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I had no idea Mahindra was so ahead of the curve with petrol-engine tech.
wins hands down, but Hyundai with
its more widespread and experienced
network may offer better peace of
More classics please
India is the next hot spot for vintage
and classic cars, and the market
Your analysis of the company’s new range of direct-injection turbo petrols mind. I look forward to more battles for them is booming thanks to so
was a big eye-opener. In fact, your story explains why my cousin’s XUV300 between these two Korean giants. many events. It is time you devoted
turbo-petrol is such a firecracker. I drove it from Nashik to Mumbai, and Abhed Sahey, via email a section in your magazine to old
loved every minute of it. The fact that Ford is using Mahindra engines in its beauties like we saw at the 21 Gun
cars is the best certificate of approval Mahindra can get. It’s great that the Branching out Salute. This section would find a lot
good work of an Indian company has been appreciated by a global giant. Mahindra’s move into petrol engines of reader interest and I am sure it
Sandeep Merchant, Mumbai is commendable, especially when you would increase the circulation of your
consider that it has no experience in magazine too, as you would find a
this field. What is also noteworthy new category of readers interested
Right market with the top CEOs were missing. In is how the company has moved only in old cars.
Great coverage of the Auto Expo as fact, I found your video coverage on forward with diesel technology too. Maneesh Pathak, Manesar
usual, and I’m glad it didn’t turn YouTube much more interesting – From the time of the Scorpio in the
out to be as much of a damp squib especially the interviews with the early 2000s Mahindra has made
as people feared. I know there were global honchos. It’s always good to some punchy diesels. In fact, the
many brands missing but this was hear their insightful views to your strong mid-range and refinement
compensated with the new brands, equally insightful questions. the Scorpio offers is still hard
like Great Wall, that are investing big Manoj Sondkar, Pune to match by other SUVs in the
in India. I feel that the coming decade Rs. 10-15 lakh bracket. However,
will be that of the Chinese, as they Expo musings Mahindra needs to pull up its
need to invade another market to feed It took me all of three hours to socks in the EV space, where it
its giant manufacturing machine, waltz through the Auto Expo. There is far behind.
which is slowing down because wasn’t anything of real consequence, B Bala ji, via email
of troubles at home. The Chinese as most of the big launches had
economy is spluttering, which makes already happened. I was particularly A Supra shot at success for vintage cars.
its success in India even more critical. disappointed with the Maruti Suzuki Smart move by Toyota to bring the Maneesh thinks India is primed
Sateesh M, Hyderabad stall and it was sad to see India’s top Supra. It’s a relatively affordable
manufacturer on the back foot. Minor sportscar that looks fantastic,
More coverage! facelifts with BS6 petrols was a theme and would be fun to drive as well. Comic relief
Your report on the Expo wasn’t as that paled compared to Tata Motors, Its bigger role will be to spice up the The Ford Road Safety comic book
comprehensive as before, and, quite who put on a fine show. But I must Toyota brand, which is languishing in your February issue was a great
frankly, the coverage of most of the say, the Jimny did bring a smile to because of cars like the Etios and idea, and was very well produced. I
new cars was similar to what you said my face. I wouldn’t buy one, it’s too Innova and their predominantly picked up your issue at the Auto Expo
in your preview. You could have given impractical, but I would like to be ‘taxi’ image. Toyota urgently needs because the comic book caught the
your readers a far better analysis from friends with someone who does! to overhaul its image, which has eye of my nine-year-old son. It’s just
behind the scenes. Even interviews Ra jesh Nambiar, Noida taken a bit of a beating after the the sort of content you need to educate
arrival of fresher and more aggressive young children about road safety.
brands like MG and Kia. A more However, you need to distribute this
youth-oriented approach that in schools to do it full justice.
combines great design with Toyota’s Ashish Vijayakar, via email
legendary reliability is a sure-shot
recipe for success.
L Krishnakumar, via email Erratum
In our ‘One 1/4 Mile at a Time’
Ultimate people-mover story (March 2020 issue, page
I think Toyota is onto something big 101), the image of the Kia Seltos vs
with the Vellfire. There’s nothing Hyundai Kona Electric was labelled
quite like it in the market, and I incorrectly. The 1st place tag should
wouldn’t be surprised if its upstages have gone to the Kona, and 2nd to the
the more expensive Mercedes V-class Seltos. The error is regretted.
Sateesh thinks Chinese companies could be popular in India. which is such an ordinary people-
E
lectric vehicles might be petrolheads, for one, have which will require fleet CO2 than similar-output but naturally aspirated engine, as
dominating headlines, but reason to rejoice. emissions to come down from larger-displacement naturally we know it, revs its last.
on the sidelines, another the current 130.2g/km aspirated petrol engines,
phenomenon is gaining MAGIC FORMULA to 113.1g/km. The adoption small turbo-petrols will be SPOOLING UP
momentum in India, and So, what’s leading this rise? of WLTP (Worldwide integral to future powertrain Of the mass-market
that’s the small turbo-petrol It’s actually got to do with Harmonised Light Vehicle strategies. More so for mass carmakers, Hyundai has
engine. The majority of India’s emissions and efficiency. The Test Protocol) and RDE (Real market carmakers without taken an early lead in the
mass-market carmakers implementation of BS6 norms Driving Emissions) standards suitable diesel (remember, democratisation of turbo-
already have, or are working is just the start. Come 2022, further down the road will they emit low CO2) or petrols and will offer a
to introduce, force-fed petrol CAFE 2.0 (the second phase only tighten targets. And this hybrid engines. As industry force-fed petrol engine on
engines in the 1.0-1.5-litre of Corporate Average Fuel is where turbo-petrols come observers feel, it’s still a all core models. The 2019
displacement range, and Efficiency) will be rolled out, in. More efficient and cleaner matter of time before the Venue compact SUV was the
T
he wraps are off the Sporty Verna Turbo
India-spec 2020
Hyundai Verna facelift. IMAGE to get 7-speed DCT
and paddleshifters.
The carmaker has
released pictures of its
updated sedan, and also
announced that bookings
for the Verna facelift are
now open, online and at
dealerships, for an amount
of Rs 25,000.
Changes in the Verna
facelift on the outside
include reshaped LED
headlights with DRLs, the
addition of the sizeable,
chrome-heavy ‘cascading
grille’, and a redesigned front
bumper with a brushed-
aluminium insert for the lip.
Viewed side-on, the Verna
facelift remains largely
the same, save for new,
dual-tone alloy wheels. At
the back, the LED tail-light
elements receive a new with a 4.2-inch colour TFT Another highlight is the that can be used to control TheVerna facelift will get
design, and there’s a screen for the part-digital addition of the Blue Link a wider variety of in-car new engine and gearbox
restyled bumper with a instrument cluster. Also connected-car tech. The functions such as making options, including a sporty
chrome applique and a expected to be part of the Verna facelift’s Blue Link phone calls, tracking live variant with a 1.0-litre
subtle faux diffuser. equipment list is a larger, connectivity suite has a cricket scores, getting turbo-petrol engine mated
On the inside, the Hyundai 8.0-inch touchscreen total of 45 features, and also navigation assistance and to a 7-speed dual-clutch
Verna facelift is equipped infotainment system. includes voice recognition weather updates. automatic gearbox with
Mahindra Bolero soldiers on with BS6 update LIKE EVERY OTHER in the form of a new grille sold in three variants
MANUFACTURER, and redesigned headlights, comprising a lower-spec
Mahindra, too, has been bumper and bonnet, which B4, mid-spec B6 and top-
steadily upgrading its help make it look more spec B6(O). Our sources
existing model line-up premium than before. The indicate that the BS6 Bolero
to meet BS6 emission Bolero now also complies will see a price hike of up
standards. Last year, the with the new crash-test to Rs 50,000 over its BS4
company announced the norms that were introduced counterpart, depending on
Bolero Power Plus – with late last year. the variant in question.
the 1.5-litre diesel The BS6-compliant Even after all these years,
engine – received the BS6 Bolero Power Plus is the Bolero remains a strong
certification. Now, we’ve powered by a 1.5-litre seller for Mahindra. Between
got the first image of the three-cylinder diesel D75 April 2019 and January
heavily updated, BS6-ready engine that delivers 71hp. 2020, the company sold a
Bolero that will go on sale Mahindra will also update total of 52,828 units of the
in the coming weeks. The variant nomenclature for Bolero – which works out to
refreshed Bolero gets the BS6-spec Bolero. The a healthy monthly average
Redesigned front gives the Bolero a fresher, more premium look. styling tweaks up front, new model is expected to be of 5,289 units.
CO S
their own events after the
cancellation of this year’s
CONFIDENTIAL
T HE AU TOMOT I V E GR A PE V IN E
R O N AV I R U
show. Bentley boss Adrian
Hallmark said it could be
“not absolutely necessary to
attend” in future, if feedback
is positive. Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has echoed
the sentiment.
T
he outbreak of the novel It all started with the virus. Tata Motors, Ford, by the end of this year will come with a much larger
coronavirus (COVID-19), cancellation of the 2020 Mahindra, FCA and Volvo touchscreen, along with FCA’s UConnect 5 infotainment
which was detected Geneva motor show, have allowed a certain ratio system. The new
in Wuhan, China in which was to open on of their employees to work touchscreen and
end-December 2019, is March 5, followed by the from home; so an estimated infotainment operating
fast-spreading its tentacles postponement of the 2020 25,000 Indian auto industry system comes bundled
across the world; and it’s Beijing motor show, and the execs are now working with integrated Alexa
having a major impact on all 2020 New York auto show. from home. However, no support, wireless
aspects of society, including A number of carmakers manufacturer has halted AppleCarPlay and
the automotive industry. all over the world have production in the country Android Auto, and
With the World Health announced suspension of as yet. can also receive
Organisation declaring production at their plants Vehicle sales in India over-the-air updates.
the COVID-19 outbreak a in Europe, including Fiat have also been impacted by
pandemic, an unprecedented Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the coronavirus outbreak, THE RENAULT HBC could be the first product from the
global disruption is at hand. BMW, PSA Group, Rolls- posing an even greater brand to get a sunroof. Renault is keen for its compact
Automobile and component Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini challenge for dealers with SUV (codename HBC) to have even more features than
manufacturing plants are and Porsche. The supply leftover BS4 stock. The the Triber on which it is based. Thus, the production
being shuttered around the of key components and Federation of Automobile model will offer features
world, consumer footfalls materials sourced from Dealers Associations like fully automatic
in showrooms have fallen China has taken a hit, (FADA) approached the climate control and
sharply, vehicle sales are and many manufacturers Supreme Court to extend steering wheel-mounted
dropping dramatically, foresee a production crunch the cut-off for sales of BS4 audio controls. The
and almost every major if the situation worsens. vehicles to May 31, as retail company is also looking
industry event is either Even the world of sales nosedived due to into the possibility of
being cancelled or going motorsport has been the pandemic. According introducing a sunroof.
the digital way. affected. The first few to FADA president Ashish
rounds of the 2020 Kale, “In the past week, AS A PART of its revival plan, Nissan hopes to bring the
2020 NY Auto Show seasons of Formula there has been a drastic Patrol to India. If the plans materialises, the mega-SUV
postponed to August. 1 and MotoGP either drop in sales, and customer will be brought here as a fully built-up model under
being postponed or walk-ins have reduced to a the relaxed homologation rule. The new rule allows
cancelled, and even the trickle as caution sets in manufacturers to
prestigious 24 Hours due to fear of spreading import up to 2,500
of Le Mans endurance of the virus. Counter sales units a year without
race has been pushed have fallen by 60-70 percent the need to homologate
back by a few months. across auto dealerships. them in India. The cars
In India, carmakers Many of our members need to be right-hand
have adopted different may face dealership drive and have due
approaches to prevent closures if leftover with certification at their
the spread of the unsold BS4 stocks.” country of origin.
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ver since it made its “a bulk of the production
global debut in 2018, Maruti Suzuki targeting monthly will be exported”. A key
the fourth-gen Suzuki production of 4,000-5,000 point to note is that Maruti
Jimny has been in units of the Jimny. Suzuki will launch a 5-door
high demand worldwide. version of the Jimny in
Enthusiasts in India, too, India. The 5-door model
have been hoping Maruti will be produced alongside
Suzuki launches the plucky the 3-door Jimny, and is
off-roader in our market, also likely to be exported
and their wishes are about to international markets.
to come true, because the Six months after exports
company is set to commence commence, the 5-door
production of the Jimny in Jimny will be launched in our
May this year. market at a sub-Rs 10 lakh
Having showcased the price tag and will be retailed
Jimny at Auto Expo 2020, via Maruti Suzuki’s premium
Maruti Suzuki was non- Nexa retail chain.
committal about launching it Staying true to its roots,
in India, despite the massive the fourth-gen Jimny
euphoria built up around it. retains the body-on-frame
Taking the sales figures of construction, the compact
the discontinued Gypsy as dimensions and the light
a reference, the company weight that saw the original
would be hard-pressed to become a hit with the off-
sell more than 1,000 units road community. In terms
a month of the successor of design, the latest Jimny
to the iconic 4x4. To make a just the opportunity it needs. to meet growing global what will give Maruti Suzuki continues to look boxy and
business case for the Jimny, Suzuki’s plant in Kosai, demand. To supplement the economies of scale refreshingly simple; it is
the company would need Japan, which manufactures production from Kosai, needed to make the Jimny equipped with four-wheel
additional volumes, which the Jimny, amongst other Suzuki is setting up a new viable for production in India. drive as standard. Powering
could be provided by export models, has its annual assembly line for the Jimny A source says Maruti the Jimny is Suzuki’s K15B
markets, and it appears production capacity capped at its plant in Hansalpur, Suzuki is targeting monthly 1.5-litre petrol engine – the
production constraints at out at 4,90,000 units. Gujarat, where it has production of 4,000- same unit that powers the
Suzuki’s Japan facility have Hence, it’s becoming difficult unutilised capacity. Hence, 5,000 units of the Jimny Vitara Brezza facelift, Ertiga,
presented Maruti Suzuki with to increase Jimny production large export volumes are (codename: ‘YWD’) and XL6 and Ciaz in India.
Perseus Bandrawalla
MOTORMOUTH A STITCH IN TIME...
I
coupé and cabriolet body and larger surface area must admit that I changing essential parts coolant tank issue may not
styles, the Mercedes-AMG for the rear wing. have an OCD about like the water pump, fuel necessarily be too much
GT rival retains a 3.8-litre, Inside, the new 911 my health and my pump and belts, along of a cause for concern.
twin-turbocharged, flat-six Turbo benefits from the cars’ health. with fresh fluids and filters, Websites like Realoem.
petrol engine. same interior upgrades I spend hours on the but there are certain com can often give you
However, the rear- seen on other 992-series internet surfing YouTube things we sometimes updated part numbers
mounted unit has been 911 models, with a and owners’ forums to tend to overlook. for your car, as I’ve
reworked, producing as GT-style multi-function learn about common Recently, I came across experienced with older
much as 70hp and 50Nm steering wheel, a 10.9-inch problems on cars I own or an interesting video on BMWs. For instance, for
more than its predecessor. Porsche Communication even ones I plan on buying. YouTube while researching the BMW M54 engine,
This pushes the output of the Management display, the Immediately then, because on changing the purge the ignition coils’ part
top-of-the-line 911 Turbo Sport Chrono package with of my OCD, I get down valve on a BMW M54 number has been updated.
S to 650hp and 800Nm of Porsche Track Precision to ordering parts that are engine. Though unrelated Fitting new parts bearing
torque. Power is channelled app, 18-way adjustable likely to fail. to changing the purge updated part numbers
to all four wheels via a sports seats, and a Bose Often, when I read is always better. Lastly,
new 8-speed dual-clutch sound system, among the about common faults do not worry about
gearbox. The Turbo S has a standard equipment. and little hacks on how sourcing parts. I was
0-100kph time of just 2.7sec GREG KABLE to go about sorting them,
I come across websites
that sell refurbishing
I have an OCD pleasantly surprised to
see the sheer variety of
automatic transmission
POLL kits for components or
parts for only a fraction
about stocking fluids available on Amazon.
in, along with air-con
W H AT D O YO U T H I N K O F T H E N E W
of the cost of what would
otherwise set you back by
spares for filters, wiper blades and
other consumable parts.
C R E TA’ S I N T R O D U C T O RY P R I C E? thousands of rupees. On
older German cars, like
my cars. If not available locally,
other parts for German
It’s pricier than
I’d expected – 30%
It’s surprisingly
competitive – 27%
Porsches, BMWs and cars can be imported
Mercedes-Benzes, I’ve from Pelicanparts.com or
seen that you can buy valve, I learnt that one of Fcpeuro.com (customs duty
refurbishing kits to fix the most common reasons and freight are applicable).
everything, from engine for blown head gaskets Preventive maintenance
vacuum leaks (which due to overheating in older can go a long way in
include replacement hoses BMWs is attributed to the keeping your classics
and gaskets) to relatively coolant expansion tank and future classics in the
simple DIY kits to fix your cracking when the plastic best possible condition,
sunroof or door locks. gets old and brittle. especially if you plan on
These are made by reputed Of course, I’m going keeping them for years.
At this price, brands, including OEMs. to change the expansion In that sense, having OCD
I’d rather pick the The usual ‘must do’ tank on my BMW and, in helps. As the old saying
Kia Seltos – 43% job sheet when buying a the future, on all my other goes – a stitch in time
Even though they are priced neck-and-neck, a significant future classic car includes cars as well, even if the saves nine.
part of our audience would still pick the Kia Seltos over
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ercedes-Benz has tweaks. These include new technology. The E-class The revised global engine
given the fifth- headlamps, tail-lamps, globally now comes standard line-up includes seven
BAD MONTH generation E-class a bumpers, and a front grille. with two 10.25-inch screens, petrol and diesel plug-in
refresh, with revised While the exterior changes for the MBUX infotainment hybrid variants across the
styling, new electrified are minor, Mercedes has and instrumentation, sedan and estate, offering
HARD STOP engines and more interior reworked the E-class’s with optional 12.3-inch rear- and four-wheel-drive
Volvo recalls 7,50,000 comfort and technology. electronics extensively, screens. A new steering options. Outputs for the
vehicles globally amidst The current version of allowing the firm to offer wheel design, which features PHEVs range from 156hp to
concerns about faulty the long-running model a host of new driver-assist capacitive touch controls, 367hp for the petrol units,
emergency braking. was revealed in 2016, and systems, ‘energising’ is offered in three varieties, and 160hp to 330hp for the
for this facelift, the sedan comfort seats, and also and is set to be introduced diesels. More details are yet
has received subtle styling its latest infotainment across the range. to be released.
Colin Goodwin
THE GOOD LIFE VET TE- ING PROCESS
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ho saw this Las Vegas Corvette Club 502hp, what you get is
coming? Everything who I’d also asked to bring spectacular performance
is changing on along an example of every off the line thanks to a
a daily basis due year of Corvette made. 40/60 weight bias and the
to the coronavirus. The In the warm Nevada sun, efficiency of the 8-speed
New steering and upgraded MBUX system are the highlights inside.
