed it
VOLVO V40
with the engine. The V40 is propelled by a 2.0-litre

diesel (badged D3) that churns out more power
than any other diesel luxury hatch on sale here: a
grand total of 148 horses and 350 Newtons of
twist. And, as a result, it cracks the ton in just 9.2
seconds. Not bad, eh? Its quite efficient, too itll
go 11.8 kilometres to a litre in the city, and 15.3km
on the highway.
Volvo hasnt quite caught up with the
competition when it comes to the gearbox. The
V40 possesses a modest six-speed setup. But,
despite that, its quite all right to use the ratios
are well spaced out, and youre always in the right
gear at the right time.
Okay, I know what you want to hear. The safety
bits that Volvo brags about all the time, right? So
here goes: as standard, you get eight airbags, and,
if you choose the top-end R-Design variant that
you see in the pictures here, you also get items
such as a pedestrian airbag, whiplash protection,
driver knee airbag and a safety cage, along with a
City Safety feature that automatically applies the
brakes to bring the car to a standstill if it thinks a
crash is imminent. This system is active at speeds
of up to 50kph. When youre inside one of these,
youll feel as safe as you do inside your house.
What will please you further is what Volvo has
managed to do with the V40s pricing. While BMW
and Merc have been on about localising this and
assembling that, Volvo, which currently has no

plans to produce cars in India, has managed to
price the V40 lower than the BMW 1-Series
(assembled with locally-made engines, door
panels and seats, retails at `29.50 lakh) and the
Mercedes B-Class (`27.73 lakh for the base
version) The V40 undercuts both by a big margin
with a price tag of `24.73 lakh for the base Kinetic
trim, and `27.7 lakh for the fully-loaded R-Design
(ex-Delhi).
By minimising its profit margins, giving
Indians a fully-specced model for a reasonable
amount of money and launching new offerings
with regularity, Volvo is showing how it has grown
more serious about rubbing shoulders with the
Germans. And, as for the V40, its a car thatll have
you melting like a cube of ice placed in an oven
with the way it looks. Add its great handling and
class-topping safety net to that, and the V40
becomes a luxe hatch you just cant ignore.
THE V40S LOOKS WILL HAVE

YOU MELTING LIKE A CUBE OF
ICE PLACED IN AN OVEN
VOLVO V40
Engine: 1984cc, 4cyl,
turbo-diesel
Power: 148bhp
Torque: 350Nm
Transmission: 6A, FWD
0-100kph: 9.2 seconds
80-0kph: 23.39m; 2.42
seconds
City kpl: 11.8
Highway kpl: 15.3
VERDICT
Pros: Safety, build quality,
handling, design
Cons: Ride
Bottomline: A
brilliant-looking,
nice-driving hatchback
that wont empty your
bank account
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he diversity of the engines on

show in the 1966 Formula One
season would have sent any
self-respecting UKIP candidate
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1.0-litre inline four-cylinder,
a Ferrari V6, a host of V12s and, most remarkably, a
3.0-litre H16 from BRM. An H16! Reports of the day
noted its racing success was limited due to being
heavy and complex. Imagine. Such drivetrain

diversity has, of course, long departed F1. Same story
with other corners of technology, too. In the early
days of what we now call smartphones, way back in
the mid-Noughties, there were flippy phones and
slidey phones and phones with unwieldy great
fold-out keyboards. Now all smartphones look
give-or-take like an iPhone. The first efforts at
boiling water using the power of electricity doubtless
generated some pretty wild designs, but now all
kettles look like, um, kettles. As the rate of
technology increases, so diversity tends to decrease.
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LAMBO HURACAN vs AMG GT S
From this chair, you will

have Mad Max pumped
directly into your head
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With one exception, of course: fast road cars. Like

the Huracan and AMG GT S. Sure, both have four
wheels and two seats, both drink petrol, but both offer
entirely different solutions to the challenge of going
quickly. In the red corner, the front-engined, reardrive German with a turbo V8. In the sort-of-greyishblack corner, a four-wheel-drive Italian with a nat-asp
V10 mounted midships. Not only are they as different
on paper as chalk and, yknow, Bavarian dog cheese,
but so contrasting are the Merc and Lambo to drive
that they feel not only of different breeds, but different
species entirely. Before its launch, I had the AMG GT S
pegged as a compact, lithe, accessible rival to the
Porsche 911. It really isnt. This thing is a Sturm und
Drang muscle car, a growling, brawling lump of V8
with enough chest hair to comb upwards into a gristly
pair of sideburns. The 4.0 twin-turbo V8 might not
have quite the whipcrack responsiveness of the SLSs
old 6.2-litre nat-asp unit, but its brutally effective
nonetheless, serving up a savage thump of low-end
torque that morphs to a mosh-pit metal roar past
5,000rpm. If youve seen Mad Max: Fury Road,
imagine that films deafening, petrolly soundtrack
compressed into a small two-seater cabin.
Entertaining? No doubt. Intimidating? Just a bit.
As is the driving experience. As in its big-brother
predecessor SLS, you sit way back near the rear axle of
the GT, surveying a vast prow of bonnet ahead. The
front wheels feel several postcodes distant, while your
posterior seems nestled right between the rear wheels,
receiving every slip and shimmy in High-Definition
Butt-O-Vision. It all leads to a slightly disjointed
feeling: whereas, in the Lambo, you feel right in the
middle of the action, the four corners of the car
pivoting around you, in the Merc youre the pendulum.
Thats the case with all front-engined, rear-drive cars
to some extent, but the AMG feels more so than most.
That sensation of distance is magnified by the
steering. Though the variable-ratio set-up gives the
Merc a rabidly quick front end, it comes at the expense
of genuine feel. Rather than sense through your
fingers when youre running out of grip on the front
tyres, you have to just chuck the AMG in and hope itll
stick. It does. Sometimes too much. To the great
surprise of the TG crew, the AMG GT S wasnt keen to
do sideways, and not just in my greasy, flailing hands.
Maybe it was the track temperature, maybe the Red
Bull Rings sticky tarmac, but even TGs finest
merchants of oversteer struggled to coax the Merc
into steady, controllable slides.
Partly thats because switching the AMGs stability
and control systems to Actually Properly Genuinely
Off is a complex operation requiring the code-breaking
skills of a Bletchley Park ace. But, even when we finally
breached the mainframe and vanquished the nannies,
the Merc still proved surprisingly spiky in the
oversteer department. A strange state of affairs, given
that most of AMGs produce generally desires to chuck
itself into a drift at the least provocation: exiting a
supermarket parking space, say. But thats with
traction control off. Dial the settings back to Sport+,
and you find a sports car with a serious amount of grip
and pummelling pace. Even so, the AMG reminds me
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of the BMW M4: no question fast, no question an
impressive technical achievement, but a car that keeps
you slightly at arms length from its innermost, oily
workings.
It might seem a little unfair to line up a Mercedes
sports car against a Lambo supercar, but theyre not so
far apart as you might think. The Merc doesnt give
away much in the power department, the GT Ss V8
making 503bhp against the Lambo V10s 602bhp. And
sure, prices in the UK may start just under a crore for
the Poundland-spec, 469bhp AMG GT (OK, its all
relative), but if you want this full-fat GT S and a few
goodies, youre looking at the fat end of `1.4 crore. The
Huracn starts at `1.8 crore, though of course you can
punt it way north of that with some injudicious
optionry. You know what? It might sound churlish to
describe a `1.8 crore lump of Italian exotica as
representing decent value, but the Huracn does at
least offer two cars for the price of one. On the one
hand, its a rare-breed V10 loon, that grand, naturally
aspirated engine climbing to a cortex-melting shriek as
it closes in on an 8,250rpm limit, every brush of the
accelerator returning an instant, savage response. On
the other hand, its the most usable, friendly of 4WD
sports cars, one that encourages you to wring every
last drop from the engine and tyres, that precise
double-clutch box a lifetime removed from the
thumping robo-manual in the Aventador.
The 4WD set-up is equally sublime. In a tight
corner, you can feather the Huracn between underand oversteer on the throttle, the multiplate clutch
shifting power seamlessly between front and rear. It
never feels like its going to bite. There has surely never
been a more approachable, exploitable mid-engined
supercar than this one. Through your hands, your
backside, even your ears, you know exactly what the
Huracns up to, exactly when its considering letting
go. I realise this is the sort of sentence one might write
a couple of weeks before being found deep in a field
somewhere in Norfolk, clinging forlornly to a detached
steering wheel with shards of Lambo decorating the
surrounding hedgerows, but until that point Im
sticking with it. As when we tested the Huracn on ice
a few months back, Im struggling to spot the catch
with the Huracn beyond, yknow, the fact it costs
`1.8 crore. Rear visibility is not too hot, but hey, if the
view out the back is your biggest concern, you
probably wont be shortlisting a mid-engined Italian
supercar. And some might find the cabin with its
points and strakes and jet-fighter-inspired whatsits a
LAMBORGHINI HURACN
MERCEDES-AMG GT S
Price: `1.8 crore (`3.43 crore ex-Delhi)

Engine: 5204cc V10, 602bhp @ 8250rpm, 560Nm @ 6500rpm
Performance: 0100kph in 3.2secs, 323kph vmax
Transmission: 7-spd dual-clutch, AWD
Weight: 1422kg
Price: `1.10 crore

Engine: 3982cc twin-turbo V8, 503bhp @ 6250rpm, 650Nm @ 1750rpm
Performance: 0100kph in 3.8secs, 309kph vmax
Transmission: 7-spd auto, RWD
Weight: 1645kg
bit juvenile. But again, isnt that the point of a midengined Italian supercar?
Yes, the Huracn is less bitey than its predecessors,
but sanding Lambos traditionally sharper edges hasnt
resulted in a car that feels blunt, homogenised or
watered-down. It simply makes more of that prodigious
power available more of the time. Sure, there will be
faster, spikier versions to come a GT3-inspired Super
Trofeo or similar, likely a lightweight Superleggera,
maybe a RWD-only variant too but this oh-so-tame
base version is plenty for me, ta.
The AMG GT S is a compelling car, one that requires a
concerted effort to learn to get the best from it. And in
this broadband-enabled, content-on-demand, instantstreaming world in which we live, maybe thats no bad
thing. Just dont expect to jump in it and be an instant
hero. The Lambo, conversely, crowns you a driving god
each and every time you wriggle down into its low,
bolstered seat. Its a screaming supercar and friendly,
four-wheel-drive sports car in one. Diversity, innit?
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GOING FOR GOLD
Goodbye M-Class,
hello GLE. Mercs
luxury SUV might
have a new name, but
its latest iteration has
its legendary sport ute
fundamentals in place
Words: MURALI K MENON
entions of smiles abound in

automobile magazines.
There is the evil grin that
materialises on writers
faces as they hustle a
rear-engined rocket around
an inviting corner; the spurt
of joy that accompanies the
murderous roar of a V8-engined muscle car; and,
among others, the much less written about sheepish
smile that slits a reviewers face when the tail wags a
bit more than it was expected to (and opposite lock
saves the day). I have experienced all of these
emotions, but, of late, I favour cars that make me nod
appreciatively at their capabilities. This
metaphorical tip of the hat is usually reserved for the
Rahul Dravids of the automotive world (as opposed
to the Chris Gayles), for cars that are so good, one
hardly notices them even as they go about beefing up
their respective companies bottomlines.
I have driven nearly every iteration of the M-Class,
from the original body-on-frame Jurassic Park car to
the current-gen model that is still sold in showrooms
here. I also recently drove the new GLE (thats what
the M-Class will be known as from now on, thanks to
a nomenclature rejig), and have watched the series
grow quietly, almost imperceptibly better, with each
iteration. Sometimes, I wonder what Mercedes will do
in, say, 2040, when it will probably finish perfecting
the luxury SUV.
The M-Class was never a design classic, and
thirty years from now, I dont foresee a grizzled
automobile lover, sucking on his pipe and
reminiscing, The M. I loved those lines. They still
haunt me in my dreams. But, it has always been a
handsome car, and each car has reflected the
changing preoccupations of its generation.
Mercedes press brochures indulge in clever word
play The harmonious, organic transition of the
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two radiator louvers to the central Mercedes star is

convincing. What? Come again to make it seem
that theyve burnt the candle at both ends with
respect to the GLEs design. But, lets just say that
the latest model is, as befits a 2015 car, sharper,
leaner and dandier, almost as if the GLE, which still
wears the trademark rear side window and chunky
C-pillar with pride along with new LED DRLs and
lamps, subscribed to mens style journals before
presenting itself to the world.
A vehicle that will cost upwards of `60 lakh ought
to make its occupants feel special, and Mercedes has
put its money where its mouth is. The GLE is plush,
without being too shouty about it; it gets a sweet
new steering wheel that feels good to hold and
features more finger-friendly controls; a larger
seven-inch screen headlines the centre console, and
if stuff such as knobs and touchpads float your boat,
the GLE has those, too. Those looking for an extra
row of seats in their SUV should look elsewhere,
because the GLE is strictly a five-seater. Mercs
updated SUV is also fitted with a raft of
technologies (a majority of these are options),
including, oh well, there are just too many, but most
of these, such as Pre-Safe Brake with pedestrian
detection and the highly effective Active Lane Assist
will both either be useless in India, or simply not
allowed in the country due to archaic laws that
govern radar usage.
The cabin is Mercedes-quiet, and even when you
get moving, nothing changes. It is still pretty calm
inside. The GLE we drove was kitted out with a
2,143cc four-cylinder motor, which is the same unit
found under the hood of the current generation
M-Class. But, Merc says the engine that will make its
way into India along with the more powerful and
familiar 258bhp V6 diesel has had its turbo
optimised. The V6 will also have an upgraded ECU
and a new oil pump. (Internationally, the GLE will
be powered by a variety of options, including an
AMG 63, and, in a first for a Mercedes SUV, a plug-in
hybrid that puts out a mad 440bhp.)
I WONDER WHAT MERC WILL DO

IN, SAY, 2040, WHEN IT WILL FINISH
PERFECTING THE LUXE SUV
Six driving modes to

choose from. Sport+
works best for us
It feels just as solid on

the road as the M-Class,
but is even better to drive
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An optimised turbo doesnt make too much of a

difference, and the GLE drives just the way the M
did. Which is to say it does so in a smooth, refined
manner. And, 110kph at about 3,700 revs is a nice
feeling. The GLE also takes bends in its stride,
especially in Sport mode and, apart from a wee bit of
roll typical to SUVs, there is nothing that really
inconveniences peeps.
Whats really new with the GLEs mechanicals is
the nine-speed gearbox. It is smooth-shifting and
makes the engine more versatile. Plus, if youve read
your Popular Mechanics, youd know that more
gears = more gear spread, and they also aid smaller
engines to power big cars besides, of course,
improving fuel efficiency.
The all-wheel drive GLE 250d 4Matic is equipped
with stuff youll never use a mode that increases

ride height, an off-road package with a low ratio
option and inter-axle diff locks and stuff that
could take you to places you will stay far away from
(read rocky inclines, slushy trails etc, all of which the
GLE tackles with ridiculous ease.)
When the GLE is launched in India this
November, it will take on some pretty formidable
competitors such as the new Audi Q7, the Volvo
XC90 and its old foe, the BMW X5. But, all of these
cars would do well to not take the updated M/GLE
too lightly. It was, after all, the first-ever luxury
SUV, and all its competitors have been doing for the
past two-odd decades is follow in its footsteps. If you
are used to big, refined and plush Mercs, youd
happily want to put your money down on this one.
SPECS
7/10
MERCEDES GLE 250d
Engine: 2143cc 4-cyl in-line diesel,
direct injection, turbocharged
Power: 204bhp@3800rpm
Torque: 480Nm@1600-1800rpm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
0 to 100kph: 8.6 seconds*
Top speed: 210kph*
Length/width/height: 4819/1935/1840mm
Price: `60 lakh (ex-showroom, estimated)
Pros: Refinement, well-appointed
Cons: Slightly dull engine
Bottomline: The first luxe SUV is still
among the best (*claimed)
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A BONE TO PICK
WITH THE X
MERC DOESNT LIKE THE BMW X6 VERY MUCH.
AND, IT WANTS TO TAKE DOWN THE
PIONEERING COUPE-SUV WITH THE GLE COUPE
Words: MURALI K MENON
SPECS
7/10
MERCEDES GLE450 AMG COUPE
Engine: 2996cc V6 petrol
Power: 367bhp
Torque: 520Nm
Transmission: 9-speed auto
0-100kph: 5.7 seconds*
Top speed: 250kph*
Length/width/height: 4891/2003/1719mm
Price: `1.1 crore
(estimated, ex-showroom)
(*claimed)
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elcome to Austria. Its about one in the afternoon. The sky is a crisp
blue, the light is pale golden and the car Im about to drive is red. Its not
a sportscar, but I like the way it looks. Its got the face of a boxer, and I
love that stance, like Rocky Marciano about to go in for the knockout. A
minute later, Im inside the GLE450 AMG Coupe, and I like what I see inside. I
detect tasteful flashes of carbon fibre, as I settle into the AMG sports seat; and there
are Bang & Olufsen tweeters perched on either side of the dashboard, like little birds
from another universe. I inhale the heady aroma of fine leather, grip the flatbottomed steering wheel, thumb the starter button and switch to Sport+.
The GLE Coupe is Mercedes much awaited answer to the BMW X6. Which is
why it looks the way it looks. Like the X6. Like a coupe that thinks its an SUV, or is it
the other way around? Or, does it look like a mutant CLA? Doesnt matter, it is still
attractive, just like the X6 is, especially when it is
going fast. Like it is now, and I can sense a lot of
things happening as the car emerges, disappears
around a bend and re-emerges against the verdant
Austrian countryside like a beam from one of those
laser pointers kids like to play with (and sometimes,
me too). The twin turbos are shovelling air into the
367bhp V6 engine; I can hear delicious-sounding
pops on the overrun; the chassis settings Dynamic
Select are preventing me from making a fool of
myself around corners; and the nine-speed gearbox,
which is combined with a 4Matic permanent
all-wheel drive system, is keeping the engine in the
right rpm window. The 450 might not be in the same
league as the Macan, or even, I suspect, the X6, when
it comes to being a drivers car, but its fairly
engaging, so I dont think anybody except auto
journos will care.
Yes, the GLE 450 AMG Coupe is loaded, fun and very entertaining. But, the
point is its not exactly a real AMG. It is more like AMG Sport, a lot of flash, some
substance. The real McCoy is the V8-engined 585bhp GLE 63S that sounds like it is
so mad it should be given rabies shots every couple of months. But, Merc India
thinks there is a market for the GLE450 AMG Coupe, which sits between the
standard GLE Coupe and that insane AMG . This is for folks who want five doors,
decent boot space, a nice noise, a fair bit of power and lots of flash. All of which the
GLE450 AMG delivers. Of course, youll have to wait till early next year, which is
when Mercedes plans to launch it here, but be prepared to deal with a
claustrophobia-inducing rear seat just like the X6s, and, we would think, pretty
premium pricing (over a crore). Is it better than the X6? Oh well, we cant wait to
see it get into a dogfight with the Beemer when it lands here.
Flat-bottom wheel, bits
of carbon fibre tell you
this ones an AMG... almost
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eauty, apparently, has a number. It is 1.618.

Its called the golden ratio. If your facial
proportions the distance between
your nose, eyes, lips match this
number, you can claim to possess the
golden ratio of beauty. Not that the
Audi RS7 or the BMW M6 GranCoupe
are machines of absolute beauty. And
if they actually possess the golden ratio
in terms of their proportions, I honestly
wouldnt know.
What they do possess is an ability to stare down supercars
and tell them to carry their road-clinging bottoms back into
their climate-controlled garages. Because while they are
capable of physics-defying pace, these two cars do not hesitate
to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty with things
purebred supercars would run away from. The duo share a lot
in common. Horsepower figures and immense hatred for each

other, being a few.
Look at them. Four doors, four seats, V8s, sloping rooflines,
low, squat proportions, loud exhaust notes. They were made
with the sole purpose of making life difficult for each other.
And the BMW looks the part. It looks less derivative, more
original. It looks less a variant, more purpose-built. The RS7,
from the front, looks like most other Audis. Of course, you
could opt for that chest-thumping Quattro badge placed at the
bottom of the grille to make a point. The M6 manages to make
one without any chest-thumping. But those low, sportscar
proportions mean the BMW needs to raise its skirt and tiptoe
over large speedbreakers. The same large speedbreakers that
the RS7 calmly dismisses. So is that round one to the Audi?
What do you think this is? The Consumer Motor Automobile
Car Buyers Guide Monthly?
Lets not get into needless specifics like legroom and boot
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The M6 thinks it has

made a point. The RS7
clearly has other ideas
SPECS
AUDI RS7
SPORTBACK
Engine: 3993cc V8,

bi-turbo petrol
Power: 552bhp at
5700-6600rpm
Torque: 700Nm at
1750-5500rpm
0-100kph: 3.93
seconds (tested)
Top speed: 250kph
(electronically limited)
280kph/305 (optional)
Transmission: 8A,
AWD
Fuel capacity: 75 litres
Boot capacity: 535
litres(min)/1390(max)
Weight: 1995kg
Estimated price:
`1.40 crore (ex-Delhi)
Pros: Faster in a
straight line, engine
sound, all-round ability,
versatile hatch with
foldable rear seats,
ground clearance
Cons: Ride quality with
21-inch wheels, wind
noise above 200kph,
slow transmission in
manual mode
Bottomline: Slightly
flawed, but a soulful,
enjoyable, fun
everyday driver
capacity and take you through all the important bits. For
instance, both cars can hit 305kph. And both can hold on to a
corner like magnets hold on to a refrigerator. But they both
show their weight around corners. As far as on-road dynamics
go, the BMW and the Audi can stare at each other for hours
without blinking. And after these many hours the differences
slowly start showing up.
The engines. They both make 552bhp. But the M6 coaxes it
out of a 4.4-litre V8. The RS7 doesnt need those additional
400-odd cubes. Its 4.0-litre V8 makes 552 effortless horses and
at 700Nm, makes 20 more Newton metres than the BM. Want
to hazard a guess over which car will win at a traffic light? The
Audi, of course. Despite being quicker off the line, the BMW is
what you want if you just want to be fast everywhere.
At slow speeds, the M6 is extremely ordinary. The audio
system-induced engine note sounds boomy inside the cabin,
and you dont feel like youre piloting a powerhouse. The
powerhouse-like performance comes in only after 5500rpm.
The engine doesnt need to be revved to death if you want to
get going; the pulling power comes in as early as 1500rpm. But
between 5500 to 7200 revs is when the M6 lets out a
murderous roar thatd give a 13,000rpm superbike a complex.
Its the sweetest engine note Ive heard in a turbocharged
German car.
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And thats how it is with the rest of the M6. Everything or

nothing. At very high speeds, the M6 does a wonderful job of
keeping the wind out and letting only the beautiful sequence
of rush to redline, gear change, rush to redline, gear change in.
At the same speeds, the RS7s deep-chested baritone loses the
battle against the wind. Which is a shame. Because just a few
units slower, the RS7 lets out such a repertoire of pleasing
engine sounds that if it were dining with the Ambassador, it
would be asked to leave the table. And itd do so gladly.
In its effort to tick all the boxes of road dynamics, the RS7
never forgets to have fun. There is always an air of lightheartedness and humour about the car. Forget high speeds,
even when slowing down, the RS7 lets out a series of pops and
crackles that you never grow tired of. And unlike the BMW, it
doesnt need you doing crazy speeds to thoroughly enjoy your
purchase. Moreover, the RS7 can effortlessly shift between
barroom brawler on the open highway, a patient psychiatrist in
stop-and-go-traffic and a relaxing masseuse on a calm drive
back from work.
The M6 is superb on the limit. With all the safety nets on,
the M6 was doing a marvellous job in the roundabouts around
Buddh International Circuit. In the wet. Switch to MDM a
more lenient traction control setting and it will let the tail
out just enough for a controlled slide. Of course, I neither had
THEY
ARE
BOTH
REAL
WORLD SUPERCARS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY
LESS MONEY
Audis Drive Select
has got driving
modes spot on
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THE
M6
S
MURDEROUS
ROAR COULD GIVE A 13,000RPM
SUPERBIKE A COMPLEX
M modes are decent,
but need constant
tinkering
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Long stretches of roads

are useful for high-speed runs.
And settling scores
the guts nor the skill to completely switch off traction control.
Put the RS7 through the same routine and you realise it does a
good job, but isnt a natural. And on one particularly wet patch,
the Audi went into a without-warning, but controllable
four-wheel drift, with all safety nets in place.
But the problem with the BMWs Im-always-angry
demeanour is that when its not, it feels ordinary. If it were a
batsman, it would want to hit every ball beyond the boundary.
If it were a bowler, itd get annoyed if every ball didnt generate
a wicket. And if it were a fielder, it would get in the way of other
fielders to stop the ball. On the limit, youll appreciate the M6s
eagerness. But when you arent at the limit, the M6 is dull. The
high-revving engine, lightning-quick gearshifts all make for a
great car at insane speeds. But those same settings make the M
jerky and ponderous. You will have to again change the
gearshift, suspension and steering intensity to make the M
comfortable in traffic.
While the M6 is closer to the ground and will scrape over
some speed humps, the ride quality is better than the Audis.
You could blame the RS7s optional 21-inch wheels for that,
though. And while Audis eight-speed single-clutch automatic
is mostly up to the task, its a bit dim-witted when you demand
quick paddle-induced gearshifts. BMW can make a 4.4-litre
turbo V8 with 552bhp and 680Nm gel with a dual-clutch
automatic. But Audi despite having brilliant dual-clutch

transmissions cant get one together with a 4.0-litre turbo
V8 with 552bhp and 700Nm. And they say Germans dont have
quirks. Oh, while we are on about quirks, the M6 like all other
M cars doesnt have a simple Park option on the gearknob.
Who the hell in Munich thinks its simpler to engage Neutral
and activate the electronic parking brake if all you want to do
is take your foot off the pedal at a traffic light?
So which is the better four-door supercar? For me, nothing
really beats the Porsche Panamera. But if you want to get RS7
or M6 performance out of the Porsche, youd have to go for a
Turbo S. Thats a cool `2.33 crore in Delhi. The M6 is a bargain
at `1.8 crore. The RS7 seems even more so at just `1.4 crore.
But goodies like the dynamic suspension and that raspy sports
exhaust are extra. So the Audi and the BMW may more or less
cost about the same depending on how you spec them, leaving
you with real-world supercars for substantially less money.
The M6 is great if you go by the book. Dynamically, it has a
slight edge over the RS7 on the limit. It will work perfectly for
people who seek perfection. People who define beauty by the
golden ratio. People who live life on the edge and by the
racetrack. The problem, though, is life isnt a track. And
beauty, whatever mathematicians say, cannot and should not
be measured.
SPECS
BMW M6
GRAN COUPE
Engine: 4395cc V8,

bi-turbo petrol
Power: 552bhp at
6000-7000rpm
Torque: 680Nm at
1500-5750rpm
(claimed)
Top speed: 250kph
(limited)/305kph
(optional)
Transmission: 7A,
RWD
Fuel capacity: 80 litres
Boot capacity: 460
litres
Weight: 1950kg
Price:
`1.80 crore
(ex-Delhi)
Pros: Ride quality,
transmission, engine
note close to redline,
high-speed wind noise
Cons: Settings need
constant changing
according to driving
conditions, ground
clearance, engine
note while cruising
Bottomline: Ticks all
the correct boxes, but is
enjoyable and fun only
at the limit
7/10
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M E RC E D E S G L 3 5 0 C D I
Hello, goodbye
Spec: 2987cc, 6cyl, 255bhp, 619Nm, 7A; Price: `94.13 lakh (on-road,
GOODBYE Mumbai); Test kpl: 12; Total mileage: 26900km; Driver: Devesh
Shobha; Why its here: To see what it's like to live with a monstrous Merc
ts not very often that road
users give you a lot of
respect on Indian roads. But,
its a different story if you're
driving around in an SUV.
Actually, make that a humongous SUV with
a three-pointed star on its nose. Not just
respect, the Mercedes GL-Class turns a lot
of heads, too, and that made me feel good.
Whats also good about this SUV is the
way it goes. At first, I was a bit sceptical
about using it as my daily runner, because
of its size. But, with time, you'll learn to live
with it, just the way I did.
Yes, driving though a narrow, crowded
bylane is painful, but thankfully the GL
comes with parking sensors that help you
get out of the tightest of spots
unscathed. Plus, that 360-degree
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360-degree camera
appears here
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camera is one of the best features you