Geneva motor show was we assembled a wonderful double-clutch transaxle.
cancelled, then one after group of ‘Vettes – from a We drove on the road
Other engine options petrol powertrain. another car launches. First stunning 1958 C1 through and on a race track at a
include the four-cylinder While the refreshed the ones that involved to a bright yellow C8. My place called Mountain
M254 mild-hybrid petrol E-class is due to go on flying out, such as the favourite? I think was Springs. The C8 reminds
unit, along with six-cylinder sale internationally in the Porsche 911 Turbo launch probably the C3, a metallic me of a Lotus in that
petrol and diesel engines, all coming months, the sedan in San Francisco, and blue 1972 model with it has a compliant ride
of which now feature a 48V is expected to come to India now the local ones. The chrome bumpers and a and a friendly chassis.
starter-alternator electric later this year. The launch ramifications of this are 350 cubic-inch small-block. There’s a small amount of
motor. The installation of the of the E-class for India will profound. And thousands It was the first Corvette I understeer, or ‘push’ as the
EQ Boost system has been coincide with the sedan’s of businesses will go bust. Americans call it, which
tweaked to further improve
fuel economy.
launch in China, where it
is still being tested. Both
The world will never
be quite the same again.
gives you confidence when
you turn in.
The range-topping
Mercedes-AMG E53 has
markets will get the long-
wheelbase (LWB) version
Things that were on
the cards, like working
Is a We were expecting
deliveries of the first
also been unveiled, sporting
more aggressive styling and
of this BMW 5 Series and
Jaguar XF rival.
remotely and travelling less,
have been brought into the
mid-engined right-hand-drive Corvettes
to start in the UK at the
a mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo- JAMES ATTWOOD present. As for motorshows,
manufacturers will have
Corvette beginning of next year,
but at the moment who
L
ess than a year after to a 6-speed dual-clutch
Hyundai calls the new automatic gearbox.
it introduced an
aggressive design langauge It’s unlikely that Hyundai
update for the sixth-
‘Parametric Dynamics’. will introduce the new
gen model, Hyundai
has revealed the all-new, Elantra in India anytime
seventh-generation soon, with the mid-life
Elantra in the USA. update for the present-gen
The design of the new car having arrived only
Elantra is a complete late last year. Expect the
departure from that of the seventh-gen Elantra to
current model; it’s designed come to India sometime in
more like a four-door 2021, with prices likely to be
coupé. Hyundai’s focus was between Rs 16 lakh and Rs
bold and sporty and it has 22 lakh (ex-showroom).
introduced a new facet of AMAAN AHMED
its ‘Sensuous Sportiness’
design theme, called Inside, the new Elantra cylinder petrol engine from
‘Parametric Dynamics’. gets a fully redesigned the current car, and o ffers
The 2021 Elantra is based dashboard and a four-spoke a CVT automatic. Also, for
on the new K3 platform, steering wheel; as seen on the first time, the brand will
and Hyundai says that this the new Hyundai Creta and offer a hybrid powertrain
makes it lighter than the upcoming next-gen i20. Top- in the line-up. The Elantra
outgoing generation. And spec Elantras will get twin Hybrid pairs a 1.6-litre
compared to the model 10.25-inch screens – one for GDI petrol with a 32kW
currently on sale in India, the instrument cluster, and electric motor (powered
the new car is 56mm longer, another for the touchscreen by a 1.32kWh lithium-ion
51mm lower and 26mm infotainment system. battery) for a combined
wider, with a 20mm increase Hyundai has carried output of 139hp and
in wheelbase. forward the 2.0-litre, four- 264Nm of torque, mated
Twin 10.25in screens dominate the new Elantra’s dashboard.
Petrosexual
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Avik Chattopadhyay
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Group siblings, will feature a a black rear spoiler and t a presentation on superimpose these over a are needed:
plug-in hybrid powertrain. black diffuser. Black wheels the Indian auto 1.37 billion population, we l A national target of
The Czech brand has hide red-finished brake industry, it was need a 360-degree retake increasing the bus reach
released details of only the calipers, and full-LED matrix said that India still on ‘mobility’, in policy, from the current 1.3 per
vRS iV plug-in version so headlights and LED rear holds terrific opportunity investments and action. 1,000 Indians to 15 per
far, which has a 1.4-litre TSI lights are standard. with vehicle penetration India’s mobility solution 1,000 by 2047. Let us
engine mated to a 116hp Upgrades inside include low at just 23 cars per lies in ‘usage’ and not in connect all the 6,00,000-
electric motor to deliver Alcantara vRS-branded 1,000 people and 126 two- mere ownership. odd villages by bus on
a combined 245hp and seats that are electrically wheelers per 1,000. There are three the 100th year of our
400Nm of torque. These adjustable and heated On the sidelines I asked clear socio-economic independence.
figures are good enough for for the driver and front the presenter what the segments for whom l Connecting means a
passenger. The headlining bus penetration was like. mobility is a solution and proper bus-stand with
and dashboard trim “Why bother? Buses aren’t not a possession – the a roof and facility for
features Alcantara as well, attractive a story for brand millennials, the urban poor, 15-20 people, within 500
and there are aluminium India.” The bus is not and the farmers. The first metres of the population
pedals. Contrasting really the reason a market cluster/colony/village.
stitching for the sports
steering wheel and
is ‘attractive’, is it? It’s all
about the personal vehicle.
l Special incentives
for existing bus
seats aim to liven up
the cabin, as does LED
But as Enrique Penalosa,
ex-mayor of Bogota city
India needs its manufacturers, from
12m down to a new
ambient lighting with
10 colour choices.
said, “A developed country
is not a place where
own yardstick category of 4.5-5m
last-mile connectors.
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Formula 1 circuit. Grey skies, murky Should have known better, it was Fiat who all and a very high rail pressure are now widespread
clouds, and a haze so dense I can but invented the common-rail diesel engine as in modern diesels, but it was the compact and
barely see the end of the back we know it today. First came the Jet Turbo Diesel affordable Fiat that democratised the CRDi tech
straight. Unlike the weather, (JTD) under the bonnet of the Alfa Romeo 156 that was once the preserve of high-end diesels.
however, my disposition is sunny. Lined up, cheek with its Unijet system, and then Fiat took it a
to cheek, wing mirror to wing mirror, are nothing step further and introduced Multijet, which, as its MAKE IN INDIA
but the finest diesel cars on the planet. Here to name suggests, used multiple injections of diesel The story of the Multijet in India, however, didn’t
showcase the technical mastery of German for every power stroke. To help with development, start with Fiat. The Italian carmaker could have
component maker and industry backbone Bosch, Fiat roped in Bosch, who eventually bought the been first off the blocks – it should have – but
the line-up includes cars from Mercedes, BMW, rights to the system and helped it proliferate. The Fiat’s product planners at the time didn’t quite
Audi, Peugeot, Honda, Lancia, and Volkswagen common-rail system eventually proved to be so have the numbers to localise the engine and so
with its unit injector diesel tech. good, almost every diesel car on sale today uses a decided to adopt a wait and watch philosophy.
As the day wears on and I pile on the laps, I version of Fiat’s system. Suzuki, on the other hand, because of its one-time
realise two things: diesel engines are set to change But what was is it that gave Multijet and alliance with GM and Fiat, had been working
forever, and, of all the heavy metal on offer, it’s common-rail such an uncommon advantage? on using the Multijet engine to bolster sales in
the diminutive Lancia that’s the most impressive. Let’s start at the beginning. Diesels actually Europe as early as 2004. And then, since it had the
Sure, the unit injector-based engines which VW became attractive for automotive use after the numbers in India and the supplier base, and could
once pioneered have a lot of torque, the Merc introduction of the turbocharger. The advantages? localise the engine, the first-gen Swift was the first
sings along nicely, and the big BMW 7 feels like Huge torque, better responses in the mid-range, car in India to get Fiat’s 1.3 Multijet, in 2007.
it’s powered by a jet engine, but which one sits and even slightly improved efficiency. Then came The combination was just lethal. With its
atop the pile? It’s the Lancia with Fiat’s little direct injection from truck engines, and that distinctive shape, comfortable front seats, good
1,248cc Multijet. upped low-end torque and fuel economy even driving manners, and 190Nm of torque, the Swift
It’s just an absolute delight to drive. Yes, there further. Direct-injection, however, made engines was both frugal and fun. Customers particularly
is that initial bit of turbo lag, but get past that and slow to respond due to the higher pressure needed liked the punchy torque delivery and petrol
it feels zingy, loves to rev, and has tremendous to inject fuel directly into the cylinder head, and engine-like ‘light’ and rev-happy feel. Clearly
punch in the mid-range. And the claimed fuel- then because the combustion or burn became remember that big grey rev counter, with the
economy figures are just crazy. Also, and this is faster and more spikey, DI engines rattled more needle going all the way past 5,000rpm. And once
important, it’s the most un-diesel-like diesel I’ve and became louder. you got it over 2,000rpm, that strong mid-range
ever driven. So, what exactly did Fiat do? Simply put, made driving the Swift diesel on a light throttle
common-rail direct injection (CRDi) and Multijet an absolute joy. What sealed the deal, however,
use a very high-pressure injection system that was the incredible 15-17kpl in the real world,
fires multiple injections of fuel for every power depending on conditions. Was it any wonder then
stroke. This improves engine responsiveness that sales just went ballistic, even with the about
and smoothens out combustion by progressively Rs 70,000 premium over the petrol?
spacing out the ‘explosions’. Multiple injections How did Maruti get it so right? “We just
asked for the liveliest, most fun state of tune,”
said a senior engineer at the company. “While
Fiat all but invented the
the European setup would only deliver max
performance if you floored the throttle, our car
was tuned to respond very strongly if the driver
so much as squeezed the pedal.” This is partly
modern common-rail why the Swift diesel actually felt faster in the
real world than its 0-100kph time of 13.87sec
diesel engine, as we know suggested, and when you drove it, even at part
throttle, it just flew down the road. Maruti
it today, with Multijet. engineers even paid attention to how they tuned
the accelerator for feel.
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One engine. 5 brands. 24 models.
MARUTI SWIFT (1ST GEN) 0-100:13.87s
FIAT 500 0-100:15.18s
FIAT PALIO STILE 0-100:15.49s
TATA VISTA (75HP/90HP) 0-100:16.36/13.90s
MARUTI SWIFT 0-100:14.32s
DZIRE (1ST GEN)
FIAT LINEA (75HP/90HP) 0-100:18.92/17.81s
FIAT GRANDE
PUNTO (75HP/90HP) 0-100:17.84/15.88s
TATA MANZA 0-100:14.54s
MARUTI RITZ 0-100:15.18s
MARUTI SWIFT (2ND GEN) 0-100:13.65s
MARUTI SX4 0-100:13.80s
MARUTI SWIFT
DZIRE (2ND GEN) 0-100:13.40s
MARUTI ERTIGA 0-100:14.28s
CHEVROLET SAIL U-VA 0-100:15.25s
PREMIER RIO 0-100:20.26s
MODEL
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
l Speeds in kph
YEAR
CHEVROLET FIAT MARUTI PREMIER TATA
Localisation of over
forced to buy engines from the Ranjangaon JV for
a hefty price!
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SIZE IS EVERYTHING
75 percent was a key The Multijet rode the diesel boom in India like
no other. Cheap to manufacture, cheap to run, 1 The world’s press was so impressed by the
performance and fuel economy of Fiat’s 1.3
factor in the engine’s and cheap to maintain, this light and compact
engine went on to power 24 individual models
Multijet diesel it won the prestigious International
Engine of the Year Award in 2005.
∆ and what also made a difference was that
the engine was a lightweight; and that’s despite
having a cast-iron block for better heat dissipation
and greater strength. What also helped was
that it was a compact unit – just 50cm long and
Multijet, of course, was the name Fiat
used, but it was also sold as the DDiS by Maruti,
Quadrajet by Tata, Smartech by Chevrolet, and
CRDi4 by Premier.
Fiat’s cars were more solidly built; the Grande 65cm high. It was so compact that Fiat planned
Punto diesel, for example, was around 50-odd
kilogrammes heavier than the Swift diesel back
in the day.
(but never built) a three-cylinder version of the
unit. That was left to one-time partner GM; it
‘re-engineered’ the three-cylinder version and
3 There were a total of five versions of this
engine. The range started with the 70hp
version, we got the 75hp version and the 90hp
Not long after the Swift diesel was introduced actually manufactured it here in India, and slipped version, and the Multijet II was even available with
came the mods and performance boxes. These it under the hood of the Chevrolet Beat (see box). 95 and 105hp.
took performance up substantially, the slug of GM India also produced its own version of the
torque now experienced much stronger. The
fastest Swift diesels clocked 0-100 times of around
11.9sec, and many a time all you needed was a
Multijet at the company’s Talegaon plant. In fact,
it had equal rights to this engine after the JV with
Fiat ended. The engine powered several of GM’s
4 In its most advanced state, Fiat’s Multijet II
uses up to eight injections per stroke and rail
pressure as high as 2,000bar. Some of the tech
simple performance box from Pete’s. And then brands, but in India, it was used for products can be found on the 2.0 in the Jeep Compass.
the 90hp version of the engine was introduced; from the stable of the SAIC-GM-Wuling alliance
it delivered even more performance and stronger
acceleration. Maruti’s diesel Brezza actually did
the 0-100 sprint in 12.96sec. Let’s not forget the
in China. However, the 1.3 never enjoyed the
same level of success in these Chinese-based cars
which were never engineered to take diesels. The
5 Other companies that used Fiat’s 1.3 Multijet
diesel in differing states of tune included Alfa
Romeo, Lancia, Ford, Opel, and Peugeot.
Brezza weighed in at 1,195kg. The 90hp version complexity of integrating the engine led to quality
ran a higher max rail pressure of 1,600bar versus issues which manifested itself in product recalls.
1,400 of the 75hp version; the engine had a GM India even turned the engine 90 degrees to a opening the engine to deal with a problem. “It
variable geometry turbo, and it used modified ‘north-south’ orientation to power the rear wheels was super reliable,” said one of them, “we only
pistons and piston rings. of the Enjoy MPV, originally a Chinese Wuling. had to open engines where people filled petrol
This is something even Premier, Fiat’s original by mistake”. A timing chain change at around
HELLO TATA partner in India, did. It used the engine to power 1,00,000km, however, was needed to keep the
Possibly the biggest beneficiary of the Multijet its Daihatsu Terios-based Rio, the first compact engine in the peak of health, a bit earlier than
engine was Tata Motors, and this is one of the SUV in India. Needless to say, it was a massive was recommended. Maruti service engineers
main reasons why the company entered into a step up from the unit it was using earlier – also recommended changing the pulley, as “that
joint venture with Fiat. This masterstroke of Ratan Peugeot’s TUD5 – and Premier found it to be reduced the play and allowed the engine to
Tata meant that Fiat’s Ranjangaon plant would be “outstanding in all parameters”. function with greater precision, improving both
folded into a 50:50 Fiat-Tata Motors JV, and this efficiency and power delivery.”
included a 1,00,000 units capacity for the Multijet BULLET-PROOF Could the 1.3 Multijet have carried on with
which, in addition to Fiat’s line-up, would be used For such a complex, high-tech engine running the new BS6 norms coming in? Technically, yes;
in future Tata cars. There is no doubt that it was such a high-pressure fuel-injection system, the engine exists in Euro 6 form in Europe. But
the Multijet that kept Tata Motors in the diesel the Multijet was very reliable. Suzuki actually Suzuki, it is said, didn’t want to pay the high
race and the Indica Vista with this frugal and exported a fair number to its plant in Hungary, license fees. So the 1.3 Multijet was actually
peppy engine, enjoyed a good run of success. The which were then re-exported to the rest of Europe. discontinued because orders dried up. Fiat as a
engine made money for Tata Motors too. When And its reliability record was fabulous. Maruti brand is extinct in India, GM has folded shop,
Maruti Suzuki utilised all of its Manesar plant’s service heads we spoke to can’t remember ever Tata has its own BS6 diesel, and Maruti had its
1.5 DDiS. The latter, however, doesn’t meet the
BS6 norms, yet. Should Maruti have carried on
MULTIJET BY THREE-FOURTHS: GM’S 3-CYLINDER XSDE with Fiat’s 1.3 Multijet? We’ll only know the
answer to that next April, when sales figures for
WHEN FIAT MADE the 1.3 Multijet, it also had plans with the need for a heavy balancer shaft. the year are out.
to develop a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder version of A 58hp, 963cc, three-cylinder version of the All together, Fiat’s baby diesel powered nearly
the same engine. It, however, scrapped Multijet engine was eventually made at three million cars in India, and in the process
the idea before it got into an additional cost of 54 million Euros. probably saved millions of dollars in fuel costs.
production because it just However, it wasn’t Fiat that did the Do the back of the envelope calculation; it was
didn’t make sense. To begin ‘re-engineering’ and tooling; it was one- almost always the most fuel-efficient car in its
with, the engine was already time partner General Motors, who also class. Marketed as the Multijet by Fiat, DDiS
so compact, it could easily be owned rights to the engine. It wasn’t the by Maruti-Suzuki, Quadrajet by Tata, Smartech
shoehorned into just about smoothest diesel around at high engine by Chevrolet, and CRDi4 by Premier (Fiat’s
any Fiat engine bay. Weight speeds, it struggled on highways (0- original partner in India), the engine powered
wasn’t an issue either – the 100kph took 18.59sec), and packaging it front-wheel-drive cars and even rear-wheel-drive
engine was already pretty under the compact bonnet of the Beat was cars. FCA still makes and sells the larger 2.0
light, at 130kg. And what worked difficult too. Still, it was fairly refined at low Multijet in India, and it powers SUVs like the
against the three-cylinder was speeds, and for a time was the most fuel- Jeep Compass, MG Hector and the Tata Harrier.
that the weight advantage lost by efficient car in India with an ARAI-certified But that’s a far cry from its heydays, where the
lopping off one cylinder was negated figure of 25.44kpl. 1.3 Multijet powered 16 individual models, all at
the same time. AI
2020 BMW X1
A mid-life update gives the X1 BS6 engines and more tech.
Is it an improvement over its predecessor?
So is it just another typical BMW- and larger exhaust tips. when combined with the wide
FIRST VERDICT esque minor update or is there a lot Get inside the X1 and you’ll see touchscreen, works rather well.
more to it? Well, let’s find out. the changes are subtle here too. The Other additions include a new gear
A better all-rounder than before.
Let’s begin with the obvious – the 8.8-inch touchscreen takes centre lever that is nicely designed, and
HHHHHHHIII tweaked exterior. As seen on almost stage, but its wider orientation configurable ambient lighting.
every recent BMW, the X1 too gets makes it appear smaller than it Luckily, BMW hasn’t changed
SO GOOD a larger kidney grille that’s in line actually is. What has improved, anything when it comes to the sheer
n Improved NVH levels with its bigger siblings like the X5, however, is the user interface. amount of space the SUV packs. The
n Best-in-class space X6, and X7. That said, the painted It’s new, quicker and a lot more seats all around are still spacious,
silver vertical slats on the X1’s grille intuitive, and there’s wireless and the panoramic sunroof means
NO GOOD don’t look as premium, leaving us Apple CarPlay, which
n Not as well equipped as rivals wanting a bit more bling as seen
n Dash design feels dated on the larger SUVs. Other changes
include a new front bumper, Rear gets new tail-lamps,
.
repositioned fog lamps that are now slightly larger exhaust tips
T
he entry-level luxury SUV horizontal LED strips instead of
PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL DEWARS
Larger kidney grille is more in line with bigger siblings. Has the best-in-class rear seats.
that there’s enough light in the Even though the engine outputs offered on the updated X1, even on spacious too. The model here costs
cabin, making it feel airy. Another are the same, there is a noticeable the top-spec MSport trim. Rs 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom,
positive is the best-in-class boot, at change in the way it sounds and The X1 facelift is also a bit more India), and prices are about
a whopping 500 litres, and there’s drives. For starters, it is quieter comfortable. Now while that can be Rs 40,000-60,000 more than the
no pesky space-saver taking up any compared to the older unit, both attributed to the xLine’s 225/55 R17 previous car, depending on the
room; the spare is under the boot. while idling and while being pushed tyres, BMW has also added some variant. Considering the changes
And to keep up with the times, hard. NVH levels, in general, are more suppleness to the suspension and updated engines BMW has
BMW has provided two USB Type-C much better too. BMW’s new setup. Bump absorption is better introduced, this is not bad at all.
charging points at the rear. mapping has also made the engine than before, and although there Also, while there’s no top-spec
While the changes on the outside a lot more linear in terms of power is that typical underlying sense of AWD model anymore, there is a
and inside are a mix of subtle and delivery, and while that does make BMW firmness, the X1 is now a lot new base SportX model that brings
obvious, it’s the changes under the it easier to drive, especially in more forgiving on bad roads, while the entry price down to Rs 35.90
bonnet that need to be focused on. traffic, the typical punch the unit still offering high-speed composure. lakh (ex-showroom, India), against
The updated X1 (petrol and diesel) was known for will be missed. With these updates, BMW the previous model’s Rs 38.30 lakh.
is BS6-compliant. The one here is But if you do want that kind of seems to have aimed its entry-level CYRUS DHABHAR
the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel fun, and for the relentless turbo luxury SUV towards a more varied
unit that makes 190hp and 400Nm torque to move your soul, toggle the audience. Gone are the days when a
of torque – figures unchanged drive mode into ‘Sport’, shift the Bimmer would be as stiff as a board
BMW X1 sDrive20d xLine
from the BS4 model. The new gearbox into ‘S’, or use the paddles and the epitome of driving pleasure. Price Rs 39.90 lakh*
engine meets BS6 emission norms to go through the 8-speed gearbox. Instead, its products are now L/W/H 4447/2060/1598mm
by adding in a diesel particulate 100kph comes up in just 7.9sec, extremely well-sorted all-rounders, Wheelbase 2670mm
*EX-SHOWROOM, INDIA
filter (DPF) and selective catalyst marginally faster than the last-gen and the X1 is just that. Engine 4 cyl, 1995cc, diesel
reduction (SCR) that uses AdBlue, car (our figures of the older X1 were It looks good, even with that Power 190hp at 4000rpm
which can be filled via a port next to from the all-wheel-drive model). behemoth grille, it has great road Torque 400Nm at 1750-2500rpm
the fuel filler. Speaking of all-wheel drive, it isn’t manners, is well equipped and Gearbox 8-speed automatic
I
’ve said it before and I’ll say it adjust light throw to prevent There is also the new ‘Hey As mentioned earlier, the facelift
again, like them or not, SUV- dazzling the oncoming traffic. It Mercedes’ voice command comes with petrol and diesel mills.
coupés are here to stay. And so gets new 19-inch, six-spoke alloys, assistant that can recognise The petrol is a 2.0-litre, four-
with the launch of the GLC Coupe and the tail-lights like the ones seen conversational voice commands, cylinder unit that makes 250hp and
facelift, Mercedes Benz has widened on Merc’s new SUVs. with Android Auto and Apple 370Nm of torque, while the diesel
the range. Where earlier the Coupe On the inside, too, the update CarPlay connectivity, and a built- is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit
was sold as an AMG only, the is subtle, but a big welcome is the in navigation system. Another that puts out 245hp and 500Nm of
facelift gets two versions – a petrol introduction of the new Mercedes small but welcome addition here is torque. Both are BS6-compliant and
300 4Matic and a diesel 300d MBUX connectivity system, and the wireless charging, but the switch are the same units from the regular
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hen we talk about a facelift, and sports the typical Land Rover bit of an afterthought at first, but is While there is still some gruffness
it usually means new honeycomb design, while the actually rather well implemented. and it can’t really match the level
bumpers, new headlamps headlamps looks sharper, akin to This variant misses out on the of refinement of German cars, it is
and tail-lamps, and at times, the ones on the bigger Discovery, ‘ClearSight’ rear-view camera and an improvement over the earlier
a minor update in the engine bay. with new LED daytime running mirror screen package but Land Discovery. The engine is mated to
PHOTOGRAPHY OMKAR DHAS
The Discovery Sport’s facelift, lights and LED lighting standard Rover has retained features like the a 9-speed torque converter that is
however, is different. Launched in across variants. Moving to the side massive panoramic sunroof and now more responsive compared to
India five years ago, Land Rover and rear, changes are minimal, powered tailgate. what it was earlier – both in Drive
has given the Discovery Sport a but it has new wheels, and its One of the main draws of the and Sport modes. If you have a light
much-needed mid-life nip and updated bumper gets a set of Discovery Sport has been its 7-seat enough right leg, the Discovery
tuck, and while it’s referred to as a new LED tail-lights with detailed layout, and that is offered on the Sport will be happy to cruise around
‘facelift’, a huge change is that they lighting elements. updated model too. But while in 9th gear at speeds as low as
have switched to the new Premium Inside, the changes are obvious. there is a decent amount of space, 80kph, something most other SUVs
FORD ENDEAVOUR
Ford’s updated luxury SUV takes on the magnificient
Sam dunes to prove its off-roading ability.
J
ust a couple of months dunes in Jaisalmer, was going to wider footprint and better traction.
FIRST VERDICT ago, Shapur drove the be a true test of the Endy’s off-road Then, the car’s terrain select has
updated Endeavour and credentials. The 2.0 engine, in the a Sand mode that adjusts power
Just as comfy as before, but is was impressed with the top-spec Titanium+ trim, has all the delivery, gearshifts, and electronics
more refined and better off-road. refinement of the new bells and whistles like four-wheel like traction control, to offer you
HHHHHHHHII 2.0-litre BS6 diesel engine and the drive and terrain modes. And there the required amount of traction and
responsiveness of the 10-speed couldn’t have been a better venue to power. What’s nice is that the new
SO GOOD automatic gearbox, which is also test how good the 10-speed gearbox 10-speed gearbox has the ability to
n Engine refinement new. But that was on smooth, paved is off-tarmac. limit the gears by a flick of a button
n Off-road performance tarmac and open highway stretches Now, driving on sand, especially to ensure it won’t upshift past your
where the Endeavour barely broke over dunes, is quite different from desired gear – quite a handy feature
NO GOOD a sweat. This time, however, things other terrains, as it calls for certain to have, especially when driving up
n Noisy at high revs
were a bit different. The drive, set measures to keep you going. steep and soft sand dunes.
n No paddleshifters
in the vast expanse of the Thar We had to lower the Endy’s tyre On sand, having momentum
desert over the famous Sam sand pressures (down to 20PSI) for a at all times is crucial, so throttle
response means you never have to except for a new gear lever. You still
dig in the accelerator too much, and get the leather-wrapped dashboard
because you can limit the gears, with double stitching, an 8.0-inch
you can relax and focus on the path has more than enough grunt to pull – an old village settlement with a touchscreen with SYNC3, and the
ahead. Now, all said and done, the you out of sticky situations. rich history. The road was bumpy, broad and hugely comfortable,
Endeavour sits on a ladder-frame You also get a low-range mode but one that highlighted the new powered seats. The equipment and
chassis, and that comes through with differential lock, and while we Endy’s softer suspension. Once we safety list is also the same, apart
over bumps and jumps, where never needed to engage it, it is quite turned onto the highway, the soft from the headlamps which get full-
you are chucked around violently. handy and easy to use. Once we nature of the suspension was more LED treatment now.
However, the car has an air of were done galloping over the dunes, evident here; it handled broken Prices for the new Endeavour
indestructibility to it, and the new we made a beeline for the flats roads with aplomb and was hugely start at Rs 29.55 lakh for the two-
engine, despite the drop in power, which goes through Turkon ki Basti comfortable in the city. The steering wheel-drive Titanium trim, and go
up to Rs 33.25 lakh for the top-spec,
all-wheel-drive Titanium+. While
the prices may seem closer to the old
car’s, this is an introductory offer
and you can expect an increase of
around Rs 70,000 from May 1, 2020.
To sum it up, what Ford has done
is give the Endy a new heart while
holding on to its ‘tough as nails’
character. The advanced 10-speed
automatic gearbox has further
Full-LED headlamps offer excellent illumination. Manual controls on the lever feel fiddly. strengthened the Endeavour’s
capability and the soft suspension
has improved comfort, making the
SUV an even better proposition.
JAY PATIL
MARUTI SUZUKI
VITARA BREZZA PETROL
The formerly diesel-only Vitara Brezza makes the
dramatic shift to petrol-only power for the BS6 era.
Does it have the same mass appeal as the original?
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n an ideal world, the Maruti diesel volumes 1:1. dash in a brisk 11.89sec (a Venue easy-going character. Driving
Suzuki Vitara Brezza should turbo takes 11.24sec), 20-80kph in with a light foot will have the
have waltzed into the BS6 COOL CUSTOMER third gear in a class-best 11.40sec, gearbox shift to a higher gear for
emissions era with a new The Brezza petrol shares its 1.5-litre, and 40-100kph in fourth in a the best economy. It’s when you
1.5-litre diesel engine in place four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated respectable 14.88sec. The 1.5 petrol want immediate power that the
of the older BS4 Fiat-sourced petrol engine with the Ciaz sedan engine isn’t quick-revving and tops gearbox tends to falter, taking a
1.3-litre diesel. However, things and Ertiga MPV. The unit makes out at just over 6,000rpm. Still, bit of time to get to the right gear.
didn’t go to plan. Maruti Suzuki’s 105hp at 6,000rpm and 138Nm keep your foot pinned down and For average needs, performance
new in-house 1.5 diesel does not of torque at 4,400rpm, which you’ll like the way the engine winds is more than acceptable. ◊
∆ Interestingly, the Brezza auto, HAVEN’T WE MET? a larger scuff plate for the rear Touch responses are significantly
with an ARAI-tested fuel economy The Maruti Vitara Brezza gets an bumper complete the makeover. better now, and the general layout
of 18.76kpl, is more efficient updated look for 2020. Sure, Maruti There aren’t many changes to of the menus is also easy enough
than the manual which is rated hasn’t tinkered with the compact the Brezza’s interior. The simple to use on the go. There’s no eSIM-
at 17.03kpl. Part of the reason SUV’s well-accepted squarish stance but user-friendly dashboard has based connected tech but the
for this is Suzuki’s SHVS mild- or made any sheet-metal changes been retained, and the only real system offers the option to use
hybrid system that’s exclusive elsewhere either, but there are talking point is the incorporation your phone’s internet connection
to the automatic versions. The still enough details to distinguish of Maruti’s latest SmartPlay Studio to stream music, get weather
system comprises an integrated Brezzas old and new. Up front, touchscreen infotainment system. updates, and even get restaurant
starter generator and a lithium-ion the grille sports a new four-slat
battery, and adds mild motor assist design and there’s a thicker swathe K E E PI N G I T N AT U R A L
under hard acceleration, energy of chrome too. Metal eyebrows
recuperation on deceleration, and add some sparkle to the familiar
auto start/stop functionality. headlights but the bigger talking
Performance is good but you miss the
mid-range punch that rival turbo-petrols offer.
In other areas, too, the Vitara
point is the upgrade to the bright
Brezza feels different now. The dual-projector LED units – a first-
steering is lighter and requires in-segment feature. New LED
less effort to twirl, while low- daytime running lights that double
speed bump absorption seems as the indicators and LED fog lights GIVEN THAT THE Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon are
to have improved too. You don’t are also part of the new lighting offered with three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engines, we’d half expected Maruti
feel as much of the surface package. The front bumper has also to go the turbocharged route for the Brezza petrol as well. And Maruti even
imperfections as before. On the been redone, with new fog-lamp had the engine for the job, in the erstwhile Baleno RS’ sophisticated 1.0
flip side, the steering has lost some enclosures and a larger scuff plate. Boosterjet unit. However, as Maruti insiders put it, the challenge of marketing
of the older Vitara’s directness, In profile, attractive new 16-inch the small engine to customers who associate power with displacement (and
which takes away confidence at precision-cut alloy wheels are your the cost factor too) meant the carmaker had to look at alternatives. And that’s
higher speeds. There’s also more only giveaway of this being the the backstory of Maruti’s decision to employ the four-cylinder, naturally-
vertical movement when you updated Brezza. LED elements aspirated K15 1.5-litre engine on the Brezza petrol.
go faster. for the revamped tail-lamps and
suggestions. That Android Auto wipers, auto climate control, auto- There’s plenty of room at the back its strengths. The engine is better
and Apple CarPlay are included dimming mirror, keyless entry and and passengers will like the view out than the power and torque numbers
will suffice for most, though. Still, go, and a new leather-wrapped of the large windows too. A point might lend you to believe, and
there’s the feeling that Maruti could steering wheel are included. to note on the automatic is that refinement levels are far better than
have added more equipment. A As before, access to the Brezza’s the lithium-ion battery’s position the noisy and clattery diesel’s.
sunroof, rear air-con, and side and cabin is convenient, while the under the front-passenger seat All said, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara
curtain airbags should have been relatively high seating position compromises foot space for the rear Brezza petrol might not be a model
included on top-spec versions, at and upright pillars give that all- passenger. The boot is well shaped that pulls at your heartstrings but
least. Still, auto headlights and important feel of driving an SUV. and should you need more space, it is practical, easy to live with and
there’s always the option to split the makes for an all-round sensible
rear seat 60:40. buy. And those are the reasons to be
interested in one.
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE? NIKHIL BHATIA
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
petrol-manual prices start at
Rs 7.34 lakh and top off at Rs 9.98
MARUTI SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA
lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Brezza
ZXI+/ZXI+ AT
automatic prices range from Price Rs 9.98/11.40 lakh
Rs 9.75 lakh to Rs 11.40 lakh. While L/W/H 3995/1790/1640mm
the Brezza’s prices are on par with Wheelbase 2500mm
those of rivals, it’s not as competitive Engine 4 cyl, 1462cc petrol/with ISG
as it ought to have been. The Power 105hp at 6000rpm
reason? The Brezza’s 1,462cc engine Torque 138Nm at 4400rpm
means Maruti’s compact SUV does Gearbox 5-speed manual/
not qualify for small-car excise sops 4-speed auto
available to models with length of Acceleration (from rest)*
*PERFORMANCE FIGURES NOT TO AUTOCAR TEST STANDARDS
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liens, The Godfather Part II, there’s no two ways about it – it was
FIRST VERDICT The Empire Strikes Back, The nothing short of a blockbuster. success were its strong, SUV-like
Dark Knight – these are all There are some stronger rivals proportions. It wasn’t very large
Fully loaded with all the stuff
movie sequels that are widely now (one in particular from or imposing, and in fact, before
modern Indian buyers crave.
regarded to be superior to the Hyundai’s own backyard), and the facelift, you could even call the
HHHHHHHHHI blockbuster that came before them. many more just around the looks quite dull, but it had just the
Making them couldn’t have been corner, so the time couldn’t be right shape and that worked. The
SO GOOD an easy task when the original was riper for the second-generation new Creta, a visibly larger vehicle,
n Equipment so good to begin with. Similarly, it Creta. Can it be the sequel that also has superb proportions, with a
n Rear-seat comfort couldn’t have been easy to make the surpasses the original? chunky, square-shaped front end,
second-generation Hyundai Creta, thick creases over the wheel arches,
NO GOOD especially considering the old one THE EMPEROR’S broad shoulders and a roofline
n Polarising design was at the top of its game right until NEW CLOTHES that has a nice silver accent on the
the end of its life. Love it or hate it, A big contributor to the first Creta’s C-Pillar. However, the smaller ◊
∆ details will likely polarise people. mirror the headlamps with their elegant, V-shaped, flowing centre
The 17-inch alloys (dual-tone and C-shaped design and brake-light console. Exclusive to the 1.4 Turbo
diamond-cut on some variants) are cluster, although a neat black strip model is this all-black interior with
of an interesting but unexciting housing the high-mount stop lamp red highlights, while the others
design. The flat nose of the car is adds some relief. The design is get a more conventional beige
home to a big grille and lighting is quirky at best and fussy at worst. and black. There’s even contrast
stitching on the leather-wrapped
steering wheel and the throttle-like
Some design details may be questionable, but
gear selector – both of which bear
an uncanny resemblance to what
a certain German luxury carmaker
Paddleshifters are first in class.
uses in its cars. Sporty as this colour
the Creta remains a well-proportioned SUV. scheme is, though, it highlights
the Creta’s liberal use of hard
GOING TURBO
There are five powertrain options,
including a 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally
aspirated petrol, a 115hp, 1.5-litre
turbo-diesel, and the 140hp, 1.4-litre
direct-injection turbo-petrol we are
10.25in touchscreen is clear and packed with features. 7in colour screen shows all relevant info, including speedo. driving here. The former two are
available with both, manual and
You won’t get hung up on that and changes colour with the drive wireless phone charging, an automatic options, while the turbo-
for long, however, as the 10.25-inch modes. Yes, the Creta has drive auto-dimming rear-view mirror, petrol, which we’re driving today, is
touchscreen that sits flush with modes – Comfort, Eco and Sport for a powered driver’s seat, a tyre only available as an automatic.
the surface of the centre console the road, and Snow, Mud and Sand pressure monitor, an onboard air While it’s not being positioned
will soon arrest your eyeballs. It’s for when you’re off it – but hold purifier and auto climate control as an outright ‘performance’
slick, it’s crystal clear with sharp your horses, off-road aficionados; are known entities by now, but model, the 1.4 T-GDi engine, the
graphics, and it’s loaded with there’s still no AWD. what Indian buyers will really love same unit found under the hood
features, including Apple CarPlay In true Hyundai fashion, though, are the ventilated front seats, a of Seltos, packs identical numbers
and Android Auto, and Hyundai’s the Creta’s equipment list throws tremendous-sounding Bose audio – 140hp and 250Nm – which
BlueLink connected-car app suite everything and the kitchen sink at system, the electronic parking brake imbues the Creta with pretty strong
as well. Another blessing is a row of you. Auto headlamps and wipers, and, the big one, the full-length performance. It’s a shame there’s
physical buttons so you don’t always no manual on offer, but the quick-
have to take your eyes off the road. shifting dual-clutch automatic does
Other neat touches are the cool blue W H AT DOES IT COST ? this engine justice as well. Hyundai
ambient lighting, the knurled finish 1.5 MPi 1.5 CRDi 1.4 T-GDi hasn’t quite mastered DCT tech the
for the brushed silver AC knobs and Creta E - 9.99 (MT) - way the Germans have, though, and
the part-digital instrument cluster. Creta EX 9.99 (MT) 11.49 (MT) - there’s a still a fair bit of jerkiness
The analogue tachometer is small at slow speeds. However, shifts are
Creta S 11.72 (MT) 12.77 (MT) -
and relegated to one corner, but the noticeably smoother in the Creta
Creta SX 13.46 (MT), 14.94 (AT) 14.51 (MT), 15.99 (AT) 16.16 (AT)
7.0-inch screen at the centre of the than in the Seltos (which also uses
binnacle looks sharp, gives you all Creta SX (O) 16.15 (AT) 15.79 (MT), 17.20 (AT) 17.20 (AT) the same gearbox) and it engages
relevant trip-computer information PRICES ARE IN LAKH RUPEES, EX-SHOWROOM, INDIA gears in a less abrupt manner. ◊
Large boot will take two big suitcases with ease. 17-inch alloy design is interesting but unexciting. Indicators and fog lamps sit in base of front bumper.
*EX-SHOWROOM, INDIA
Engine 4 cyl, 1343cc, turbo-petrol
game on all sides. Apart from its Power 140hp at 6000rpm
most direct rival, the Seltos, the Torque 250Nm at 1500-3200rpm
Air purifier is a nice feature, but AQI
segment below is catching up. The Gearbox 7-speed dual-clutch auto
display oddly located between seats.
likes of the very capable XUV300,
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he Volkswagen Tiguan, row of seats, and the promise is of a Tiguan, but the design is still neat
FIRST VERDICT launched in India in 2017, has Tiguan with wider appeal. and clean. The tail end is also similar
always been a likeable SUV. but with the addition of chrome
A good premium SUV.