could ask for. Be it driving out of the
parking lot or crawling through traffic,
the video feed from the various external
cameras makes life a lot easier on the
road. If you buy a GL, there's a chance
you wouldnt be driving it yourself. But if
you cant find a chauffeur for your
Mercedes, theres nothing to worry about
as the GL is a good car to drive.
Okay, I wont go as far as calling it a
driver's car. If someone tells you that,
they'd be lying. The GL is tall, huge and
theres plenty of sideways and vertical
movement when you push it hard. But, its
not something you cant live with. In fact, if
you select Sport mode, spirited driving is
quite rewarding. The diesel motor in the
350 isnt lightning-quick, but theres
enough grunt, and the enormous amount

of torque on tap makes sure the mighty
SUV ups its pace fairly quickly.
The GL came to us with a serious
amount of kilometres on the odo, which
did take a toll on its health. Theres
constant rattling at the rear, and the
suspension, too, is a bit noisy for a big
Merc. But, that doesnt mean ride comfort
has been compromised. In fact, even with
the battered Airmatic suspension, it was
comfortable enough for the Ed to travel in
relative comfort when his back gave way
(signs of ageing?). And, if those seats
could ferry someone with a problematic
back without giving him anything to
complain about, theres nothing more you
could ask for.
Yes, the GL isnt the right size for where
I live, but that aside, everything else with
this SUV is great. Its supremely
comfortable, looks better in this form,
drives well, and if you ask me, size wont be
an issue once youve learnt the art of
manoeuvring this beast around town. Now,
with the unexpected departure of the GL,
Ive already started to miss all the attention
and respect I used to get on the road. It
was inconvenient at times, but overall, I
enjoyed living with the monstrous Merc.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
MERCEDES GL 350 CDI
Refined diesel motor suits the GL

pretty well
Parking sensors and cameras are of
great help
It can actually ferry seven passengers
Comes loaded with creature comforts
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YA M A H A F Z-S V 2 .0
TATA BOLT REVOTRON 1.2T
The LCD trip

fter whining about the
placement of cubbyholes in
the Bolt last month, I
recently found a reason to
compliment the Tata strangely, for the
space it offers. A while back, I
volunteered to review a television for the
Options List section of the mag. And,
Im not talking about your average TV. It
was a 52-inch monster of a projection
device that I had to pick up from a
certain Murali K Menons house across
town. Putting Tata Bolt and 52-inch
TV in the same sentence didn't sound
right, but why not give it a go, I thought.
It looked like a challenge, considering
that the showroom guys had delivered
the television to Muralis house in a small
pick-up. But, thanks to my good fortune,
and the Tatas proportions, that giant
thing fit in fairly snugly into the Bolt
with its safety packing and everything.
And, it wasnt a big pain in the neck to
deal with while driving, either. I could
clearly see around the car with the help
of those huge ORVMs. So, in a way, the
Bolt actually helped me see the bigger
picture this time around.
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Spec: 1193cc, 4cyl, petrol, 88bhp,
140Nm, 5M; Price: `6.34 lakh
(ex-Mumbai); Test kpl: 10.8;
Total mileage: 6480km; Driver:
Christopher Chaves; Why its here:
To prove its mettle against some of its
more established segment rivals
Down time
REPORT 6
Spec: 1cyl, 150cc, 13bhp, 12.8Nm; Price: `78,250; Test kpl: 48;
Total mileage: 4224km; Rider: Abhinav Mishra; Why its here: To show
that the FZ-S v2.0 is not just a face lift but a complete overhaul
he Suzuki Gixxer is the

most sought after bike in
the Garage at the
moment, and it has pushed
the Yamaha FZ-S out of
the limelight.
But the FZ-S still manages to
impress after all these years, and it is
more than up to the job of handling daily
commutes, or fast highway riding. We
have had many long rides on it, and it has
never let us down. In fact, barring the
Gixxer, no motorcycle has impressed us
as much as the FZ-S has in the recent
past. Anyway, of late, with the rains
pouring down on the city, the FZ-S has
been limited to doing short trips around
the neighbourhood: helping us run
errands, to pick up snacks... nothing
eventful or remotely exciting.
But one lazy Sunday last month, I
decide to take the FZ-S out for a long,
aimless ride. You know, the kind where
you simply start a motorcycle and point
it at an appropriate direction and vroom
off. This is also a good time to mention
that I had not ridden the bike since my
last report. That meant the Yam FZ-S
was parked for more than a month, so I
was mentally prepared for some starting
problems. Adding to my worry was the
absence of a kick-start lever, thanks to
the fuel-injected motor. I turned the
ignition key and luckily the electronics
seemed to be working just fine. A few
clicks, and the motorcycle's engine
flickered to life. And, that, as any
motorcycle enthusiast will tell you, is a
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Grip in the wet is

never an issue with
the chunky rear tyre
nice thing to hear.

Cold starting the FZ-S was easy,
unlike a carburetted motorcycle, which
requires a lot more effort to bring to life,
especially after a long period of
inactivity. I left the engine idling for a
minute or two and hit the road.
A few kilometers later, it was clear
why I liked the FZ-S so much. Yes, its
not the king of the hill anymore, but its
still likeable nonetheless. The FI motor
feels refined and power, though not in
abundance, is still enough for the FZ-S
to move around swiftly. The broad rear
tyre boosts confidence and delivers
ample amount of grip, and that holds
true even in the rains. I just wish it came
with a disc brake at the rear, as the drum
brakes always need to be tightened after
some use.
Sure, the FZ-S is not really the
highlight of our Garage anymore, but I
think all it need is a few horses more and
another 50cc to become the most
sought after bike at TG again.
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YAMAHA FZ-S
Fuel-injected motor means cold starting

is never a problem
Easy-to-read instrument cluster
Need more horses, and a disc at the rear
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SUZUKI GIXXER
The Miata of streetsport bikes

GOODBYE
Spec: 155cc, 1cyl, 14.6bhp, 14Nm, 5M; Price: `87,974 (on-road, Mumbai); Test kpl: 43; Total mileage: 3800km;
Rider: Christopher Chaves; Why its here: To see whether Suzuki's best-seller is as good as everyone thinks it is
urrendering the keys of the

punchy Yamaha FZ-S was
never going to be a
pleasant experience, but
when I came to know I was
going to spend some time with the
Suzuki Gixxer before it exited our fleet, I
was only too happy to give it a grand
farewell. I've been riding the FZ for
quite a while now, and it is one of my
favourite motorcycles.
But, as soon as I hopped onto the
Gixxer, I knew that this one was going to
fun. It's almost as if the engineers at
Suzuki were told to benchmark the FZ
and improve on it. "This is our goal,
guys. But, we want you to go ahead and
improve on it," they seem to have been
told. And, the thing is the engineers at
Suzuki have done just that.
If the FZ was good, the Gixxer is even
more fun, and you realise it the instant
you get onto the bike. The engine is
smooth, power delivery brilliantly linear,
the gearbox slick and that dual muffler
an excellent touch.
The Gixxer is also a highly flickable
bike, and it's incredible fun to slice
through traffic astride it. Unlike, say, the
Karizma ZMR, which took some time
getting used to, I took to the Gixxer like
fish to water, or, well, water to fish.
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Suzi are equally
attractive
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The Suzuki is primarily a city bike,

and while it can manage to purr along on
highways and even tackle mountain
roads, it is in its element in urban areas.
And, it even held its own against
Mumbai's infamous roads, thanks to the
41mm front forks and the seven-way
adjustable monoshock. The suspension,
in fact, has been set up just right. It is
neither too firm, nor too soft. The seat is
comfortable, and the many pillions I rode
with, too, appeared to favour it over
other motorcycles.
The smart-looking Gixxer is, as
mentioned above, also a sweet,
confidence-inspiring handler, and I can
see many a young 'un trying to get his
knee down on this one. And, I'm sure the
motorcycle will oblige. In fact, I'd like to
think that this Suzuki is quite the Mazda
Miata of commuter motorcycles.
I also liked the digital LCD instrument
cluster, which is well equipped and
contemporary, and a quick glance is all it
takes to access relevant info. The quality
of switchgear is pretty good, and it looks
like stuff that will endure.
The seating position is sporty but
upright, and the five-speed gearbox
smooth-shifting and precise.Fourteenodd bhp might not sound like a lot, but
those horses are enough to propel the
Gixxer smartly around town.

I gaze a lot at the Gixxer, and
sometimes I wish it were slightly bigger,
with a larger motor powering it. That
would make it quite the thing.
Perhaps, one day we will have a more
powerful Gixxer. But until then, I have
absolutely no complaints with this one,
and as it prepares to head back, it leaves
us with fond memories.
TG will soon have an SF in its fleet,
and going by the short rides we've had
astride it, it is as much a cracker as its
naked sibling, but we are sure each time
we ride the SF, we will fondly remember
the motorcycle that has steered Suzuki
India into the limelight.
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SUZUKI GIXXER
Sweet handling motorcycle

Tremendous fun, and quick, too
Primarily an urban bike
Upright riding position
Nice, comfy seat
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MARU TI CIAZ
M A H I N D R A G U S TO
Water world
ast month, heavy rains
lashed Mumbai, and brought
the city to a grinding halt.
The water-logging and
floods left parts of the city looking like
Venice, in Italy. So, I did what any
Mahindra owner with time on his hands
would do: I took the Gusto out for a ride.
Ive seen Mahindras really rough it out
before. Okay, those were four-wheelers.
But, could one of their scooters cope
with the rough stuff? Well, just a day or
two before this thought surfaced, I had
taken our Gusto on a bit of an off-road
adventure through a newly-ruined road
in town, and came away quite impressed
with the way the scooter behaved and
felt while dealing with severe
undulations. And, this despite the fact
that it weighs a lot more than my Honda
Activa (which Im quite fond of), and
feels it, too. As far as the floods were
concerned, the answer is, no, it couldnt
deal with them. It acted like any old
scooter would it drowned, right on cue.
Like you seriously thought that was
going to work. It did take a while for the
carb to dry out, but the scoot eventually
got me home in one piece.
Report 4
Spec: 1cyl, 110cc, 8bhp, 8Nm;
Price: `62,000 (on-road, Mumbai);
Test kpl: 40; Total mileage:
1009km; Rider: Christopher Chaves
Why its here: To see if the Gusto
has what it takes to fight the best
Comfort express
GOODBYE
Spec: 1248cc, 4cyl, 89bhp, 200Nm, 5M; Test kpl: 15.5; Total mileage:
5786km; Price: `10.25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai); Driver: Abhinav Mishra;
Why its here: To see if Maruti has got the sedan formula right
t TopGear, we mostly drive

out of town for shoots on
broad, four-lane national
highways. We also head
for snowbound passes, but
that's another story altogether. Anyway,
it was a refreshing change to follow my
colleague Chris, who was riding the
Suzuki Gixxer SF, on the old MumbaiPune road. There wasn't much on the
agenda except to drop the motorcycle at
the Suzuki dealership, in Pune. Since
there was no rain, it meant that this was a
good day to go out for a drive. And the
Ciaz was what I chose to head out with.
The sedan has been with me for the
last two months, and, like all Marutis, the
Ciaz has impressed me with its features
and reasonable price tag, not to mention
the bulletproof reliability Japanese
manufacturers are known for. No, the
engine isn't as peppy as I would've liked
it to be, but its refinement more than
makes up for that deficiency. But, I do
wish Maruti soon offers the 116bhp, 1.6
litre diesel motor that is found in the
recently launched S-Cross.
The Ciaz was happily cruising at
80kph in fifth gear, as I followed Chris
on the smooth two-lane highway. As we
started approaching the hills, the roads
got narrower and the corners got tighter.
I lost sight of the motorcycle after a few
corners, but then again, I was in no hurry
to catch up.
I had to work the gears a bit, as the
1.3-litre diesel motor huffed and puffed
around the steep inclines. And, for those
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Tough to access boot,

fuel-lid button are
the only complaints
who are interested, the Ciaz does not

corner like it's on rails. Of course, its not
supposed to. It'sessentially a nice family
sedan that can ferry four adults in
decent comfort.
Speaking of comfort, the Ciaz has a
lot to offer in this department, but there
are a few things that are inconvenient to
access. While most modern cars have
moved to a central locking-linked fuel lid
release, the Ciaz still uses a conventional
lever. We would've preferred the release
switch to be located somewhere on the
dashboard for easier access.
The same can be said about the boot
release button as well. The button is
hidden on the right of the steering rack.
Though the boot can be opened with the
remote, things would just be a lot easier
if these buttons were placed in plain
sight. So, the weak engine and a few
ergonomic flaws aside, it's hard to find
fault with this family sedan. We've been
extremely pleased with its performance,
and simply don't feel like returning it.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
MARUTI SUZUKI CIAZ
Well appointed and spacious cabin

Smooth gearbox
Needs a bigger engine
Large boot
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R E N AU LT DU S T E R AW D
Gold dust
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Spec: 1461cc, 4cyl, 108bhp, 245Nm; Price: ` 15.85 lakh (on-road, Mumbai); Test kpl: 15.3kpl; Total mileage:
7200km; Driver: Devesh Shobha; Why its here: To see how high it has raised the bar for small SUVs
ts the perfect example of

bad timing the monsoon
has just arrived, and the
Duster AWD's tenure at
TopGear has come to an
end, that too at a time when Mumbais
infrastructure has gone back to being as
miserable as it was a decade ago. And,
this, despite the authorities claiming to
have done enough for the city to help it
brave the rains this year. Most parts of
the city are flooded after only a couple
of hours of heavy rainfall, and situations
like these call for an SUV.
The Duster AWD was supposed to be
the perfect companion on the crowded,
flooded and battered streets of Mumbai
this monsoon, but as luck would have it,
Renault wanted it back. And, thats made
me sad.
Ive been a bit selfish when it comes
to the Duster, actually. During its
six-month stay at TopGear, I'd hogged it
for a little more than four months, and
believe me, Ive enjoyed driving this
compact SUV since April.
The revised gear ratios and the lighter
clutch mean driving it in traffic is
stress-free, and the 1.5-litre, 108bhp
diesel motor never ran out of breath on
the highway as well.
Agasti isnt a big fan of the AWDs
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All controls are easily

accessible. Yes, in a
French car
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shortened gear ratios, but thats his

opinion. The rest of us liked the way it
drives. Not just that, the all-independent
suspension layout makes the AWD one
of the best-riding and handling SUVs in
town. It simply irons out road
imperfections, and when pushed around
corners, that super-communicative
steering wheel and the finely balanced
chassis make sure theres no drama
mid-corner. The Duster just sticks to its
line, be it around a corner, or in a straight
line at triple-digit speeds.
I don't recollect ever sitting at the rear
in the Duster in the time it has been with
me. But from what my friends, family and
colleagues say, its as comfortable at the
back as it is up front. And, theres
nothing to complain about even on long
drives. However, unlike the 2WD
Duster, this top-of-the-line variant
misses out on a rear AC.
We couldn't put the AWD hardware
to test as we'd intended to, but the
all-wheel drive hardware does seem
capable of holding its own in the rough.
For us, the Duster has always been
one of the best-handling SUVs in India
and with the AWD variant, it has pushed
the envelope even further. And thats
mighty impressive.
As it inches closer to 7,500km, there
are a few minor rattles that have made

their presence felt in the cabin. But it's
nothing that the guys at the service
centre won't be able to rectify.
I would have liked the Duster to be
priced a little lower than the Rs 15 lakh it
retails for. But, at the end of the day, it's
a compact SUV.
As it goes back to Renault, its being
replaced by the Lodgy, another very
capable vehicle, but I'm sure it will take
me some time to get over the departure
of Renault's doughty compact SUV.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
RENAULT DUSTER AWD
New look interior and added features

are welcome
Spot-on ergonomics allow you to drive
for longer in comfort
Responsiveness + efficiency = 1.5dCi.
A great combination
Lots of space, both for passengers
and luggage
AWD makes life easier both on and
off the road
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HONDA CB UNICORN 160
F I AT P U N TO E VO
Its time
he monsoon made news in
Mumbai yet again last month,
and I still remember the day it
all began this year. There was
a slight drizzle in the morning, and by the
time I got into the Punto it had started
pouring. A few kilometres down the road,
there was water logging. I didnt think much
about it and continued onwards, but soon I
realised my mistake. The water level was a
bit too high. To my surprise the Punto
made it to the other side without much
effort. But, soon I was up against road
blocks that were put in place to facilitate
road repairs. The alternate route was
pothole-ridden, and at times the road
completely disappeared. It is worth
mentioning here that the Puntos
suspension gobbled up all the bumps and
undulations, and thanks to a ground
clearance of 185mm, it sailed over the
rough places with utmost ease.
I got stuck in a jam a kilometre away
from office. I did not have much to
complain here, as the cabin is well
appointed and comfy. Yes, I did not make it
on time to office, but the Punto Evo never
stalled, or gave me any kind of trouble all
through my journey that crazy day.
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Spec: 1248cc, 4cyl, 75bhp,
200Nm, 5M; Price: `7.04 lakh;
Test kpl: 17.8; Total mileage:
13900km; Driver: Abhinav Mishra;
Why its here: To see if Italian styling
will get buyers interested
Smooth talker
GOODBYE
Spec: 162.7cc, 1cyl, 14.5bhp, 14.6Nm, 5M; Test kpl: 38; Total mileage:
1500km; Price: `82,552 (ex-Mumbai); Rider: Devesh Shobha; Why its
here: To see if this Unicorn with a bigger heart can spice things up
o, after a decade, Honda

finally decided to pull the
plug on the original Unicorn
which was launched way
back in 2005. What a
wonderful piece of engineering it was it
had a simplistic design, was superbly
reliable, and came with the best 150cc
motorcycle engine of its era. And now, its
gone! But, theres nothing to worry about,
as a new chapter in the Unicorns life began
around six months back with the CB
Unicorn 160.
As we know, it retained the qualities of
the original, so the styling, although fresh,
harks back to the model gone by and so do
the ride and handling capabilities. In fact,
the 160 betters the older motorcycle in
these departments, as its slightly softer
suspension setup manages to iron out the
worst of road imperfections. And, in my
opinion, its one of the better premium
commuter motorcycles to be on if riding
long distances (over the weekend) is a
regular affair.
Whats even better is that Honda didnt
do it at the cost of handling. The new
motorcycle is surprisingly agile, and urges
you to carry more speed into corners than
the commuter-ish handlebar and upright
seating position would suggest.
Another gem in this Unicorn package is
the new 162.7cc engine. Like all Honda
engines we have come to know, this one,
too, is super-refined, feels stress-free even
when pushed hard and is highly tractable. It
doesnt warrant frequent gear shifts in urban
conditions, and when theres an opportunity
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The surprisingly neatlooking saree guard

isn't an eyesore
to open the throttle, it wont disappoint

there either. Acceleration from standstill is
surprisingly good, as are the in-gear times.
Its better than the Yamaha FZ-S and the
Suzuki Gixxer in that regard.
What isnt better, though, is despite
being a premium commuter, it gets
relatively basic switchgear and a toe-heel
lever for shifting gears. That, and a little bit
of flair in the styling would do wonders in
enhancing the Unicorns overall appeal if
Honda wants to lure buyers away from
Yamaha and Suzuki showrooms. Oh, and
how can I forget the brakes on this Honda
it comes with Combined Braking System
and it works really well. Despite the drum at
the rear, braking is quite efficient. However,
we would've liked it if Honda had offered a
disc brake at the rear as an option.
At the end of its tenure, there have been
more surprises than disappointments with
the new Unicorn, and it has spiced things
up in the premium commuter segment.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
HONDA CB UNICORN 160

Styling is typical Unicorn, nothing
flashy out here
Butter-smooth engine is Hondas
hallmark
5-speed gearbox is a gem
Rear disc brake missed. Not available
even as an optional extra
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HERO KARIZMA ZMR
Big Brash
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Spec: 223cc, 1cyl, 20bhp, 19.7Nm; Price: `1.22 lakh; Test kpl: 38; Total mileage: 3748km; Rider: Murali K
Menon; Why its here: To see how well Hero has updated its big motorcycle
he other night I saw a young

chap blitz away right outside
my residential complex on a
two-wheeler. Twenty
minutes later, another
high-revving 'speed demon' vanished
noisily before my eyes. Both these chaps
were on the Hero Karizma ZMR, and they
looked like they were having fun.
That made me revaluate Hero's biggish
motorcycle that has been a part of TG's
garage for the past many months, and is
now about to head back to its, well, maker.
The Karizma didn't impress me too much
when I first got astride it, but over time I
didn't quite mind riding the brawny
motorcycle.
Here, in no particular order, are a few
things about the motorcycle that I
scribbled in my notepad in the time it was
with me:
1. The ZMR might not be everyone's
idea of a good-looking motorcycle, but
it has its fans. Lots of them. All you
need to do is ride one around, and
you'll notice those envious stares. Every
young, impressionale guy appears to
want a Karizma ZMR.
2. The motorcycle's air-cooled single
cylinder vibrates a fair bit, and we're
sure Hero is looking into it. But, it is
also a very sorted motor. Each of the
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3.
4.
Twin shocks present,

but we wouldn't mind
a monoshock here
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5.
6.
7.
bike's 20 horses get into the action

when you twist the throttle hard, and
it's fun to go from here to there in very
little time. If only it didn't vibrate so
much.
The switch gear quality is superb,
among the best we've seen on Indian
bikes, though we wish the stickering
had been better.
The Karizma ZMR might not have a
huge engine, but it does manage to
provide the rider a big bike feel. Sort of.
And, while it would appear that the
seating position leans towards the
extreme, it isn't. If you are tall-ish, you'll
have no problems with the ZMR and its
low-set clip-on handlebars. Our backs
didn't whine on daily commutes,
though we would think long rides,
especially
ones lasting several days, would have
you probably wishing, despite the
well-padded seat, for a more upright
seating position, and better ergonomics
in general.
We don't know if it's just us, but we felt
the front brake had way more bite than
the one at the rear.
It might not look like one, but the ZMR
is a decent handler, and capable of
delivering moderate fun.
Shouldnt a motorcycle that costs about
Rs 1.20 lakh have an engine-kill switch?

That seems to be a strange omission on
Heros part.
8. The tank capacity of the Karizma ZMR
15.3 litres is pretty good, and you
can almost touch Goa from Mumbai
on a single tank.
9. A lot of people think the ZMRs
proportions are not quite right. The
front end is where all the actions is, and
the bike really, sort of, tapers towards
the rear. And, while that is true, I dont
think its so bad. It still looks better than
some abominations on Indian roads.
10. The motorcycle should have been
about 20kg lighter.
11. The ride is excellent, but heres hoping
that a monoshock is on its way.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
HERO KARIZMA ZMR
Not an EBR, but an interesting bike

nonetheless
Pretty quick, if not very pretty
Engine vibrates a bit too much
Great ride quality
k m 2 4 8
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V W P O LO
Third time lucky

HELLO
Spec: 1498cc, 4cyl, turbo-diesel, 89bhp, 230Nm; Price: `8.43 lakh (on-road, Mumbai); Test kpl: 14.5; Total mileage:
16700km; Driver: Agasti Kaulgi; Why its here: To see if the Polo can shine despite intense competition
eve had the Polo in the

Garage on two occasions
before this. The first time
it was here (a long time
ago), it was the first
India-spec model. That was the time
Indians were just about getting used to
German standards and the sort of
engineering that goes into their cars. It
proved its mettle soon, and we realised it
was probably the best-handling
hatchback in its segment.
The second time, an even nicer
version was delivered to us the Polo
GT TSI. We were even more excited to
drive that great handling coupled with
a turbo-petrol engine in a hatchback for
the first time, and topping it off was a
brilliant piece of kit: a seven-speed,
dual-clutch auto gearbox. It was simply
awesome to drive, and I have fond
memories of scorching drives in that one.
Back then, both Devesh and Sriram
pulled rank on me and made sure I didnt
get it for more than two days. But the
Polo is back. Not with the turbo-petrol
and the DSG, but the diesel, which is still
a pretty good drive. And, in the
meantime, I am now in charge of the
Garage fleet. So, yes, I decide who gets
to drive what. Well, mostly.
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IN DETAIL
Feels as stable at
140kph as it does at
standstill. Really
years that the Polo has been around. A

few tweaks to the design and a few
chrome inserts here and there. The
overall styling obviously has
remained more or less the same.
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German automobile is that it still
continues to look good despite its age.
Its perfect proportions, timeless design
and sporty stance make it look so good.
Mechanically, too, few things have
changed. This one now gets a 1.5-litre
diesel block downsized by 100cc but
still puts out as much power as the old
1.6. The 89 horses and 230Nm are
spread though the rev range. You dont
need to work the gear knob to stay in the
power band all the time. I quite like
this engine.
I havent had the Polo for too long
now, and as a result, only a couple of
trips on the expressway have been
possible. A car that's designed for
autobahns neednt worry about our
expressways, right? It's stable at high
speeds, and around corners, it won't give
you a heart attack if you go in too hot.
Youll come out of the corner smiling.
One major difference between
Japanese hatches and this one is that
VW hasnt compromised on the handling
and safety front as much as the
competition has.
Others have opted for hardercompound low-rolling resistance rubber,
but this one comes with decently sticky
tyres. I understand that the Japanese do
it to boost fuel efficiency, but I'd rather
be safe than save a few drops of fuel.
Another improvement is that the Polo
now gets USB and Aux inputs for the
media system. It doesn't look like I'll get
to enjoy the Polo even this time, as
Devesh has his eyes on it again. But its
okay, I'll go back to driving an automatic.
A win-win situation for both of us, then.
GARAGE LOGBOOK
VW POLO 1.5 TDI HIGHLINE

Super stable at high speeds
No unexpected surge. Exhibits a
clean torque spread
Regular updates have kept the
styling fresh
Decently specced, but misses out on a
reverse cam
Efficient engine will keep fuel expenses
in check
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08 Dimensions
Making sure you know if your car will fit in your parking slot. Yeah,
thats going to be important too.
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Parking aid
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Audio system
Climate control
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ABS
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0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
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Buyers Guide continued
Bangalore
Chennai
TOPGEAR
NEW CAR GUIDE
Numbers
Delhi
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ASTON MARTIN TO AUDI
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TG Awards: Most improved supercar of the year 2014: Rapide S
'As far as improvements in road dynamics goes, there's been nothing as impressive as the ones on the Rapide S'
Company description: Arguably the UKs most desirable marque, thanks to

genuinely good supercars.
DB9:
Overshadowed by the DBS and undercut by the Vantage, the DB9 is still the quintessential Aston.
TG Choice: Well not the Volante. So that only leaves the fixed head. Which will do nicely.
Build: Import
L: 471cm, W: 206cm H: 128cm Boot: 186 litres, Fuel Tank: 80 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari California and Maserati GranTurismo.
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TG Choice: The full 510bhp V12 Vantage experience please.
Build: Import
L: 439cm, W: 187cm H: 125-127cm Boot: 144 litres, Fuel Tank: 80 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Porsche 911.
Vantage V8 4.7 Coupe
Vantage 4.7 V8 Roadster
Vantage V8 S*
Vantage 4.7 V8 420 Roadster
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AUDI Dealers 35 Warranty 2yrs Website www.audi.in

TG Awards: Saloon of the Year 2015: Audi A3
'The A3 has every creature comfort you'd need.'
Company description: Classy and understated alternative to the driver-oriented

BMW and the staid Mercedes. Oozing Teutonic quality.
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Audis brought the three-box version of the A3 to compete with the A-Class and the 1-Series. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 40TFSI as its combination of the brilliant TSI motor and the quick-witted 7-speed S-tronic auto box is excellent.
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35TDI Attraction
35TDI Premium
35TDI Premium Plus
35 TDI Technology
40TFSI Premium Plus
40TFSI Cabriolet
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na
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na
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Audis best-seller gets plastic surgery. And becomes a nagging worry for other Germans in the game.
TG Choice: The 2.0 TDi as its a great value-for-money proposition and runs on a more affordable fuel.
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Good-looking, accomplished executive saloon now with that beardy front grille after the redesign.
TG Choice: The 35TDI Premium has loads of toys for you to play with, while still managing a figure of 9.6kpl
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L: 491.5cm, W: 187.4cm H: 145.5cm Boot: 546 litres, Fuel Tank: 65 litre, Ground Clearance: 11.8cm Also try: BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volvo S80
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35TDI Premium
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2.0 TFSI
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A7:
Perfect mix of sportiness, comfort and styling evokes instant desire. Youll never feel youre in a four-door. Build: Import
TG Choice: The 3.0 TDI Quattro, is powerful and sips fuel frugally.
L: 496cm, W: 191cm H: 141.9-142cm Boot: NA, Fuel Tank: 75 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Mercedes CLS, BMW 6 series Gran Coupe
3.0 TDI Quattro
RS7 Sportback
88.00
130
85.88*
127*
88.00
130
84.85*
125*
6cyl 2967cc
8cyl 3993cc
7A
7A
241
552
500
700
250 6.07 8.1

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A8 L:
You cant ask for a more perfect car than this. Not for ordinary mortals.
TG Choice: The 4.2 TDI gives you a great mix of luxury and power.
Build: Import
L: 526.7cm, W: 194.9cm H: 147.1cm Boot: 510 litres, Fuel Tank: 90 litre, Ground Clearance: 12.4cm Also try: BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
60 TFSI Quattro
3.0 TDI
10 6
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8A
8A
429
246
600
580
250
250
na
6.5
na
7.4
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Q3:
Audi says this rivals the Range Rover Evoque! Not sure about that, but its definitely capable.
TG Choice: The High grade, comes with a easy-to-use MMI system and a bunch of other useful features.
AUDI TO BMW
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Parking aid
Fog lamps
250 5.16
Alloys
800
Power windows
345
Leather seats
8A
Audio system
Max speed (Kph)
8cyl 4134cc
Climate control
Max. Torque (Nm)
161
Remote locking
Max. Power (Bhp)
126
ABS
Gearbox
141
Airbags
Engine
126
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8/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
5/10
5/10
Build: Assembled
L: 438.5cm, W: 183.1cm H: 160.8cm Boot: 460 litres, Fuel Tank: 64 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW X1
35TDI q Premium
35TDI q Premium Plus
S Edition
na
na
24.91
na
na
24.99*
na
na
24.91
39.59
46.78
na
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
7A
7A
6M
174
177
138
380
380
320
212 7.94 11
212 7.94 11
na 7.94 11.04
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Q5:
It may not have the panache of the Q7 that Bollywood loves, but the Q5 does mean business.
Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 3.0 TDI Quattro, with the engine carried over from the Q7 but this is quicker, thanks to half-a-tonne less weight
L: 462.9cm, W: 188cm H: 165.5cm Boot: 540 litres, Fuel Tank: 75 litre, Ground Clearance: 20.5cm Also try: BMW X3, Mitsubishi Montero
30 TDI Technology
45 TDI Technology
na
na
44.89
52.10
na
na
54.25
67.45
4cyl 1968cc
6cyl 2967cc
7A
7A
174
241
380
580
na
225
na na
6.5 12.2
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Q7:
Odd-looking and enormous seven-seat sports utility vehicle thatll put the frighteners on Mercedes and BMW.
TG Choice: 4.2 TDI Quattro is big on muscle and since its a diesel, it wont burn a hole in your pocket.
Build: Import
L: 509cm, W: 198cm H: 173.7cm Boot: 755 litres, Fuel Tank: 100 litre, Ground Clearance: 20.5 cm Also try: BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover,
45TDI q Technology
3.0TFSI Quattro
30TDI q Technology
80.70
na
71.95
79.12*
59.40
70.52*
80.70
na
71.95
104.95
65.3*
95.50
8cyl 4134cc
6cyl 2995cc
6cyl 2967cc
8A
8A
8A
335
333
241
800
440
550
242
215
243
6.4
7.4
9.1
5.5
7.4
9.6
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RS5:
Artful lesson in understatement, the RS5 does desirable minus the flash.
TG Choice: Just hand us the keys to the 444bhp V8. Thank you.
6/10
na/10
5/10
8/10
9/10
9/10
9/10
9/10
Build: Import
L: 464cm, W: 186cm H: 136.6cm Boot: NA, Fuel Tank: 61 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW M4
RS 5
100
98.32*
100
96.90*
8cyl 4163cc
7A
444
430
250 5.07 4.5
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R8:
The supercar to have right now. Beautiful, sophisticated, quick as the wind and comfortable to boot.
TG Choice: Buy the V10, its borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo and sells at half the price.
Build: Import
L: 443cm, W: 190cm H: 124.4-125.2cm Boot: 100 litres, Fuel Tank: 90 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911
V8 4.2FSI
V10 5.2FSI
5.2FSI V10 Plus
Spyder
163
191
na
210
163*
187*
na
206*
163
191
na
210
157*
184*
205
202*
8cyl 4163cc
10cyl 5204cc
10cyl 5204cc
10cyl 5204cc
7A
7A
7A
7A
424
517
542
525
430
540
540
530
300
314
314
311
4.6
4.1
3.5
4.1
na
na
na
7
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TT:
Still the cheapest two-seat sportscar around. Now more thorough than ever before.
TG Choice: Audi doesnt want you to have choices here.
Build: Import
L: 417.7cm, W: 183.2cm H: 135.3cm Boot: 305 litres Fuel Tank: 55 litres Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW Z4, Merc SLK
TT 45 TFSI
60.34
60.34*
60.34
60.34*
4cyl 1984cc
6A
226
370
250
na
8/10
BENTLEY Dealers 1 Warranty 3 Website www.bentleymotors.com

Company description: Has got a new lease of life with an injection of Volkswagen
cash, but still as British as the monarchy.
TG Awards: -
Continental:
Sumptuous, superb over distances, with more appeal to younger millionaires.

Build: Import
TG Choice: The GT Super Sports should be just fine. It will be good to the environment as it runs on ethanol too. Tree huggers rejoice.
L: 480.0cm, W: 222.5cm H: 140.1-148.8cm Boot: 358 litres, Fuel Tank: 90 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Other Bentleys, really? Thats about it
GT
GT Speed
Flying Spur V8
Flying Spur W12
GT V8
GTC
na
na
na
na
na
na
356*
400*
310*
340*
329*
388*
na
na
na
na
na
na
356*
400*
310*
340*
329*
388*
12cyl 5998cc
12cyl 5998cc
8cyl 3993cc
12cyl 5998cc
8cyl 3993cc
12cyl 5998cc
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
582
626
500
626
500
567
720
820
660
820
660
700
318
330
na
320
303
314
4.8
4.5
na
5.2
4.8
5.1
6.2
6
na
5.8
na
5.8
Mulsanne:
Replacement for the Arnage, and every bit as opulent.

TG Choice: Depends on how you want to spec it. The rich are spoilt for choice (arent they always?).
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7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
Build: Import
L: 557.5, W: 192.6cm H: 152.1cm Boot: 443 litres, Fuel Tank: 96 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Rolls Royce Ghost
Mulsanne
na
567*
na
567*
8cyl 6752cc
8A
505
1020
296
5.3
5.9
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BMW Dealers 21 Warranty 3yrs Website www.bmw.in

Company description: A model of German efficiency, the firm still prides itself on
making supremely engineered cars aimed at the driver.
TG Awards: Performance Car of the Year 2015: M3

The M3 sticks to its line brilliantly, and plasters a wide smile on your face'
1 Series:
The countrys only RWD hatchback. Fun to drive, but is it as good as the A-Class?
Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 118d Sport Plus has a frugal yet powerful diesel engine and comes with all the thrills and frills.
L: 432.4cm W: 176.5cm H: 142.1cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 52 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mini Countryman
116i
21.27
20.9*
21.27
27.97
4cyl 1598cc
8A
134
220
na
na
na
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3 Series:
The 3 has always been the best sport saloon since it was born. The new 3 is still so.
TG Choice: The 320d Sport Line visually striking with its sporty cues and has the all purpose 2-litre diesel.
TG RATING
Fog lamps
l
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l
l
l
l
l
l
l
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Parking aid
Alloys
215 8.91 13.3

215 8.91 13.3
215 8.91 13.3
Power windows
Max speed (Kph)
320
320
320
Leather seats
Max. Torque (Nm)
140
140
140
Audio system
Max. Power (Bhp)
8A
8A
8A
Climate control
Gearbox
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
Remote locking
Engine
32.07
35.69
40.54
ABS
Mumbai
(on road)
23.3
26.36
30.43
Airbags
Bangalore
22.9*
25.9*
29.9*
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26.36
30.43
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7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
6/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
Build: Assembled
L: 482.4cm W: 181.1cm H: 142.9cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
320d
320d Sport Line
320d Luxury Line
320d Luxury line Plus
328i Sport Line
320d GT
M3
28.9
31.5
31.5
36.9
37.9
42.75
121
33.68
36.65
36.65
42.83
43.96
42.75*
121*
28.9
31.5
31.5
36.9
37.9
42.75
121
42.75
47.17
47.17
45.69
51.92
53.13
121*
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1997cc
4cyl 1995cc
6cyl 2979cc
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
7A
181
181
181
181
241
181
425
380
380
380
380
350
380
550
235
235
235
235
250
NA
na
7.33
7.33
7.33
7.33
6.16
NA
na
14.2
14.2
14.2
14.2
10.3
NA
na
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M4:
The M3 Coupe lives on, but with a new name: the M4. Now powered by a turbocharged six-pot motor. Build: Import
TG Choice: Only the Coupe is available for now.
L: 467.1cm W: 187cm H: 138.3cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 00 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Jaguar F-Type
M4 Coupe
119
119*
119
119*
6cyl 2979cc
7A
425
550
na
na
na
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5 Series:
A return to form for the 5, with more palatable styling, a better ride and BMWs stock-in-trade quality.
Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 530d M Sport is the most fun you will have in a 5 series, unless you throw the M5 into the mix.
L: 490.7, W: 186cm H: 146.2cm Boot: 520 litres, Fuel Tank: 70 litre, Ground Clearance: 15.8 cm Also try: Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volvo S80
520d Modern
520d Luxury
525d Luxury Plus
530d M Sport
47.7
47.7
52.8
58.9
54.37
54.37
60.08
62.37
na
na
na
na
61.90
61.90
68.17
73.32
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
6cyl 2993cc
8A
8A
8A
8A
181
181
214
254
380
380
450
560
226 8.3
226 8.3
226 8.3
250 6.13
na
na
na
11.4
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6 Series Gran Coupe:
The best all-round tourer in India. Now fresher thanks to a mid-life facelift Build: Import
TG Choice: Youre restricted to trim levels for now.
L: 489cm, W: 189cm H: 139.2cm Boot: Na, Fuel Tank: 70 litre, Ground Clearance: 123cm Also try: Mercedes SL class
640d Eminence
640d Design Pure Exp
na
na
114
121
na
na
na
na
6cyl 2993cc
6cyl 2993cc
8A
8A
313
313
630
630
250 5.5 na
250 5.52 8.1
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7 Series:
Much improved. BMWs super saloon is now a half-decent match for the class-whipping S-Class.
TG Choice: The 730Ld should be fine, as its a car to be driven in.
Build: Import
L: 517.9cm, W: 213.3cm H: 148.1cm Boot: 520 litres, Fuel Tank: 88 litre Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
750Li
730Ld
760Li
ActiveHybrid 7
86.8
73.6
129
135
113.3
96.06
150.7
135*
86.8
73.6
129
135
175
126
244
135*
8cyl 4395cc
6cyl 2993cc
12cyl 5972cc
6cyl 2979cc
6A
6A
6A
8A
442
254
536
369
650
560
750
450
250 6
7.9
245 6.69 9.3
250 4.6 7.3
na na na
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i8:
A sci-fi fantasy brought to life. A hybrid sportscar. The i8 is a combination of both, and it is spectacular
TG Choice: You wouldnt be bothered with variants when it looks the way it does, would you?
5/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
Build: Import
L: 423.9cm W: 179cm H: 129.1cm Boot: na, Fuel Tank: 90 litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Looking for an abandoned spaceship.
i8
229
229*
229
229*
3cyl 1499cc
6A
356
570
na
na
na
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GT 5:
According to BMW the GT 5 is for an older BMW buyer who has a family and children to ferry around.
TG Choice: A BMW for the ageing? For this price, you can get the 530d and the K1200R bike.
8/10
Build: Import
L: 499cm, W: 190cm H: 150.8cm Boot: 520 litres, Fuel Tank: 70 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: none
30d
64
65.10
64
82.32
6cyl 2993cc
8A
245
540
240 7.13 5.3
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X1:
Right size, right price, perfect for the urban yuppie.

Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 20d Expedition will be perfect. 380Nm of torque is more than enough for city and highway driving.
L: 445cm W: 180cm H: 154.5cm Boot: 420 litres, Fuel Tank: 80 litre, Ground Clearance: 19.4cm Also try: Audi Q5
20d Expedition
20d Sport Line
20d xLine
NA
NA
NA
27.9*
32.5*
32.5*
NA
NA
NA
38.38
44.83
44.83
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
8A
8A
8A
181
181
181
380
380
380
205 7.89
205 7.18
205 7.18
12
12
12
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7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
X3:
A well-sorted car tailored for the world we live in, now with squared-off corona rings. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 20d Expedition, as it has ample power and is cheaper, too.
L: 465.7cm W: 188cm H: 167.8cm Boot: NA, Fuel Tank: 67 litre, Ground Clearance: 19.4cm Also try: Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Land Rover Freelander 2
20d Expedition
20d xLine
44.90
49.90
44.90*
49.90*
44.90
49.90
55.76
61.90
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
8A
8A
188
188
400
400
na
na
na
na
na
na
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X5:
Fatter new seven-seat X5 places it firmly in a size category above the X3 now thankfully, its bigger inside too.
TG Choice: The 30d should work well as this car is more at home in the urban jungles stop-and-go traffic.
Build: Import
L: 485.4, W: 219.7cm H: 176.2cm Boot: 620 litres, Fuel Tank: 85 litre, Ground Clearance: 21.2 cmAlso try: Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport
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560
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8.3 10.8
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Fog lamps
Alloys
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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X6:
Its an SUV! No, its a coupe! No, its both. BMW has stretched the boundaries for a niche product.
Build: Import
TG Choice: The 50i, as the car doesnt make much sense to begin with. But itll at least be fast while being confused.
L: 487.7cm W: 198cm H: 170.2cm Boot: na, Fuel Tank: 85 litre, Ground Clearance: 21.2 cm Also try: Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport
50i
40d
84.1
66.9
98.49
79.35
84.1
66.9
109
87.3
8cyl 4395cc
6cyl 2993cc
8A
8A
407
306
600
600
240 5.4 7.1

240 6.18 8.6
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Z4:
BMWs answer to Mercs SLK and Porsches Cayman. Its fast. Its topless and it drives well.
TG Choice: No option but the 35i for now. Same engine but tuned for more power.
4/10
4/10
7/10
9/10
Build: Import
L: 423.9cm W: 179cm H: 129.1cm Boot: na, Fuel Tank: 90 litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster.
Z4 SDrive 35is
na
98.49
84.1
109
6cyl 2979cc
8A
301
400
250 6.07 5.5
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BUGATTI Dealers 1 Warranty 2yrs Website www.bugatti.com

Company description: VW-owned purveyor of the fastest, most extreme hypercars on
the planet. Builder of the fastest car in the world.
TG Awards: -
Veyron:
The fastest, most expensive car in the world. Enough said...

TG Choice: Grand Sport, 1001bhp, 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds 407kph top end. Veyron is the ultimate.
Build: Import
L: 446cm W: 199cm H: 115.9cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 100 litre Ground Clearance: NA Also try: The space shuttle, hard drugs
Veyron 8.0 W16 Grand Sport
na
4500*
na
na
16cyl 7993cc
7A
1001 1250
407
2.7
na
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CHEVROLET Dealers 279 Warranty 3 Website www.chevrolet.co.in

Company description: Madee its mark with confident design and products like the
Cruze and the Beat. Buyers are slowly showing that confidence too.
TG Awards: Saloon of the year 2009: Cruze That the Cruze is a better buy than its
immediate competitors - Civic and Corolla - will be as obvious to you as Salman Khan's biceps"
Beat:
Another smart new Chevy design. Tries hard to play city car and highway cruiser roles. Succeeds reasonably.
TG Choice: The LT packs a lot of features at a reasonable price.
L: 364cm W: 159cm H: 155cm Boot: na, Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance: 17.5cm Also try: Hyundai i10, Maruti Suzuki Ritz
Base
LS
LT
LT Opt
Base Diesel
LS Diesel
LT Diesel
LT Opt Diesel
4.03
4.29
4.71
5.20
4.86
5.13
5.55
6.04
4.19
4.49
4.97
5.29
5.11
5.42
5.88
6.07
4.03
4.29
4.71
5.20
4.86
5.13
5.55
6.04
5.32
5.64
6.14
6.47
6.44
6.78
7.30
7.90
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1199cc
3cyl 936cc
3cyl 936cc
3cyl 936cc
3cyl 936cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
77
77
77
77
56
56
56
56
106
106
106
106
142
142
142
142
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
17
17
17
17
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4/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
Captiva:
At long last, Chevy is adding new cars to Daewoo knock-offs. This seven-seat SUV isnt a bad effort either. Build: Import
TG Choice: Two lakh cheaper than the AWD variants, the 2.2 LT has no all-wheel-drive, but hey, you wont need one in a city SUV.
L: 467 cmW: 187cm H: 175.5cm Boot: 465 litres, Fuel Tank: 65 litre , Ground Clearance: 17.7cm Also try: Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail
2.2 LT
2.2 AWD LTZ
23.54
25.67
21.88
25.62
23.54
25.67
30.66
33.47
4cyl 2231cc
4cyl 2231cc
6M
6A
183
183
400
400
178
178
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
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5/10
Cruze:
This car can leave wet spot marks on the trousers of the Civic and the Corolla.
TG Choice: The LTZ MT for the true enthusiast.
L: 459.7 cm W: 178.8cm H: 147.7cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: na Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis
LT
LTZ MT
LTZ AT
14.02
15.54
16.57
16.15
17.88
18.93
14.02
15.54
16.57
17.80
19.66
20.93
4cyl 1998cc
4cyl 1998cc
4cyl 1998cc
6M
6M
6A
164
164
164
360
360
360
200 9.83 12
200 9.83 12
200 9.5 11.5
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
3/10
4/10
4/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Spark:
Cute, cheap runabout, now with the oomph to keep it up in town thanks to the new 1.0L engine. Also available in LPG.
TG Choice: 1 as it is the cheapest of the lot and other variants do not offer any significant upgrades.
L: 349.5, W: 149.5,cm. Boot: 104 litres, Fuel Tank: 38 litre , Ground Clearance: 17 cm Also try: Hyundai Santro Xing, Marutis tall boy pair
1.0
1.0 LS
1.0 LT
3.50
3.77
4.06
3.51
3.89
4.21
3.50
3.77
4.06
4.61
4.93
5.28
4cyl 995cc
4cyl 995cc
4cyl 995cc
5M
5M
5M
60
60
60
87
87
87
145 16.9 13.6

145 16.9 13.6
145 16.9 13.6
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Enjoy:
The Enjoy is Chevrolets answer to the Maruti Ertiga. Petrol pretty quick, diesel decently efficient. Reasonably priced too.
TG Choice: LTZ Diesel as it is offers a good mix of features along with the goodness of diesel. Mid-spec LT trim available too.
L: 430.5, W: 168cm H: 175cm Boot: 195 litres, Fuel Tank: 50 litre , Ground Clearance: na Also try: Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra Xylo, Nissan Evalia
LS Petrol 8STR
LS Petrol 7STR
LTZ Petrol 7STR
LS Diesel 8STR
LS Diesel 7STR
LTZ Diesel 7STR
5.84
5.87
7.23
7.10
7.13
8.27
5.49*
5.54*
7.12*
6.69*
6.76*
8.00*
5.84
5.87
7.23
7.10
7.13
8.27
7.61
7.64
9.28
9.31
9.34
10.74
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
99
99
99
74
74
74
131
131
131
172
172
172
na
na
na
na
na
na
13.9 12.1
13.9 12.1
13.9 12.1
19.7 15
19.7 15
19.7 15

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Fog lamps
Parking aid
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Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
(on road)
Chevrolet continued
Bangalore
Chennai
TOPGEAR
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Numbers
Delhi
(on road)
CHEVROLET TO FIAT
Price
Sail U-VA:
Its a no-nonsense car in a country with way better no-nonsense cars

TG Choice: LT Diesel as it has a proven engine, rides well and is spacious. (Available in Base and LS variants too)
L: 394.6cm W: 196cm H: cm Boot: 248 litres, Fuel Tank: 42 litre, Ground Clearance: 17.4 cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki Ritz
LT ABS Petrol
LT ABS Diesel
5.68
6.73
6.11
7.53
5.68
6.73
7.55
8.99
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
82
74
108
190
na 13.85 13.2
na na na
l
l l
l
l
l l
l
l
l
Sail:
Pocket-friendly pricing, neat styling and good ride. Should put Chevrolet back in to the entry-sedan game
TG Choice: 1.3 TCDi LT ABS as it gets all the safety features and decent amount of features.
L: 424.9 cm W: 169cm H: 150.3cm Boot: 370 litres, Fuel Tank: 42 litre, Ground Clearance: 17.4cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki DZire, Mahindra Verito, Ford Classic
1.2
1.2 LS ABS
1.2 LT ABS
1.3 TCDi
1.3 TCDi LS ABS
1.3 TCDi LT ABS
5.24
6.02
6.49
6.45
7.05
7.67
4.99*
5.70*
6.41*
6.29*
6.80*
7.51*
5.24
6.02
6.49
6.45
7.05
7.67
6.85
7.85
8.38
8.47
9.32
10.04
DATSUN Dealers 141 Warranty 2yrs
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1199cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
82
82
82
74
74
74
108
108
108
190
190
190
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
4/10
4/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
4/10
4/10
5/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Website www.datsun.co.in
TG Awards: -
Company description: It's back from the dead: Nissan has revived Datsun, only
this time, it's to sell inexpensive hatches and micro-MPVs
Go:
Essentially a Micra that doesnt look like one, and cheaper too. Win-win!
TG Choice: T is the one to go for, as it is the one with all the features that youd need.
L: 378.5cm W: 163.5cm H: 148.5cm Boot: 265 litre Fuel Tank: Na, Ground Clearance: Na Also try: Maruti Alto 800, Hyundai Eon.
D
A
T
3.23
3.58
4.04
3.57
3.88
4.13
3.29
3.65
4.12
4.02
4.44
4.98
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
5M
5M
5M
67
67
67
104
104
104
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
Go+:
A Go that thinks its an MPV. It does have seats for seven, yes, and it is just as barebones as the hatchback
TG Choice: T is the one to go for, as it is the one with all the features that youd need.
L: 378.5cm W: 163.5cm H: 148.5cm Boot: 265 litre Fuel Tank: Na, Ground Clearance: Na Also try: Spending more and buying a proper MPV
D
A
T
3.79
4.14
4.61
3.79*
4.15*
4.61*
3.86
4.22
4.69
4.66
5.08
5.67
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
5M
5M
5M
67
67
67
104
104
104
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
FIAT Dealers 64 Warranty 18months Website www.fiat-india.com

TG Awards: Facelift of the Year 2015: Punto Evo
We didn't expect the Punto to feature such significant changes
Company description: Seems to make characterful and beautiful cars even in

their sleep. The Punto and Linea are brilliant.
Linea:
Big sedan loaded to the brim with features at a bargain price.

TG Choice: T-Jet should have been here the first time around still, better late than never.
L: 456, W: 173cm H: 148.7-149.4cm Boot: 500 litre, Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance: 18.5cm Also try: Honda City, Ford Fiesta, VW Vento
Active
Dynamic
Active D
Dynamic D
Emotion D
T-Jet
T-Jet+
Classic Multijet Diesel
Classic Plus Multijet Diesel
Classic Petrol
7.25
8.27
8.30
9.35
9.72
8.82
9.32
6.95
7.50
5.99
7.85
7.95
9.12
10.25
10.66
9.65
10.19
8.00
8.62
6.63
7.23
8.25
8.28
9.23
9.70
8.92
9.43
6.95
7.50
5.99
8.34
8.77
10.14
11.58
12.24
na
na
8.60
9.25
7.28
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1368cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
90
90
91
91
91
113
113
76
76
90
115
115
209
209
209
207
207
197
197
115
168
168
na
na
na
165
165
na
na
na
15.6 8
15.6 8
na na
na na
na na
11.1 12.5
11.1 12.5
na na
na na
na na
l
l
l
l
l
Punto Evo:
Looks incredible, drives well, priced competitively. Needs better engines, though.
TG Choice: The Emotion Sport diesel is still the pick of the lot, but the 1.3-litre motor lacks grunt compared to rivals.
L: 398.9cm W: 168.7cm H: 152.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance 18.5-20.5cm Also try: Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo
Active 1.2
Dynamic 1.2
Emotion 1.4
Active 1.3 D
Dynamic 1.3 D
Emotion 1.3 D
Emotion 1.3 D Sport
Avventura 1.4 Dynamic
Avventura 1.3 D Emotion
11 0
4.67
5.24
6.80
5.40
6.35
6.98
7.35
na
na
AUGUST 2015
4.55*
5.12*
6.66*
5.27*
6.21*
6.83*
7.20*
7.05*
8.17*
4.65
5.22
6.78
5.37
6.33
6.96
7.33
na
na
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6.57
8.68
7.24
8.04
8.80
9.24
8.72
10.29
4cyl 1172cc
4cyl 1172cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
67
67
89
75
75
75
92
92
89
96
96
115
197
197
197
209
115
209
na
175
175
na
na
na
170
na
na
na
na
12.5
na
15.7
15.7
13.65
na
na
na
13
13
17
17
17
12.6
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l

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4/10
4/10
4/10
6/10
4/10
4/10
FORCE TO FORD
TG RATING
Fog lamps
Parking aid
Alloys
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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(on road)
Bangalore
Numbers
Delhi
(on road)
TOPGEAR
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Chennai
Price
FORCE Dealers NA Warranty 2yrs Website www.forcemotors.com

Company description: After selling UV to the rural market, Force has decided to
join the ranks of Tata and Mahindra with home-grown SUVs.
TG Awards: -
One:
Mechanically sound car, refined engine and good ride. Let down by interior quality and cabin design execution.
TG Choice: Safety is of utmost importance so we suggest going for the ABS.
L: 486cm W: 178cm H: 188.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: na, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio
EX
SX
LX 4x4
10.84
12.20
na
na
14.45
14
10.79
12.14
na
10.72*
11.98*
na
4cyl 2149cc
4cyl 2149cc
4cyl 2149cc
5M
5M
5M
81
140
140
230
321
321
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Gurkha:
Want a luxurious off-roader? Look away. Want a no-frills, no-holds-barred mountain goat? Step right this way.
TG Choice: Soft-top 4x4 will let you fit in one more friend, apart from looking a little cooler than the hardtop.
L: 399.2cm W: 182cm H: 205.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 63 litre, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: Mahindra Thar
Hard-top 4x4
Soft-top 4x4
Soft-top 4x2
8.65
8.49
6.36
8.50*
8.35*
6.25*
8.61
8.46
6.33
8.50*
8.35*
6.25*
4cyl 2596cc
4cyl 2596cc
4cyl 2596cc
5M
5M
5M
81
81
81
230
230
230
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
FORD Dealers 65 Warranty 2yrs Website www.india.ford.com

Company description: Makes some of the best drivers cars in India. Right now in
a period of transition. Good thing is their best is yet to come.
TG Awards: Family Car of the Year 2014: EcoSport