Its Germanic looks, high- STRETCH OUT embellishments lower down.
Just not a great 7-seater.
quality interior and pleasant driving At first glance, the Tiguan Allspace Swiveling your foot under the
HHHHHHHHII experience won it appreciation doesn’t look all too different than Allspace’s rear activates the hands-
among a band of premium SUV the standard Tiguan. The squared- free tailgate that opens to reveal a
SO GOOD buyers. This year, the Tiguan we’re out front end is unchanged and the reasonable 230-litre storage space.
n Strong petrol engine familiar with makes way for the only real point of difference here is With all seats up, that is. Sure, the
n Top-notch quality Tiguan Allspace you see here. You the absence of cladding lower down. boot floor is a bit high, but you do
can think of the Allspace as an It’s in profile that the Allspace looks have enough room to stow a few soft
NO GOOD XL-sized Tiguan; it has a 110mm like a stretched-out Tiguan. The bags, at the very least. Folding the
n Third row tight on space longer wheelbase and is 215mm larger cabin section and longer rear 50:50-split third row down enhances
n No diesel option longer overall. The added length overhang mean the proportions luggage room to a sizeable 700 litres,
has allowed the inclusion of a third aren’t quite as appealing as the taut and should you want more space, ◊
Shares its dashboard with the Tiguan. All-black interior theme is a bit dull, but there’s no faulting the cabin on quality. Panoramic sunroof’s part of package.
∆ the middle-row seats can be folded too, though the seat is best for two. and perhaps adults on the occasional turbocharged, direct-injection TSI
flat too. Fold-out trays for the rear seats and intra-city jaunt, but no more. Then petrol engine. Headline numbers
If you’ve been chauffeured a 12V charging socket at the back are again, the Allspace’s cousin from include an output of 190hp at
around in a standard Tiguan, you’ll handy inclusions, but the large rear Skoda, the Kodiaq, is no better in 4,200rpm, max torque of 320Nm
experience a similar level of space windows miss out on sun shades. this area. at 1,500-4,100rpm, and a 0-100kph
and comfort on the Allspace’s Things aren’t half as nice for last time of 8.8sec. It’s impressive in
second row. The seats, for one, are row passengers. Access to the third CHANGE OF HEART kickdown acceleration too, with
supportive with generous bolstering row via the rear doors requires some While the added length and third a 5.26sec 20-80kph and 6.79sec
to hold you snugly in place. twisting and turning, and, once row of seats define the Allspace, the 40-100kph time. Just for reference,
Headroom is just about adequate inside, you’ll find space to be strictly other talking point on the India- the old Tiguan diesel with 143hp
for tall occupants but there’s loads limited. You’ll need to be a great spec car has got to be the switch to and 340Nm of torque did the
of legroom (with the 60:40 seats negotiator to work out a kneeroom petrol power. Yes, where the Tiguan 0-100kph sprint in 10.55sec,
slid back, that is), and you even compromise with the middle-row ran on diesel, the fuel of choice for 20-80kph in 6.63sec, and 40-100kph
have the option to adjust backrest passengers, and headroom is also Indian SUV buyers, the Allspace in 8.63sec, so the improvement in
angle, albeit via flimsy tags. There’s tight for anyone of above average has been launched as a petrol-only performance is substantial.
enough room for a middle passenger height. The space is fine for children, model. Power comes from a 2.0-litre Drivers used to diesel SUVs might
There’s enough room for small bags even with all seats up. Third row is just not suitable for adults. Middle row is bolstered well and offers good legroom.
*EX-SHOWROOM, INDIA
car. That reassuring (or most premium) of SUVs for the
20-80kph
thunk on door shut, money, nor is it the best 7-seater
the generous use of soft- around. The absence of a diesel (in kickdown) 5.36s 6.63s
touch materials, and the engine option is also sure to be a 40-100kph
long-lasting feel of even red flag for many. (in kickdown) 6.79s 8.63s
The tough build and great highway manners
are the big draws of the Allspace.
SKODA KAROQ
Clean-cut, petrol-powered, and equipped
with a twin-clutch auto, the Karoq is
more scaled-down Kodiaq than new Yeti.
PHOTOGRAPHY OMKAR DHAS
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koda’s Yeti, you either loved around in, it didn’t come with an as a result, is an SUV that feels as
FIRST VERDICT it or you just didn’t get it. automatic gearbox – a deal breaker straight-laced and controversy-free
Downright quirky in some for many – and then there was as they come.
Everything you love about places, brilliant in others, and the fact that all other SUVs in
the Kodiaq now in a smaller, specifically designed to stand out its class were a bit bigger. So it THREE-PIECE SUIT,
more affordable package. from the crowd, the Yeti polarised lacked mass appeal. WITH HIKING BOOTS
HHHHHHHHII opinion, right down the middle. This is primarily why, when Now while it may be short on
Me? I just loved it. The nose, it came to the Karoq – its shock value, Skoda’s baby Kodiaq
SO GOOD with its rally car-like spot lamp replacement, if not its spiritual is not short on charm. Sure, the
n Top-notch cabin quality integrated into the bumper, looked successor – Skoda decided to design isn’t in your face, and for
n Comfortable front seats cool; I loved the casual manner follow the straight and narrow. ‘bling’, the Karoq is probably dead
in which the Yeti felt at home Quirkiness isn’t listed high in its last. But is it devoid of character?
NO GOOD on broken roads, and then there list of must-have traits when it No way. It has an easy-going
n No diesel option was the fact that it had a massive comes to designing and, more and relaxed appeal that only gets
n Some equipment missing affinity for corners. It wasn’t well importantly, selling a mass market stronger the more you look at the
suited to being chauffeur-driven car in large numbers. So the Karoq, car. And then there’s a balance ◊
The build of the Karoq is solid, and the cabin
is packed with high-quality materials.
Gear lever isn’t as well-built as rest of the cabin. Clever cupholders in central console get grip at base. Huge sunroof and cream leather brighten up cabin.
There’s some around the vents, enough grunt to overtake slower
the centre console mixes piano traffic easily.
black and chrome superbly, and Winding the engine harder, all
the highlights carry on across to go superbly together. In fact, I’ve left the best bit for last. the way to the redline, delivers
the steering wheel and doorpads the functionality of the screen With the extra bolstering, perfect stronger thrust, and then the Karoq
as well. is outstanding. The display is cushioning, and ample lateral feels quick. Driven flat out against
Also impressive is the tough crisp, it responds instantly, and support, the front seats are just the clock, the SUV takes 10.03sec
build of the dash, and the manner the software is so intuitive, you exceptional. So comfy, you can to reach 100, and hold onto the
in which the soft black top spills rarely have to second guess. And spend hours in them and step out pedal for 25.16sec and you’ll be
onto the lighter coloured lower bit with mood lighting that can be as fresh as a daisy. doing 160kph. This, however,
is special. I particularly like the customised to suit your taste, the isn’t among the best TSI engines,
grab handles that are built into cabin gets a lift too. NEAT, TIDY AND especially at high speed. It feels
the centre console, and I think the The only bit that sort of seems ENTERTAINING strained past 4,500rpm, and it
high-quality, slick touchscreen out of place is the plain-looking With a 150hp TSI petrol under the gets a bit boomy near the redline
and digital instrument panel gear selector. hood and a 7-speed twin-clutch too. So, unless you really want to
521-litre boot is both practical and flexible; gets smart rails with adjustable hooks.
Space-saver spare sits snugly below floor; no Skoda logo at rear, only the name.
60 4.92 80 7.25
100 10.03 120 13.56
140 18.53 160 25.16
In-gear acceleration
20-80kph (in kickdown) 5.38s
40-100kph (in kickdown) 6.68s
he Indian car buyer has a strong practical luxury, a few also look for a good M division created one of the sportiest SUVs
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preference for SUVs, and the experience at the wheel. BMW was early to around – the original X5 M. Now, over a decade
reasons for this are many. SUVs feel recognise this kind of consumer. Back in 1999, later, what we have here is the third generation
indestructible, the ground clearance the company built its first X5, and it was on a of the performance SUV.
helps on our roads, and they are a monocoque frame rather than a ladder-frame
practical buy for the Indian family. However, its chassis, allowing the SUV to proudly have the M PHATIC
not just about practicality, and even the luxury DNA of an ultimate driving machine. It was a One look is all it takes for you to know that this
segment has buyers are lapping up SUVs – most model that created waves; it was, after all, the SUV has some serious sporty intentions. From
of them enjoy the pampering offered by the back very first SUV that drove like a sports sedan. the glossy black M grille with the double bars, to
seat. However, while many want that level of Then, in 2009, to take things up a notch, BMW’s the contours of the front apron and the M gills
on the side, there are plenty of things that give gives you additional information). Gone are the frustrating due to the strict speed limits.
it away. Then there are the unique aerodynamic individual buttons for engine, dampers, and Luckily, BMW had accounted for that and
double-arm wing mirrors with gaps to let air steering, and instead, there is one button that closed off a wonderful section of road that
through. For optimal performance and cornering, gives you access to the menu in the central info snakes along the Arizona scrub. Elevations,
the X5 M uses differently sized wheels – 21-inch display, allowing you to customise the setup. dips, and roller-coaster-like twists and turns
wheels at the front and 22-inchers at the rear. The rest is pretty much identical to its less- – it’s the perfect setting to push BMW’s most
You also get twin exhaust pipes and a roof- powerful counterpart. powerful engine and test the SUV’s dynamics.
mounted spoiler at the rear. One thing’s for sure: there’s no dearth of power.
Inside, the X5 M gets M-specific seats (with M MOTION The 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 churns out 625hp in
a quilted design) and instrument cluster (which Driving a performance car in the US is the X5 M Competition, with 750Nm of torque ◊
by distributing torque to the wheels as needed. is the new ‘M Mode’ button that allows you to M BOSS?
The system actually goes deeper. It doesn’t toggle through the preset Road, Sport and Track The X5 M is both irrational and brilliant.
just account for rotational differences but also modes which show up on the instrument cluster Headed to India in May and expected to be
takes many other variables into account, like when selected. priced around Rs 1.8 crore, the performance
accelerator input, the difference between Bringing in extra levels of confidence is SUV will go up against the likes of the Mercedes
targeted and actual yaw rates, and, of course, an intrinsic part of the performance envelope: GLE 63, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and even the
transverse acceleration. the brakes. The motorsport-inspired M Lamborghini Urus in our market.
The result of this is sportscar-like handling. compound disc brakes put you at liberty to There is no doubt that the new X5 M comes
What adds to the exhilaration is that the literally throw this two-tonne car around. In with hardcore performance. On suitable roads,
steering has a really nice heft to it. It weights up fact, they shed speed just as quickly as the X5 M it is a veritable sportscar, with searing
beautifully as you go quicker, and is also light can build it. To suit individual tastes or driving acceleration and leech-like grip. What you
and easy enough to use in slow-moving city conditions, one can set pedal feel to either ‘Sport’ also get with this performance is space for
traffic, making this monster performer practical or ‘Comfort’. five, good luggage room, plenty of luxury,
enough to be your everyday car. You can even Coming to comfort, that’s one area where and oodles of pampering. A point to note
select a steering feel that works best for you. In the X5 M takes a beating. Even at its most is that rear-seat passengers will not be as
fact, you can also choose settings for the engine, comfortable setting, the ride is firm, with sharp comfortable as they would be in the regular
dampers, brakes and xDrive – opting between ruts and road divisions filtering through. The X5 with the stiffer suspension, and it remains
Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus levels. You can low-profile tyres further amplify this feeling to be seen if anything but ‘Comfort’ works well
mix and match these settings and store your and create a lot of road noise. The India-spec on our roads.
preferred combination to two individual shortcut model will probably ride on fatter rubber, but That aside, this is a super-SUV that offers
buttons (M1 and M2) on the three-spoke M one should be ready to compromise some ride BMW M-division thrills in spades, and is one
steering for easy recall. To simplify things, there comfort for thrill from behind the wheel. that’s right up there with the best of its class. AI
B M W X6 M BMW X5 M COMPETITION
EXCLUSIVE
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Land Rover, known for choosing
incredible locations across the
globe for its media drives, outdid
itself, and I’m sure they’ll find it
hard to top this one. This wasn’t your usual
arrive-on-Day-0, drive-on-Day-1, and fly-out-
on-Day-2 drive for a new model. But, then,
this wasn’t just another new model. We are in
Namibia to drive the reborn Defender – the
most iconic Land Rover of all, that’s back in a
modern avatar.
The new Defender, which goes on sale this
year, has big shoes to fill and an illustrious
legacy to live up to. Since its origin as the
Series 1 Land Rover over 70 years ago, the
Defender has evoked a sense of adventure like
no other 4x4. It’s been the vehicle of choice for
cross-continent expeditions, military operations
in conflict zones, and for anyone with a spirit to
explore the most remote regions of the world.
And it doesn’t get more remote than ◊
Tradition in a modern age. Herero women in elaborate 19th century Victorian-style outfits pose with the reborn Defender.
Massive ground clearance put to test.
The emptiness of this region has a haunting beauty, and
there’s no better place to practice ‘social distancing’!
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LAND ROVER DEFENDER DRIVE
Wild elephants are
not uncommon in this that imparts a good sense of control. Also, the
part of the world. ride is brilliant and quite settled, especially in
Comfort mode. All cars come with adaptive
air suspension which alters the ride height.
In Access mode, the Defender drops down by
40mm for easy access. In full Off-road mode,
the air springs gently rise to give a maximum
ground clearance of 291mm!
SULTAN OF SOAK
I start out from Opuwo in the diesel D240 and
head west to Van Zyl’s camp tucked into the
forest beside a sandy riverbed. That’s our night
stop before we tackle Van Zyl’s Pass the next
day. The first day is the easiest part of the
drive, and it allows me to settle into the new
Defender. The first impression is of fantastic
all-round visibility from the lofty seats, aided ◊
∆ for easy access, a sturdy roof carrier, and lots percent of buyers in India will want to
of matte-black plastic bits and decals to give know. For a car with a heavy-duty roof
your Defender an expedition-ready look. rack and a heavier spare tyre on top, the
In fact, this test drive is more of an expedition Defender no doubt feels top-heavy. Yes,
covering over 860km, of which only 4km was there is a fair bit of body roll on grippy
on tarmac! But, ironically, those 4km were the tarmac, and the off-road, block-pattern
most crucial because most owners won’t stray tyres blunt the steering response a bit.
far from paved roads. You expect the Defender That said, the Defender feels remarkably
to be brilliant off-road, but how good is it on sure-footed, despite the high centre of
road? That’s the question that sliver of tarmac gravity. The steering is fairly accurate
answered. So let’s get straight to the answer 95 and has a wonderfully reassuring feel
4X4XFAR
On day two, I switched to the more powerful
P400 petrol for the drive up Van Zyle’s pass,
one of the toughest passes in the world. Built
by a Dutchman, Ben Van Zyl, this pass was
made by a posse of locals using spades, axes and
hammers. No earth-moving equipment was used
here, and it shows. It took us 1.5 hours to cover
10km! Forget about a dirt road, in parts, the
steep inclines and descents are just paths covered
with massive rocks jutting out to test every
millimetre of the Defender’s wheel articulation when you suddenly hit a deep patch of sand
and ground clearance. It was at Van Zyl’s that but the overall sense of control you get on loose
LAND ROVER DEFENDER D240/P400 S
I was convinced that the Defender is truly the surfaces is incredible.
most capable off-roader in the world. Not only On the last day, we drove to Namibia’s famed
did it skip from one boulder to next, but it did so Skeleton Coast and this was the most spectacular
with ridiculous ease. The 3.0-litre mild-hybrid part of the drive. Pushing through the desolate
has a nice broad spread of torque and enough landscape we didn’t see another car for 12 hours
lowdown pull to yank the heavy Defender up and, at one point, drove 20km up the Hoarusib
a cliff. A tradition for those who successfully river! The emptiness of this region and its
conquer Van Zyl’s is to inscribe their names on a limitless horizons have a haunting beauty, and L/W/H 5018/2008/1967mm
cluster of stones at the foot of the pass, which is the tough terrain would make even the bravest Wheelbase 3022mm
exactly what I did. off-roader think twice before venturing into some Engine 4 cyl, 1999cc, turbo-diesel
We are back onto relatively flat terrain in parts. But by now, fully settled into the Defender 6 cyl, 2996cc, turbo-petrol
the Marienfluss Valley and get a chance to and accustomed to its off-road prowess, the bouts Power 240hp at 4000rpm/400hp at 5500rpm
stretch the Defender’s legs. It’s best to switch of panic when crossing a river or scrambling Torque 430Nm at 1400rpm/550Nm at 2000-5000rpm
to manual mode to get the most out of the up a slippery dune were few and far between. Gearbox 8-speed automatic
P400 motor, which revs quite freely. It’s easy I knew I wouldn’t get stuck, I knew the reserve 0-100kph* 9.1sec/6.1sec
to hit speeds of 150kph on dirt tracks, and the car had, and I knew it would sail through Water Wading 900mm
*CLAIMED
the overall stability of the Defender in these any terrain effortlessly. The king of off-roaders Top Speed 188 kph/191kph*
conditions is pretty amazing. It shimmies a bit is back! AI
TATA HARRIER
The more powerful 170hp diesel,
new 6-speed automatic transmission,
and extra kit improve the Harrier’s appeal.
T
raffic in the hill station of but, in traffic, you want it to be low and medium speeds.
FIRST VERDICT Lonavala is pretty dense. smooth, progressive and intuitive. Once past the small lanes and
Narrow roads, loads of pesky tightly packed streets, the road
Nicer to drive and better equipped,
three-wheelers, taxis parked SMOOTHER, FASTER, opens up. And here too, if you are
automatic works well too.
randomly in every conceivable RELAXING not in a hurry, the gearbox does a
HHHHHHHHII manner, and then there are the The Hyundai-sourced gearbox good job. In manual, it even holds
manic bikers who dive for every is all of the above. Taking off on to gears for the most part of the
SO GOOD gap like they are playing a video from rest is smooth and seamless, engine’s powerband, giving you a
n Smooth, responsive automatic game. And, of course, the law is the 2.0 Multijet diesel feels better sense of control, especially on
n Spacious and comfortable absent today. Making the trudge brilliantly integrated, and then a winding road. However, there are
through the market area a little what enhances the experience no paddleshifters, and mash down
NO GOOD more tolerable is the fact that considerably is that the gearbox is on the accelerator and you’ll find
n Not as effortless to drive as rivals Tata’s new Harrier now comes very responsive. All it needs to drop the ’box missing a sense of urgency.
n Some kit still missing with a 6-speed automatic. Now down to a lower gear is a firm shove What’s strange is that instead of the
having an auto is all very well, on the throttle. So it works well at gearbox responding quicker, there ◊
No badge to indicate this is the uprated 170hp diesel engine. Feels more muscular with 170hp.
top-class. Tata Motors has also made in the rear reminds you that the way-adjustable powered seat, and more capable. The new 6-speed
the USB slot in the centre console Harrier comes with a rather special and diamond-cut wheels. Terrain auto gearbox works superbly at
more accessible, and you no longer and punchy audio system. Also, you Response Modes, an excellent low and medium speeds, and if you
need the finger dexterity of a Swiss just can’t miss the tough build. The audio system, and six airbags are want more performance, there’s
watchmaker to plug your phone in entire bodyshell feels nicely taut part of the package too, but on the manual option. And with new
(again, something we had pointed and rigid, and, more importantly, XZ and XZA. Dual-tone versions features like the massive panoramic
out). The digital tacho, however, is is rattle-free on a rough road. The are quite affordable too, with only sunroof, the new Harrier is a
still hard to read accurately, the gear doors feel solid too, but the thick a Rs 10,000-15,000 increase in more compelling buy. Yes, some
indicator on the automatic model rubber beading that seals from the price, and this is true of the popular features are still missing, and so is
lags behind considerably when you outside world means that you have Dark Edition as well. Tata will the option of a petrol engine. Still,
shift gears, and the touchscreen still to slam them shut. offer the Harrier with a two-year/ one thing’s for sure, with prices
isn’t as seamless or slick to operate The 2020 Harrier is available one-lakh kilometre warranty that between Rs 13.69 lakh and Rs
as its competition. in five variants, starting with can be extended to five years 20.25 lakh, the Harrier is a much
Coming to seat comfort, it is XE, priced at Rs 13.69 lakh and unlimited kilometres for an stronger contender – both, for the
super-impressive. Space inside the (ex-showroom). There’s no additional Rs 26,000; it’s an offer competition and for your money.
cabin is massive; the large seats touchscreen on this version, but you must take. Question is, does the Tata badge
support your back, shoulders and you do get dual airbags, ESP (now Features missing on the Harrier have what it takes to pull in buyers
thighs superbly, and the seat height, standard), and projector headlamps (considering the other SUVs in at this price point?
especially at the rear, is just perfect. with dual-function DRLs that this class) are connected tech, SHAPUR KOTWAL
With the acres of legroom in the work as turn indicators. The most cooled seats and wireless charging,
back (in part due to the 2,741mm affordable automatic version, among others. And, given the
wheelbase), and the new panoramic the XMA, starts at an attractive price, it isn’t unreasonable to
2020 TATA HARRIER XZ+/XZA+
sunroof that brightens up the cabin, Rs 16.25 lakh. This variant gets expect an electronic parking brake. Price Rs 18.85-20.15 lakh
this clearly is one of the best SUVs in you a touchscreen, driving modes, The thrust lever-like handbrake (ex-showroom, India)
its class to be chauffeured around in. as well as electrically adjusted remains fiddly to use. L/W/H 4598/1894/1706mm
Tata has even used a heat-reflecting mirrors. The top-of-the-line XZ+ Wheelbase 2741mm
blind to reduce heat soak from the (manual) and XZA+ (automatic) IMPRESSIVE ENOUGH? Engine 4 cyl, 1956cc, turbo-diesel
big glass area; smart. trims cost Rs 18.75 and 19.99 Smoother and more refined, more Power 170hp at 3750rpm
There isn’t a third row of seats, lakh, respectively. Kit includes effortless and punchy to drive, Torque 350Nm at 1750-2500rpm
but what you do get is 425 litres of the large rain-sensing and anti- and now better equipped, the new Gearbox 6-speed MT/6-speed AT
boot space, and the JBL sub-woofer pinch panoramic sunroof, six- Harrier is clearly more attractive Acceleration (from rest)
Kph (Sec) (Sec)
Tata Harrier MT Jeep Compass*
20 1.30 1.45
60 4.85 4.66
100 11.25 9.97
140 23.77 19.21
In-gear acceleration
20-80kph (in third)
*BS4 COMPLIANT
10.49sec 9.37sec
40-100kph (in fourth)
6-speed automatic works well when driven at city speeds. Huge anti-pinch sunroof closes automatically for rain. 11.22sec 10.26sec
I
we’ve established the Compass operates in a higher two SUVs compare.
new automatic price band with prices for diesel- Could the Harrier make the
version as the best auto versions starting a full Compass feel like an unnecessary
Tata Harrier to buy. Rs 2 lakh above where the Harrier extravagance? Or can the Jeep
But what we’re keen to know is auto tops off. The fully loaded lure you enough to part with
how good it is in the larger Compass Limited Plus featured substantially more money?
universe of diesel-automatic SUVs. here adds a further Rs 3 lakh to the
Our benchmark comes in the form difference. Then again, the Tata MULTIJET SETTERS
of the Jeep Compass that, and Jeep are powered by the same As good as the BS4-spec Harrier
incidentally, received a diesel- engine – Fiat’s now-BS6-compliant was, its 140hp engine always
automatic option in the past few Multijet 2.0-litre diesel – and in came across as a bit restrained,
months. This isn’t an apple to the same 170hp-odd state of tune, as if it had more to give but Compass’ 9-speed auto comes from ZF.
AT EASE
The Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier share their diesel engines but use
different automatic transmissions. Nikhil Bhatia tells you which one
does the better job of the ingredients and which is the SUV for you.
PHOTOGRAPHY KULDEEP CHAUDHARI
wasn’t allowed to. The good gearshifts and goes about its Again, responses are sufficiently
news is that that’s not a feeling you business in an unobtrusive way, quick, even if the slow-to-react
get on the updated BS6 Harrier. just as you’d like it. It responds gear indicator readout on the MID
Power is up a substantial 30hp, well to part-throttle inputs and is might suggest otherwise.
and you experience the added go, even timely in its shifts when you Drive the two SUVs back to back
especially on the open road. The adopt a more aggressive driving and you’ll make a big revelation –
Hyundai-sourced 6-speed torque style. It’s only when you mash the Harrier’s 6-speed unit actually
converter automatic gearbox that down on the Harrier’s accelerator gets more out of the FCA engine
has the job of channelling that that there’s a bit of a delay before than the Compass’ 9-speed auto.
power to the Harrier’s front the electronics pick the right gear. Yes the 9-speed torque converter
wheels, perhaps deserves even There is, however, fun to be had is smooth and goes through the
more appreciation. shuffling through the ratios via gears gracefully, and yes, even in
Harrier uses a Hyundai 6-speed auto. The gearbox is smooth through the gear lever in manual mode. mundane traffic you’ll be in the ◊
ZOOMING OUT
So it’s the Harrier with the better
gearbox, but can it cause as much
of an upset when talking of other
elements of the driving experience?
Rear section of Harrier cabin is big on space and comfort. Compass has the smaller cabin. Rear seat is best for two. The short answer is no.
This is a large SUV that feels
its size in town and at low
speeds due to its relatively heavy
hydraulic steering. The steering’s
heft does give confidence when
cruising out on the highway,
but the inconsistent feel off-
centre, kickback on big bumps,
and even torque steer on hard
acceleration take much away from
the experience. The Harrier also
tends to follow the contours of the
road calling for a firm hand on the
wheel at all times.
In comparison, the Compass
comes across as a far more
accomplished package. Its electric
steering, for one, is beautifully
tuned – light and easy to twirl in
town, yet weighty and feelsome
at higher speeds – and the keen
handling will also get your vote.
Then there’s the Compass’ all-
independent suspension (the
Harrier uses a simpler torsion
beam at the rear) which is just
While the dashboard might look a bit plain, the built-to-last feel across the Compass cabin will win you over. brilliant. Sure, the Harrier is good
Ironic as it may seem, the Harrier’s gearbox gets
more out of the FCA engine than the Jeep’s unit.
∆ also get loads of legroom. The has also done much to enhance
large windows and new panoramic the cabin ambience. A slicker
sunroof only add to the feeling of touchscreen would be high up on
space. Price-to-size is a metric that our wishlist, however.
the Harrier continues to ace. At first glance, the Compass’
Up front, the Harrier’s relatively cabin can seem quite ordinary –
high seating also gives drivers the blame the plain-looking dashboard
feeling of commanding something for this – but what charms you
substantial. Equally importantly, here is quality. The thunk on door
you also get the feeling of being in shut and the following clack of
something substantially expensive. the military-grade door locks are
Sure, there are a fair few hard sounds you won’t tire of, even
plastics scattered across the cabin years into ownership. There’s an
but the faux wood on the sleek all-encompassing, built-to-last feel
dash looks convincing, the door on the inside, and everything just
handles are leather-wrapped, feels tightly screwed together. The
and the now-tightened panel fit chunky steering is great to hold,
FEATURE FILM
The very first iterations of both
the Harrier and Compass drew
flak for some missing features.
Harrier is front-wheel-drive only but gets off-road modes. Digital tacho a cool bit on Harrier, but not easiest to read. The story is quite different today,
however. Both models in their
top-spec avatars are quite evenly
matched and get features like
panoramic sunroofs and powered
driver’s seats, while safety kits
include six airbags and ESC.
There are some differences in
kit (see box) too. Where the
Harrier sports a part-digital
instrument cluster and has the
larger touchscreen (8.8-inch vs the
Compass’ 8.4-inch unit), the Jeep
gets an electronic parking brake
and offers the flexibility of dual-
Compass’ standard-fit all-wheel drive equals versatility. Electric parking brake is a premium feature on Compass. zone climate control.
The Compass offers the more accomplished
Tata Harrier XZA+
Dual-tone
Jeep Compass 2.0D
Limited Plus 4x4 AT
VERDICT
driving experience, but for a steep price. Good to drive, spacious,
and feature-rich, Tata is a
Solidly engineered Jeep
has special appeal but is
lot of SUV for the money. expensive for its size.
RATING HHHHHHHHII HHHHHHHHII
L/W/H 4598/1894/1706mm 4395/1818/1640mm
TO EACH HIS OWN same mechanical package in more Wheelbase 2741mm 2636mm
Priced at Rs 24.99 lakh affordable Longitude trim that Engine 4 cyl, 1956cc, turbo-diesel 4 cyl, 1956cc, turbo-diesel
(ex-showroom, Delhi), the fully costs Rs 21.96 lakh. Power 170hp at 3750rpm 173hp at 3750rpm
*PERFORMANCE FIGURES NOT TO AUTOCAR STANDARDS
loaded Jeep Compass Limited To say the Harrier is our pick Torque 350Nm at 1750-2500rpm 350Nm at 1750-2500rpm
Plus diesel-auto is an expensive merely for its lower price tag Gearbox 6-speed auto 9-speed auto
proposition, particularly for an (Rs 20.25 lakh) would be doing Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Layout
SUV of its size. And given the injustice to what is Tata’s best
Tyre size 235/65 R17 225/55 R18
cabin space, it’s not the ideal fit SUV yet. The carmaker has done
Suspension (f/r) Independent, MacPherson Independent, MacPherson
for buyers with frequent use of the a great job with the Harrier
struts, coil springs / struts, coil springs /
rear seat either. However, if you auto’s drivetrain and the element
are a keen driver, the Compass has of convenience only adds to the non-independent, independent, multi-link,
big appeal, humdrum auto gearbox base SUV’s repertoire of talents. torsion beam, coil springs coil springs
notwithstanding. The excellent No doubt, there’s still room for Brakes (f/r) Discs/drums Discs/discs
ride, slick handling, solid build improvement in the area of Boot capacity 425 litres 438 litres
and even off-road ability are what driving dynamics but it’s not a PERFORMANCE Acceleration (from rest) Acceleration (from rest)
make the Compass special. It’s deal-breaker, by any stretch. A Sec Sec
still a hard sell for the money, but large SUV with a strong engine, a 0-100kph 11.58 sec* 11.40 sec
if you are open to compromising nice auto gearbox, and an attractive Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs 20.25 lakh Rs 24.99 lakh
on features you could get the price tag. What’s not to like? AI
*ACHIEVED
Top speed 189*/170*/161*/152*/174kph Fuel economy (overall) 11.7/11.3/17.2/15.4/NAkpl
PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL DEWARS
INTERIOR
Kia has done a great job when it
comes to offering a high-quality,
upmarket feel in the cabin. All the
touchpoints have a soft, premium
feel – be it the door pads, or the
flat-bottom steering, the dashboard
fascia or the gear lever, everything It’s easy to accidently press SOS Sound quality from the Bose
feels great to touch. The matte silver button while adjusting the mirror. speakers is crisp and clear.
and piano black finishes, coupled
with the two-tone dashboard colour,
look upmarket, and the fit-finish of
all the panels and switchgear is
top-notch. While it is easy to get
swayed by its overall quality, the
dashboard design will polarise
opinions, due to the large rectangular
bezel that stretches from the
instrument cluster dials and
surrounds the touchscreen,
mimicking modern Mercedes’
dashboard design.
The Seltos’ large door cavities, Several charging points, including Only GT Line automatics get
flat floor sill, and upright cabin a dedicated wireless pad. drive and traction modes.
make ingress and egress a breeze. ◊
I N F O TA I N M E N T
Kia’s 10.25-inch touchscreen is easy to read
but it’s not the best in terms of response or
touch-sensitivity. Earlier batches had a
software glitch where the screen would
suddenly go blank, but this problem has now
been solved. You get the option of two to three
split displays, and that proves to be useful
during navigation. Improving usability further
are the touch-operable shortcut controls
beneath the screen. While most users will be
happy using Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,
higher variants also get the SIM-based UVO
connected tech, which offer roadside assistance
and concierge services at the press of a button
Buyers get three years of free subscription to the placed on the inside mirror.
UVO SIM-based connectivity services.
∆ sprinter in India under Rs 20 lakh. of the DCT which isn’t very user- new benchmark in its segment in The 6-speed manual, just like the
Acceleration through the gears is friendly in start-stop traffic. In fact, terms of refinement and drivability. turbo-petrol’s unit, has a very positive
equally impressive, despite the taller one of the weaknesses of the Seltos’ The motor is extremely smooth and shift action, and although its clutch
ratios. The manual transmission is a DCT is that clutch engages a bit too the diesel clatter or drone is well in requires a bit more effort than the
delight to use, with slick shifts that sharply and it doesn’t have a check. What’s nice is that power turbo-petrol’s, the pedal feel is far
provide a reassuring click each time progressive feel. Backing into a delivery is linear, and just like the more linear and easier to judge.
the gear slots into its gate. The clutch, parking spot in reverse can be tricky turbo-petrol, this diesel makes its max Being down on power compared to
although light, has a long travel, because of this sudden engagement. torque of 250Nm right from the Creta 1.6-litre diesel-manual
and the pedal feel isn’t consistent, It’s also important to point out that 1,500rpm, so lag is minimal. Lazy results in a slower 0-100kph time of
so you’ll need to modulate it carefully the Seltos DCT did face overheating drivers will be happy to drive around 11.67sec, (Creta’s is 10.81sec), but
to drive smoothly. issues because of excessive clutch town in higher gears without the need the Kia simply blows away the Creta
Paired to the turbo-petrol is also a ‘slip’ in stop-start traffic. A new to downshift often; it can easily exit a when it comes to drivability –
7-speed dual-clutch automatic software update has reduced the speed breaker in second gear, without 20-80kph in third gear is 1.58sec
transmission. This unit is fairly quick slip but the clutch now engages more any juddering. The real meat of the faster, and 40-100kph in fourth gear
like most twin-clutch units and is like an on-off switch, making it feel a powerband is between 2,200rpm and is 1.57sec faster, reflecting on how
almost always in the right gear. There touch too snappy. Paddleshifters 4,000rpm, making it a great cruiser; much more drivable the Seltos is
are driving modes too, and in would have enhanced the drive overtaking in this range feels compared to the Hyundai.
‘Normal’ and ‘Eco’, it shifts to the experience but the Tiptronic mode effortless. While the bottom-end and The 6-speed torque converter
highest gear possible at the earliest; does offer the option to change gears mid-range are rather impressive, it automatic is smooth and performs
for example, it shifts to sixth gear by manually. The Seltos DCT has a few does run out of breath towards its seamlessly while cruising. Demand
60kph and seventh by 80kph. Within rough edges and is clearly not as top-end; so even though the engine for quicker responses, however,
urban confines, there’s barely any smooth or refined as Volkswagen’s will spin until about 5,000rpm, it and it is slow to respond. Pin the
difference between the two modes; so DSG unit, which, in terms of shift begins to sound clattery and rather accelerator to the floor, and it will
the Eco mode feels very usable, and it quality, is still the benchmark. coarse beyond 4,000rpm, with barely upshift at around 4,500rpm in the
doesn’t blunt performance or The Kia Seltos’ 1.5-litre diesel sets a any energy left in the last 1,000rpm. lower gears, but the transition
responsiveness either. However, it between the ratios seems rather lazy.
does reduce the effectiveness of the This combination feels best when
air conditioning, and this can be driven in a sedate manner.
uncomfortable on a hot day. The third Last but definitely not the least is
driving mode is ‘Sport’, which
sharpens throttle responses, weights Multiple engine and gearbox the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol
engine that puts out a healthy 115hp
up the steering and programmes the
transmission to hold onto gears combinations widen the Seltos’ appeal. and 144Nm of torque. And while Kia
has the performance part covered
longer. But what it does is also with the 1.4 turbo-petrol unit, this 1.5,
aggravate the snappy engagement naturally aspirated petrol engine
POTDAR DESIGN
Price Rs 16.29/17.29/ Width 1800mm Front track 1560mm
15.34/16.34/14.29 lakh Rear track 1583mm
(ex-showroom, India) Rear interior width 1380mm
Warranty 3 years or unlimited km Ground clearance 150mm (laden)
mm
Boot capacity 433 litres
mm
ENGINE
95 0
96 0
Fuel Turbo-petrol/Turbo-petrol
1645mm
(AT)/Diesel/Diesel (AT)/ 820mm (max) 830mm (max)
Petrol (AT)
Installation Front, transverse 620mm(min) 620mm (min)
Type 4 cyl,1353cc, turbo-petrol,
1493cc diesel,
1497cc petrol
Bore/stroke 71.6/84, 75/84.5,
75.6/83.38 mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1, 16.0:1, 11.0:1
Valve gear 4 valves per cyl, DOHC 2610mm
Power 140hp at 6000rpm 4315mm
115hp at 4000rpm
115hp at 6300rpm BRAKES Structure Large appetite
Torque 242Nm at 1500-3200rpm Front Disc Body boasts 73 percent high strength Big fuel tank means a longer range,
250Nm at 1500-2750rpm Rear Disc/Drum steel which adds rigidity yet saves weight. thus reducing the number of refuelling stops.
144Nm at 4000rpm Anti-lock Yes
Power to weight 108.6/105.9/
87.5/84.5/92.3 ACCELERATION
hp per tonne Kph TIME (sec)
Torque to weight 188/183/190/184/116 0-10 0.53 0.87 0.68 0.58 0.58
EPS
Nm per tonne 0-20 1.13 1.52 1.26 1.12 1.51 EPS
Specific output 103/77/77 hp per litre 0-30 1.73 2.12 1.85 1.78 2.48
0-40 2.32 2.86 2.86 2.81 3.41 xxx litres 50 litres
TRANSMISSION 0-50 3.04 3.81 3.73 3.97 4.39
Type Front-wheel drive 0-60 4.01 4.67 4.83 5.53 5.54
Gearbox 6-speed manual/ 0-70 5.02 5.68 6.30 7.17 6.76
7-speed DCT/ 0-80 6.11 6.96 7.94 8.79 8.33
6-speed manual/ 0-90 7.35 8.23 9.70 10.80 9.98
6-speed automatic/ 0-100 8.96 9.72 11.67 12.91 12.06
CVT 0-110 10.93 11.52 14.23 15.66 14.31
Ratios/kph per 1000rpm 0-120 12.85 13.65 16.92 18.71 16.97 Pick and choose Discs all around
1st 3.61/7.82, 3.92/6.61, 0-130 15.06 16.06 20.08 22.45 20.35 One of the few cars to offer such a wide All variants barring the base petrol get
3.61/8.06, 4.21/8.56 0-140 17.77 18.96 24.20 26.63 24.29 variety of engine and gearbox combinations. disc brakes at each corner.