The EcoSport is the first of its kind, and so far, the only one of its kind'
Classic:
Fords big player in India is a well-sorted, well thought-out car. Facelifting has made it expensive. Still competent.
TG Choice: The 1.6 is what BMW would look at if it needed a low-cost front-wheel-drive car.
L: 428.2cm W: 168.6cm H: 146.8cm Boot: 430litre Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance: 16.8cm Also try: Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Fiat Linea.
1.6 LXI Duratec
1.6 cLXI Duratec
1.6 Titanium Duratec
1.4 LXI Duratorq
1.4 Titanium Duratorq
5.84
6.49
7.75
7.04
7.48
6.15
7.05
7.35
7.82
8.29
5.83
6.50
7.52
7.04
7.48
6.41
7.26
8.22
8.14
9.61
4cyl 1596cc
4cyl 1596cc
4cyl 1596cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
99
99
99
67
67
146
146
146
160
160
175
175
175
155
155
11.2
11.2
11.2
17.1
17.1
12.3
12.3
12.3
16.1
16.1
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Endeavour:
Big hunky old-school SUV, just revised. New interior and punchier engine lifts it up considerably.
TG Choice: Go for the 2.5 4x2 and save Rs 3 lakh, as this SUV will mostly be used for highway driving.
L: 506cm W: 178.8cm H: 178.8cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 71 litre, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner
2.5L 4x2
3.0L 4x2
3.0L 4x4 AT
20.01
19.50
23.29
21.29
22.89
24.82
20.01
19.41
23.29
24.82
26.63
28.81
4cyl 2499cc
4cyl 2953cc
4cyl 2953cc
5M
5M
5A
142
153
153
330
380
380
na na na
160 na na
165 13.86 8.3
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Fiesta:
The new Fiesta is a changed animal with its new Aston Martin-esque front end, but still familiar.
TG Choice: The 1.5 diesel Titanium equipped with all the frills is quite a package to reckon with.
L: 429 cm W: 172cm H: 146.8cm Boot: 430litre Fuel Tank: 43 litre, Ground Clearance: 15.6cm Also try: Hyundai Verna, Honda City.
1.5 Ambiente D
1.5 Trend D
1.5 Titanium D
na
na
9.46*
7.69*
8.55*
9.29*
7.82*
8.71*
9.46*
na
na
9.69*
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
89
89
89
204
204
204
na
na
na
na
na
na
13
13
13
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Figo:
Not the best-styled hatch out there, but it worries everything from the tiny i10 to the premium Polo.
TG Choice: The 1.4 diesel Titanium is an honest-to-goodness car with great pricing, space and highway ability.
L: 379cm W: 168cm H: 142.7cm Boot: 284litre Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance: 16.8cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki Swift, Fiat Punto, Volkswagen Polo.
1.2 LXi
1.2 EXi
1.2 ZXi
1.2 Titanium
1.4 LXi D
1.4 EXi D
1.4 ZXi D
1.4 Titanium D
3.96
4.35
4.65
5.16
4.96
5.35
5.67
6.17
4.30
4.70
5.10
5.60
5.45
6.19
6.28
6.69
3.96
4.35
4.66
5.16
4.96
5.30
5.73
6.17
5.34
6.02
6.42
6.91
6.66
7.35
7.74
8.23
4cyl 1196cc
4cyl 1196cc
4cyl 1196cc
4cyl 1196cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
71
71
71
71
68
68
68
68
102
102
102
102
160
160
160
160
na
na
na
na
150
150
150
150
na
na
na
na
14.62
14.62
14.62
14.62
na
na
na
na
14.1
14.1
14.1
14.1
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
EcoSport:
This compact SUV will be a game changer for the company. Looks good and drives well too.
TG Choice: The EcoBoost Titanium + gives you the right combination of performance and features.
L: 399.5cm W: 176.5cm H: 170.8cm Boot: 346litre Fuel Tank: 52 litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano
1.5 Ambiente P
1.5 Trend P
1.5 Titanium P
1.5 Titanium P AT
1.0 Titanium P
1.0 Titanium + P
1.5 Ambiente D
5.68
6.61
7.64
8.60
8.04
8.43
6.81
5.59*
6.5*
7.51*
8.45*
7.90*
8.29*
6.69*
5.68
6.61
7.64
8.60
8.04
8.43
6.81
8.80
9.94
11.12
12.44
11.64
12.42
10.45
4cyl 1499cc
4cyl 1499cc
4cyl 1499cc
4cyl 1499cc
3cyl 999cc
3cyl 999cc
4cyl 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
6A
5M
5M
5M
110
110
110
110
123
123
90
140
140
140
140
170
170
204
na na na
na na na
na na na
na 13.75 12
na 12.6 13.7
na 12.6 13.7
na 13.24 15.1
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l
l
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Fog lamps
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Parking aid
Alloys
na 13.24 15.1
na 13.24 15.1
na 13.24 15.1
Power windows
Max speed (Kph)
204
204
204
Leather seats
Max. Torque (Nm)
90
90
90
Audio system
Max. Power (Bhp)
5M
5M
5M
Climate control
Gearbox
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
Remote locking
Engine
11.33
12.64
13.37
ABS
Mumbai
(on road)
7.74
8.77
9.16
Airbags
Bangalore
7.61*
8.62*
9.00*
Ford continued
0-100kph (sec)
Delhi
(on road)
Features
7.74
8.77
9.16
TOPGEAR
NEW CAR GUIDE
1.5 Trend D
1.5 Titanium D
1.5 Titanium + D
Numbers
Chennai
FORD TO HONDA
Price
7/10
7/10
7/10
HONDA Dealers 80 Warranty 2yrs Website www.hondacarindia.com

Company description: Enjoys a brand value only premium German cars can beat.
City continues to dominate its segment.
TG Awards: Family Car of the Year 2015: Honda Mobilio

The Mobilio bridges the gap between looking snazzy and being practical'
Amaze:
Hondas answer to Marutis DZire. First oil-burning Honda to hit Indian shores
TG Choice: The VX i-DTEC as it gets the much talked about diesel engine thats efficient and gets all the goodies too.
L: 399cm W: 168cm H: 150.5cm Boot: 400 litres Fuel Tank: 35 litre, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Maruti DZire, Chevrolet Sail, Toyota Etios
E
S
SX
VX
S AT
VX AT
EX i-DTEC
S i-DTEC
SX i-DTEC
VX i-DTEC
5.05
5.74
6.09
5.82
6.56
7.12
5.09
5.79
6.14
6.48
7.38
8.02
6.68
6.75
7.61
6.41
6.72
6.97
7.78
7.85
8.79
7.16
7.91
8.19
6.73
6.80
7.69
6.45
6.78
7.03
8.48
8.57
9.55
8.30
8.70
9.20
7.59
8.86
7.64
9.61
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cy l 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
87
87
87
109
109
109
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
5M
5A
5A
5M
5M
5M
87
87
87
99
99
99
109
109
109
200
200
200
na na
na
na na
na
na
na na
na 12.21 16.8
na 12.21 16.8
na 12.21 16.8
5M
99
200
na 12.21 16.8
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
City:
Looks like a facelift but its all-new underneath. Brings in more space, features and upmarket feel.
TG Choice: V gets you everything you would need and nothing you dont.
L: 444cm W: 169.5cm H: 149.5cm Boot: 510L Fuel Tank: 40 litre, Ground Clearance: 165cm Also try: Skoda Rapid, VW Vento, Hyundai Verna, Maruti SX4
E
S
SV
SV CVT
V
VX
VX CVT
E i-DTEC
S i-DTEC
SV i-DTEC
V i-DTEC
VX i-DTEC
7.30
7.96
8.52
9.52
9.06
10.01
11.06
8.76
9.39
9.82
10.33
11.29
8.34
9.04
9.63
10.73
10.24
11.27
12.76
9.82
10.53
11.09
12.08
13.18
7.30
7.96
8.51
9.51
9.06
10.01
11.07
8.77
9.40
9.83
10.34
11.29
9.18
9.94
10.64
11.96
11.33
12.58
13.87
10.83
11.61
12.35
13.10
14.29
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
CVT
5M
5M
CVT
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
99
99
99
99
99
145
145
145
145
145
145
145
200
200
200
200
200
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Brio:
A complete young family hatch, comes with an aggresive price tag.

TG Choice: The VX should work well as it comes with all the features youd want.
L: 361cm W: 168cm H: 150cm Boot: Na Fuel Tank: 35 litre, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Ford Figo, Chevrolet Beat, Maruti Ritz
E
EX
S
V
VX
VX AT
4.10
4.30
4.63
5.05
5.35
6.12
4.71
4.93
5.27
5.68
6.02
7.03
4.11
4.30
4.63
5.06
5.37
6.14
5.26
5.52
5.95
6.36
6.82
7.76
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cy l 1198cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5A
87
87
87
87
87
87
109
109
109
109
109
109
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
CR-V:
Suave, comfortable, handles well and has a great engine. It has a terrific image as well.
TG Choice: The 2L AT is the pick of the lot, but where the hell is that diesel?
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
Build: Assembled
L: 454.4cm W: 182cm H: 168.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 58 litre, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Chevrolet Captiva, Nissan X-Trail
2L MT
2L AT
2.4L AT AVN
20.92
21.94
25.10
23.37
24.51
28.04
20.89
21.91
23.56
25.79
27.91
30.60
4cyl 1997cc
4cyl 1997cc
4cyl 2354cc
6M
5A
5A
154
154
187
190
190
226
na 11.44 9.15
na na na
na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Mobilio:
Hondas first shot at the budget MPV segment, the Mobilio sports a touch more design flair than the rest.
TG Choice: The S Diesel is the one that has all the bases covered.
L: 438cm W: 168cm H: 160.3cm Boot: Na Fuel Tank: 42 litre Ground Clearance: 18.9cm Also try: Maruti Ertiga, Chevrolet Enjoy
E
S
V
E Diesel
S Diesel
V Diesel
RS
11 2
6.80
7.82
9.06
8.29
9.01
10.17
11.39
AUGUST 2015
6.49*
7.51*
8.77*
7.89*
8.60*
9.76*
10.86*
6.83
7.85
9.06
8.25
9.00
10.18
11.31
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8.26
9.50
10.98
10.16
11.04
12.53
13.86
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1497cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
117
117
117
99
99
99
99
145
145
145
200
200
200
200
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na

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HYUNDAI
TG RATING
Parking aid
Fog lamps
Alloys
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
(on road)
Bangalore
Numbers
Delhi
(on road)
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Chennai
Price
HYUNDAI Dealers 240 Warranty 2yrs Website www.hyundai.co.in

Company description: With the i10, i20 and the new Verna, their cars are actually
scoring pretty high on the desirability quotient.
TG Awards: Manufacturer of the Year 2015: Hyundai

Hyundai has reinforced its image as a manufacturer of feature-rich, value-for-money products'
Eon:
The Eon is an interesting little number. It has what you want from an entry-level city car, even if not in the best possible way.
TG Choice: Sportz as it has all the features that a premium hatchback should get.
L: 349.5cm W: 155cm H: 150cm Boot: 215 litre, Fuel Tank: 32 litre, Ground Clearance: 17 cm Also try: Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Alto
D-Lite
D-Lite +
Era +
Magna +
Sportz
1.0 Magna
2.92
3.22
3.37
3.67
3.96
3.85
3.10
3.40
3.60
3.90
4.15
4.24
2.94
3.23
3.38
3.69
3.98
3.87
3.81
4.15
4.31
4.67
5.01
5.03
3cyl 814cc
3cyl 814cc
3cyl 814cc
3cyl 814cc
3cyl 814cc
3cyl 998cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
55
55
55
55
55
68
75
75
75
75
75
94
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
Elantra:
Hyundai brings the Elantra back from the dead. Flamboyant and feature-rich. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: SX Auto as it gets all the bells and whistles and the convenience of an auto box.
L:453cm W: 177.5cm H: 147cm Boot: 420 litre, Fuel Tank: 56 litre, Ground Clearance: 15 cm Also try: Chevrolet Cruze, VW Jetta, Toyota Corolla Altis
1.8 S VTVT
1.8 SX VTVT
1.8 SX AT VTVT
1.6 L CRDi
1.6 S CRDi
1.6 SX CRDi
1.6 SX AT CRDi
12.92
14.17
15.19
13.32
14.07
15.30
16.32
14.39
15.75
16.89
15.15
15.96
17.44
18.55
12.92
14.17
15.19
13.33
14.07
15.30
16.32
16.12
17.58
18.76
16.96
17.84
19.29
20.50
4cyl 1797cc
4cyl 1797cc
4cyl 1797cc
4cyl 1582cc
4cyl 1582cc
4cyl 1582cc
4cyl 1582cc
6M
6M
6A
6M
6M
6M
6A
147
147
147
126
126
126
126
177
177
177
260
260
260
260
na
na
na
na
na
na
190
na
na
na
10.34
10.34
10.34
11.37
na
na
na
13.6
13.6
13.6
12.2
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Elite i20:
The brand-new i20 is as good as most others in its class. A premium hatch in the truest sense of the term.
TG Choice: The Asta 1.4 D makes for a good value for money offering considering its a big diesel hatchback with lots of goodies.
L: 398.5cm W: 173.4cm H: 150.5cm Boot: 295 litre Fuel Tank: 45 litre, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: VW Polo, Maruti Suzuki Swift.
Era 1.2 P
Magna 1.2 P
Sportz 1.2 P
Sportz (O) 1.2 P
Asta 1.2 P
Era 1.4 D
Magna 1.4 D
Sportz 1.4 D
Sportz (O) 1.4 D
Asta 1.4 D
Active 1.2 S P
Active 1.4 SX D
4.98
5.51
6.04
6.36
6.58
6.20
6.73
7.26
7.58
7.80
7.80
7.80
4.90*
5.42*
5.94*
6.25*
6.47*
6.10*
6.62*
7.14*
7.45*
7.67*
7.67*
7.67*
4.98
5.51
6.04
6.36
6.58
6.20
6.73
7.26
7.58
7.80
7.80
7.80
6.61
7.25
7.89
8.27
8.54
8.16
8.81
9.46
9.85
10.12
8.83
11.13
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1396cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
5M
6M
82
82
82
82
82
89
89
89
89
89
82
89
115
115
115
115
115
220
220
220
220
220
115
220
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
15.5
15.5
11.91
11.91
11.91
13.1
11.91
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
Grand i10:
Hyundai finds and fills a gap between the i10 and the i20, and this one fits the bill perfectly.
TG Choice: The Asta (O) has some features that no other hatchback in the country gets.
L: 376.5cm W: 166cm H: 152cm Boot: 235 litre Fuel Tank: 43 litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Maruti Swift, Nissan Micra.
Era
Era D
Magna
Magna D
Sportz
Sportz D
Asta (O)
Asta D
4.41
5.36
4.61
5.56
5.01
5.96
5.61
6.56
4.33*
5.27*
4.53*
5.46*
4.92*
5.86*
5.51*
6.45*
4.41
5.36
4.61
5.56
5.01
5.96
5.61
6.56
5.82
7.03
6.05
7.26
6.51
7.74
7.21
8.06
4cyl
3cyl
4cyl
3cyl
4cyl
3cyl
4cyl
3cyl
1197cc
1120cc
1197cc
1120cc
1197cc
1120cc
1197cc
1120cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
82
71
82
71
82
71
82
71
114
180
114
180
114
180
114
180
na na na
na 15.94 16.3
na na na
na na na
na na na
na na na
na na na
na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
i10:
Another excellent compact hatch from Hyundai. Massively practical, very sophisticated for such a small car.
TG Choice: The Magna 1.2 has the best combination of equipment and price
L: 358.5cm W: 159.5cm H: 155cm Boot: 235litre Fuel Tank: 35 litre, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Datson Go
Era
Magna
Sportz
4.19
4.35
5.15
4.49
4.65
5.15
4.20
4.35
5.15
5.14
5.41
5.76
4cyl 1086cc
4cyl 1086cc
4cyl 1086cc
5M
5M
5M
66
66
66
99
99
99
140 15.5
140 15.5
na na
14
14
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Santa Fe:
Hyundai takes the fight to Honda CR-Vs door step. Also comes with diesel engine. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: Go the whole hog and get the 4x4 and its not that expensive either
L: 469cm W: 188cm H: 169cm Boot: 969litre Fuel Tank: 64 litre, Ground Clearance: 18.5cm Also try: Honda CR-V, Renault Koleos
2WD MT
2WD AT
4WD AT
25.51
26.34
28.37
25.08*
25.89*
27.89*
25.51
26.34
28.38
33.33
34.81
37.36
4cyl 2199cc
4cyl 2199cc
4cyl 2199cc
6M
6A
6A
194
194
194
421
436
436
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10

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Fog lamps
l
l
l
l
TG RATING
Alloys
Parking aid
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
(on road)
Hyundai continued
Bangalore
Chennai
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Delhi
(on road)
HYUNDAI TO JAGUAR
Price
4S Verna:
Hyundais champion mid-size warrior. Now with the power of four Ses
TG Choice: The Diesel manual gives the best combination of power and economy. The Autos nice in the city, though
L: 437cm W: 170cm H: 145.7cm Boot: 465 litre Fuel Tank: 43 litre, Ground Clearance: Na Also try: Ford Fiesta, Honda City, VW Vento, Fiat Linea, Maruti SX4.
1.4 VTVT
1.6 VTVT
1.6 SX VTVT
1.6 S (O) VTVT AT
1.4 CRDi
1.6 CRDi
1.6 SX CRDi
1.6 SX (O) CRDi AT
7.36
8.30
9.50
10.02
8.62
8.29
10.87
11.61
7.99
8.85
10.33
11.09
9.55
10.65
11.21
13.15
7.36
8.30
9.50
10.02
9.40
9.66
10.87
11.61
9.43
10.77
12.60
12.36
11.04
12.63
14.39
15.27
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1591cc
4cyl 1591cc
4cyl 1591cc
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1582cc
4cyl 1582cc
4cyl 1582cc
5M
5M
5M
4A
6M
6M
6M
4A
105
121
121
121
89
126
126
126
135
155
155
155
220
260
260
260
na na
na na
na 11.4
na 11.4
na na
na 11.07
na 11.07
na na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Xcent:
Hyundai has a go at the under-four metre sedan segment with the weirdly-named Xcent.
TG Choice: 1.2 SX (O) boasts of a smooth engine, a good gearbox, and it has all the features that youd ever need.
L: 399.5cm W: 166cm H: 152cm Boot: 470 litre Fuel Tank: na litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Maruti DZire, Honda Amaze
1.2 Kappa Base
1.2 Kappa S
1.2 Kappa SX (O)
1.2 Kappa SX (O) AT
1.1 CRDi Base
1.1 CRDi S
1.1 CRDi SX (O)
4.69
5.36
6.54
7.27
5.64
6.32
7.49
4.69*
5.35*
6.47*
7.22*
5.60*
6.26*
7.41*
4.75
5.42
6.59
7.32
5.70
6.37
7.55
6.28
7.08
8.50
9.34
7.51
8.34
9.78
4cyl1197cc
4cyl1197cc
4cyl1197cc
4cyl1197cc
3cyl1197cc
3cyl1197cc
3cyl1197cc
5M
5M
5M
4A
5M
5M
5M
82
82
82
82
71
71
71
114
114
114
114
180
180
180
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
ISUZU Dealers 23 Warranty na Website na

Company description: Known for their low-cost, reliable diesel engines. Full local
manufacture begins in 2015.
TG Awards: -
MU-7:
Think Fortuner, but not from Toyota. Lots of space and brute force.
TG Choice: They are importing it. So, there is only one option.
Build: Assembled
L: 495.5cm W: 180.0cm H: 180.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 76 litre, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: Toyota Fortuner
MU-7 High
22.31
21.95*
22.25
27.05
4cyl 2999cc 5M
161
360
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
6/10
JAGUAR Dealers 5 Warranty na Website www.Jaguar.in

Company description: Turning out brilliant driver's cars. The XF is lovely, and the
new engines are as good as anything out there.
TG Awards: Entertainer of the year 2015: F-Type R Coupe

It's the car that has brought Jaguar back
XJ:
British engineering at its finest, good option for buyers looking for a big non-German luxury sedan.
TG Choice: The 3.0L Diesel as this car is more about luxury than sheer power.
Build: Assembled
L: 525cm W: 210cm H: 145.7cm Boot: 520 litre Fuel Tank: 82 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
3.0L Diesel Premium
2.0L Petrol Portfolio
3.0L Diesel Portfolio
96.49
97.67
104
94.8*
95.97
102
94.15
na
na
94.26*
95.42*
101*
6cyl 2993cc
4cyl 1999cc
6cyl 2993cc
8A
8A
8A
271
237
271
600
340
600
230
na
230
6.6
na
6.6
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
-
l
l
7/10
8/10
7/10
XF:
This model has brought Jag to the same level as its German counterparts. It drives as good as it looks. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The R 5.0 for those rare moments when you get to use all that power.
L: 496cm W: 187.7cm H: 146cm Boot: 500 litre Fuel Tank: 70 litre, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW 5-Series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2.2 D Luxury
3.0L D
2.0 P
51.44
59.90
51.12
50.54
58.86
50.23
na
65.77
na
50.01*
58.32*
49.69*
4cyl 2179cc
6cyl 2993cc
4cyl 1999cc
8A
8A
8A
188
272
237
450
600
340
250 9.31 12
250 7.1 7.8
na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
XK:
Recently face-lifted and the new engines make things better with the R version getting staggeringly fast.
TG Choice: Definitely the Convertible for that perfect pleasure drive.
l
l
Build: Import
L: 539cm W: 212.5cm H: 131.2-132.9cm Boot: 374 litres Fuel Tank: 96 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Mercedes SL, Porsche 911
5.0L
5.0L Convertible
XKR-S
94.18
99.9
na
100.4
104.6
na
95.39
101.2
na
150
159
205
8cyl 5000cc
8cyl 5000cc
8cyl 5000cc
6A
6A
6A
503
503
543
625
625
680
250
250
300
4.8
4.8
4.4
5.9
5.9
5
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
F-Type:
The F-Type continues the legacy of the E-Type, never mind the 50 year break between the two.
TG Choice: Go for the V8 only for the sound. Dont forget to tick the Sport exhaust on the feature list.
7/10
7/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
Build: Import
L: 447cm W: 192 cm H: 130.8-132.1cm Boot: 200 litres Fuel Tank: 72 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Mercedes SL, Porsche 911
V8 S Convertible
R Coupe
11 4
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190
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186*
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na
179*
186*
8cyl 5000cc
8cyl 5000cc
8A
8A
488
542
625
680
250 4.19 5.35

na 4.2 4.45
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LAMBORGHINI TO MAHINDRA
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Parking aid
Fog lamps
Alloys
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Max. Power (Bhp)
Features
Gearbox
Engine
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Bangalore
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LAMBORGHINI Dealers 1 Warranty na Website www.lamborghini.com

TG Awards: Supercar of the Year 2015: Lamborghini Huracan
'Lambo's engineers have, in every way, bettered what they are replacing'
Company description: Audi-owned Lambo is firing on all cylinders, with its

strongest model range yet and enough attitude to keep devotees happy.
Aventador:
Stays true to its illustrious supercar heritage. Brute force meets top-notch luxury.
TG Choice: Depends on whether you care about your hairdo or not.
Build: Import
L: 434.5cm W: 190cm H: 113.6cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 90 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Riding a bull, Ferrari 599 GTB
LP700-4
LP700-4 Roadster
na
na
370*
477*
na
na
485*
na
12cyl 6500cc
12cyl 6500cc
7A
7A
691
691
690
690
350
350
2.9
3.0
4.3
4.3
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Huracan:
The successor to the hugely-popular Gallardo, the new baby Lambo packs an incredible punch.
TG Choice: LP610-4 is the only one available, and were not complaining.
9/10
9/10
Build: Import
L: 434.5cm W: 190cm H: 116.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 90 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi R8, Ferrari 458 Italia
LP610-4
na
343*
na
na
10cyl 5204cc
7A
602
540
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
8/10
LAND ROVER Dealers 4 Warranty na Website www.landrover.com

TG Awards: Luxury Car of the Year 2014: Range Rover Sport
'The RR shuts out the world on the other side of the glass, no matter what terrain you're on'
Company description: Builder of the best 4x4 by far? An old advertising slogan
thats now coming true with the latest range of Landies.
Discovery 4:
Thirsty but rather good-looking and fantastic all-round.

TG Choice: The 3.0 as there are no options available.
Build: Import
L: 483cm W: 200.9cm H: 183.7cm Boot: 535 litres Fuel Tank: 84 litres, Ground Clearance: 18.5cm Also try: Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Volvo XC90, BMW X5
Discovery 4 3.0 HSE
121
119*
63.14
119*
6cyl 2993cc
6A
245
600
180 8.99 6.7
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l
l
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Evoque:
If looks could kill, the Range Rover Evoque would be a serial killer.
TG Choice: The Dynamic as it is a proper five-door and has a decently efficient engine.
9/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
Build: Import
L: 435.5cm W: 212cm H: 160.5-163.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: na Ground Clearance: na Also try: Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Volvo XC60, BMW X5
Pure
Prestige
Dynamic
Dynamic Si4 (Coupe)
60.54
69
68.69
57.17
59.48*
67.80*
67.49*
67.1
45.75
52.95
52.01
57.95
48.73*
56.21*
52.40*
81.91
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 1999cc
9A
9A
9A
9A
188
188
188
238
420
420
420
340
na
na
na
na
9.8 10.5
9.8 10.5
9.8 10.5
na na
l
l
l
l
Freelander 2:
Your first ascent up the true blue off-roading hill.

TG Choice: The 2.2d HSE as this might be a crossover but can still handle off-road very well.
Build: Assembled
L: 450 cm W: 219.5 cm H: 174cm Boot: 755 litres Fuel Tank: 68 litres, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60
2.2d SE
2.2d HSE
46.23
51.92
45.42*
51.01*
na
na
44.87*
50.46*
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
6A
6A
150
190
420
420
179 10.69 11.5

181 9.76 8.9
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l
l
l
l
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l
l
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Range Rover:
Still the Rolls-Royce of the SUVs. Now, in a much lighter avatar, with a much heavier price tag.
TG Choice: 4.4L SDV8 Autobiography, as you get loads of torque to play with and all the gizmos under the sun.
Build: Import
L: 499.9cm W: 207.3cm H: 183.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 105 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Audi Q7, Mercedes GL Class, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne
3.0 TDV6
4.4 L SDV8 Vogue LWB
4.4 SDV8 Autobiography LWB
5.0L V8 Supercharged
184
260
271
279
181
256*
266*
274*
na
na
na
na
181*
256*
266*
274*
6cyl 2993cc
8cyl 4367cc
8cyl 4367cc
8cyl 4999cc
8A
8A
8A
8A
244
335
335
503
600
740
740
625
215 7.9 na
215 7.21 8.4
215 7.21 8.4
230 5.4 na
l
l
l
l
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
Range Rover Sport:
Rangies smaller, sportier brother more practical and clever, but not quite as charming. Build: Import
TG Choice: The 5.0L Supercharged to smoke the other cars between red-light drag races.
L: 479cm W: 193cm H: 178cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 84 litres, Ground Clearance: 22.7cm Also try: Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
3.0L SDV6 HSE
5.0L V8 Supercharged
153
177
150*
173*
na
na
150*
173*
6cyl 2993cc
8cyl 4999cc
8A
8A
288
503
600
680
208
222
8.6
7.4
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
9/10
MAHINDRA Dealers 150 Warranty 1 year, unlimited km Website www.mahindra.com

Company description: Crossed the fence from crude to refined. They do look
intent on making it big on the world stage over the decade.
TG Awards: People's SUV of the Year 2015: Scorpio The third-generation Scorpio is a
marked improvement over the car it replaces and looks set to continue Mahindra's sweet SUV run'
.Bolero: Dinosaur bones, but surprisingly competent. Cheap, rugged, but cramped.
TG Choice: The SLE as economy works best on a utility vehicle.
L: 410.7cm W: 174.5cm H: 188cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Tata Sumo Victa
SLE
SLX
ZLX
6.99
7.50
7.66
7.06
7.58
7.75
6.88
7.38
6.54
8.62
9.25
9.44
4cyl 2523cc
4cyl 2523cc
4cyl 2523cc
5M
5M
5M
63
63
63
195
195
195
132 27.6 11.5

132 27.6 11.5
132 27.6 11.5
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3/10
3/10

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5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
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Alloys
Parking aid
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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.e2o: If youre the kind who loves the Arctic icebergs and is concerned about global warming, this one is for you.
TG Choice: The T2 as it has space-age toys to play with.
L: 328cm W: 151cm H: 156cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: na, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Trikke
T01
T2
na
na
6.44
6.75
4.99
5.55
5.33
6.30
3-phase DC
3-phase DC
AT
AT
25
25
53
53
80
80
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Quanto:
Based on the Ingenio platform, the Quanto is the Xylos baby-brother. Still ferries seven, albeit at a pinch.
TG Choice: The C8 as it gets all the goodies that youd want in your compact SUV.
L: na W: na H: na Boot: na Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Premier Rio
C2
C4
C6
C8
6.42
6.95
7.40
7.90
5.99*
6.53*
7.05*
7.57*
6.38
6.92
7.37
7.87
7.90
8.55
9.10
9.70
3cyl 1493cc
3cyl 1493cc
3cyl 1493cc
3cyl 1493cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
100
100
100
100
240
240
240
240
145
145
145
145
15.36
15.36
15.36
15.36
13.7
13.7
13.7
13.7
Scorpio:
Ever-improving SUV offers great value, excellent practicality for India and now-decent road manners. Top car.
TG Choice: The S8 as it provides good value-for-money.
L: 443cm W: 181.7cm H: 197.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Tata Sumo Grande, Tata Safari Storme
S2
S4
S6
S6+
S8
S10
8.43
9.07
10.15
10.43
11.40
12.04
8.40*
8.99*
10.15*
10.43*
11.32*
11.95*
8.30
8.95
10.14
10.43
11.28
11.92
10.10
10.87
12.43
10.04*
13.77
14.53
4cyl 2523cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
75
120
120
120
120
120
200
280
280
280
280
280
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
l
l
l
l
5/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Thar:
Old-school SUV with go-anywhere attitude.