2nd 1.96/14.41, 2.31/11.21, 1/4 mile 16.72 17.38 18.28 18.88 18.15
1.96/14.85, 2.63/13.68 MA X SPEEDS IN GEAR EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
3rd 1.29/21.85, 1.95/18.03, ACCELERATION IN GEAR 54kph 6800rpm/36kph 6100rpm/ LED headlamps n
1.29/22.52, 1.80/20.04 20-80kph in third / kickdown 1 Ventilated front seats
41kph 5200rpm/38kph 4600rpm n
4th 0.95/29.73, 1.02/25.41, 10.05/5.71/9.84/7.54/6.70 sec Sunroof
STEERING
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Turning circle 10.6m Power and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight.
S P E C A DV I C E
The value pick is the HTK+,
with its right balance of price
and features. However, if you
want a petrol-CVT, go for the
HTX variant.
A
R E FI N E M E NT
is so well packaged, it has everything this segment demands. The HHHHHHHHHI
multiple engines and transmission combinations mean buyers have Among the best when it comes
to smoothness and refinement.
a wide range of options to choose from too. Those who enjoy driving will VALU E
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love the turbo-petrol, while the ones who cover more miles will be happy Barring some, most variants
offer great value for the money.
with the frugal diesel engine. The Seltos drives well too. Its interiors set a new
SAFE T Y
benchmark in the segment when it comes to quality and fit-finish. The car is HHHHHHHHII
Packs in all the safety kit
spacious, comfortable and practical, and it is loaded to the brim with premium expected in a car of this class.
features, many of which are segment-firsts. So for the money, the Seltos is a RIDE
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package that’s really hard to fault. Suspension is a bit stiff,
resulting in a busy ride at times.
If we had to nitpick, we’d say it doesn’t feel as robust as rivals like the Renault HAN D LI N G
Duster or the larger Tata Harrier. The ride is a bit on the stiff side, and the HHHHHHHHII
Changes directions confidently
variant mix is extremely confusing. But none of these are real deal-breakers and is a balanced handler.
for those seeking a posh, modern and urban SUV. This is a quality product by B U I LD & Q UALIT Y
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Kia that represents outstanding value for money. It’s no surprise then that the Very nicely put together and can
easily match pricier cars.
Seltos won our Car of the Year 2020. AI
APRIL 2020 AUTOCARINDIA.COM 101
N A CHARGE
t was a late February morning in driving and electric vehicles, which, in this case,
I
Gurugram. We were out at 7am, was a stock MG ZS EV.
and the road ahead was covered The ZS EV is powered by a permanent
by a diaphanous haze, but I was magnet synchronous motor which makes
clear as crystal about what I 142.7hp and 353Nm of torque, and its 44.5kWh
needed to do. In fact, Autocar India’s ‘One lithium-ion battery pack has a claimed range of
Charge Challenge’ couldn’t be more black and 340km. Could it actually cover that distance?
white. It involved an attempt to set a record for And, if push came to shove, in a manner of
the longest distance travelled in an EV in India speaking, could it go beyond that? These
– on a single charge. were some of the questions on my mind, as
This was not a test designed for real-world officials from the Federation of Motorsports
conditions, but more of a quest to stretch Club of India (FMSCI) and the India Book of
the range of an EV to its ultimate limit, to go Records (IBR) sealed the charging socket with Driving slow meant distances on
right until the edge, and then maybe a little tamper-proof tape, and the air resounded with the milestones felt much longer
farther. What that meant was acquiring exhortations by top MG Motor officials to go than they actually were.
the patience of a monk, and learning and forth and ace the mission. I shook hands – the
unlearning things one thought one knew about threat of COVID-19 was yet to loom over the
If push came to shove, could
the ZS EV go beyond the
official 340km claim?
country – got into the car, put the windows up,
and pointed the ZS EV’s nose in the direction
of Udaipur.
It might not be immediately apparent, but
driving an EV with a sedate foot and in the
most economical manner possible requires as
much concentration and focus as driving fast
in a supercar. Acceleration had to be as linear
as possible, without demanding too much
power. Anticipating oncoming traffic accurately,
too, was key in modulating the accelerator to
maintain a steady pace. What’s more, since the
air-con was switched off and the windows were
up to avoid drag on this particular mission, one
also had to learn to endure the stuffiness and
heat that comes with the territory. It was late ◊
momentum was broken and the ZS EV
had to come to a complete halt.
Signature cascading grille and diamond cut alloys add visual sizzle; auto healthy air purifier among many thoughtful features.
IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY, you’d realise that every jungle tells The SUV’s regal looks and impressive road presence was unmatched
a story. There are legends passed down generations, stories of and the Creta’s cabin was a study in thoughtful design and the latest,
utter domination, of overlords and the sway they held. If you were most relevant tech. But after five years at the top, the first-gen Hyundai
extrapolate that to towns and cities and, by further extension, Creta is making way, as it must, according to the laws of the jungle, to
automobiles, the concrete jungle, too, will have stories to tell. One a car more capable, more powerful and more good-looking than itself.
among them will be that of the Hyundai Creta and the impressive reign The only car that can replace the Hyundai Creta at the top is, of course,
it had in its segment. Of an SUV so complete and well-adapted to Indian another Creta. It’s time, then, to meet the new king. Please rise for the
conditions that it sold over 4.67 lakh units in less than five years. The All New Hyundai Creta.
winner of a staggering number of awards from several juries across
India. ‘Bestseller’, ‘Conqueror’, ‘All-rounder’: these are just a few of the SHOULDERING AN ILLUSTRIOUS LEGACY
k Hyundai’s lion hunt down the miles, one after the other.
The engines were not just powerful, but fuel-efficient
LED headlamps, and it looks smashing and contemporary.
The all-new SUV’s squared-out wheel arches are ace as
as well. Most importantly, thanks to the range of well and impart a noticeable muscularity to its looks.
engine and transmission options, they appealed to Also on the menu are dual-tone paint schemes and
buyers across the SUV spectrum. The Creta’s robust 17-inch alloys. The All New Creta gets split LED
suspension and absorbent ride only helped make tail-lamps and a low-set number plate at the rear.
matters worse for its competition, which had no The Creta will be available in 10 colour options,
real answer to the Creta’s looks and features either. including two dual-tone options.
Remote Engine Start/Stop (AT/DCT & MT) Remote Air Purifier On* Stolen Vehicle Tracking
THE INSIDE STORY
The All New Hyundai Creta is as impressive on the inside, and its
cabin features a classy black-and-beige interior theme. The SUV’s
perforated seats sport an elegant criss-cross diamond-stitch pattern.
The compact, chunky steering wheel is equipped with controls for audio,
telephony and the cruise control system. Other highlights include a
full-digital, 7.0-inch instrument cluster, remote engine-start feature for
the manual gearbox variants, a voice-enabled smart panoramic sunroof,
and paddleshifters for the automatic variants.
Want more creature comforts that you won’t find in most of
its competition? Here we go: rear window sun shade, leatherette
upholstery, a reclining feature for the rear seats, LED reading lamps and
a cooled glovebox. Quite naturally, the All New Creta features Hyundai’s
much-talked-about Blue Link connected-car tech along with the
Smartwatch App. A host of functions from Sunroof Open/Close, Seat
Ventilation Control, Climate Control – Temperature can be activated
by simply saying ‘Hello Blue Link’. The Smart Watch Integrated Blue
Link will also provide seamless access to other connected services such
as Engine Start/Stop, Door Lock/ Unlock, Vehicle Status Information ,
Auto Healthy Air Purifier (In-car air-quality information), and Vehicle
Alerts (Geo-Fence, Speed, Time Fence, Valet, Vehicle Status and Stolen
Vehicle) and owners can receive notifications through their smartwatch.
Blue Link supports smartwatch application for Wear OS by Google,
watchOS by Apple and TIZEN OS for Samsung’s Galaxy watches.
HEART OF A LION
The BS6-compliant engines on offer with the All New Creta are a
testament to Hyundai’s ability to deliver a wide range of motors and
team them up with the appropriate transmission and suspension. The
115PS, 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which can be teamed
up with either a 6-speed manual or an IVT automatic gearbox, roars like
a lion, and charges like one. The 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit that develops
140PS is a stonker of an engine which, thanks to a 7-speed DCT
automatic gearbox, is equipped with leonine reflexes; and the 115PS,
1.5-litre turbocharged diesel unit that comes with 6-speed manual
and torque converter automatic gearbox options is the one to have if
you value solidity and single-minded focus above all else. According to
Hyundai, the 1.5-litre diesel – with the 6-speed manual gearbox – can
deliver 21.4kpl. The naturally aspirated petrol motor with the IVT
gearbox is rated at 16.9kpl.
The first-gen Hyundai Creta’s ride quality won it a lot of fans, and the
All New Creta can only be expected to be better than the car it replaces.
It is said that there are lessons to be learnt from failure. While that is
true, even success can deliver us insights. That’s what Hyundai has done
with the All New Creta. The first-generation Creta was a phenomenon,
and improving on it was a difficult ask. But that’s just what the Korean
carmaker has done with the All New Creta. Expect it to reshape the SUV
paradigm, establish new benchmarks, and rule over the concrete jungle
like no one has done before.
BRANDED CONTENT
Clockwise from top left: The All New Hyundai Creta’s body panels being pressed and stamped into shape; the engine bay at the
company’s Sriperumbudur plant; the Creta gets its unmistakeable identity; and — wheels on! — the SUV prepares for the hunt.
HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA’S manufacturing plant at Sriperumbudur, l Hyundai Motor India’s paint shop is among the most modern
near Chennai, is a totally state-of-the-art facility that boasts advanced in India. It uses eco-friendly water-based processes for
production, quality and testing facilities. Several of the company’s star superior and lasting exteriors. It is manned entirely by robots,
performers are produced there. It is also an integral part of Hyundai Motor which prepares each body shell, or ‘body in white’ as it is called,
India’s parent company, Hyundai Motor Corporation’s ambitions of by imbuing it with anti-corrosive properties and readying it for
making India an export hub, and has exported over 1.93 lakh vehicles to application of paint. After it is painted, the body in white is then
more than 88 countries. The plant is spread over 535 acres and equipped baked, which helps it become more resistant to sundry dings
with over 650 Generation 4 Robots. The manufacturing plant is also the and the like.
birthplace of the All New Hyundai Creta. Here, we take a look at how
Hyundai’s champion SUV is made. l The engine bay at Hyundai Motor India’s Sriperumbudur
facility is a study in precision and accuracy. The All New Creta
l The All New Hyundai Creta’s body shell is made of advanced will be offered with two petrol motors — a 115PS, 1.5-litre,
high-strength steel. naturally aspirated petrol and a 140PS, 1.4-litre, turbo-petrol
The All New Creta’s body unit — and a 115PS, 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel.
in white showcases its
‘Super Structure’. l The All New Creta is equipped with advanced Blue Link connected-
car technology with over 50 features. Owners can activate and
control essential vehicle features such as Sunroof Open/Close and
Climate Control – Temperature among many others, by simply
saying ‘Hello Blue Link’. It is also equipped with segment-leading
features such as Trio Beam headlamps, Traction Control modes,
Bose Premium Sound System (eight speakers) and Electric Parking
Brake with Auto Hold.
.
L OV E I T
GROUND HERO
Clearance good enough
for most speed breakers.
12,000KM REPORT
HONDA CIVIC
No bump too high and no rut too sharp on this drive.
ERGO PERFECT t’s not difficult to this little stretch and risking damage perch after four hours of driving.
I
Low driving position understand why we give to the very attractive alloy wheels The weakest link in an otherwise
incredibly comfortable. so much importance to worried me, but no, the Civic gingerly very well-conceived car has got to
the ground clearance of hopped over the loose stones and be the rather underwhelming (for a
a car. Deep potholes and rocks with no drama. Honda) 1.8-litre naturally aspirated
L OAT H E I T ruts, speed breakers posing as small Mahabaleshwar is known for engine. It’s got a flat mid-range and
hills, and roads with sawed off verges its strawberries and not its quality needed to be worked hard to keep
are a constant to threat to the of roads, which are narrow, poorly pace with some of the faster cars on
underbody of a car, which needs to be surfaced and have jagged edges the Wai ghat before Mahabaleshwar.
jacked up sufficiently high to keep it with a sharp drop off onto the The 1.8 i-VTEC feels like the old-
out of harm’s way. Ground clearance earthen shoulders. And like most school engine that it is, and even
is why SUVs rule our roads, and hills stations, the roads here are very gives a bit of a bad name to the CVT,
ground clearance, or rather the lack narrow; so if two cars meet head-on, which is not as dire as it’s made out
of it, was a big problem with the one has to put two wheels off the road to be. Use the steering-mounted
previous Civic. It’s a painful lesson to let the other pass. That’s what I paddleshifters to select the pre-set
Honda has taken to heart, and has, in was forced to do after being nudged ratios and the gearbox feels genuinely
fact, now gone to the other extreme off by an Innova packed with tourists, sporty. In ‘S’ mode, the transmission
by giving the new Civic ground all tensed up, expecting a sickening software holds onto a ratio like in a
clearance good enough to rival an crunch from the underside grazing manual and the downshifts too are
SUV. And I wanted to test this in the road. But, the Civic cleared this pretty effective. In fact, I find myself
LOW ASPIRATIONS earnest on a drive to Mahabaleshwar test too with flying colours, laying to always reaching for the nicely
1.8 naturally aspirated – my standard initiation process for rest once and for all any doubts I had crafted paddles, except when I’m
engine underwhelming. any fresher in our long-term fleet. about its ground clearance, which is driving in town where I let the CVT
I am happy to report that not once amazing for such a low-slung sedan. do its job.
did the Civic’s underbody foul with There’s lots more to like about But do you know what I like
whatever was thrown at it. Okay, the Civic, and, in fact, the crouched best about this car? It’s the design.
I played it a bit safe by taking the stance is what delivers a sporty Despite the sense of overfamiliarity
longer but smoother road via Pune, driving position. There are few after living with the Civic, it still
which doesn’t have the nasty ruts and driver’s seats that feel better, and the makes me smile every time I look at it.
potholes of the Poladpur route that is way the Civic’s wraps itself around HORMAZD SORABJEE
best tackled with an SUV. The Pune- you makes you feel one with the car.
Bengaluru highway is brilliantly The ergonomics are simply the best TEST DATA
surfaced in comparison – other than I’ve experienced in any car at this
diversions for the never-ending price point. All the instruments, HONDA CIVIC 1.8P VX CVT
road works and a few giant speed Odometer 12,568km
the high-set touchscreen, and
Price Rs 21.25 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India)
breakers, which the Civic coasted switchgear (all back-lit at night) can
SCREEN TEST over with aplomb. The most difficult be glanced at without moving your
Economy 10.5kpl (overall, this month)
Maintenance costs None
Infotainment system beginning bit of the journey was the last 200m, head. The seats too are incredibly Faults None
to feel outdated. which is a rocky dirt road, leading comfortable; I was blown away with Previous reports November 2019
up to the weekend home. Tackling how fresh I emerged from such a low
FORD ECOSPORT
Still the compact SUV that delivers the biggest smile.
ive minutes is the time to say, it’s hammer time. Now the you want to get through that gap in
F
it takes for me to EcoSport does roll a bit, there is some traffic, Ford’s Dragon is just what the
remember how good shuffle as you pour into the corners, doctor ordered.
the EcoSport is to drive. and yes, when you are in a hurry, the Niggles? Well, to begin with,
This comes as a bit of a 6- speed automatic feels a bit slow. there’s a strange squeak from behind
surprise as I know this car pretty Still, having paddleshifters are nice, the dash when you start-up; possibly CHATTY STEERING
well. Reminder number one comes as and I quite like that the naturally from the windshield defogger air Nice and direct with plenty
soon as I exit the parking lot and turn aspirated 1.5-litre Dragon pulls flap. I don’t like the fact that all your of feel; isn’t too heavy for
left onto the main road. The steering superbly from low speeds, all the way calls aren’t listed in call history, and, everyday use either.
weights up so beautifully, it has me until 6,000rpm and beyond. So, even adjusting the driver’s seat height is
going ‘wow’ involuntarily. A stark though the EcoSport is a compact still fiddly. I do, however, like that
contrast to a luxury SUV I’d been SUV, it still is quite entertaining to the steering adjusts for rake and
driving only hours before, the drive, right foot down. reach; it makes a huge difference to
EcoSport feels so balanced and ready The responsive and torquey engine finding the perfect driving position.
to work with the driver; it comes as a is also perfect for when traffic is thin. Also, I feel the EcoSport still looks
breath of fresh air. It isn’t the most relaxing car to pedal attractive – remember it’s been seven
Less than a kilometre away, I’m about in start-stop traffic, especially years since the pre-facelift car was
given another cue. My route home if you select ‘S’ on the gearbox; initial launched here.
goes over the railway tracks via the responses are a bit too strong. Still, if SHAPUR KOTWAL
very unique and fun S-bridge. Built
in Byculla, Bombay, back in 1913 to
reduce the gradient, so hand-carts
could be pushed across more easily,
the bridge consists of a set of tight
Ford’s fun-to-drive
TEST DATA
FORD ECOSPORT
1.5P TITANIUM+ AT
QUICK RESPONSE
Tap the throttle and it just
Odometer 15,984km
corners that, apart from anything takes off, really nice.
else, do a fantastic imitation of a
ghat road. What’s even better is that
DNA comes through, Price Rs 11.43 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India)
Economy 7.5kpl (overall, this month)
there’s a signal at both ends; so if
you’re lucky, you could have the
even on a short drive. Maintenance costs None
Faults None Previous reports June and
L OAT H E I T
bridge to yourself. And then, needless
December 2019
ORDINARY PLASTICS
Plastic quality is ordinary,
makes cabin look a bit too long
in the tooth.
PHOTOGRAPHY OMKAR DHAS
SLOW GEARBOX
It’s fine for everyday driving, but
feels slow if you are in a hurry.
FINAL REPORT
he Maruti Ciaz, when it
MARUTI T
was first introduced in
2014, gave the
impression of a by-the-
numbers midsize sedan
designed to excel at being sensible but
SUZUKI CIAZ
to go no further than that. It wasn’t
exciting to look at or to drive, but
space, comfort, fuel economy and an
affordable price tag? It was the
undisputed king of those. Then the
facelift came along in 2018 and
something strange happened. The
After a good year, through thick, thin and Mumbai Ciaz, subtly but surely, evolved into
something far more grown-up and
desirable, and this is something that
monsoons, it’s time to say goodbye to the Ciaz. became far more evident in the year
tem’s
Maximising micro-hybrid sys lf.
effectiveness is a fun game in itse LONG-RANGE MISSILE
Amazing fuel economy for a
petrol car of its size in traffic.
that it spent in our long-term fleet. is gone, I’m struggling to adjust to life
A lot of that had to do with the without it. Apart from being able to
updated styling, which brought more deliver upwards of 10kpl in even the
cohesion to the car’s appearance and worst traffic, carefully allowing the
allowed it to truly show off its class- system engage and disengage at the
leading length. It didn’t go down the perfect moment at traffic lights was
sporty route, but instead revelled such a satisfying game to play. One
in being classy and understated. It that ultimately saved money too.
looked good. Inside too, you got a I rarely ever used the back seat,
much more welcoming palette of but plenty of people did and they
colours, more equipment and, clichéd absolutely loved it. There are a few
as it may sound, I did, on more than things that weren’t so easy to love,
one occasion, find my passengers of course. By the end of the year,
baffled to learn they were in a Maruti. the cream interior had picked up THAT’S A STRETCH
The ride felt plusher, the cabin more so many stains, it looked like desert Huge rear-seat space kept my
refined, and over the months, it camouflage; the infotainment system (infrequent) passengers happy.
became a car I’d happily recommend was slow and prone to crashing; and
to more than just my dad. the light steering and soft suspension
It was probably the powertrain, meant it wasn’t the most reassuring L OAT H E I T
however, that grew on me the most. car to drive at highway speeds.
Suzuki’s K15 1.5-litre petrol engine is But, odd as this might sound,
an absolute gem – and I’m happy to the Ciaz changed my driving style
see it find its way into more models, over the course of the year. We’re
like the updated Brezza you’d have obsessed with the idea that faster,
seen elsewhere in this issue. It’s exciting cars are better, and
incredibly refined, but most of all, it while there’s a place for them,
is wonderfully tractable at low revs, there’s also a welcome place for cars
which makes it ideal for my stop- like the Ciaz. It encourages you to
start traffic-filled commute. be slower, more measured, more
Speaking of, it also comes with a efficient, more relaxed behind the
ons segment-exclusive engine auto stop- wheel, and it’s not a bad car for it. It’s
It handled the Mumbai monso start system, and now that the Ciaz smooth, comfortable and soothing
lly well; so well in fact, that...
rea to drive, and if, unlike me, you’re
chauffeur driven, it’s got an excellent NOT-SO-SMART PLAY
back seat too. First-gen Suzuki SmartPlay
I’m sure the next car I use as a touchscreen is sluggish.
long-termer will have something
exciting to offer, but I’m not sure
there’s anything on the market right
now that offers the unique, laid-back
experience the Ciaz does.
GAVIN D’SOUZA
TEST DATA
MARUTI SUZUKI CIAZ
1.5 PETROL SHVS ALPHA
Odometer 6821km
Price Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Economy 10.82kpl (overall)
Faults None GROWING STAINS
which
...it cost me a number plate, Previous reports February, Cream coloured upholstery
I had to replace with a new one. May, August, and November 2019 caught a lot of dirt.
HYUNDAI
CRETA
It proved to be a great city car and
a practical SUV for day-to-day use.
TOURING MASTER
Covers 600-700km on a full tank
of diesel, great for touring.
s of different shapes
The Creta’s boot can hold bag car for our shoots.
and sizes; a perfec t suppor t
T
he Creta has always
been a popular car in
our market, and that’s
also been the case in the
Frugal, feature-rich
and that is where I really used the
car to its full potential. The spacious
405-litre boot swallows most big
suitcases with ease, with room to
AT THE BACK
Autocar long-term fleet.
It’s always been in demand and was
rarely seen sitting idle in our garage.
and practical – it’s spare for some medium-size duffel
bags. In some cases, when I had only
one passenger but a lot more luggage,
Rear seat offers excellent
comfort and is a good place to be.
Right from being a support car for
shoots, to commuting between home
hard to find fault the rear seat was folded flat, opening
up almost double the storage space
and office, to doing quick runs to the
airport, or even being the car for
with the car. you get with the seats upright. The
only problem is that the loading lip is
L OAT H E I T
weekend getaways, the Creta has
been through it all. In short, we had a
lovely time driving it for a couple of
a bit too high. There is decent storage
in the cabin too. I made good use
of the box between the front seats
months, but, sadly, it’s made its way isn’t really a big issue, it would help to store my toll receipts and loose
back to Hyundai now. if Hyundai gave it a few tweaks. change neatly; it even works as an
There was a high demand for The version in our fleet was the elbow rest. The bottle holders in the
the Creta in the office, and it was SX(O) which came with a whole lot front doors are large enough to hold
difficult to get hold of its keys. One of features. What I really liked is big bottles with ease.
of the most obvious reasons for this, the wireless charging, as it’s a great My stint with the Creta has been
of course, is its strong 1.6-litre diesel utility feature to have. I do have a one without any hiccups, and I guess
engine. It not only has a punchy small grouse with it though; the that’s down to the reliability that
power delivery but it’s also frugal charging mat is small and it just comes with the brand name. The
in nature. We could cover about about fits my large phone. Another running cost wasn’t steep, either.
700km on its 55-litre fuel tank, and useful feature is the keyless entry and The all-new, next-gen Creta is SOFT SPRUNG
that’s something we appreciated. go, but there’s no option of switching on its way here, and by the time you Suspension setup is soft, making
I’ve predominantly driven it between off the loud horn when locking or read this, it will be out on the roads the Creta bob a bit too much.
home and office – that’s a good 60km unlocking, and that can get annoying. too. It looks stunning in its new
every day – and I must say I really Some features made life easy for avatar, and I can’t wait to get my
liked the way it handled the urban me on the road. The electronic anti- hands on it. Hyundai, can we have
chaos of Mumbai. glare rear-view mirror made night- one soon, please?
If I were to talk about what I driving easy. Apple CarPlay with RAHUL KAKAR
disliked about the Creta, there aren’t Google Maps displayed on the screen,
too many things. There is, however, along with mirroring all the essential TEST DATA
one thing that I would have liked phone apps, is a convenient feature
HYUNDAI CRETA
PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL DEWARS
different, and that’s the ride setup. to have, while the steering-mounted
The current setup is a bit too soft and controls let me control my playlist 1.6L DIESEL SX(O )
Odometer 15,200km
the car tends to bob over big potholes and make phone calls. The Creta
Price RS 15.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
and even speed breakers. It still does has cruise control as well, but I gave
Economy 12.9kpl (overall, this month)
okay when it’s just me in the car, but this feature a miss as I find it to be
Maintenance costs None
load the Creta up with passengers pointless, especially in India. Faults None TIGHT FITTING
and the suspension tends to bottom There were times I had to use the Previous reports July 2019, WIreless charging is great but
out easily; a slightly stiffer setup car to make a quick trip to the airport January 2020 large phones just about fit.
would have sorted this out. While it to either pick up or drop off friends,
Discounts vary from city to city. Please check with your local dealer for exact discounts.
variants being the ones garnering Creta at the 2020 Auto Expo earlier Hyundai has gone for two interior Maruti Swift
the most interest. this year, bringing in a bolder options, with the turbo-petrol How much? Up to Rs 65,000 off.
The company mentions an design language and a line-up of featuring a sportier all-black cabin The Swift is powered by a peppy
average waiting period of around new BS6-compliant engines – a 1.5- compared to the standard petrol and refined petrol engine.
eight weeks to its customers when litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5- and diesel’s dual-tone interior. The hatchback can be had with
benefits of up to Rs 65,000.
Rs 6 lakh
Can get you a used
HYUNDAI i20 ACTIVE I N YO U R L I F E
top-spec i20 Active
SX diesel with less
than 30,000km
on the odo.
CROSS-CONNECTION
Comfortable and refined, the Hyundai i20 Active is an attractive used buy for
around Rs 6 lakh. Soham Thakur points out what to look out for.
GOOD FOR Refined engines, cabin quality LOOK OUT FOR Worn-out clutch, hard brake pedal
FACTFILE But before you go ahead and buy power in a linear manner. The slick, body roll too, but it’s well contained.
one, there are a few things you 6-speed manual transmission works The ride is slightly on the softer side,
Years Produced 2015 – 2020
should know. well; it’s light and lets you cruise at making it feel comfy at low speeds,
Price when new From Rs 6.69 lakh
The i20 Active was launched low speeds in high gears without but the suspension does sound
Engine 4 cyl, 1396cc turbo-diesel/
in 2015, with its USP being the any hesitancy. Fuel efficiency for the clunky, especially over bumps.
4 cyl, 1197cc petrol
Power 90/83hp substantial 190mm ground diesel is rated at 21.19kpl. The cabin of the Active is almost
Torque 220/115Nm clearance. The Active has body The naturally aspirated petrol identical to that of the i20’s,
Ground Clearance 190mm cladding on the sides, front and rear engine is refined and, mated to the although it gets an all-black theme
Boot Space 285 litres faux skid plates, along with roof smooth, 5-speed manual gearbox, instead of the dual-tone scheme
rails, giving it a rugged look. makes for a nice city runabout. in the standard model. Cars with
The Active offered the same Although performance of the petrol lighter exterior paint colours get
ross-hatches may not engine options as the i20: there’s a is peppy, it lacks the punch that cool blue highlights in the cabin,
C be as popular as their
regular hatchback
90hp, 1.4-litre, turbo-diesel engine
paired with a 6-speed manual
the larger diesel engine provides.
The 1.2-litre unit has an official fuel
siblings. They do, gearbox and a 83hp, 1.2-litre, economy of 17.19kpl. USED CAR INDEX
however, have a few advantages, like naturally aspirated petrol engine Despite having a raised High
rugged styling and, in some cases, coupled with a 5-speed manual. suspension, the Active doesn’t drive
a higher ground clearance, as seen Hyundai didn’t bring in any all that differently from the standard Medium
on the i20 Active. Hyundai’s i20 automatic options to the line-up. i20. The handling is good overall, Low
Active is spacious, comfortable The CRDi diesel motor is smooth but the light and inconsistently
and well-equipped, making it and refined in nature. The engine weighted steering stops it from
Depreciation Spares Running costs
worth considering as a used buy. loves to be revved, and it delivers being fun to drive. There is some
Black body cladding and roof rails help differentiate the Active from the Elite i20.
Buyer, beware…
n CLUTCH WEAR
Check if the clutch feels spongy
or is slipping; these are sign of a
worn-out clutch. A new clutch and
pressure plate is an expensive fix,
especially on the diesel model.
If you would like to see your used car featured here, please e-mail pictures and details to usedcars@haymarketsac.com
of materials used inside, are both shouldn’t be an issue as it’s based on speeds. Check this when you
very good. the i20 that is still on sale. take a test drive.
The i20 Active was launched in The 1.4-litre diesel with the How much to spend
three trim levels – Base, S and SX. 6-speed manual gearbox helps you R S 5 -7 L A K H
Following the 2018 facelift, the see the i20 Active in its best light. Used examples can be found on sale
model was sold in just S and SX The punchy diesel engine suits its for anywhere between Rs 5-7 lakh,
trims, with the latter also getting characteristics well, and it is fuel- depending on the engine and trim
the option of a dual-tone exterior efficient and nice to drive too. Just level. Try and find a 2018 facelift,
paint scheme. Being a Hyundai, the before it was axed, the i20 Active as they are better equipped, with
top-spec i20 Active SX is loaded CRDi SX was priced at Rs 11.15 lakh features such as six airbags and
with kit like six airbags, a 7.0-inch (on-road, Delhi). wireless charging on the top trims.
touchscreen infotainment system n I N F O TA I N M E N T The demand isn’t very high for used
with Apple CarPlay and Android DEAL OF THE MONTH In the higher trims, see if the i20 Actives, so you could negotiate
Auto compatibility, automatic HYU N DAI i20 AC TIVE touchscreen is functioning to bring the price down.
climate control, keyless entry, a S CR D i
push-button start/stop system, LED Price 6.20 lakh (June 2018, 16,000km) CARS WE FOUND
DRLs, cornering lamps and 16-inch Price when new Rs 10.01 lakh
alloy wheels. (on-road, Kolkata)
As with all Hyundais, the i20 Savings Rs 3.81 lakh
Active is reliable and its spare Where Best Buy, Kolkata
parts are relatively inexpensive too. Call 9831193317
Furthermore, it is backed by the
HONDA
ACTIVA 6G
The Activa
gets another
number, but
this time it’s a
real generation
change!
ALSO INSIDE
FIRST RIDE
TVS iQUBE
TVS’ latest scooter is a
pure EV and it proves to
be an impressive effort.
RIDE
H
ero MotoCorp missed event, priced at Rs 38,000.
out on being at the This includes Maxxis off-road
2020 Auto Expo. tyres, longer travel, adjustable
Instead, the brand suspension, a taller seat,
held its own event called handlebar risers, bigger
Hero World 2020. Here, footrests and a longer stand.
the company showcased The XPulse Rally kit is fully
multiple new products, homologated, and is available
as well as an exciting in Hero showrooms.
new 300cc+ adventure The other big news is
motorcycle concept. the unveiling of Hero’s new
The prototype on display at Xtreme 160R. This entry
the event hinted at a brand- level Hero Xtreme is powered
new platform that Hero tells by a 160cc, single-cylinder,
us will become a reality, but air-cooled engine that
not anytime soon. produces 15hp at 8,000rpm
A brand-new, single- and 14Nm of peak torque at
cylinder, liquid-cooled engine 6,500rpm. It comes paired
(another first for Hero) will with a 5-speed gearbox. Other
power the new ADV. While features include bold styling,
Hero hasn’t announced LED lamps and a digital LCD
power and torque figures display. The sport naked will
for the bike, we are told that rival the likes of the Bajaj
its engine will displace over The new ADV bike is expected NS160, Suzuki Gixxer and
300cc, though we believe it in late 2021 or in 2022. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in
won’t cross the 400cc mark. India, when it goes on sale.
Hero won’t be going for huge Left: Hero’s Xtreme 160R Rounding off the list of
power figures like the KTM stays true to the design of the Hero Motocorp unveils are
engines, but will instead Xtreme 1R concept bike. the BS6 Passion Pro and the
focus on achieving healthy 5-speed-gearbox-equipped
usable power from the motor; BS6 Glamour 125. Both
power figures are likely to motorcycles feature new
be above 30hp. The motor fuel-injected engines, a
will be paired to a 6-speed new diamond chassis and
gearbox, and we expect increased suspension travel.
gearing to suit the bike’s on/ While the prices of the Passion
off-road applications. Pro have gone up by roughly
As for the chassis, the and we expect Hero MotoCorp us that, like with the Rs 6,000, the price of the
frame is a tubular steel unit to fit the production version XPulse, making sure Glamour 125 has gone up
with a bolt-on subframe. Hero with a slightly more road- the ergonomics are as only by Rs 1,450 over the
has employed a thick USD friendly tyre, like the accessible to shorter riders BS4 variant, since it already
fork at the front and a link- Metzeler Tourance. as reasonably possible had a fuel-injected engine.
type monoshock at the rear. The concept bike uses will be a priority, within the
Suspension travel at either Bybre-sourced, radially confines of the design and
end appears to be generous, mounted calipers at the front intention of the motorcycle.
and this should translate to and a single-piston Bybre at The Hero bike will certainly
the ADV motorcycle being the rear. ABS will be standard not go on sale this year
a capable touring/off-road and we expect it to be but we expect to get more
machine. Keeping its off- switchable at the rear. information towards
road intent in mind, Hero While these are the the end of this year. It’s too
has given the motorcycle details of the motor and early to say; a launch could
tube-type wire-spoke rims, underpinnings, Hero hasn’t take place towards the end
and says it could come with revealed anything about the of 2021 but it’s more likely
either a 19-inch or a 21-inch way the model is expected to to happen in 2022.
front end. The prototype look – seat height, equipment, Hero also launched the
was shod with knobby tyres etc. They did, however, tell XPulse Rally Kit at the same Both, the BS6 Glamour 125 and BS6 Passion are all new.
LAU N C HE D
BS6 SUZUKI GIXXER, GIXXER SF 2020 AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS
The BS6 Gixxer (Rs 1.12 lakh), Gixxer SF Honda’s new Africa Twin Adventure Sports
(Rs 1.22 lakh) and Gixxer SF MotoGP edition has been priced at Rs 15.35 lakh (manual)
(Rs 1.23 lakh) have each witnessed a price and Rs 16.10 lakh (DCT). Deliveries will begin
hike of around Rs 12,000. Both models in May 2020. The larger 1,084cc engine
now use fuel-injection systems. makes 102hp and 105Nm of torque.
I
t’s all we talk about, and depend on how much they for these components. Of the time of new vehicle threat of fatal road accidents.
it’s all we think about. had sourced from the course, this primarily relies sales, as per the Motor As per a road safety
Life is fast becoming shutdown manufacturing on India continuing to Vehicles Act, or face a report by the World Health
about huddling in fear giants like China, and be open for business; but blanket bank in the state. Organisation, head injuries
of the looming black cloud now Italy. Moreover, most even then, it’s not just a This information comes from are a leading cause of death
that is COVID-19 and components arrive from matter of bearing higher a letter, which was issued by among two- and three-
wondering, waiting for external vendors, and these purchase costs. There’s the Transport Commissioner wheeler users. The right
lightning to strike each of components often come also major concern about of Maharashtra on use of a helmet can lead to
us. I voluntarily sit at home pre-assembled, so there whether these new vendors March 5, 2020 . 42 percent reduction of risk
writing this in the middle of will be a problem if even can meet the demand – not The court found that in in fatal and 69 percent in
March, and if the rest of the a screw, sensor or connector to mention that all newly the current scenario, the head injuries.
world is any indicator, most in there originated from sourced components will
of us may soon be forced any of the affected have to go through long
into doing the same. Social
isolation, living healthy and
practising extreme hygiene
countries worldwide. periods of full R&D testing.
I have tried to write
this as positively as I can
New HD Softail Standard
appear to be the best we can honestly manage, but it’s HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS While much remains the
do for now.
However, this isn’t just
another ‘how to stay safe
No one really still a deeply worrying read
and the novel coronavirus
unveiled the 2020 Softail
Standard, taking over from
same in terms of design and
performance, the Softail
will affect all industries, not Standard carries a price tag
from COVID-19’ article and
instead, I want to talk about
knows what just automobiles. At the very
least, costs may rise due to
the Street Bob as the most
affordable motorcycle in
the Softail family. The main
that is lower by a whole USD
1,000, or roughly Rs 70,000.
some of the possible effects
this can have on our already
to expect. manufacturers moving to
vendors that weren’t the first
difference between the
Standard and Street Bob
Whether Harley-Davidson
plans to bring this bike to
suffering auto industry. No choice, while a worse-case is that the new bike gets a our market is unclear at the
one really knows what to scenario would be that the lot of chrome. Both bikes moment; but if it does, it’ll be
expect, but we begin with a Naturally, manufacturers new vendors cannot supply feature an identical frame- interesting to see how Harley
twisted sliver of positivity – have multi-layer enough. The absolute and-suspension setup, as prices the model.
things could have been even contingencies in place, with worst-case scenario is that well as the highly acclaimed
worse. By sheer chance, this supply coming from at business will ultimately 107 Milwaukee-eight engine
pandemic started to unravel least two or three vendors, cease completely, and the that churns out 149Nm of
in the Hubei province usually in different regions. financial implications of a torque at 3,000rpm. Kerb
around the same time as the The suppliers are chosen situation like that is another weight remains untouched
Chinese New Year holidays. based on a number of story altogether. as well, at 297kg.
This is an annual two-week factors, but cost obviously Who knows where things
holiday and businesses ranks high. In a scenario will be when you read this,
worldwide plan around it where all the preferred but all we can do is fervently
by stockpiling components. vendors for a particular hope that the situation
It’s these very components component are based in the improves. Until then, I leave
that are keeping things now-shutdown countries, you with a combination of
running; for now. the auto manufacturers can two powerful phrases – the
Each manufacturer’s still look to Indian vendors tides stop for no man; and
current situation will largely that were previously skipped this too shall pass.
Speakers and mic bundled with main device; Compact dimensions do not hinder forward vision.