TG Choice: No choices, but it now comes with an aircon, no hard-top though.
L: 392cm W: 171cm H: 193cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: 20cm Also try: Mahindra Tractor
Thar AC
7.40
6.97
7.37
9.17
4cyl 2498cc
5M
105
247
138 15.2
na
Verito:
Spacious, solid and a super ride. To top that, it comes with mouth-watering price tags.
TG Choice: The 1.5 D2 has a good diesel engine, which is low on maintenance and easy on the pocket.
L: 424.7cm W: 174cm H: 154cm Boot: 510 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 17.2cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Tata Indigo
1.5 D2
1.5 D6
6.44
7.35
6.33
7.45
6.39
7.29
7.77
8.84
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
5M
5M
65
65
160
160
165 17.4 18.9

165 17.4 18.9
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Verito Vibe:
A Verito minus the boot. But dont mistake it for a hatch, its a super-compact sedan with 330litres of boot space.
TG Choice: The 1.5 D2 has a good diesel engine and easy on the pocket.
L: 399cm W: 174cm H: 154cm Boot: 330 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 17.2cm Also try: VW Polo, Maruti Swift
D2
D4
D6
5.73
6.00
6.60
5.69*
5.95*
6.55*
5.68
5.94
6.54
6.88
7.19
7.95
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
5M
5M
5M
64
64
64
160
160
160
na na na
na na na
na 16.57 14
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
XUV 5OO:
Its heart is in the right place, but the dynamic chinks need ironing out.
TG Choice: W8 AWD as it comes with feature list that runs in to multiple pages and it manages to do that at a mind-blowing price tag.
L: 450cm W: 185cm H: 178.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 18.6cm Also try: Tata Aria, Tata Safari Storme
W4
W6
W8
W8 AWD
W10
W10 AWD
11.34
12.54
14.27
15.14
15.10
16.15
11.20*
12.47*
14.17*
14.99*
14.99*
15.99*
11.34
12.55
14.27
15.14
15.10
16.15
11.12*
12.30*
14*
14.84*
14.82*
15.84*
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
140
140
140
140
140
140
330
330
330
330
330
330
190
190
190
180
na
na
12.3 11
12.3 11
12.3 11
13.1 10.8
na na
na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
Xylo:
Innova-slayer with the sedan market in sight. Big, spacious and value-for-money
TG Choice: D2 as it will be more of a people mover than your personal set of wheels.
L: 450cm W: 185cm H: na Boot: na Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 18.6cm Also try: Toyota Innova, Tata Sumo Victa
D2
D4
H4
H8
H9
7.81
8.24
8.38
9.49
10.86
8.43
9.11
9.74
10.21
12.06
7.77
8.19
8.43
9.56
10.82
9.51
10
10.55
12.14
13.62
4cyl 2489cc
4cyl 2489cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
95
95
122
122
122
220
220
280
280
280
155 na
155 na
155 15.2
155 15.2
155 15.2
na
na
na
na
na
MARUTI SUZUKI Dealers 1127 Warranty 2 Website www.marutisuzuki.com

TG Awards: Idea of the year 2015: Alto K10 AGS
With the addition of the automated manual, the K10 is as easy to use as a Nokia 3310.
Company description: A brand most Indians trust more than they do their
spouses. And for good reason. Cars are good. Service and support, brilliant.
Alto 800:
Marutis idea of cheap transportation. Gets the tried-and-tested engine and Altos platform
TG Choice: The LXi as power steering and air-con is a must in the city.
L: 339.5cm W: 147.5cm H: 147.5cm Boot: 117 litre Fuel Tank: 35 litres, Ground Clearance: 16cm Also try: Tata Nano, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Eon
Std
11 6
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2.65
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3cyl 796cc
5M
47
69
na
18
16
l
l
l
l

Yes l
Max. Torque (Nm)
Max speed (Kph)
0-100kph (sec)
Airbags
Climate control
Audio system
Leather seats
Power windows
Alloys
Fog lamps
Parking aid
3.08
3.31
3cyl 796cc
3cyl 796cc
5M
5M
47
47
69
69
na
na
18
18
16
16
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
MARUTI SUZUKI
Max. Power (Bhp)
3.02
3.25
TG RATING
Gearbox
2.86
3.08
Remote locking
Engine
2.99
3.21
ABS
Mumbai
(on road)
LX
LXi
Bangalore
Maruti Suzuki continued
Features
Delhi
(on road)
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Price
5/10
5/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Alto K10:
New engine and transmission mean you can say Alto and performance in the same sentence.
TG Choice: The VXi gives good bang for your buck.
L: 354.5cm W: 151.5cm H: 147.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 35 litres, Ground Clearance: 16cm Also try: Hyundai Eon
LXi
VXI
VXi AGS
3.47
3.64
4.14
3.33
3.50
3.99
3.51
3.68
4.18
3.57
3.74
4.26
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
5M
5M
5A
67
67
67
90
90
90
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Ciaz:
Marutis answer to the Citys and the Vernas of the world. Available in petrol and diesel, manual and automatic guises.
TG Choice: The VDi + is a very well-equipped variant, at a very reasonable price.
L: 449cm W: 173cm H: 148.5cm Boot: 510 litre Fuel Tank: 43 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Volkswagen Vento
VXi
ZXi
ZXi AT
VDi
VDi +
ZDi (O)
7.58
8.88
9.98
8.68
9.29
10.51
7.17
8.45
9.58
8.25
8.85
10.05
7.54
8.84
9.99
8.64
9.25
10.47
7.65
8.95
10.14
8.78
9.41
10.63
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
4A
5M
5M
5M
91
91
91
89
89
89
130
130
130
200
200
200
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
Celerio:
Another no-frills commuter from Maruti. But theres a pleasant surprise this time an automated manual gearbox.
TG Choice: The VXi AGS will, in most cases, be your first time with an auto. And now, theres a diesel, too.
L: 360cm W: 160cm H: 156cm Boot: 235 litre Fuel Tank: 35 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Hyundai Grand i10
LXI
LXI AGS
VXI
VXI AGS
ZXI
ZXI (O)
LDI
VDI
ZDI
ZDI (O)
4.01
4.52
4.27
4.78
4.58
5.05
4.78
5.04
5.34
5.81
3.90
4.40
4.20
4.70
4.50
4.96
4.65*
4.95*
5.25*
5.71*
4.03
4.53
4.32
4.83
4.63
5.10
4.79
5.09
5.39
5.86
4.10
4.63
4.42
4.94
4.73
5.21
5.72
6.07
6.43
6.98
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
2cyl 793cc
2cyl 793cc
2cyl 793cc
2cyl 793cc
5M
5A
5M
5A
5M
5A
5M
5M
5M
5M
67
67
67
67
67
67
48
48
48
48
90
90
90
90
90
90
125
125
125
125
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
3/10
3/10
Eeco:
Dont let the marketing gimmick fool you. The Eeco is a stripped-down Versa at a rock-bottom price.
TG Choice: 5STR AC, you deserve to be treated like royalty.
L: 367.5 cm W: 174 cm H: 180cm Boot: 147.5 litres Fuel Tank: 40 litres, Ground Clearance: 16cm Also try: Watching the IPL instead on a dull evening
5 STR AC
7 STR
3.73
3.59
3.12
na
3.69
3.56
3.67
3.54
4cyl 1196cc
4cyl 1196cc
5M
5M
73
73
101
101
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Ertiga: Maruti jumps on the people-mover bandwagon with the Ertiga. Drives like a car, seats seven and its compact.
TG Choice: The ZXi. as its actually fun to drive, perfect for those spirited white-van drivers.
L: 426.5 cm W: 169.5 cm H: 168.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: 18.5cm Also try: Mahindra Xylo, Toyota Innova
LXi
VXi
ZXi
LDi
VDi
ZDi
6.45
7.17
7.99
7.85
8.51
9.18
5.99
6.79
7.59
7.41
8.06
8.72
6.42
7.13
7.95
7.82
8.47
9.14
6.45
7.19
8.00
7.90
8.57
9.23
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1373cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
94
94
94
88
88
88
130
130
130
200
200
200
na na na
na na na
na na na
165 12.7 13.5
165 12.7 13.5
165 12.7 13.5
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Ritz: If theres ever a fill-it-shut-it-forget-it car, this is it.

TG Choice: The VDi . As there is no ZDi variant for the Ritz.
L: 371.5cm W: 168cm H: 162cm Boot: 178 litre Fuel Tank: 43 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Ford Figo, Chevrolet Beat
LXi
VXi
ZXi
LDi
VDi
4.57
4.93
5.56
5.65
5.99
4.38
4.78
5.38
5.46
5.79
4.58
4.95
5.60
5.65
5.83
4.67
5.04
5.70
5.73
6.07
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
85
85
85
74
74
113
113
113
190
190
na
na
na
na
na
13.8
13.8
13.8
14.6
14.6
na
na
na
16
16
l
l
l
l
Swift:
The most popular Maruti ever. Looks fab, drives well, has two great engines and lots of equipment.
TG Choice: ZXI as it offers all the safety features not found in the diesel variant.
L: 385cm W: 169.5cm H: 153cm Boot: 204 litre Fuel Tank: 42 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Chevrolet Sail U-VA, Hyundai i20
LXi
VXi
ZXi
LDi
VDi
ZDi
4.72
5.41
6.34
5.96
6.57
7.40
4.58
5.31
6.16
5.76
6.22
7.20
4.73
5.42
6.35
5.91
6.55
7.41
4.82
5.52
6.48
6.07
6.69
7.54
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
83
83
83
74
74
74
115
115
115
190
190
190
160
160
160
160
160
160
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
Swift DZire:
Recently refreshed, looks better but reduces some of its boot space.
TG Choice: ZDI as it has a frugal yet powerful powerplant and comes with a set of safety features.
L: 399.5cm W: 169.5cm H: 155.5cm Boot: 316 litre Fuel Tank: 42 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Mahindra Verito, Tata Indigo, Nissan Sunny
LXi
5.12
5.08
5.16
5.36
4cyl 1197cc
5M
86
114
160
na
na
l
l
l
l

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Gearbox
Max. Power (Bhp)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Max speed (Kph)
Airbags
ABS
Remote locking
Climate control
Audio system
Leather seats
Power windows
Alloys
Fog lamps
Parking aid
5.92
6.77
6.87
6.43
6.97
7.93
6.10
6.93
7.08
6.65
7.16
8.12
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
4A
5M
5M
5M
5M
86
86
86
74
74
74
114
114
114
190
190
190
160 na na
155 14.8 10.5
160 na na
160 na na
160 na na
160 na na
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Bangalore
5.85
6.67
6.80
5.99
6.85
7.81
Maruti Suzuki continued
0-100kph (sec)
Delhi
(on road)
Features
5.87
6.71
6.84
6.40
6.91
7.89
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VXI AT
ZXi
LDi
VDi
ZDi
Numbers
Chennai
MARUTI SUZUKI TO MERCEDES-BENZ
Price
5/10
4/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Wagon R:
More spacious than its predecessor and much nicer to look at. Definitely for the family man... or woman
TG Choice: The VXI offers features available in more expensive cars at a reasonable price.
L: 359.5cm W: 147.5cm H: 167cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 35 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Santro Xing
LX
Lxi
Vxi
Stingray LXi
Stingray Vxi
Stingray Vxi (O)
3.86
4.13
4.35
4.33
4.57
4.86
3.67
4.00
4.25
4.19
4.47
4.76
3.87
4.14
4.39
4.34
4.61
4.91
3.85
4.22
4.48
4.42
4.71
5.02
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
3cyl 998cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
67
67
67
67
67
67
90
90
90
90
90
90
155
155
155
155
155
155
15.4
15.4
15.4
15.4
15.4
15.4
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
MERCEDES-BENZ Dealers 64 Warranty 3yrs Website www.mercedes-benz.co.in

TG Awards: Luxury Car of the Year 2015: S-Class
The S-Class has been the choice of tycoons and dictators for over half a century
Company description: The men from Stuttgart are on a roll. A truckload of

products have arrived in the recent past, and many more are on their way
A-Class:
Mercs newest offering is dressed to kill. Now the stepping stone to Benz ownership.
TG Choice: The A 180 Sport, as its got enough go to match the show.
Build: Import
L: 429.2cm W: 178cm H: 143.3cm Boot: 341litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Fiat 500, Mini Cooper
A 180 Sport
A 200 CDI Sport
33.96
35.18
31.10
32.93
35.26
36.95
35.23
36.53
4cyl 1595cc
4cyl 2143cc
7A
7A
121
134
200
300
na
na
9.85 12.8
9.9 14
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
7/10
B-Class:
Mercs B-Class is ultimately a large luxury hatchback. Now a more practical alternative to the A-Class.
Build: Import
TG Choice: The B 180 Sport, as it has the same equipment as the B 180 but comes with Sport pack enhancements.
L: 435.9cm W: 178.6cm H: 155.7cm Boot: 486litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Audi Q3, BMW X1
B 200 CDI Sport
B 180 Sport
37.63
36.41
35.22
33.34
39.33
37.80
38.28
36.98
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 1595cc
7A
7A
134
120
300
200
210 9.36 14
200 10.5 10.3
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
C-Class:
Excellent new C-Class returns to traditional Merc values and quality. As soothing as a champagne jacuzzi.
TG Choice: The C 220 CDI Avantgarde is the one to go for.
6/10
6/10
Build: Assembled
L: 468.6cm W: 181cm H: 144.2cm Boot: 480litres Fuel Tank: NA, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi A4, BMW 3-Series
C 200 Avantgarde
C 220 CDI Style
C 220 CDI Avantgarde
51.38
49.18
52.85
46.50
46.50
49.93
53.38
51.09
54.91
48.80
48.38
52.28
4cyl 1991cc
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 2143cc
7A
7A
7A
181
168
168
300
400
400
na
na
na
na
8.22
8.22
na
15
15
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
CLA-Class:
Looks smashing. AMG-fettled version powered by the most powerful four-pot in production. Also, looks smashing.
TG Choice: If you want something sensible, the 200 CDI Sport. Dont give a flying firetruck? The 45 AMG is for you.
8/10
8/10
8/10
Build: Import
L: 469cm W: 177cm H: 141.6cm Boot: 470litres Fuel Tank: 56 litres Ground Clearance: na Also try: Audi A3
200 Sport
200 CDI Sport
200 CDI Style
CLA45 AMG
43.19
44.29
38.91
87.24
39.85
41.76
36.70
78.90
46.01
44.86
40.41
91.78
42.99
43.97
41.06
89.53
4cyl 1991cc
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 1991cc
7A
7A
7A
7A
181
134
134
355
300
300
300
450
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
CLS:
Superb alternative to a luxury sedan. Goes well, turns heads too.

TG Choice: The CLS 250 CDI is the only option.
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
Build: Import
L: 494cm W: 188cm H: 141.6cm Boot: 520litres Fuel Tank: 80litres Ground Clearance: 12cm Also try: Audi A7, BMW GT 5
CLS 250 CDI
94.09
86.37
97.80
98.46
4cyl 2143cc
7A
201
500
250
na
na
l
l
l
l
E-Class:
Fresh new styling with a touch of character, great engine and new features make it an irresistible offer Build: Assembled
TG Choice: Definitely the E 250 CDI makes enough power and easy on the wallet too.
L: 486.8cm W: 185cm H: 147.4cm Boot: 540litres Fuel Tank: 80 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Volvo S80
E 200
E 250 CDI
E63 AMG
E 350 CDI
E400 Cabriolet
58.30
60.99
158
73.59
96.53
53.80
57.53
146
69.53
88.62
61.04
63.84
160
77.08
100
56.71
60.34
244
72.73
101
4 cyl1991cc
4cyl 2143cc
8cyl 5461cc
6cyl 2987cc
6cyl 2996cc
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
181
202
550
261
328
300
500
720
619
480
na
na
na
na
na
9.2
9
8.31 11.6
8.31 11.6
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
GL-Class:
All the creature comforts you need, and a boot that can easily swallow your camping equipment.
TG Choice: Theres just one variant in petrol and diesel each. Pick as per your wallets contents.
Build: Import
L: 509.9cm W: 192cm H: 185cm Boot: 520 litres Fuel Tank: 100litre, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Audi Q7, 1BHK apartment.
GL 350 CDI
GL63 AMG
11 8
95.31
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7A
7A
255
550
619
760
na 7.9 13.4
250 na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l

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A bigger A-Class. Offers a good ride, enough features and also, its fun to drive
TG Choice: The 200 Sport as it is a sweeter drive.
TG RATING
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Fog lamps
Alloys
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GLA-Class:
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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Build: Assembled
L: 441.7cm W: 180.4cm H: 149.4cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 50litre Ground Clearance: 183mm Also try: Audi Q3, BMW X1.
200 Sport
200 CDI Style
200 CDI Sport
GLA 45 AMG
44.42
40.44
45.52
90.29
40.1
38.14
42.92
81.55
46.47
42.34
47.62
94.95
43.97
42.65
45.27
92.59
4cyl 1991cc
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 2143cc
4cyl 1991cc
7A
7A
7A
7A
181
134
134
355
300
300
300
450
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
8/10
8/10
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
M-Class:
Second-gen M is vastly better, great quality, good on-road.

Build: Import
TG Choice: The 250 CDI for locally assembled and a more value for money proposition.
L: 480.4cm W: 192.6cm H: 179.6cm Boot: 690 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Volvo XC90
ML 350 CDI
ML 250 CDI
ML63 AMG
83.47
69.65
183
78.74
65.74
169
87.51
73.14
197
82.58
68.98
192
6cyl 2987cc
4cyl 2143cc
8cyl 5461cc
7A
7A
7A
254
204
550
620
500
760
225
na
250
na
na
na
na
na
5.8
S-Class:
Not just the best car in the world. It redefines what a car will be expected to do in the future.
TG Choice: The S500 L, as it allows you a broader scope for customisation.
Build: Assembled
L: 524.6cm W: 189.9cm H: 149.4cm Boot: 530 litres Fuel Tank: 80 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ
S 350 CDI
S 500 L
S 600 Guard
139
176
na
131
163
890*
145
185
na
137
171
na
6cyl 2987cc
8cyl 4663cc
12cyl 5531cc
7A
7A
7A
255
453
522
620
700
830
250
250
210
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
9/10
9/10
8/10
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
8/10
7/10
SLK:
The new SLK is now a proper baby SL. We like!

Build: Import
TG Choice: Still waiting for the SLK 200 CDI which makes 400Nm of torque.
L: 413.4cm W: 200cm H: 130.1cm Boot: 335 litre Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW 6-Series
SLK 350
SLK55 AMG
94.18
154
82.60
142
97.37
160
94.28
161
6cyl 3498cc
8cyl 5461cc
7A
7A
306
420
370
540
250 6.6
250 5.6
7.5
5
G-Wagon:
The G-Wagon is still going strong. The AMG V8 gives it hot-rod performance.
TG Choice: The G63 AMG
Build: Import
L: 410cm W: 201cm H: 193.8cm Boot: 300 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Army tank.
G63 AMG
242
215
231
244
8cyl 5461cc
7A
536
760
210 5.4
na
l
l
l
l
MINI Dealers 2 Warranty na Website www. mini.in

TG Awards: Car of the Year 2012: Mini Cooper S
'If you keep the body type out of the equation, the Mini is more fun than anything with two seats'
Company description: Mini has managed what other carmakers struggle to do

-- make a small, fun car, and charge a premium
Mini:
The basics are wrong: transverse engine, FWD, but tell that to yourself when you are smiling end to end
TG Choice: The Cooper D 3-door is the one to go for if you want to have real fun.
Build: Import
L: 398.2cm W: 193.8cm H: 142.5cm Boot: 278 litres Fuel Tank: 44 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Fiat 500 Abarth
Cooper D 3-door
Cooper D 5-door
Cooper S
31.85
35.20
na
31.85*
35.20*
34.65*
31.85
35.20
na
31.85*
35.20*
na
3cyl 1496cc
3cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1998cc
6A
6A
6A
114
114
189
270
270
280
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Countryman:
When four-door practicality meets the Mini badge, what you have is the Countryman
TG Choice: The Cooper D is perfect and the Mini-est of the Countrymans.
l
l
l
8/10
7/10
9/10
7/10
Build: Assembled
L: 410cm W: 178cm H: 156.1cm Boot: 350 litres Fuel Tank: 47 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Mercedes B-Class
Countryman S
ONE
Cooper D
Cooper D High
NA
23.50
25.60
28.90
NA
23.50*
25.60*
28.90*
NA
23.50
25.60
28.90
31.99*
32.66
35.68
28.90*
4cyl 1598cc
4cyl 1598cc
4cyl 1598cc
4cyl 1598cc
6A
6A
6A
6A
184
96
112
112
260
153
270
270
210 8.2
na na
na na
na na
8
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
MITSUBISHI Dealers 42 Warranty na Website www.mitsubishi-motors.co.in

Company description: Japanese industrial giant that now sells a single SUV in our
market - the Pajero Sport.
TG Awards: SUV of the Year 2012: Pajero Sport 'The Pajero Sport's simplicity translates
into reliability and when the road disappears, reliability can be the difference between life and death'
Pajero Sport:
This is for those forever looking for shortcuts through the bushes. Fantastic off-road, adequate on it.
TG Choice: The 4x4 MT comes with all the goodies that youll ever want.
L:469.5cm W: 181.5cm H: 184cm Boot: NA Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: 21.5cm Also try: Toyota Fortuner, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Koleos
4x4 MT
4x2 AT
23.07
na
23.80*
23.55*
23.41
na
28.27
na
4cyl 2477cc
4cyl 2477cc
5M
5A
178
176
400
350
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
na

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Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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NISSAN Dealers 65 Warranty 2 years/ 50,000km Website www.nissan.in

TG Awards: Interior of the year 2009: Teana
Step inside the Teana and you'll be reminded of plush lobbies and expensive suites
Company description: A big Japanese car maker with a factory in England. Its
portfolio becomes more respectable as each new model appears.
Evalia:
A spacious MPV with decent on-road dynamics. But its looks are a challenge, and theres already the Ertiga.
TG Choice: XV as it comes fully loaded. ABS, airbags and alloys come standard. No climate control though.
L:440cm W: 170cm H: 186cm Boot: Na Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Maruti Ertiga
XE
XE+
XL
XV
8.50
8.93
9.73
10.38
8.49*
8.92*
9.49*
9.99*
8.64
9.08
9.90
10.56
11.25
12.02
13.03
13.88
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
85
85
85
85
200
200
200
200
160
160
160
160
15.5
15.5
15.5
15.5
11.9
11.9
12.20
12.81
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Micra:
Nissans budget small car armed with features you wont see even in cars twice its price. Peppy and fun to drive too.
TG Choice: The XL is perfect, avoid the temptation of buying the diesel
L:378cm W: 166cm H: 153cm Boot: 251 litres Fuel Tank: 41 litres, Ground Clearance: 15cm Also try: Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Chevrolet Beat
XE Active
XE Diesel
XE Plus
XL
XV Active
Diesel XV
Diesel XV - Premium
XV S Active
4.29
5.44
4.57
5.43
6.41
6.80
7.03
4.79
4.70
5.57*
5.00
5.42
6.15
6.67
7.41
4.71
4.37
5.55
4.66
5.54
6.53
6.92
7.16
4.79
4.38
7.14
5.61
6.34
5.79
8.76
9.20
6.16
3cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1461cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
3cyl 1198cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
74
63
74
74
74
63
63
63
104
160
104
104
104
160
160
104
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
11.5
11.5
na
13.3
na
13.3
13.3
13.3
na
na
13.3
l
l
l
l
l
Sunny:
Lots of passenger space, safety features like driver airbag and ABS, even on the base variant
TG Choice: XL Diesel is a head-over-heart decision as it comes with safety features, and you save a fair bit over the XV variant.
L:442.5cm W: 169.5cm H: 151.5cm Boot: 490 litres Fuel Tank: 41 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Maruti DZire, Toyota Etios
XE
XL
XL CVT
XE Diesel
XL Diesel
XV Diesel
XV Diesel Safety
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
6.99*
7.61*
8.91*
7.99*
8.60*
9.33*
9.60*
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
9.00
9.91
11.62
10.59
11.36
12.37
12.72
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
5M
5M
CVT
5M
5M
5M
5M
98
98
100
85
85
85
85
134
134
134
200
200
200
200
185 11.9
185 11.9
na na
na na
na na
na na
na na
11
11
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
Terrano: The Duster gets new clothes and lots of chrome. Looks a tad more premium than its French cousin
TG Choice: XV for all the thrills, frills and comforts.
6/10
6/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Build: Assembled
L:433.1cm W: 182.2cm H: 167.1cm Boot: 475 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 20.5cm Also try: Renault Duster, Ford Ecosport
1.5D XE
1.5D XL
1.5D XL 110PS
1.5D XL Plus
1.5D XV 110PS
1.5D XV Premium 110PS
1.6P XL
9.46
10.48
11.07
10.83
11.99
12.28
9.51
10.87
12.46
13.23
12.78
14.19
14.53
10.95
9.64
10.68
11.28
11.04
12.21
12.52
9.69
12.69
13.95
14.53
14.35
15.70
16.07
12.50
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1598cc
5M
5M
6M
5M
6M
6M
5M
85
85
108
85
108
108
104
200
200
248
200
248
248
145
na na na
na na na
216 11.96 13.5
na na na
na na na
na na na
na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
PORSCHE Dealers 7 Warranty 2yrs/unlimited kms Website www.porscheindia.com

Company description: A big name in sports car manufacture and motorsport and
deservedly so. It produces cars of immense capability and quality.
TG Awards: Car of the year 2015: Macan 'The Macans prowess as a drivers car is
phenomenally real, despite the traits it inherits because of the segment in which it is designed to operate.'
911:
Iconic. Instantly recognisable, fantastic to drive, near-perfect.

TG Choice: Straight Turbo.
Build: Import
L:443cm W: na H: 130.3cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 64 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Nothing gets close
Turbo
Turbo Cabriolet
GT3
Carrera
Targa 4S
219
na
213
213
213
214*
228*
201*
138*
178*
217
232
204
140
181
210*
223*
197*
135*
175*
6cyl 3800cc
6cyl 3800cc
6cyl 3799cc
6cyl 3436cc
6cyl 3800cc
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
513
513
469
345
394
660
660
440
390
440
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
Boxster:
Step 1 into Porsche-land is still a divine experience.

TG Choice: S feels so inherently right. Just get the sports exhaust.
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
Build: Import
L:432.9cm W: na H: 128.2cm Boot: 150 litres Fuel Tank: 64 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Boxster S
Boxster GTS
na
na
102*
115*
103
117
100*
113*
6cyl 3436cc
6cyl 3436cc
7A
7A
315
335
360
380
277
na
5.4
na
8.6
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Cayenne:
Big bad mutha. Perfect if you want a Porsche, but are scared of our roads.
TG Choice: Go Turbo. The environment is doomed anyway.
Build: Import
L:479.8cm W: na H: 170.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 100 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Cayenne S Diesel
Cayenne S
12 0
AUGUST 2015
na
na
121*
118*
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120
119*
116*
8cyl 4134cc
6cyl 3604cc
8A
8A
380
414
850
550
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l

Yes l
l
l
Cayman:
Baby 911 is a great sports car. Supernatural handling.

TG Choice: The S for everyday driving.
PORSCHE TO RENAULT
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
TG RATING
na
9
Parking aid
Fog lamps
na na
214 7.07
Alloys
750
550
Power windows
512
241
Leather seats
8A
8A
Audio system
Max speed (Kph)
8cyl 4806cc
6cyl 2967cc
Climate control
Max. Torque (Nm)
174*
102*
Remote locking
Max. Power (Bhp)
181
105
ABS
Gearbox
178*
104*
Airbags
Engine
na
na
Mumbai
(on road)
Cayenne Turbo
Cayenne Diesel
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Delhi
(on road)
Numbers
Chennai
Price
8/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
9/10
9/10
8/10
9/10
-
4/10
4/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
Build: Import
L:444cm W: na H: 129.4cm Boot: 150 litresFuel Tank: 64 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Dreaming about the Cayman GT4
Cayman S
Cayman GTS
na
na
104*
117*
106
119
102*
115*
6cyl 3436cc
6cyl 3436cc
7A
7A
321
335
370
380
275 4.99 4.7

na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Macan:
Want a sportscar thats actually an SUV? This is as close as it gets.

TG Choice: The Turbo is the variant you want.
Build: Import
L:468cm W: 192cm H: 162.4cm Boot: 500 litresFuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Range Rover Evoque
S Diesel
Turbo
na
na
100*
111*
101
112
98.18*
108*
6cyl 2967cc
6cyl 3604cc
7A
7A
241
394
580
550
na
na
6.4 10.2
na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Panamera:
A 911 for the family man, with two extra doors and a rear seat.
TG Choice: The base S is actually quite good. Turbo is very fast.
Build: Import
L:497cm W: na H: 141.8cm Boot: 820 litres Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG
Panamera
Panamera 4
Panamera D
Panamera Turbo
Panamera GTS
Panamera Turbo S
119
122
149.8
200
161
na
119*
122
149.8*
200*
161*
na
119
122
149.8
200
161
na
119*
122
149.8*
200*
161*
na
6cyl 3605cc
6cyl 3605cc
6cyl 2967cc
8cyl 4806cc
8cyl 4806cc
8cyl 4806cc
7A
7A
8A
7A
7A
7A
305
305
296
512
434
562
400
400
650
700
520
750
285 5.6 5.6

285 5.6 5.6
282 6.75 9.3
303 4.2 5.5
303 4.2 5.5
na na na
l
l
l
l
l
l
PREMIER Dealers 55 Warranty 3years/50,000kms Website www.premierrio.com

Company description: Gone are the glory days, market share that the company
enjoyed. Now a company selling niche products.
TG Awards: -
Rio:
If you are adamant on being different, this is your ride.

TG Choice: Gx as it is the cheapest.
L: 397cm W: 157cm H: 173cm Boot: 454 litres Fuel Tank: 46 litres, Ground Clearance: 20 cm Also try: Maruti DZire ZXi, Hyundai i20 Asta 1.2, visiting a psychiatrist
DX Multijet
LX Multijet
6.96
7.24
7.88
8.20
7.12
7.41
7.62
7.93
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
72
72
183
183
na 15.03 14
na 15.03 14
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
RENAULT Dealers 80 Warranty na Website www.renault.co.in

Company description: Renault's journey in India is going rather nicely, thanks in
no small measure to the Duster.
TG Awards: Variant of the Year 2015: Duster AWD

The Duster can do serious off-roading, and is a massive improvement overall'
Duster:
Finally a cheap SUV that wont go belly-up around a corner.

TG Choice: The 110bhp RxZ. Gives you everything you need.
L: 431.5cm W: 182.2cm H: 169.5cm Boot: 475 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres Ground Clearance: 20.5cm Also try: Mahindra XUV, Mahindra Scorpio
RXE
RXL
RXE D 85
RXL D 85
RXL (O) D 85
RXL D 110
RXZ D 110
RXZ (O) D 110
RXZ 110 AWD
7.82
9.10
8.68
9.67
10.93
10.88
11.47
11.99
13.22
9.75
10.84
9.75
10.84
11.97
12.47
13.57
13.73
13.00*
7.79
9.06
8.64
9.63
10.88
10.78
11.36
11.89
13.10
9.40
10.49
10.74
12.07
13.61
13.52
14.85
14.90
16.24
4cyl 1598cc
4cyl 1598cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
6M
6M
6M
6M
103
103
84
84
84
108
108
108
108
148
148
200
200
200
245
245
245
245
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
14.71
14.71
14.71
11.76
11.76
11.76
na
na
na
14
14
14
14.1
14.1
14.1
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Fluence:
Pretty safe bet of a car. Comfortable, refined and built to last.

TG Choice: The E4 is our pick of the lot.
L: 462cm W: 180cm H: 148.8cm Boot: 530 litres Fuel Tank: Na, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Toyota Corolla Altis
E2 Diesel
E4 Diesel
13.86
15.49
16.32
18.05
13.68
15.38
17.64
20.89
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
6M
6M
108
108
240
240
170 11.7
170 11.7
21
21
Koleos:
French take on the softroader, and a pretty good one at that.

TG Choice: The 4x2 MT should do just fine.
Build: Import
L: 452cm W: 185.5m H: 169.5cm Boot: NA Fuel Tank: 65 litres, Ground Clearance: 20.6 cm Also try: Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Santa Fe
4x2 MT
4x4 MT
4x4 AT
21.65
23.97
25.42
24.85
27.95
29.10
21.55
23.97
25.30
28.43
32.28
35.57
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
4cyl 1995cc
6M
6M
6A
148
171
171
320
320
320
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
Lodgy:
Ticks all the right boxes. Highly practical MPV capable of rewriting the rules of the game.
TG Choice: The RXL 110PS should do just fine, unless you need the added kit.
L: 449.8cm W: 175.1m H: 169.7cm Boot: 207-1,861 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres Ground Clearance: 17.4 cm Also try: Toyota Innova, Honda Mobilio, Maruti Ertiga
STD 85PS
8.30
8.19*
8.32
10.21
4cyl 1461cc
5M
84
200
na
na
na
l
l
l
8/10

Yes l
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0-100kph (sec)
Airbags
ABS
Remote locking
Climate control
5M
5M
6M
5M
6M
6M
6M
84
84
109
84
109
109
109
200
200
245
200
245
245
245
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/10
TG RATING
Max speed (Kph)
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
Parking aid
Max. Torque (Nm)
11.18
12
12.61
13.58
14.31
14.68
15.37
Fog lamps
Max. Power (Bhp)
9.12
9.72
10.22
11.02
11.62
11.92
12.12
Alloys
Gearbox
8.99*
9.59*
10.09*
10.89*
11.49*
11.79*
12.29*
Power windows
Engine
9.10
9.70
10.20
11
11.60
11.90
12.52
Leather seats
Mumbai
(on road)
RXE 85PS
RXL 85PS
RXL 110PS
RXZ 85PS
RXZ 110PS 8-str
RXZ 110PS 7-str
Stepway
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Chennai
RENAULT TO SKODA
Price
Scala:
The French version of the Sunny.

TG Choice: The RXZ as it comes with the goodness of diesel and all the features that youd need.
L: 442.5cm W: 169.5m H: 150.5cm Boot: 490 litres Fuel Tank: 41 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.1cm Also try: Maruti DZire, Nissan Sunny, Toyota Etios
RXL
RXZ
RXE Petrol
RXL Petrol
RxL CVT
RxZ CVT
8.84
9.75
7.21
7.99
9.50
10.37
9.96
10.95
8.05
8.89
9.41*
10.34*
8.30
8.81
7.19
7.97
9.47
10.37
11.13
12.36
8.66
9.59
11.37
12.60
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
CVT
CVT
85
85
98
98
100
100
200
200
134
134
134
134
na
na
na
na
na
na
13.8
13.8
na
na
na
na
18
18
na
na
na
na
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
l
l
l
l
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
Pulse:
The masculine version of the Nissan Micra.

TG Choice: The RXL makes more sense, because youd rather buy the Swift instead of the RXZ
L: 380.5cm W: 166.5m H: 153cm Boot: 251 litres Fuel Tank: 41 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Nissan Micra, Maruti Swift
RXL
RXZ
RXE Petrol
RXL Petrol
RXZ Petrol
6.13
6.97
4.41
5.15
5.74
6.97
7.89
4.88
4.66
6.27
6.11
6.95
4.41
5.14
5.72
7.20
8.02
5.19
5.79
6.78
4cyl 1461cc
4cyl 1461cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
63
63
75
75
75
160
160
104
104
104
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
ROLLS-ROYCE Dealers 5 Warranty 4yrs Website www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

Company description: A century after Mr Royce built his first car, the worlds most
luxurious carmaker is still going strong.
TG Awards: -
Phantom:
Take first-class, multiply by 10, square that, and youre getting close.
TG Choice: Ideal for driving off with her from the wedding reception.
Build: Import
L: 583.4cm W: 199cm H: 163.8cm Boot: 460 litres Fuel Tank: 100 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Maybach 57S
Phantom
Phantom Coupe
Drophead Coupe
na
na
na
600*
na
na
na
na
na
600*
na
na
12cyl 6749cc
12cyl 6749cc
12cyl 6749cc
6A
6A
6A
453
453
453
720
720
720
250
250
250
5.9
5.6
5.8
6.3
6.4
6.4
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Ghost:
The baby Rolls isnt much of a baby, really. Larger than most sedans and more luxurious than a private jet.
TG Choice: The EWB offers more space and tall the luxury youd ever need
9/10
8/10
8/10
Build: Import
L: 583.4cm W: 199cm H: 155cm Boot: 460 litres Fuel Tank: 100 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Bentley Mulsanne
Ghost
Ghost EWB
na
na
403*
455*
na
na
403*
455*
12cyl 6592cc
12cyl 6592cc
8A
8A
562
562
780
780
250
250
4.9
4.9
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
8/10
KODA Dealers 106 Warranty 2yrs Website www.skoda-auto.co.in

TG Awards: Saloon of the year 2014: Octavia
The new Octavia is the ultimate saloon that keeps you happy no matter what seat you're in'
Company description: New products like the Octavia and Yeti make it rather
exciting. But service and support still have issues.
Octavia:
Skoda gets its chart-busting Octavia back, but will it change Skodas fortunes once again in India? Build: Assembled
TG Choice: The 1.8 TSI AT ticks all the right boxes as far as economy and performance go. Did we mention the long features list?
L: 465.9 cm W: 181.4cm H: 147.6cm Boot: 590 litres Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Ground Clearance: 15.8cm Also try: Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla Altis
Active 1.4 TSI
Ambition 1.4 TSI
Elegance 1.8 TSI AT
Active 2.0 TDI
Ambition 2.0 TDI CR
Ambition 2.0 TDI CR AT
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR AT
14.20
15.21
18.57
15.82
16.84
17.86
19.79
16.00
17.14
20.94
18.26
19.42
20.58
22.79
14.20*
15.21*
18.57*
15.82
16.84
17.86
19.79
16.72
19.52
21.75
18.98
21.87
22.69
25.37
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
1395cc
1395cc
1798 cc
1968cc
1968cc
1968cc
1968cc
6M
6M
7A
6M
6M
6A
6A
138
138
177
140
140
140
140
250
250
250
320
320
320
320
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
9.62
9.62
8.1
8.91
8.91
8.6
8.6
13.5
13.5
11.85
12.5
12.5
13.5
13.5
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Superb:
The real big car for reasonable money at the high end of the market.
TG Choice: The 2.0TDI if you are paying for fuel. V6 if the company pays for it.
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Build: Assembled
L: 483 cm W: 181.7cm H: 148.2cm Boot: 565 litres Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: 15.8cm Also try: Toyota Camry, VW Passat, Hyundai Sonata
1.8 TSl Ambition MT
1.8 TSl Elegance AT
1.8 TSI Elegance MT
2.0 TDI
18.38
22.33
20.72
25.24
22.35
24.00
NA
26.20
18.38
22.33
20.72
25.24
21.63
28.17
26.20
32.22
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
1798cc
1798cc
1798 cc
1968cc
6M
7A
6M
6A
158
160
158
140
250
250
250
320
210 9
210 na
210 9
206 10.38
8.7
na
8.7
11.8
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Rapid:
Does most things right, very few wrong. With all the nice touches of the Vento, you cant go wrong.
TG Choice: The Ambition 1.6 TDI as it is a lakh cheaper and comes with all the safety features.
L: 438.6 cm W: 169.9 cm H: 146.6cm Boot: 460ltr Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.8 cm Also try: VW Vento, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki SX4, Hyundai Verna, Ford Fiesta
Active 1.6 MPI
122
7.24
AUGUST 2015
7.85
7.24
TOPGEAR.COM
9.12
4cyl 1598cc
5M
103
153
195 11.3 10.7
l
l
l
l
6/10

Yes l
Airbags
ABS
Remote locking
Climate control
Audio system
Leather seats
Power windows
Alloys
Fog lamps
Parking aid
5M
5M
6A
5M
5M
5M
7A
7A
103
103
103
103
103
103
103
103
153
153
153
250
250
250
250
250
195
195
na
na
na
na
na
na
11.3
11.3
na
10.9
10.9
10.9
12.1
12.1
10.7
10.7
na
14.5
14.5
14.5
14.5
14.5
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Yeti:
Its cleaner, greener, smaller and smarter than any SUV out there.
TG Choice: Elegance for sure as it gets the cool touchscreen audio system.
SKODA TO TATA
1598cc
1598cc
1598cc
1498cc
1498cc
1498cc
1498cc
1498cc
TG RATING
0-100kph (sec)
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
4cyl
Max speed (Kph)
10.30
11.02
12.27
10.72
13.21
12.66
10.76*
14.01
Max. Torque (Nm)
8.13
9.11
10.09
8.41
9.38
10.15
10.68
11.03
Max. Power (Bhp)
8.36
9.32
10.45
9.38
9.40
9.90
10.49*
10.84*
Gearbox
8.13
9.11
10.09
8.41
9.38
10.15
10.68
11.03
Features
Engine
Mumbai
(on road)
Ambition 1.6 MPI

Elegance 1.6 MPI
Elegance 1.6 MPI AT
Active 1.6 TDI
Ambition 1.6 TDI
Elegance Plus 1.6 TDI
Ambition 1.6TDI DSG
Elegance 1.6TDI DSG
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6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
Build: Assembled
L:422cm W: 179cm H: 169.1cm Boot: 416 litres Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Tata Aria
Elegance 4x2
Elegance 4x4
19.32
20.90
18.99*
20.53*
19.32
20.90
24.66
26.71
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
5M
6M
108
138
250
320
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
8/10
7/10
SSANGYONG Dealers na Warranty na Website www.ssangyongrexton.in

TG Awards: -
Company description: Bought by Mahindra a few years back, now sells the
Rexton in India. The entire SUV range will follow.
Rexton:
Packed with equipment, at a mouth-watering price. A big soft-roader that wont eat into your wallet. Build: Assembled
TG Choice: RX7 for the extra power and a convenient auto transmission.
L: 475.5cm W: 190cm H: 178.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 78 litres Ground Clearance: 25.2cm Also try: Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Captiva
RX5
RX6
RX7
NA
20.19
NA
17.75*
23.10
19.67*
NA
20.17
NA
22.87
24.34
25.80
5cyl 2696cc
5cyl 2696cc
5cyl 2696cc
5M
5M
5A
162
162
184
340
340
402
na na na
180 12.33 10.4
na 10.25 7.75
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
TATA Dealers na Warranty na Website www.tatamotors.com

TG Awards: Comeback of the Year 2015: Zest
Tata's taken tough decisions, and the Zest is a result of that renewed purpose'
Company description: Still struggling with quality and dynamics, but it has the
best cars if you want the maximum for the minimum.
Aria:
Big bully of an MPV. Nice engine and lots of gizmos to keep you interested.
TG Choice: Pride for sure, after giving into the crossover marketing gimmick and before the fall, Pride shall do just fine.
L: 478cm W: 189.5 cm H: 178cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: 18.5cm Also try: Toyota Innova, Mahindra XUV 500
Pride 4X4
Pure 4X2
Pleasure 4X2
1.6.81
12.05
13.40
19.35
NA
15.45
16.73
11.98
13.32
18.79
12.60
15.31
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
5M
5M
5M
138
138
138
320
320
320
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
4/10
4/10
Bolt:
The two-box version of the Zest. Quite capable, but priced precariously close to established rivals
TG Choice: The XT Petrol should do just fine.
L: 382.5cm W: 169.5 cm H: 156.2cm Boot: 210 litres Fuel Tank: 44 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Swift
XE Petrol
XM Petrol
XMS Petrol
XT Petrol
XE Diesel
XM Diesel
XMS Diesel
XT Diesel
4.43
5.15
5.40
6.07
5.52
6.15
4.45*
5.16*
5.40*
6.06*
5.50*
6.11*
4.50
5.22
5.46
6.14
5.59
6.21
5.55
6.38
6.66
7.46
6.90
7.64
6.38
7.05
6.34*
7.00*
6.45
7.12
7.92
8.72
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
88
88
88
88
74
74
140
140
140
140
190
190
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
5M
5M
74
74
190
190
na
na
na
na
na
na
Movus:
Utilitarian Sumo knocks hard on upmarket SUV doors. Really hard.

TG Choice: LX for the sheer value-for-money that the MUV offers.
L: 442cm W: 179 cm H: 194cm Boot: 150 litres Fuel Tank: 65 litres, Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Tavera
CX
LX
8.11
8.56
8.41
8.86
8.03
8.46
9.73
10.07
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
5M
5M
119
119
250
250
140 18.4
140 18.4
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Indica eV2:
The Indica has more than delivered on the more car per car promise. If only it were more refined.
TG Choice: For this price, its rivals have better cars.
369cm 166.5 cm H: 148.5cm 220 litre 37 litres, 16.5cm Also try Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Hyundai i10
LS D
LX D
4.00
5.34
5.28
5.65
4.16
5.93
5.60
6.11
4cyl 1396cc
4cyl 1396cc
5M
5M
70
70
140
140
140 16.44 15
140 16.44 15
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
4/10
4/10
l
l
5/10
5/10
Indica Vista:
A completely new platform offering more space and refined new engines to go with it.
TG Choice: VX with the brilliant diesel engine from Fiat.
L: 379.5cm W: 169.5 cm H: 155cm Boot: 232 litre Fuel Tank: 37 litres Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki Swift, Fiat Punto
LS
VX Tech
4.99
6.94
4.50
6.83*
4.96
6.91
6.61
7.39
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
74
74
190
190
na 15.62 15.3
na 15.62 15.3
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l

Yes l
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Audio system
Leather seats
Power windows
Alloys
Fog lamps
l
l
l
l
TG RATING
Climate control
Parking aid
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
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Indigo eCS:
Smallest sedan on the market is more like a hatch with a boot.

TG Choice: eLSD the variant sounds cooler than the actual car.
L: 399cm W: 193cm H: 154cm Boot: 300 litres Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Inventing a segment.
eGLX P
eGLS P
LS D
VX D
4.86
5.09
5.36
5.87
5.21
5.45
6.20
6.45
4.83
5.93
5.68
5.08
5.53
5.78
6.61
6.92
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1399cc
4cyl 1399cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
64
64
69
69
100
100
140
140
na
na
na
na
na na
na na
16.5 16.3
16.5 16.3
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
Nano:
Gets a much-needed shot in the arm with the introduction of an AMT. A much nicer package now
TG Choice: The XTA is the perfect choice for the city. Well-equipped, too.
L: 310cm W: 150 cm H: 165.2cm Boot: 94-110 litre Fuel Tank: 15 litres Ground Clearance: 18cm Also try: Maruti Suzuki Alto, Chevrolet Spark, public transport
XE
XM CNG
XT
2.14
na
2.62
1.99
2.25
2.49*
2.16
na
2.63
2.61
3
3.19
XMA
XTA
2.81
3
2.69*
2.89*
2.82
3
3.43
3.66
2cyl 624cc
2cyl 624cc
2cyl 624cc
2cyl 624cc
2cyl 624cc
4M
4M
4M
37
37
37
51
51
51
105 29.6 19.3

105 30.4 na
105 30.4 na
5AMT
5AMT
37
37
51
51
105 30.4
105 30.4
na
na
l
l
l
l
Manza:
Sedan derivative of the Indica Vista, the big rear means it can gobble down huge amounts of luggage. 77
TG Choice: Go for the Quadrajet Aqua, as this will fulfill most of your requirements of a daily runabout.
L: 441cm W: 170cm H: 155cm Boot: 460 litres Fuel Tank: 44 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.5cm Also try: Mahindra Verito, Maruti DZire.
Safire GLX
Safire GVX
Safire GEX
Quadrajet LX
Quadrajet VX
Quadrajet EX
5.66
6.02
7.12
6.44
6.89
7.98
6.32
6.72
8.10
7.55
8.50
9.29
5.66
6.02
7.11
6.44
6.89
7.98
7.47
7.92
9.05
8.39
9.17
10.31
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1368cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
89
89
89
89
89
89
115
115
115
200
200
200
na na na
na na na
na na na
160 14.22 14
160 14.22 14
160 14.22 14
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Safari Storme:
Big, heavy, ponderous and somehow likeable. Colossal comfort, great off-road ability.
LX 4x2
EX 4x2
VX 4x2
VX 4x4
10.30
11.22
13.00
14.32
9.95*
10.82*
12.40*
13.67*
10.30
11.21
12.98
14.30
13.07
14.01
15.87
17.45
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
4cyl 2179cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
138
138
138
138
320
320
320
320
na 14.2
na 14.2
na 14.2
na 15.13
10.5
10.5
10.5
10
Zest:
A compact sedan available with a turbo-petrol motor, and an automated manual box, but only with a diesel engine for now
TG Choice: XMA as its got the perfect combination of a diesel motor paired to an automated manual gearbox that makes life easy.
L: 399.5cm W: 170.6cm H: 157cm Boot: 390 litres Fuel Tank: 44litres Ground Clearance: 17.5cm Also try: Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze, Maruti DZire
XE 1.2 P
XM 1.2 P
XMS 1.2 P
XT 1.2 P
XE 1.3 D
XM 1.3 D
XMS 1.3 D
XMA 1.3 D
XT 1.3 D
4.63
5.25
5.43
6.01
5.67
6.31
6.49
7.05
7.05
4.64*
5.25*
5.43*
5.99*
5.64*
6.27*
6.45*
6.99*
6.99*
4.68
5.31
5.49
6.06
5.73
6.37
6.55
7.10
7.10
6.07
6.81
7.05
7.75
7.39
8.20
8.34
9.08
9.13
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1193cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
4cyl 1248cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5A
5M
89
89
89
89
74
89
89
89
89
140
140
140
140
190
200
200
200
200
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
TOYOTA Dealers 152 Warranty na Website www.toyotabharat.com

TG Awards: -
Company description: Massive world-player but also churns out the reliably
unexceptional in frightening numbers.
Camry:
The handsome new Camry is fast and spacious, and has a great cabin.
Build: Assembled
L: 482.5cm W: 182.5cm H: 148cm Boot: 484 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: 16cm Also try: Nissan Teana, VW Passat, Hyundai Sonata
Hybrid
2.5l
29.36
25.46
29.75
24.77
29.12
25.08
33.56
28.95
4cyl 2494cc
4cyl 2494cc
6A
6A
202
178
213
233
na
na
na na
8.93 9.8
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
7/10
Corolla Altis:
The new one is not all-new but still very good. Altis is a refined, comfortable businessmans sedan.
TG Choice: The diesel GL would be just fine, as Corollas are usually chauffeur-driven.
L: 454cm W: 176cm H: 147.5cm Boot: 475 litres Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 17.5cm Also try: Chevrolet Cruze, Renault Fluence.
JS
G
GL
G (CVT)
VL
D-4D J
D-4D G
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12.19
13.94
15.58
15.24
17.09
13.27
15.24
16.88
13.84
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13.79
15.78
17.65
17.26
19.36
15.02
17.26
19.12
15.67
12.20
13.96
15.60
15.26
17.11
13.29
15.26
16.90
13.86
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16.68
18.64
18.23
20.44
16.10
18.49
20.48
16.79
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1364cc
6M
6M
6M
7A
7A
6M
6M
6M
6M
138
138
138
138
138
87
87
87
87
173
173
173
173
173
205
205
205
205
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10

Yes l
Power windows
Alloys
Fog lamps
Parking aid
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
4/10
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
TOYOTA TO VOLKSWAGEN
Leather seats
l
l
l
l
l
l
TG RATING
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
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Etios:
Made not to excite but just smack you with the practicality and comfort of a Toyota.
TG Choice: The V should be just fine as this car is for people who put logic over excitement.
L: 426.5cm W: 169.5 cm H: 151cm Boot: 595 litres Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Maruti Swift DZire, Mahindra Verito
J
G
V
VX
GD
VD
VXD
5.35
5.89
6.61
6.99
6.97
7.68
8.07
5.46
6
7.22
7.72
7.30
8.39
8.90
5.40
5.96
6.65
7.04
7.04
7.73
8.12
6.64
7.25
8.04
8.49
8.58
9.38
9.85
4cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1364cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
89
89
89
89
67
67
67
132
132
132
132
170
170
170
180
180
180
180
170
170
170
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
na
na
na
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Etios Liva:
A practical, no-nonsense family car that we need, but not necessarily want.
TG Choice: The V makes perfect sense for a hatchback that tilts more towards practicality.
L: 377.5cm W: 169cm H: 151cm Boot: 251 litres Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: 17cm Also try: Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, VW Polo.
GD
J
G
V
VX
Cross V
Cross VD
6.11
4.63
4.85
5.64
6.02
7.46
7.46
6.20
4.48
5.12
5.63
6.57
8.25
8.44
6.14
4.65
4.88
5.64
6.02
7.46
7.46
7.48
5.62
5.87
6.77
7.22
8.93
9.08
4cyl 1364cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1496cc
4cyl 1364cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
67
79
79
79
79
89
67
170
104
104
104
104
132
170
160
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
14.33
14.33
14.33
14.33
na
na
na
14.4
14.4
14.4
14.4
na
na
l
l
Fortuner:
Brutal power and great value. Interiors are practical but not very well finished. Powerful engine though.
TG Choice: Despite two new variants, we would still stick to the old school 4x4 Manual.
L: 470.5cm W: 184cm H: 185cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 80 litres, Ground Clearance: 22 cm Also try: Ford Endeavour, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva
4x4 Manual
4x2 Auto
4x2 Manual
23.41
23.15
22.78
22.93
24.10
24.50
23.36
23.10
22.11
28.74
28.41
27.21
4cyl 2982cc
4cyl 2982cc
4cyl 2982cc
5M
4A
5M
168
168
168
343
360
343
170 11.2
na na
na na
12
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Innova:
Incredible. Does absolutely everything, and does it with gusto. Also available in CNG variant for ` 85,000 extra.
TG Choice: VX 7S, as it comes with all the creature comforts, and captain seats at the back.
L: 455.5cm W: 177cm H: 176cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 17.5cm Also try: Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Sumo Grande, Mahindra Xylo
GX 7S D
GX 8S D
VX 7S D
VX 8S D
Z
12.53
12.59
14.63
14.67
15.16
12.33
12.37
14.38
14.42
na
12.55
12.60
14.57
14.61
15.10
15.15
15.21
17.64
17.69
18.28
4cyl 2494cc
4cyl 2494cc
4cyl 2494cc
4cyl 2494cc
4cyl 2494cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
Land Cruiser Prado:
Big, thirsty and not ballerina-like on-road, but a great SUV despite that.
TG Choice: Try the Mitsubishi Montero, its a better SUV on and off the road.
Build: Import
L: 478.0cm W: 188.5cm H: 188cm Boot: 620 litres Fuel Tank: 87 litres, Ground Clearance: 22cm Also try: Mitsubishi Montero, Volvo XC 90
Prado
86.14
84.87*
85.87
98.51
4cyl 2982cc
5A
170
410
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
Land Cruiser:
Bigger, thirstier version of the Prado, with a V8. The best off-roader that money can buy.
TG Choice: Comes with a long list of features to choose from, only one engine option, the V8 diesel.
Build: Import
L: 495cm W: 187 cm H: 186.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 83 litres, Ground Clearance: 22cm Also try: Mercedes GL-Class, Audi Q7
V8
115
85*
115.5
103
8cyl 4461cc
6A
261
650
na
11.4
na
l
l
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Prius:
Toyota gets its green face to India at a price. Well, who said going green was cheap?
TG Choice: Any variant you choose, youll have done your bit for Mother Nature.
Build: Import
L: 446cm W: 174.5cm H: 152.5cm Boot: na Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: NA Also try: Nothing yet.
Z3
Z4
27
28
30.7
32.22
27
28
32
34
4cyl 1798cc
4cyl 1798cc
6A
6A
98
98
149
149
na
na
na
na
na
na
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VOLKSWAGEN Dealers 110 Warranty 2yrs/ unlimited km Website www.volkswagen.co.in

Company description: The international giant has been getting good response in
India , thanks to German engineering with an affordable pricetag.
TG Awards: Most improved car of the year 2014: Polo GT TSI

It's like watching a good ol' movie from the 1960s in technicolor
Jetta:
More than just a bigger Vento, even if some equipment is missing.

TG Choice: Highline AT, pity theres no auto in the other variants.
Build: Assembled
L: 464.4cm W: 177.7 cm H: 145.3cm Boot:na Fuel Tank: 55 litres , Ground Clearance: 13.9cm Also try: Toyota Corolla Altis
Trendline
Comfortline
Highline
Highline AT
Trendline P
Comfortline P
14.37
15.79
17.36
18.18
13.84
15.33
16.40
18
19.80
20.68
13.60*
15.07*
14.31
15.72
17.29
18.10
13.84
15.33
18.35
20.64
22.90
24.33
16.61
18.39
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1968cc
4cyl 1390cc
4cyl 1390cc
6M
6M
6M
6A
6M
6M
139
139
139
139
121
121
320
320
320
320
200
200
206 na
187 na
187 na
187 10.1
na na
na na
na
na
na
10
na
na
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5/10
5/10
5/10
6/10
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Parking aid
Power windows
Leather seats
Audio system
Climate control
Remote locking
ABS
Airbags
0-100kph (sec)
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai
(on road)
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Chennai
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Price
Polo:
Smart, sophisticated, German. Sticks to all the norms and is affordable too.
TG Choice: The GT TSI is our pick of the lot.
L: 397cm W: 168.2cm H: 146.9cm Boot: 280 litres Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.8cm Also try: Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz, Fiat Punto, Maruti Swift
1.2 Trendline P
1.2 Comfortline P
1.2 Highline P
1.5 Trendline D
1.5 Comfortline D
1.5 Highline D
1.2 GT TSI
1.5 GT TDI
Cross Polo
4.57
5.1
6.04
5.6
6.1
7.06
na
8.22
na
6.05
6.69
7.38
7.54
8.22
8.74
9.50
9.83
9.36
4.6
5.1
6.1
5.63
6.15
7.12
na
8.22
na
6.38
7.10
7.59
8.08
8.82
9.31
9.91
10.08
8.29
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
3cyl 1198cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1498cc
3cyl 1199cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
7A
5M
5M
74
74
74
88
88
88
103
103
74
110
110
110
230
230
230
175
250
180
175
175
175
160
160
160
172
180
na
14.47
14.47
14.47
13.6
13.6
13.6
10.85
10.27
15.66
14.3
14.3
14.3
14
14
14
12.7
13
15.9
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5/10
5/10
6/10
6/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
5/10
Vento:
Fantastic value for a VW sedan; tarmac-smothering ride and still a great looker.
TG Choice: 1.5 Highline diesel, for German build quality with diesel economy.
L: 438.4cm W: 169.9 cm H: 146.6cm Boot: 527 litres Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Ground Clearance: 16.8cm Also try: Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Maruti SX4, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta
1.2 TSI
1.6 Trendline P
1.6 Highline P
1.5 Trendline D
1.5 Highline D
1.5 Comfortline D
1.5 Comfortline D DSG
1.5 Highline D DSG
na
7.12
8.23
8.12
9.23
9.05
9.05
9.05
11.83
9.26
10.68
10.48
12.04
11.16
11.16
11.16
na
7
8.3
8.06
9.31
9.01
9.01
9.01
12.30
9.24
10.86
10.89
12.53
11.96
13.23
13.80
4cyl 1197cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
4cyl 1498cc
7A
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
7A
7A
103
103
103
103
103
103
103
103
175
153
153
250
250
250
250
250
172 11.52 12.45

185 na na
185 na na
na na na
na na na
na na na
na 11.5 15
na 11.5 15
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6/10
6/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
VOLVO Dealers 15 Warranty 2yrs/60,000km Website www.volvocars.com/in

Company description: The company has been very subtle with its presence, just
like its cars, but things are changing with the S60 and the XC60.
TG Awards: -
S60:
The S60 comes as a breath of fresh air; its a comfortable tourer and a worthy adversary to the German trio.
TG Choice: Kinetic D5, comes pretty well equipped minus the leather seats.
Build: Import
L: 463.5cm W: 209.7 cm H: 148.4cm Boot: 380 litres Fuel Tank: 67.5 litres, Ground Clearance: 13.6cm Also try: Audi A4, Merc C-Class, BMW 3 series, and perhaps a safety vault
D4 Kinetic
D4 Summum
D5 Summum
25.50
28.5
31.60
28.88
32.32
35.76
na
na
na
44.55
47.92
51.71
5cyl 1984cc
5cyl 1984cc
5cyl 2400cc
6A
6A
6A
160
163
211
400
400
440
220 9 11.2
220 9 11.2
230 8.1* 14.1*
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7/10
6/10
7/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
S80:
Stealth luxury car that promises top-flight comfort and safety, and decent dynamics. At a great price. Build: Import
TG Choice: D5 is a good engine, S-Class luxury at E-Class price.
L: 485.1cm W: 210 cm H: 149.3cm Boot: 480 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: 14.8cm Also try: Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
D4 Kinetic
D4 Summum
D5 Summum
33.90
na
40.00
38.32
na
45.19
na
na
na
na
57.57
62.28
5cyl 1984cc
5cyl 1984cc
5cyl 2400cc
6A
6A
6A
163
163
202
400
400
400
240
240
225
9.6 10.8
9.6 10.8
9 13.7
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XC60:
If you crash this car, youre either unfit to drive or youre running an insurance scam.
TG Choice: Comes with a long list of optional features.
Build: Import
L: 464.4cm W: 163 cm H: 171.3cm Boot: 495 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander
D4 Kinetic
D4 Summum
D5 Summum
35.95
42.00
42.00
40.62
49.10
49.10
na
na
na
58.08
62
66.60
5cyl 2400cc
5cyl 2400cc
5cyl 2400cc
6A
6A
6A
160
211
211
400
440
440
220 10.5 10.2

200 7.8 11.1
200 7.8 11.1
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XC90:
All-new avatar moves the game forward. Is now a real threat to its German compatriots
TG Choice: Inscription, if you want to treat yourself to the finest of Swedish luxury.
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6/10
6/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
7/10
-
Build: Import
L: 462.1cm W: 163.2 cm H: na Boot: 615 litres Fuel Tank: 70 litres, Ground Clearance: 21cm Also try: Mercedes-Benz M-Class, BMW X5, Audi Q7
Momentum
Inscription
na
na
na
na
na
na
64.90*
77.90*
4cyl 1969cc
4cyl 1969cc
8A
8A
222
222
470
470
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
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V40:
A Swedish hatch that looks rather good and is backed by strong driving dynamics.
Build: Import
TG Choice: Depends on your usage, really. Theres a petrol and a diesel (and a cross version), so you pick.
L: 437cm W: 178.3 cm H: 145.8cm Boot: 335 litres Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Ground Clearance: na Also try: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mini Countryman D
D3 Cross Country
T4 Cross Country
Kinetic
R-Design
na
na
na
na
28.5*
27*
24.75*
27.70*
na
na
na
na
44.22
27*
33.36
37.23
5cyl 1984cc
4cyl 1596cc
5cyl 1984cc
5cyl 1984cc
6A
6A
6A
6A
148
177
150
150
350
240
350
350
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
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Engine kill switch
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5/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
Disc brake
Tripmeter
Tachometer
Pass beam switch
Alloys
Electric Start
0-100kph
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Features
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai (on road)
Bangalore
Numbers
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Price
BAJAJ Dealers na Warranty na Website www.bajajauto.com

TG Awards: -
Company description:The Pulsar saw them shoot to fame and theyve kept the
momentum going with frequent updates.
Avenger:
The Eliminator with a Pulsar 220 DTS-i engine. Its swanky and seen as a true-blue affordable cruiser.
L: 201.2cm Seat Height: na. Wheelbase: 127.1cm Weight: 129kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 10litres Also try: The Enfield range
220
0.78
Discover:
0.76
0.77
0.90
1cyl 220cc
5M
19.03 17.5
na
na
na
l
l
Bajajs salvo in the exec segment. Quite a looker if you opt for alloys and disc-brake variant.
L: 204cm Seat Height: 795 Wheelbase: 130.5cm Weight: 118kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 8 litres Also try: Gladiator, Victor 125, Glamour
100 M
125 M
150 F
150 S
0.49
0.51
na
na
Pulsar:
0.48
0.50
na
na
0.48
0.49
na
na
0.56
0.59
0.58
0.54
1cyl 102cc
1cyl 124cc
1cyl 145cc
1cyl 145cc
4M
5M
5M
5M
9.2
9.2
13
10.8
14.3 12.75
14.3 12.75
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
70
na
na
na
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Arguably, Indias most popular bike for those who crave power and flamboyance. Near-perfect bike, fast, fun and practical.
L: 203cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 132cm Weight: 137-165kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 15litres Also try: Unicorn, CBZ X-treme, Apache
135 LS
150
180
220
200NS
RS200 ABS
AS150
AS200
0.60
0.67
0.70
0.83
0.86
1.30
0.86
1.30
0.58
0.66
0.69
0.81
0.84
1.30
0.84
1.30
0.59
0.67
0.70
0.82
0.85
1.30
0.85
1.30
0.69
0.76
0.81
0.95
0.99
1.30
0.99
1.30
1cyl 134cc
1cyl 149.5cc
1cyl 178cc
1cyl 220cc
1cyl 200cc
1cyl 199.5cc
1cyl 149.5cc
1cyl 199.5cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
5M
13.5
15.06
17
21
23
24
17
23
11.4
12.5
14.22
19.2
18.3
18.6
13
18
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na 35
na 52.6
na 45
na 35
na na
na na
na na
na na
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6/10
4/10
4/10
5/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
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7/10
BENELLI Dealers 9 Warranty na Website www.dskbenelli.com

TG Awards: -
Company description:Say hello to the other Italian bikemaker: Benelli is now in

India, with its entire range of TNT motorcycles.
TNT 300:
The most affordable twin-cylinder Italian in our land.
L: 213cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 141cm Weight: 196kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Kawasaki Z250
300
3.53
TNT 600i:
3.37
2.88
3.54
2cyl 300cc
6M
37.7
26.5
na
na
na
The world of four-cylinder motorcycles is now more accessible, thanks to the reasonably-priced 600i
L: 216cm Seat Height: na. Wheelbase: 148cm Weight: 231kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 15litres Also try: Kawasaki er-6N
600i
6.12
TNT 600GT:
5.96
5.24
6.15
4cyl 600cc
6M
84
54.6
na
na
na
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7/10
Think 600i with a half-fairing and hard saddlebags, but only better in every single way.
L: 215cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 147cm Weight: 243kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 27litres Also try: Kawasaki Ninja 650
600GTS
6.67
TNT 899:
6.50
6.09
6.70
4cyl 600cc
6M
84
54.6
na
na
na
l
l
8/10
l
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7/10
7/10
A characterful, large-hearted three-pot naked thats priced a little too high.
L: na Seat Height: na Wheelbase: na Weight: na Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Kawasaki Z800 and Z1000
899
TNT R:
10.94
10.77
9.65
11
3cyl 898cc
6M
na
na
na
na
na
The pinnacle of the TNT range. Massive, eye-catching (in gold), and just as explosive as the name.
L: na Seat Height: na Wheelbase: na Weight: na Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Triumph Speed Triple
1130
13.55
13.36
12.02
13.63
3cyl 1131cc
6M
na
na
na
na
na
l
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BMW Dealers na Warranty na Website www.motorrad-navnitmotors.in

TG Awards: Superbike of the year 2011: BMW R1200GS
'The BMW R1200 GS spans the whole range of split personalities, from tyre burner to world traveller.'
Company description: Today, Bavarias famed two-wheeled company still makes

their ever-lovin boxer-engined monuments.
Enduro:
A real-life legend. Will go on forever, taking a couple of armageddons in its stride.
L: 221/224cm Seat Height: 85/89cm Wheelbase: na Weight: 234/259kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 20/33litres Also try: Ducati Multistrada
R 1200 GS
R 1200 GS Adventure
Roadster:
na
na
na
na
na
na
29.23*
29.98*
2cyl 1170cc
2cyl 1170cc
6M
6M
110
110
120
120
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
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l
l
Hooliganism, the BMW way pick a boxer or a more conventional inline-four.
L: 214/222cm Seat Height: 80/82cm Wheelbase: na Weight: 227/243kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 18/19litres Also try: Honda CB1000R
R 1200 R
K 1300 R
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na
na
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23.86*
26.88*
2cyl 1170cc
4cyl 1293cc
6M
6M
110
173
119
140
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
No l Optional *Indicates Ex-showroom prices for Mumbai

Yes l
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7/10
8/10
8/10
BMW TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON
TG RATING
Disc brake
Tripmeter
l
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Tachometer
Engine kill switch
Pass beam switch
Alloys
Electric Start
0-100kph
Max speed (Kph)
Max. Torque (Nm)
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Engine
Mumbai (on road)
Features
Leg guard
Sport:
Bangalore
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Quite simply, the best litre-bike there is.
L: 205cm Seat Height: 82cm Wheelbase: na Weight: 204kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17.5litres Also try: Honda CBR1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 1000
S1000 RR
K1300 S
Tour:
na
na
na
na
na
na
28.32*
28.10*
4cyl 999cc
4cyl 1293cc
6M
6M
193
172
112
140
na
na
na
na
na
na
Long-range missiles. The only question is, two cylinders or six?
L: 223cm Seat Height: 82cm Wheelbase: na Weight: 263kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 25litres Also try: Suzuki Hayabusa
K 1600 GT
K 1600 GTL
na
na
na
na
na
na
35.78*
39.19*
6cyl 1649cc
6cyl 1649cc
6M
6M
158
158
175
175
na
na
na
na
na
na
DUCATI Dealers 3 Warranty na Website www.ducati.com

TG Awards: -
Company description:Indian Ducatisti, rejoice! The Italians have returned in full

force. No Multistrada for the moment, though.
Monster:
The most iconic modern-day Ducati. The 821 has now joined the ranks.
L: 210cm Seat Height: 77cm Wheelbase: 145cm Weight: 188kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 13 litres Also try: Benelli TNT 899, Kawasaki Z800
795
796 S2R
821
na
na
na
Hypermotard:
7.57
8.70
10.96
na
na
na
6.57*
6.57*
6.57*
2cyl 803cc
2cyl 803cc
2cyl 821cc
6M
6M
6M
85
87
110
78
78
89
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
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A Ducati thats really pushing the limits. Loaded to the gills with kit.
L: 209.5cm Seat Height: 83cm Wheelbase: 149cm Weight: 204kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 16 litres Also try: Triumph Tiger 800
Hypermotard
Hyperstrada
Diavel:
na
na
11.58
12.65
na
na
11.16*
11.16*
2cyl 821cc
2cyl 821cc
6M
6M
108.6
108.6
89
89
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
Now refreshed, the Diavel is just as big and bad as it used to be.
L: 223.5cm Seat Height: 77cm Wheelbase: 158cm Weight: 234kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 17 litres Also try: Hitching a ride with the devil
Dark
Carbon Red
Carbon White
na
na
na
Panigale:
15.90
19.45
19.98
na
na
na
14.02*
14.02*
14.02*
2cyl 1198cc
2cyl 1198cc
2cyl 1198cc
6M
6M
6M
160
160
160
130
130
130
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
Road-going version of Ducatis WSBK entry. Promises to be a blast to ride.
L: 207cm Seat Height: 83cm Wheelbase: 143.7cm Weight: 190kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 17 litres Also try: BMW S1000RR, Yamaha R1
1299
899
na
na
Scrambler:
na
14.99
na
na
32.94*
11.16*
2cyl 1285cc
2cyl 898cc
6M
6M
202
148
144
99
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
There was a Scrambler back in the day, and this new ones just as simple (and as much fun) as the original.
L: 216.5cm Seat Height: 79-77cm Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 186kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 13.5 litres Also try: Triumph Bonneville
Icon Red
Icon Yellow
na
na
7.61
7.72
na
na
na
na
2cyl 803cc
2cyl 803cc
6M
6M
74
74
68
68
na
na
na
na
na
na
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l
l
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dealers 5 Warranty na Website www.harley-davidson.in

TG Awards: Value for Money Bike of the Year 2015: Street 750
It proves that the terms 'cost-effective' and 'Harley-Davidson' can be used in the same sentence.
Company description: They define cruisers. Local assembly has allowed them to
drop prices and made their bikes even more appealing.
Dyna:
This ones on a diet and has all unnecessary weight sawed off. Great if you arent much of a fan of bulky tourers
L: 235.7cm Seat Height: 64.7cm Wheelbase: 163cm Weight: 302.5kg Wheel size: 19inches Fuel tank: 17litres Also try: Sporter range, Honda CB 1000R, Yamaha
Street Bob
Super Glide Custom
Fat Bob
Softail:
10.38
11.93
13.04
10.20
11.73
12.82
10.38
11.93
13.04
11.92
13.66
14.90
2cyl 1585cc
2cyl 1585cc
2cyl 1585cc
6M
6M
6M
na
na
na
126
126
126
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
Must have one for all Arnie/Terminator fans. Lots of chorme and scope for customisation, not necessarily a comfortable ride.
L: 240cm Seat Height: 70cm Wheelbase: 164cm Weight: 328kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 19litres Also try: Suzuki Intruder, DYNA range.
Fatboy
Heritage Classic
Sportster:
15.10
16.47
14.84
16.19
15.10
16.47
17.19
18.72
2cyl 1198cc
2cyl 1198cc
6M
6M
na
na
118
118
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
8/10
l
l
l
8/10
Still short, sharp-handling motorcycle, although bigger = more power, Always a good thing.
L: 218cm Seat Height: 99cm Wheelbase: 152cm Weight: 254kg Wheel size: 19inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Honda CB 1000R, DYNA range.sx
Super Low
Iron 883
Forty Eight
Street:
5.95
6.75
8.82
5.85
6.64
8.67
5.95
6.75
8.82
6.69
7.86
10.17
2cyl 883cc
2cyl 883cc
2cyl 1202cc
6M
5M
5M
na
na
na
69
69
95
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
H-Ds entry motorcycle that looks like a scaled down Night-Rod Special, rides like a mini hot-rod too
L: 222.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 153.5cm Weight: 222kg Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 13.1litres Also try: Hyosung Aquila GV 650.
Street 750
4.17
4.10
4.17
4.92
2cyl 749cc

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Its quite literally what the name suggests. You can slap on a lot of touring gear to lug around your house with you.
L: 241cm Seat Height: 80cm Wheelbase: 161cm Weight: 368kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 22litres Also try: Heritage Classic, Ultra Classic.
Street Glide
29.51
V-Rod:
29
29.51
32.72
2cyl 1198cc
6M
na
118
na
na
na
l
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8/10
3/10
3/10
4/10
6/10
l
l
5/10
5/10
5/10
HD fans have Porsche to thank for this one. One high-revving, smooth-pulling power cruiser, if thats your thing.
L: 244cm Seat Height: 67.5cm Wheelbase: 170cm Weight: 302kg Wheel size: 19inches Fuel tank: 18.9litres Also try: Ducati Diavel, Yamaha V-Max
NightRod Special
22.13
21.75
22.13
24.62
2cyl 1247cc
6M
na
111
na
na
na
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TG Awards: -
Company description: The Honda name has been striked out. Now its Hero vs
Honda as the Japanese bike maker tries to grab market share from its old ally.
CBZ Extreme:
Theres nothing understated about the bikes looks, quite unlike its predecessor.
L: 201.2cm Seat Height: 79.5cm Wheelbase: 127.1cm Weight: 129kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12.4litres Also try: Unicorn, Pulsar 150, Apache
0.70
Hunk:
0.71
0.70
0.83
1cyl 149cc
5M
14.4
12.8
na
na
na
Heros third variant in the 150cc category. We wonder whether the name makes sense at all
L: 208cm Seat Height: 79.5cm Wheelbase: 132cm Weight: 146kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12.4litres Also try: Unicorn, Pulsar 150, Apache
0.70
Ignitor:
0.69
0.70
0.83
1cyl 149cc
5M
14.4
12.8
na
na
na
l
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This is Heros attempt at stunning you. Looks a bit different, offers more features than the Stunner.
L: 201cm Seat Height: 109.5cm Wheelbase: 127cm Weight: 129kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: na Also try: Honda CBF Stunner
0.60
Impulse:
0.59
0.60
0.72
1cyl 124cc
5M
11
11
na
na
na
l
l
The only option if you like it dirty.
L: 210cm Seat Height: 83.5cm Wheelbase: 136cm Weight: 134kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 11.1litres Also try: Unicorn, Pulsar 150, Apache
0.70
Karizma:
0.68
0.70
0.82
1cyl 149cc
5M
13
13.4
na
na
na
l
l
The only challenger to the Pulsar 220 DTS-i. Finally gets a much-needed facelift and fuel-injection system.
L: 212cm Seat Height: 79.5cm Wheelbase: 135 Weight: 150kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Pulsar 220 DTS-i, Yamaha YZF R-15
Karizma R
ZMR Fi
0.79
0.99
Maestro:
0.78
0.97
0.79
0.99
0.94
1.16
1cyl 223cc
1cyl 223cc
5M
5M
17.6
17.6
18.3
18.3
125
126
3.8
3.7
na
na
l
l
l
l
A testosterone-charged scooter aimed at men. Big size and proven mechanicals.
L: 178cm Seat Height: 77cm Wheelbase: 124 Weight: 110 Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5.3litres Also try: Honda Activa, Mahindra Duro, TVS Wego
0.49
Passion:
0.46
0.48
0.59
1cyl 109cc
9.1
na
na
43.6
l
l
A facelifted effort which is still chugging along? The passion is all lost but the will to move on is in abundance.
L: 198cm Seat Height: 78.5cm Wheelbase: 123cm Weight: 116kg Wheel size: 18 inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Platina, Discover
X Pro
Pro
0.53
0.51
Pleasure:
0.52
0.50
0.53
0.51
0.64
0.61
1cyl 109cc
1cyl 97cc
4M
4M
12
10.5
9.4
7.95
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
2/10
2/10
5/10
Heros first automatic scooter is aimed at women only! And women are buying it with pleasure.
L: 175cm Seat Height: 76.5 Wheelbase: 124.1 Weight: 104kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5 litres Also try: Activa, Dio, Wave, Kinetic 4S
0.46
0.42
0.44
0.53
1cyl 102cc
7.8
na
na
na
l
l
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TG Awards: Scooter of the year 2015: Activa 125
Theres an amplified premium quotient to the 125, with added power and good levels of comfort.
Company description: Japanese giants have decided to go the full hog

themselves and have motorcycles in every segment.
Activa:
Bland styling that now looks dated in the face of fresher competition. You could swear on its quality and reliability though.
L: 176cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 123cm Weight: 102kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5.3litres Also try: TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access
Activa 125 Std
Activa 3G
Activa-i
Aviator:
0.64
0.57
0.54
0.60
0.53
0.50
0.67
0.60
0.55
0.65
0.58
0.54
1cyl 124.9cc
1cyl 109cc
1cyl 109cc
V
V
V
8.6
8
8
10.12
9
9
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
7/10
8/10
5/10
Just like the Dio, it uses the same engine as in the Activa. But all-new bodywork thats supposed to appeal to men. Really?
L: 180cm Seat Height: 79cm Wheelbase: 125cm Weight: 120kg Wheel size: 12inches Fuel tank: 6litres Also try: Activa, Dio, Access
Drum
CBR 1000R:
0.59
0.55
0.61
0.59
1cyl 109cc
8.77
na
na
na
l
l
6/10
The most pocket friendly and usable litre bike that you can buy today. Crazy single-side swingarm takes the cake
L: 210.5cm Seat Height: 82.5cm Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 217kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17liquids Also try: Ducati Monster, Yamaha MT01
1000R
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100
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na
na
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5/10
4/10
8/10
8/10
5/10
5/10
7/10
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7/10
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Its now got a fair bit of shine with bits like alloy wheels, electric start and sporty decals.
L: 201.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 126cm Weight: 122kg Wheel size: 12inches Fuel tank: 11litres Also try: Discover 125, Victor, Super Splendor.
0.63
CB Trigger:
0.59
0.65
0.65
1cyl 124.6cc
4M
10.3
10.5
na
5.3
65
l
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Honda takes another shot at the urban buyer in the 150cc segment
L: 204.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 132.5cm Weight: 138 Wheel size: 17litres Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Yamaha Fazer
0.79
CB Unicorn 150:
0.76
0.83
0.80
1cyl 149cc
5M
14
12.5
na
na
na
l l
Still the best powertrain in the business and boasts extremely good quality.
L: 209.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 134cm Weight: 146kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 13litres Also try: Pulsar 150, CBZ X-Treme, Apache
CB Unicorn 150
0.77
CB Unicorn 160:
0.74
0.81
0.78
1cyl 149cc
5M
13.3
12.8
101
60
l
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The trusty Honda, now available with a bigger 160cc motor.
L: 204.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 132.4cm Weight: 135kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: TVS Apache 160
Std
CBS
0.83
na
CBF Stunner:
0.79
0.74
0.83
na
0.84
0.90
1cyl 162cc
1cyl 162cc
5M
5M
14.5
14.5
14.6
14.6
na
na
5
5
60
60
l
l
l
l
A performance bike packed in a 125cc bike? Take that with a pinch of salt. Looks sporty though.
L: 201.2cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 127.1cm Weight: 129kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 10litres Also try: Gladiator SS, Discover, Glamour, Flame
Stunner
0.68
CBR:
0.64
0.71
0.68
1cyl 125cc
11
11
na
5.2
na
l
l
The 250 has been around for sometime and now you get it in 150 too!
L: 200cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 136.7cm Weight: 138kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 13litres Also try: Ninja 300. Yamaha YZF R15 2.0
150R
250R STD
250R ABS
1.39
1.79
1.85
CBR 1000RR:
1.34
1.74
1.80
1.45
1.87
1.85
1.42
1.82
2.15
1cyl 149cc
1cyl 249cc
1cyl 249cc
6M
6M
6M
18
25
25
13
22.9
22.9
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
Another insanely quick bike to tear up our roads.
L: 208cm Seat Height: 82cm Wheelbase: na Weight: 199kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17 litres Also try: Suzuki GSX 1000R, Yamaha R1
1000RR
Dio:
na
16.90
na
18.13
4cyl 999cc
6M
175.6
112
na
na
na
l
l
The refreshingly new Dio is a stunner. One of the best lookers in the country, though it needs more firepower.
L: 176cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 123cm Weight: 102kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 6litres Also try: Activa, Nova 135, Kristal, Pleasure, Accesskg
0.55
Dream:
0.51
0.56
0.55
1cyl 109cc
8.77
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
5/10
6/10
4/10
6/10
Hondas attack deep into Hero territory. Wing riding for the commuter.
L: 202.2/2009cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 128.5/125.8cm Weight: 108/105kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 8litres Also try:Hero Splendor
CD 110
Neo
Yuga
0.50
0.52
0.59
Gold Wing:
0.47
0.50
0.55
0.51
0.54
0.62
0.52
0.59
0.60
1cyl 109cc
1cyl 109cc
1cyl 109cc
4M
4M
4M
8.25
8.25
8.25
8.63
8.63
8.63
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
The ultimate touring machine is here. You can also have one equipped with an airbag!
L: na Seat Height: 73.9cm Wheelbase: 168.9cm Weight: 421kg Wheel size: 18(f), 16(r) inches Fuel tank: 25 litres Also try: Indian Chief Vintage
Audio Comfort
Airbag
Twister:
na
na
28.50
31.50
na
na
28.50*
31.50*
6cyl 1832cc
6cyl 1832cc
5M
5M
117
117
167
167
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
Hondas entry into the high volume 100cc segment. Hero MotoCorp had better watch out.
L: 197.2cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 125.2cm Weight: 108kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 8litres Also try: Bajaj Discover DTS-i 100, Hero Honda Splendor NXG
0.58
VFR:
0.54
0.61
0.58
1cyl 109cc
4M
na
na
na
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Brilliant all-rounder, the V4 engine and the dual-clutch transmission makes this bike extra special.
L: 225cm Seat Height: 81.5cm Wheelbase: 154.5cm Weight: 267kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 18.5litres Also try: Yamaha V-Max, Suzuki Hayabusa
1200F
na
VT 1300 CX:
19.26
na
20.60
4cyl 1237cc
6M
170
129
na
na
na
l
l
Hondas only cruiser for India.
L: 257cm Seat Height: 67.8cm Wheelbase: 180.5cm Weight: 303kg Wheel size: 21/18inches Fuel tank: 12.8litres Also try: Harley Davidson V-Rod
1300CX
na
15.21
na
16.66
2cyl 1312cc
5M
57
107
na
na
na
l
l
HYOSUNG Dealers 2 Warranty na Website www.dskhyosung.com

TG Awards: Surprise of the Year 2014: Hyosung Aquila Pro
A fitting Korean reply to the idea that only the Japanese and the Americans can make cruisers to fall for.
Company description: The Korean manufacturer tries to give the same thrills as
its Japanese and American rivals at a more affordable price.
Aquila:
A V-twin cruiser that offers bling and power (with the Pro) and value for money (with the 250)
L: 243cm Seat Height: 70.5cm Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 218kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 16 litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Super Low
Pro
250
6.14
3.39
6.03
3.26
5.17
na
6.20
3.38
2cyl 647cc
2cyl 249cc
5M
5M
74
26
62.1
21
na
na
na
na
23
na
l
l
l
l
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Max speed (Kph)
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A posers bike for all those who want a looker and could not care less about performance
L: 206cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 171kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 8litres Also try: Ninja 300.
250R
650R
GT N:
3.57
5.65
3.43
5.52
2.78
4.71
3.50
5.68
2cyl 249cc
2cyl 647cc
5M
6M
28
72.7
22.6
61
na
na
na
na
na
na
The more fun, naked version of the GT650R, the GT650N is a perfect ride for the city.
L: 209cm Seat Height: NA Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 196kg Wheel size: NA Fuel tank: NA Also try: Ninja 300.
650N
4.06
3.73
3.80
4.52
2cyl 647cc
6M
72.7
61
na
na
na
ST7: Its hard to see why someone would pick the ST7 over a Harley, unless Hyosung offers a solid bargain.
L: 247cm Seat Height: 76.2cm Wheelbase: 169cm Weight: 244 Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 18litres Also try: Sportster XL 883 L
ST7
6.99
6.03
5.89
6.20
2cyl 678cc
6M
61.6
57.3
na
na
na
l
l
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TG Awards: Cruiser of the Year 2015: Indian Chief Vintage
Very few people can resist the laid-back cool of the Indian Chief Vintage.
Company description: The oldest American motorcycle brand comes to India to

take on its oldest American rival.
Chief Classic:
A genuine alternative to a Harley with classic looks and a torquey engine, though the pricing couldve been better.
L: 263cm Seat Height: 66cm Wheelbase: 173cm Weight: 370kg Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 20.8litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Super Low
Classic
na
Chief Vintage:
26.5*
na
na
2cyl 1811cc
6M
na
138.9
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
8/10
9/10
8/10
If you are into leathers. If you know what we mean.
L: 263cm Seat Height: 66cm Wheelbase: 173cm Weight: 379kg Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 20.8litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Vintage
na
Chieftain:
29.5*
na
na
2cyl 1811cc
6M
na
138.9
na
na
na
l
l
A powerful motorcycle which comes with a fairing to stop those wind blasts for comfortable rides.
L: 257.1cm Seat Height: 66cm Wheelbase: 166.8cm Weight: 385kg Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 20.8litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
Chieftain
na
Scout:
33*
na
na
2cyl1811cc
6M
na
138.9
na
na
na
l
l
The smallest new Indian motorcycle, the Scout is here to take the fight to Harleys Dyna range.
L: 231cm Seat Height: 63.5cm Wheelbase: 156.2cm Weight: 253kg Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 12.5litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Dyna range
na
11.99*
na
na
2cyl1133cc
6M
100
97.7
na
na
na
l
l
KAWASAKI Dealers na Warranty 2 years/30,000kms Website www.kawasaki-india.com

TG Awards: Bike Design of the Year 2015: Kawasaki Z1000
'It's the kind of bike that'd star in a Batman movie.
Company description: Reviving an old partnership with Bajaj has seen them
return to India. They are playing it safe but may be too safe for their own good.
ER-6N:
A middleweight naked bike based on the Ninja 650R thats primed to take on Triumphs Street Triple.
L: 211cm Seat Height: 80.5cm Wheelbase: 141cm Weight: 204kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Triumph Street Triple
ER-6N
Ninja:
na
4.96
na
na
2cyl649cc
6M
71
64
na
na
na
l
l
8/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
9/10
9/10
-
Handles like an R15, comfort levels as good as a Karizma and more power than both put together.
L: 208.5cm Seat Height: 76.2cm Wheelbase: 139.9cm Weight: 172kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 18litres Also try: Three Karizma ZMRs
300
650
1000
ZX-10R
ZX-14R
H2
Z250:
3.44
5.00
na
na
na
na
3.64
5.37
12.5
15.70
16.90
29*
3.44
5.00
na
na
na
na
3.80
5.53
na
na
na
33.56
2cyl 296cc
2cyl 649cc
4cyl 1043cc
4cyl 998cc
4cyl 1441cc
4cyl 998cc
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
6M
39
72
140
197
210
197
27
na
64
na
111
na
112
na
162.5 300
133
na
6.7 21.5
6.7 17.3
na na
na na
2.6 16.7
na na
The Ninja 250 thats been stripped down to create a stunning street bike. Expensive, but hey, an extra cylinder costs money.
L: 201cm Seat Height: 78.5cm Wheelbase: 140cm Weight: 168kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17litres Also try: Suzuki Inazuma
na
Z800:
3.11
na
na
2cyl 249cc
6M
31.5
21
na
na
na
l
l
8/10
If the mighty Z1000 is too powerful for you, the Z800 is the perfect choice.
L: 210cm Seat Height: 83.4cm Wheelbase: 144.5cm Weight: 231kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17litres Also try: Ducati Monster 795
na
Z1000:
7.90
na
na
4cyl 806cc
6M 111.3
83
na
na
na
l
l
With looks that could sear the soul, the Z1000 is a naked bike that you absolutely want. Immensely powerful inline-four adds the X-factor.
L: 204.5cm Seat Height: 81.5cm Wheelbase: 143.5cm Weight: 221kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17litres Also try: Honda CB1000R, Yamaha FZ-1
Z1000
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6M
140
111
na
na
na
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TG Awards: Readers Choice Bike of the Year 2014 + Bike of the Year 2014:
KTM 390 Duke Bike of the year twice in a row? Sounds tough, but the Duke just did it.
Company description: Hooligans par excellence come to India, courtesy Bajaj, and
bring along their unparalleled sense of mayhem.
Duke:
True to its heritage, the Duke 200 is a machine that is easily swayed into almost anti-social antics. Top shelf parts and value for money
L: na Seat Height: 81cm Wheelbase: 136.1cm Weight: 125kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 10.5litres Also try: Pulsar 200NS
200
390
RC:
1.32
1.83
1.38
1.90
1.33
1.84
1.47
2.04
1cyl 199.5cc
1cyl 373.2cc
6M
6M
25.5
43
19
35
na
na
na
na
na
33
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l
l
l
l
l
8/10
9/10
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4/10
5/10
3/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
4/10
KTM decided to take the Duke brothers racing, and so, with some help from the KTM Moto3 team, the RCs were born.
L: na Seat Height: 82cm Wheelbase: 134cm Weight: 137-147kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 10litres Also try: Becoming a Moto3 rider
200
390
na
na
1.66
2.13
na
na
na
na
1cyl 199.5cc
1cyl 373.2cc
6M
6M
25.5
43
19
35
na
na
na
na
na
na
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l
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TG Awards: -
Company description: After buying the defunct Kinetic motors, Mahindra has
taken its first step into the highly competitive two-wheeler market.
Centuro:
Loaded with a list of features that are a first in its class.
L: 203cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 126.5cm Weight: 120kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 12.7litres Also try: Honda Dream Yuga
N1 Disc
0.45
Duro DZ:
0.56
0.48
0.62
1cyl 106.7cc
4M
8.4
8.5
na
na
na
l
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The all-new Duro, well not all that new. Remember the Kinetic Nova?
L: 181.9cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 127cm Weight: 114kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 6.5litres Also try: Honda Activa, Suzuki Access
0.47
Flyte:
0.43
0.46
0.56
1cyl 124cc
80
na
45
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Inherited from the erst while Kinetic-SYM collaboration.
L: 179cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 126cm Weight: 105kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Activa, Suzuki Access
0.41
Gusto:
0.41
0.42
0.57
1cyl 124cc
80
na
45
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Mahindras first all-new scooter. Developed in Pune, styled in Italy. A decent alternative to other offerings.
L: 179cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 126cm Weight: 105kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter
Dx
Vx
na
na
Pantero:
0.43
0.47
na
na
0.57
0.62
1cyl 110cc
1cyl 110cc
V
V
8
8
9
9
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
The Mahindra manages to impress with little value features that are usually not seen in this segment.
L: 200cm Seat Height: 80.5cm Wheelbase: 126.5cm Weight: 120kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 13.7litres Also try: Bajaj Discover 100T
na
Rodeo UZO:
0.43
0.44
0.49
1cyl 106.7cc
4M
8.4
8.5
na
na
49
l
l
More focused on youngsters. Takes on the likes of Activa, Dio.
L: 179cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 124.5cm Weight: 106kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 4.5litres Also try: Honda Activa, Suzuki Access
0.50
0.46
0.48
0.59
1cyl 124cc
80
na
45
l
l
ROYAL ENFIELD Dealers na Warranty na Website www.royalenfield.com

TG Awards: Most Beautiful Bike of the Year 2014: Royal Enfield Continental
GT If looks could kill, the 2013 Royal Enfield Continental GT tops the list of mass murderers.
Company description: Theyve kept alive the charisma of big bore singles
although emission norms have muted them to a fair extent.
Bullet:
The thump is enough to buzz your senses. However, this one is basic, tough and macho. Can ride on almost any surface.
L: 212 Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 137 Weight: 163kg Wheel size: 19inches Fuel tank: 14.5litres Also try: Electra, Machismo.
350
500
Electra
Classic:
1.00
1.44
1.12
0.98
1.41
1.10
1.00
1.44
1.13
1.22
1.75
1.37
1cyl 346cc
1cyl499cc
1cyl 499cc
5M
5M
5M
19.8
26
27.2
28
40.9
41.3
na
117
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
4/10
6/10
4/10
A true beast. The 500 features the all-new fuel-injected TwinSpark engine. This is the most refined bike in the Bullet stable.
L: 213cm Seat Height: 80cm Wheelbase: 137cm Weight: 187kg Wheel size: 18-19inches Fuel tank: 13.5litres Also try: Electra, Machismo.
350
500
Desert Storm
Chrome
Continental GT:
1.20
1.53
1.56
1.63
1.17
1.50
1.53
1.60
1.20
1.54
1.56
1.63
1.45
1.86
1.89
1.98
1cyl 346cc
1cyl 499cc
1cyl 499cc
1cyl 499cc
5M
5M
5M
5M
19.8
27.2
27.2
27.2
28
41.3
41.3
41.3
120
130
130
130
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
4/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
Most powerful RE, best-looking RE, and the 2013 Indian Motorcycle of the Year. Need we say more?
L: 206cm Seat Height: 80cm Wheelbase: 136cm Weight: 184kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 13.5litres Also try: Triumph Thruxton (which is way more expensive)
Continental GT
1.88
1.84
1.88
2.23
1cyl 535cc
5M
29.1
44
na
na
na
l
l
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6/10
The cruiser in the crowd. Quite comfortable on the highway and an extremely steady bike.
L: 204cm Seat Height: 77.5cm Wheelbase: 124cm Weight: 179kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Avenger
350
500
1.31
1.66
1.28
1.63
1.31
1.66
1.58
2.01
1cyl 346cc
1cyl 499cc
5M
5M
20
27.2
28
41.3
120
130
na
na
45
na
l
l
l
l
SUZUKI Dealers na Warranty na Website www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in

TG Awards: Street Sport Bike of the Year 2015: Suzuki Gixxer
Spend some time with it, and you will realise why the Gixxer is so much fun.
Company description: Maker of the fastest production motorcycle of the world

has found the going tough in India.
Access:
Suzukis attempt to redefine practicality is great for college-goers. 125cc power for the price of an Activa.
L: 178cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 125cm Weight: 109kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 6.4litres Also try: Honda Activa, Dio, Kinetic Flyte
0.50
Bandit:
0.47
0.48
0.56
1cyl 124cc
8.6
9.8
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
Proper cross-country tourer for those who arent fans of the Harley way.
L: 213cm Seat Height: 81/83cm Wheelbase: 1485cm Weight: 250kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 19litres Also try: Harley Davidson XR1200 Sportster, Ducati Monster
1250
11.01
Gixxer:
10.75
10.94
10.07*
4cyl 1255cc
6M
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
l
l
9/10
9/10
6/10
9/10
-
9/10
5/10
6/10
Suzukis 155cc naked bike has got the Yamaha FZ square in its sights.
L: 205cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 133cm Weight: 135kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Yamaha FZ
0.82
Gixxer SF:
0.80
0.87
0.84
1cyl 155cc
5M
14.6
14
na
na
na
Just as good as the naked Gixxer, only with a fairing. Looks cooler in the MotoGP livery.
L: 205cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 133cm Weight: 135kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Yamaha FZ
0.82
GS 150 R:
0.80
0.87
0.84
1cyl 155cc
5M
14.6
14
na
na
na
l
l
Possibly the most refined bike in India with good ride and handling. The six-speed gearbox is super-smooth.
L: 209.5cm Seat Height: 79cm Wheelbase: 134cm Weight: 134kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Pulsar, Unicorn, FZ-16, Apache
0.73
GSX:
0.66
0.71
0.81
1cyl 149cc
6M
13.8
134
na
na
na
l
l
Suzukis litre bike completes a Japanese trio. Arguably the most comfortable of the lot.
L: 204.5cm Seat Height: 81cm Wheelbase: 140.5 Weight: 205kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17.5litres Also try: Yamaha YZF-R1, Honda Fireblade
R-1000
S1000
S1000 F
16.34
12.55
13.01
Hayabusa:
15.95
12.25
12.70
16.23
12.46
12.92
15.95*
12.25*
12.70*
4cyl 999cc
4cyl 999cc
4cyl 999cc
6M
6M
6M
191
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
Not the fastest production motorcycle anymore, but the 1300cc motor still pack a lot of punch.
L: 219cm Seat Height: 805cm Wheelbase: 148cm Weight: 260kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 21litres Also try: Yamaha YZF-R1 or a few hundred Pulsars put together
GSX 13000 R
16.34
Intruder:
15.95
16.23
15.95*
4cyl 1340cc
6M
198
154
na
na
na
l
l
This is a mammoth motorcycle with an engine big enough to put most cars to shame.
L: 248cm Seat Height: 705cm Wheelbase: 171cm Weight: 347kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 19litres Also try: Most cars that you can think of or maybe even a boat
M800
M 1800 R
Lets:
10.29
16.34
10.05
15.95
10.22
16.23
10.05*
15.95*
2cyl 805cc
2cyl 1780cc
5M
5M
52
127
68
160
na
na
na
na
22
na
l
l
l
l
A decent little scooter that doesnt offer anything path-breaking. Needs to catch up with Honda in terms of refinement.
L: 180cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 125cm Weight: 98kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5.2litres Also try: Honda Dio
0.52
Sling Shot:
0.47
0.53
0.52
1cyl 113cc
8.7
na
na
na
l
l
6/10
Reskinned Zeus to break the lull, or so Suzuki hopes. Stylish design, quality of materials not very good though.
L: 203.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 126.5cm Weight: 128kg Wheel size: 18inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Honda Shine, TVS Flame, Discover, Hero Honda Splendor
Sling shot
Swish:
0.55
0.53
0.53
0.59
1cyl 124cc
5M
8.5
10
na
na
60
l
l
4/10
l
l
7/10
7/10
Want a peformance scooter with a bit of style? The Swish is what the doctor ordered.
L: 178cm Seat Height: 78cm Wheelbase: 125cm Weight: 128kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 6litres Also try: Honda Dio
0.51
V-Strom:
0.48
0.50
0.57
1cyl 124cc
8.5
9.8
na
na
na
Suzuki attempts to wander in the Multistrada territory. Is it a right step?
L: 228.5cm Seat Height: 85cm Wheelbase: 155.5cm Weight: 228kg Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 20litres Also try: Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger
1000 ABS
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14.95*
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6M
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na
na
na
na
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TG Awards: Bike of the Year 2015: Triumph Daytona 675R
In a segment obsessed with power, the cracking middleweight 675R focuses on being fun.
Company description: British bike maker not to be mistaken with the lingerie
company of the same name.
Bonneville:
Max. Torque (Nm)
Max. Power (Bhp)
Gearbox
Features
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The quintessential Triumph. Also the most inexpensive bike of the range. Couldnt get any better.
L: 211.5cm Seat Height: 74cm Wheelbase: 149cm Weight: 225kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Harley SuperLow.
Bonneville
Bonneville T100
Thruxton
na
na
na
Daytona:
5.7
6.6
6.7
na
na
na
6.67
7.67
7.79
2cyl 865cc
2cyl 865cc
2cyl 865cc
5M
5M
5M
67
67
68
68
68
69
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
6/10
7/10
8/10
na
9/10
675cc three-pot, racing-derived genes and looks to make your heart melt. An expensive, but fine machine.
L: 204.5cm Seat Height: 83cm Wheelbase: 137.5cm Weight: 184kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17.4litres Also try: Resisting the temptation.
Daytona 675
Daytona 675 R
na
na
Roadsters:
10.15
11.4
na
na
11.57
13.05
3cyl 675cc
3cyl 675cc
6M
6M
126
126
74
74
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
These are the stripped-down Daytonas, one with a 675cc motor, the other with a 1050. Proper Brit muscle.
L: 210cm Seat Height: 82.5cm Wheelbase: 143.5cm Weight: 214kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 17litres Also try: Harleys Sportster range, Kawasaki Z1000.
Speed Triple
Street Triple
na
na
Rocket III Roadster:
10.4
7.5
na
na
11.93
8.69
3cyl 1050cc
3cyl 675cc
6M
6M
133
104
111
68
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
8/10
-
With the biggest engine for any production bike, the Rocket III is big enough to dwarf most other cruisers.
L: 250cm Seat Height: 75cm Wheelbase: 169.5cm Weight: 367kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 24litres Also try: Harley Night Rod, Ducati Diavel, Suzuki Intruder.
Rocket III Roadster
na
Thunderbird Storm:
20
na
23.05
3cyl 2294cc
5M
146
221
na
na
na
l
l
6/10
na
na
The poor mans Rocket III. Not inexpensive or inconspicous in any way.
L: 234cm Seat Height: 70cm Wheelbase: 161.5cm Weight: 339kg Wheel size: 19inches Fuel tank: 22litres Also try: A Harley Softail, Honda VT 1300 CX.
Thunderbird Storm
Thunderbird LT:
na
13
na
15.08
2cyl 1699cc
6M
97
156
na
na
na
l
l
A Thunderbird thats built for the long haul. Slightly detuned motor, but still sufficiently powerful.
L: 254.6cm Seat Height: 70cm Wheelbase: 166.5cm Weight: 380kg Wheel size: 16inches Fuel tank: 22litres Also try: Harley-Davidson Softail Classic
Thunderbird LT
Tiger:
na
15.75
na
na
2cyl 1699cc
6M
93
151
na
na
na
l
l
Triumphs go-anywhere soldier, the Tiger is all the touring motorcycle youd ever want. Also available with a bigger engine.
L: 221.5cm Seat Height: 86.5cm Wheelbase: 154.5cm Weight: 215kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 19litres Also try: BMW R 1200 GS, Ducati Multistrada.
Tiger 800 XC
Tiger Explorer
na
na
12
17.9
na
na
13.67
20.25
3cyl 799cc
3cyl 1215cc
6M
6M
94
135
79
121
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
na
na
TVS Dealers 618 Warranty 2 years or 30,000km bikes,Model dependent for scooters Website www.tvsmotor.in
TG Awards: Scooter of the Year 2014: TVS Jupiter
The everyday family scooter that ran rings around the competition this year.
Company description: Theyve had their ups and downs but seem sorted out now.
Strong presence in southern India, rest of India needs some attention.
Apache:
Into its second generation now with a bigger engine and more race effects. Still a great looker.
L: 202cm Seat Height: 79cm Wheelbase: 130cm Weight: 136kg Wheel size: 17/18inches Fuel tank: 16litres Also try: Pulsar 150, Achiever, Unicorn.
RTR160
RTR180
RTR180 ABS
Jupiter:
0.69
0.73
0.83
0.68
0.72
0.82
0.68
0.72
0.82
0.85
0.89
1.01
1cyl 159cc
1cyl 178cc
1cyl 178cc
5M
5M
5M
15.2
17.1
17.1
13.1
15.5
15.5
105
119
119
na
4.15
4.15
42
33
33
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
4/10
7/10
na
8/10
4/10
TVSs latest offering to take on the Honda Activa, just that it looks too similar to its rival.
L: 183.4cm Seat Height: 65cm Wheelbase: 127.5cm Weight: na Wheel size: 12inches Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Activa, Yamaha Ray
0.49
Phoenix:
0.44
0.48
0.62
1cyl 109cc
7.8
na
na
na
l
l
A straight forward commuter bike. What you see is what you get.
L: 198.5cm Seat Height: na Wheelbase: 126.5cm Weight: 116kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Discover 125
0.53
Scooty:
0.52
0.53
0.63
1cyl 124.5cc
4M
10.8
10.8
95
na
na
l
l
Its tiny, petite and peppy. Convenient for city errands. But buy a bike for regular commuting. Perfect as your first two-wheeler.
L: 168.5cm Seat Height: 106cm Wheelbase: 123cm Weight: 85-97kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Nothing really
Streak
Pep Plus
Zest 110
Wego:
0.42
0.40
na
0.43
0.41
0.42
0.41
0.39
na
0.54
0.52
0.59
1cyl 87cc
1cyl 87cc
1cyl 109.7cc
V
V
V
5
5
7.9
5.8
5.8
8.7
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
4/10
4/10
6/10
l
l
7/10
With the Wego, TVS has set its eyes on Hondas share of the gearless two-wheeler market.
L: na Seat Height: na Wheelbase: na Weight: na Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Activa, Honda Aviator
0.52
0.49
0.50
0.63
1cyl 110cc

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Price
VESPA Dealers 8 Warranty na Website www.vespaindia.com

Company description: If there ever was a company that married history and
tradition with a modern outlook, Vespa is it.
Vespa:
TG Awards: Two wheeler design of the year 2012 'Could've called this Automotive
Fashion Statement of the Year. But it already was, so never mind.'
This 125cc scooter is undoubtedly one of the best-looking scooters out there. Sticker price is a shocker, though
L: na Seat Height: na Wheelbase: na Weight: na Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Dio, Suzuki Swish, Yamaha Ray
S
VX
0.76
0.72
0.75
0.71
0.76
0.72
0.92
0.87
1cyl 125cc
1cyl 125cc
V
V
10
10
10.6
10.6
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
6/10
6/10
YAMAHA Dealers 400 Warranty 2 years or 20,000km Website www.yamaha-motor-india.com

TG Awards: Scooter of the year 2012: Ray
'Yamaha finally enters scooter market in India. Pulls a winner out of the hat.'
Company description: Have made a name out of manufacturing fast bikes. Great
products, but dealer network not good enough to back them up.
Alpha:
Yamahas attempt to take on the scooter segment dominated by Hondas Activa
L: 179.5cm Seat Height: 77.5cm Wheelbase: 127cm Weight: 104kg Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 5.2litres Also try: Honda Activa, Honda Aviator
0.49
Fascino:
0.47
0.48
0.60
1cyl 113cc
7.1
na
na
na
na
l
l
7/10
6/10
Styled to fight the Vespa, priced to snatch a piece of the Activas pie. A style-conscious Alpha, in essence.
L: 181.5cm Seat Height: 77.5cm Wheelbase: 127cm Weight: 103kg Wheel size: 10 inches Fuel tank: 5.2 litres Also try: Vespa, Honda Activa
na
Fazer:
0.52
na
0.64
1cyl 113cc
8.1
na
na
na
l
l
Purely a commuter. Surprisingly a good handler and has a refined engine. Now with lesser power, and lesser weight.
L: 197cm Seat Height: 79cm Wheelbase: 133.5cm Weight: 135kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 13.2litres Also try: Pulsar 150, CB Unicorn Dazzler
Fazer
0.78
FZ FI V2.0:
0.77
0.78
0.91
1cyl 149cc
5M
13
13
na
na
na
l
l
Boldest of the 150cc lot with tyres to chew and spit out the competition. Less powerful now, but also lighter.
L: 199cm Seat Height: 79cm Wheelbase: 133cm Weight: 132kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Pulsar 180, Apache RTR
FZ
S
na
na
FZ 1:
0.76
0.78
na
na
na
na
1cyl 149cc
1cyl 149cc
5M
5M
13
13
12.8
12.8
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
l
l
5/10
5/10
l
l
8/10
Street fighter looks and performance to go with it. Will give you all the thrills of a litre class bike.
L: 214cm Seat Height: 81.5cm Wheelbase: 146cm Weight: 214kg Wheel size: na Fuel tank: 18litres Also try: CB 1000 R
FZ 1
11.63
Ray:
11.86
12.10
13.65
4cyl 998cc
6M
147.9
106
na
na
na
Aimed at ladies, but not surprisingly, it endears itself to the opposite sex too. Fun to ride, looks good and is a Yamaha
L: 183.5cm Seat Height: 76cm Wheelbase: 127cm Weight: 104kg Wheel size: 10inches Fuel tank: 5litres Also try: Honda Dio, Suzuki Swish
Ray
Ray Z
SZ:
0.46
0.48
0.45
0.47
0.46
0.48
0.56
0.58
1cyl 113cc
1cyl 113cc
V
V
7
7
8.1
8.1
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
7/10
7/10
4/10
4/10
Cheaper alternative to FZ16, cuts down on essentials like disc brakes and pass beam
L: 205cm Seat Height: 80.2cm Wheelbase: 132cm Weight: 132kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 14litres Also try: Hero Honda Hunk
SZ-RR
SZ-S
Saluto:
0.62
0.59
0.61
0.58
0.62
0.59
0.73
0.66
1cyl 153cc
1cyl 153cc
5M
5M
12.1
12.1
12.8
12.8
na
na
na
na
na
na
Yamahas having another crack at the 125cc commuter bike segment with the oddly-named Saluto
L: 203.5cm Seat Height: 80.5cm Wheelbase: 126.5cm Weight: 112kg Wheel size: 18 inches Fuel tank: 7.6 litres Also try: Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Discover 125
na
V-Max:
0.52
na
0.67
1cyl 125cc
4M
10
na
na
na
l
l
Be ready for some seriously fast acceleration, and hope no one is crossing while you are at it.
L: 239.5cm Seat Height: 77.5cm Wheelbase: 170cm Weight: 310kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 15litres Also try: Apollo 11, SR 71
27.83
YZF-R1:
29.02
29.60
33.09
4cyl 1679cc
5M
200
166.8
na
na
na
l
l
Want to be like Rossi? Well, you can start with at least looking like him on a Yamaha.
L: 205.5cm Seat Height: 85.5-86cm Wheelbase: 140.5cm Weight: 200kg Wheel size: 17 inches Fuel tank: 17 litres Also try: Ducati Panigale 1299, BMW S1000RR
R1
R1M
YZF-R15 2.0:
na
na
22.34
29.43
na
na
na
na
4cyl 998cc
4cyl 998cc
6M
6M
197
197
112.4
112.4
na
na
na
na
na
na
l
l
l
l
7/10
Same old R15 tweaked for better performance. Though no power upgrade will put off a few people
L: 197cm Seat Height: 80cm Wheelbase: 134.5cm Weight: 136kg Wheel size: 17inches Fuel tank: 12litres Also try: Karizma ZMR, Bajaj Pulsar 220
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