THE PEAK OF summer is after that, I barely noticed The sound quality through
almost always a challenging its weight. What I did notice, the speakers is decent, Knox SPS hard armour protects the lower palm and wrist.
time to ride a motorcycle, however, is the faint buzz as however, at first, the app
especially in the confines of the fan kept spinning to suck would pause the music for A COUPLE OF months ago, the day came to retire my
a metropolis. For the past in air that’s channelled to my no apparent reason; this only pair of riding gloves. I’d worn the RST Tracktech
two years, BluArmor has face, after passing through a software glitch was fixed Evo full gauntlet sports gloves nearly every day for the
offered a unique solution dust filter (replaced every six during a recent OTA update. past year, through all kinds of riding conditions. I was
to bear the heat on a months), a water-saturated Using voice commands, on the lookout for a replacement that I could wear on
motorcycle in the form of membrane, followed by a Google Assistant can my daily commute and Rynox had just
their helmet cooler. We’ve height-adjustable vent. The also be used to adjust fan launched its new range of short-cuff
already tried out the first- device uses the principle of speed or even navigate to riding gloves that they were kind
and second-generation evaporative cooling (similar a destination. This makes enough to send over. Of these,
units, but this third-gen to conventional home it massively convenient to I picked the Tornado Pro 3
model takes the biggest coolers). So, in effect, you carry out myriad functions and have been wearing them
leap forward. Here’s what get a steady stream of without the need to reach almost every day since.
you need to know about cool air on your face, even for your phone. Right off the bat, the
the Blu3 E20. when you are stationary, As far as battery life is gloves are quite impressive.
This is the company’s with the sun beating down concerned, it is dependent There are no stray stitches or
top-of-the-line helmet cooler hard on you. largely on the fan speed. The cheap-looking materials and
that now also doubles as a A new addition to this battery lasts for only about the fit around the hand is mostly
connectivity device, keeping model is that the fan speed 2hr with the fan spinning good too. However, I did find that the
with the needs of our times. can be adjusted by three in Beast mode, while in fingers were a bit short and it
So besides cooling your modes – Regular, Turbo and Turbo and Regular mode took a couple of weeks of use Knuckle region is bulky.
face and head, the E20 also Beast. You can opt for the we managed to squeeze for them to stretch out and
pairs with your phone via dynamic setting too, which 6hr and 12hr of battery get comfortable. On the plus side, generous mesh panels
Bluetooth, while a dedicated automatically adjusts its life, respectively. That’s make them great to use in our weather.
mobile app (compatible with speed. The downside of decent, considering my daily What I’m most impressed by is the protection on offer.
iOS/Android) allows you the higher fan speed is a commute ranges between In most motorcycle accidents, your palm is the first point
to carry out a number of prominent rise in fan volume. 2-2.5hr. A micro-USB port is of contact with the road surface, and I prefer wearing
functions. A set of speakers, At full speed, for example, it provided to charge the non- gloves that offer hard armour in that region. The Tornado
a microphone and a micro- sounds as if removable battery. It takes Pro 3s use the KNOX patented Sport SPS (Scaphoid
USB cable are all bundled you are seated inside an approximately 6hr to charge Protection System) that uses two hard sliders on the
with the package. Isn’t airplane with its engine completely. As for the water lower palm area. These allow the palm to slide smoothly
that Interesting! running at cruising pace. membrane, dipping it in and avoid the risk of the glove gripping tarmac, which can
The first thing that you This is not as bothersome water for 10sec lasts for seriously hurt your wrist or scaphoid bone. I even had a
notice when you hold the as one may think; in fact, about 120-140min; this slow-speed fall at a dirt track and the gloves worked as
device in your hand is that Beast mode is handy on means this is something you they should. There’s more hard armour on the knuckles
it’s pretty light, tipping the particularly hot days. must do prior to every ride. that comes from a South Korean brand called Impact-On.
scales at 260g (dry). That’s In all, the E20 is quite Overall, I’m quite The only downside to the knukle armour is that they make
great, considering that a effective as a cooler impressed with the Blu3 it quite bulky in comparison to most other gloves that
heavy object hanging at the but what makes it really E20 because it delivers a lot offer similar protection.
front of your helmet could interesting are the for the price. For those who The Tornado Pro 3s have no major faults but if I had
put some strain on your connectivity features. don’t need the speakers, to nitpick, the touchscreen-friendly fingertip isn’t very
neck. Like the BluArmor The device can read out BluArmor also sells the effective. Longer girth adjusters on the wrist would also
BluSnap2, mounting the Whatsapp messages, record device as a helmet cooler make them less cumbersome to undo when wearing a
Blu3 requires a go-pro voice notes, play/pause only. Badged the A10, it will glove on your other hand.
style mount with an music and skip to the next set you back by Rs 2,299. The Tornado Pro 3 isn’t for someone looking for a
extended plastic strip for song. All of this can be done But I’d recommend you full-on sport riding glove. However, at Rs 3,150, it
additional stability. by various combinations stretch your budget and provides good value for a comfortable, yet protective
It took a couple of home- of taps on the large click get the Blu3 E20, for its pair of gloves for everyday urban use, or even some
office-home commutes surface that’s placed at sheer value. casual off-road riding.
for me to get used to the the top of the device, RISHABH BHASKAR VISHAL VENUGOPAL
sensation of the device making it easy to access, Where: www.thebluarmor.com Where: www.rynoxgears.com
attached to the helmet, but even when on the move. Price: Rs 4,999 Price: Rs 3,150
NO GOOD
n Big price hike, substantially heavier
n Lower ground clearance
T
he KTM 200 Duke was the first
motorcycle the manufacturer
launched in India over eight
years ago. KTM has since
expanded its portfolio and over
Updated design looks great from all angles and reiterates the 200’s bold stance.
the years, some of the bikes have
undergone rather significant
updates. The 200 Duke, though,
remained largely unchanged… until it gets the DRL-equipped halogen riders and allows you to grip onto it has managed to do this, and make
now. KTM, like all manufactures, headlight, tail section and the beefy much more naturally. the engine BS6-compliant, without a
has had to update its entire line- tank shrouds, while also using the Start the 200 Duke up and you’ll drop in peak output figures, and the
up to comply with the upcoming same trellis frame with a bolt-on immediately find that it’s a lot bike feels just as capable as before on
BS6 norms; and it has used the subframe. Behind the tank shrouds quieter and sounds much smoother the track.
opportunity to give the 200 Duke a is a fuel tank that’s now three litres than the trademark sound the older Weighing in at 159kg, it’s also
much-needed makeover as well. larger, which means less visits to the bike’s single cylinder produced. gained a fair bit of mass in the
The bike has finally dropped its fuel station and more time riding! This refinement even translates to process – a good 11kg – and the new
eight-year-old design for a much The new tank design, along with a the way it feels when you’re riding exhaust routing has also resulted in
fresher, sharper one borrowed more spacious seat, means the 200 hard – the vibrations are noticeably a 20mm drop in ground clearance.
from the 250 Duke. This means, is also more accommodating for tall less, even close to the redline. KTM But on the plus side, KTM has finally
equipped the 200 Duke with dual-
channel ABS.
There are a number of updates
on this new generation of the 200
Duke, and it has brought with it an
increase in price. At Rs 1.73 lakh, it’s
over Rs 10,000 more expensive, but
in all its years, it hasn’t looked this
PHOTOGRAPHY OMKAR DHAS
HONDA
ACTIVA 6G
The 2020 model represents a true
generation change over the one
it replaces.
Honda has managed to pull that
FIRST VERDICT off to quite an extent in India. Its
Activa has amassed such popularity
While it might look similar to the that some people go about calling
5G, the Activa 6G brings a lot all scooters ‘Activas’. One of the
more to the table. main reasons why the Activa has
HHHHHHHIII become such a powerful name is
because it established itself as a
SO GOOD very reliable machine over the last
n Refinement, silent-start system 20 years. And of course, it wears
n Improved suspension the revered manufacturer’s badge.
That said, the scooter buyer
NO GOOD of today has evolved and now
n Lethargic performance, weak brakes compares every single specification.
n Price Sheer reputation isn’t enough
anymore, and that’s the reason why
Honda has given the Activa what
I
t’s not often that an entire probably might be its biggest and
segment gets referred to by most important update yet.
the name of a single product.
Imagine how ridiculous it would NIP AND TUCK
be if all hatchbacks were called Honda has played it safe with the
Balenos, or if all mobiles phones cosmetic tweaks, giving the 6G only
were referred to as Samsungs. Well, a minor facelift. It now looks a ◊
PHOTOGRAPHY KULDEEP CHAUDHARI
BIGGER INSIDE
The increased wheelbase, telescopic
fork at the front, and 12-inch
front wheel have brought about
an evident transformation. Honda
tells us that the frame on the 6G is
nearly identical to the one on the
Activa 125, with the only difference
being that the latter’s has been
strengthened to better cope with
the additional weight and power.
The scooter doesn’t feel as
nervous at higher speeds anymore,
and changing lanes is a lot easier,
but there’s still a slight flighty
feeling above 60kph. The improved
handling and stability doesn’t
come at the cost of ride quality, as
the scooter soaks up potholes and
undulations very well.
Like with Honda’s Activa 125
and SP 125, the engine on the
Activa 6G is an all-new affair. It
has a different bore and stroke
(the latter’s now longer), and
uses fuel injection instead of a
carburettor. As with many BS6-
compliant engines, both power
and torque have gone down by
0.17hp and 0.21Nm, respectively. It
doesn’t come as a surprise that this
Activa isn’t a very quick scooter.
UP TO DATE?
Honda has gone a bit backwards
with the display, as the 5G’s digi-
analogue unit has been replaced
with a basic analogue cluster. The
6G, however, has gained a bunch
of features. It now gets a kill switch
that also doubles as a starter
button. The starter is of the silent-
start type like we’ve seen on the
Activa 125. There’s also a pass light
switch, which is a small but useful
touch. Another useful addition is
the external fuel-filler cap that can
be opened remotely via the key fob.
Lastly, with the more expensive
Deluxe variant, you’ll also get an
LED headlight, similar to the 5G,
but we didn’t get an opportunity to
try it out at night.
As nice as these features are,
though, we wish Honda had also
given priority to a front disc brake
because the performance from the
drum brakes is quite weak and
disappointing.
TWO CENTS
The Activa 6G is definitely a better
scooter than its predecessor. Not
only is it greener, but also a lot
better equipped, and it also has a
lot more going for it as an overall
product. However, these updates
come at a price – Rs 63,912
(Standard) and Rs 65,412 (Deluxe).
It now costs Rs 7,500 more than
the 5G, which is fine when you
consider all the work that has gone
into it. It’s also only slightly more
expensive than its direct rival, the
TVS Jupiter (Rs 61,449-67,911).
However, what remains the same
as before is that Honda charges you
quite a premium for its products,
and, for about the same price, you
can get better performing 125cc
scooters in base trims from Hero,
TVS and Suzuki.
FIROZE IRANI
Preload-adjustable shock absorber works well. External fuel-filler cap a much-needed adition.
and the 6G struggles to accelerate performance has taken a dip, Engine 109cc, single-cylinder,
above 75kph. During our shoot, Honda is claiming that 6G is 10 fuel-injected
I was riding next to an overly percent more fuel efficient.
enthusiastic individual who was on
an Activa 5G and he managed to
The 6G feels As for ergonomics, it’s capable
of accommodating people of most
Power
Torque
7.79hp at 8000rpm
8.79Nm at 5250rpm
TVS iQUBE
How does the TVS iQube e-scooter fit into the
growing electric two-wheeler space in India?
marks TVS’ proper foray into the approach with its popular 110cc don’t think this will be a problem.
FIRST VERDICT Indian electric two-wheeler space. scooter, the Jupiter. What’s really nice is that
Yes, TVS beginning its shift to While we don’t have a problem acceleration in both ride modes
The iQube offers a healthy dose e-mobility is a big deal, but we were with the design, there were a few (Economy and Power) is the same.
of performance and is featured at more curious to see if the iQube small areas where its quality levels The only difference between the
a competitive price. itself makes as much of an impact. were inconsistent. However, this two is the limits on its top speed. In
HHHHHHHIII could be because the units we were Economy, you can go up to 45kph,
iDESIGN riding were initial test bikes. We’ll with a claimed range of 75km. Top
SO GOOD Ever since the iQube was unveiled, reserve final judgement until we speed, meanwhile, will go up to a
n Price, performance, handling it’s attracted polarising comments get to spend some time with the speedo-indicated 80kph in Power
n TFT instrumentation about its styling. It is best described production-ready models. mode, but TVS says the range will
as a scooter that has been designed go down to 55km here. What we
NO GOOD to be a futuristic product, but iRIDE also liked is how the performance
n Basic hub-mounted motor
one designed close to a decade On the move, the scooter will leave doesn’t go down drastically with a
n Limited range
ago. That’s not far from the truth, you quite impressed, especially drop in charge. I managed to hit a
really – TVS did showcase the two- when it comes to acceleration. speedo-indicated 70kph even when
wheeler in concept form back in The hub-mounted motor is made the TFT display showed just 16km
I
t’s only been a few months into 2012. Now while that may sound by Bosch and has a peak power of range remaining. Thankfully, the
2020, and we’re already riding negative, it isn’t. The narrow, output of 4.4kW. This is a fair iQube also doesn’t cut throttle input
the third new electric two- horizontal headlight and tail-light amount higher than the Chetak’s when you are on the brakes (like
wheeler from a big name. We are look unique and almost RoboCop- 4.08kW motor, but the iQube’s almost all Chinese scooters) which
finally getting options, and how! like. The rest of the design is throttle response feels instant and means that low-speed manoeuvres
The one in question here is called extremely simple, and it almost is not as softly delivered as the won’t be a problem.
the iQube, and almost refreshingly, feels like TVS has purposely opted Bajaj when you first open the Hub-mounted motors are
it doesn’t come from a brand that to go this route as conventional accelerator. However, it’s more usually considered inferior to
was just formed a few months designs attract buyers of a wider along the lines of immediate, rather frame-mounted units, but the
ago to sell us rebranded Chinese age demographic. We’ve seen than jerky; and while I suspect it iQube seems to have no problem.
products. The iQube e-scooter the company take a similar might take some getting used to, I I managed to climb a 10-degree ◊
PHOTOGRAPHY KULDEEP CHAUDHARI
The 5.0-inch TFT screen is bright and informative. Under-seat storage space will fit a half-face helmet. Front disc is borrowed from the Jupiter, works well.
iTECH
As has become the standard with
electric vehicles, the iQube gets
LED lights all around. These appear
to be very bright in the daytime, but
we’ll have to put the headlight to
the test when we get the scooter for
a road test. Speaking of lights, the
iQube also gets one under the seat,
but it only lights up with the key in
the ignition. This means you need
to remove the key from the seat lock
at the side of the scooter and put
it back into the ignition to light up
the boot. Like many other scooters
these days, you also get a USB
charging slot under the seat. While
TVS claims that the under-seat
storage space fits a full-face helmet,
my international-spec helmet didn’t
fit, but this is the case with almost
The home charger is RFID-enabled. With its powerful motor, the iQube takes on inclines without much stress. all scooters.
Let’s move on to one of the
biggest highlights of this e-scooter
– the TFT instrumentation. It
gets Bluetooth connectivity and
the screen graphics are legible,
even under direct sunlight. The
dedicated iQube app with the
Bluetooth function, shows incoming
call alerts, SMS notifications and
turn-by-turn navigation on the
screen. The app also features
Geofencing, trip data recording,
battery charge status, range and a
lot more. What can also be seen via
this screen is the scooter’s park-
Charging port has a flimsy cover. Unique ‘electric’ light looks neat. Batteries are split into three fixed packs. assist function, which will let you
iBUY?
At Rs 1.15 lakh (on road,
Bengaluru), the TVS iQube is a
little cheaper than the top-spec
Bajaj Chetak and significantly more
affordable than the new Ather
450X, although you have to factor
in the annual subscription cost that
TVS will introduce sometime in the
future. This subscription cost is also
expected to be much less than what
Ather is asking for, and we’re told
it might be somewhere around Rs
900 per year. Presently, the scooter
is only available in Bengaluru and
TVS plans to introduce it across
other cities in a phased manner.
That’s the iQube for you. In
short: it’s a simple, quirky-looking
city runabout, with limited range
being the only big drawback – and
that’s something we’ll have to
live with till battery technology
matures. If you can’t wait that
long, and only want to buy a
product from a well-established
Indian manufacturer, then this
scooter is now the second option
available to you.
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TVS iQUBE
Price Rs 1.15 lakh
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Motor Hub-mounted
BLDC motor
Power 3kW/4.4kW
(continuous/peak)
Torque 33Nm
Suspension (f/r) Telescopic fork/
Twin shock absorbers
Brakes (f/r) Disc/drum
Tyres (f/r) 90/90-12
The LED tail-light carries Kerb weight 118kg
the RoboCop-like design Charge time
over from the headlight. (0-100 percent) 5hr (approximately)
SKY HIGH
Chatting with an international FMX athlete is always fascinating.
Here’s what Alexey Kolesnikov had to share with Vishal Venugopal.
lmost exactly a year ago, people in
A
Mumbai stood witness to some
gravity-defying motorcycle stunts,
with Red Bull bringing its FMX
Jam to Mumbai. The line-up of
performers included renowned freestyle
motocross riders like Robbie Maddison, Red Bull
X-Fighters World Tour Champion Tom Pagès,
Martin Koren, Radek Bilek, Julien Vanstippen
and Russian FMX champion Alexey Kolesnikov.
Alexey is widely regarded as the most
prominent FMX athlete that Russia has ever
produced, and he returned to India to perform
as part of SRM University’s Milan Colosseum
sports festival in Chennai. We got to sit down
with him for what turned out to be a quick, but
fascinating chat.
“I started off taking part in motocross and
enduro races and even took part in some national
The Red Bull athlete is one of the most talented and reputed FMX stars to come out of Russia.
T
motorcycles and then there’s the it fill the incredibly large, adventure-motorcycle in the tooth. They’ve also dropped the laundry
Triumph Tiger. It’s one of the sized shoes of its predecessor? We’ve come all the list of monikers that denote the on-road and off-
most recognised and revered way to beautiful Morocco to find answers. road biased Tiger. The new Tiger 900 is classified
motorcycles in this category and simply as the GT and the Rally. The Pro suffix
has generated quite a fan following in the process. WHAT IS IT? on either motorcycle indicates that it’s the fully
It goes without saying, then, that it takes some Triumph began working on the new Tiger 900 loaded, top-of-the-line version.
serious conviction to pull the plug on a long- from scratch, so the motorcycle you see here The GT Pro is the top-spec road-biased Tiger,
running, successful motorcycle and replace it with bears no resemblance to the Tiger 800, except evident in the cast-alloy wheels, lower ride
something that is all-new and quite different. Will for the switchgear that’s been carried forward. height and its new Marzocchi suspension
the bike resonate with its legion of followers? Will This, I think, was essential because the old Tiger’s with an electronically adjustable, gas-charged ◊
I saw the new Tiger’s photos on the interweb. its own. However, the real magic lies beneath
But after looking at it in person, I’m convinced the body panels, where Triumph has finally
New motor has strong low- and mid-range grunt. LED fog lamps are standard on the Pro variants. 7.0-inch TFT bonded to glass for easy readability.
addressed a long-pending issue. The frame and to a wider set of buyers. But that’s not all, the
subframe in the 800 were welded together as one handlebar has also been moved 10mm closer to
piece. So in the event of a serious accident, which the rider, resulting in a relaxed riding position,
could result in a bent subframe or pillion footrest whether seated or standing on the pegs.
hanger (also previously welded), the entire frame On the whole, the Tiger 900’s design is well
had to be replaced, shooting the repair bill up into executed; and in typical Triumph fashion, the
the stratosphere. In the new bike, a lightweight, quality and finish levels are top notch. Another
aluminium subframe is bolted to a new frame; feature that elevates the premium feel is the new
this makes it easier and cost-effective to replace 7.0-inch TFT instrument cluster. The reflection-
if damaged. It’s the same case with the bolt-on free unit (since the TFT is bonded to the glass
pillion footrest as well. directly) has a feature-rich and crisp display, with
When you sit on the new Tiger, the seats feel four styles to choose from. Bluetooth connectivity
far more accommodating than what its slim and turn-by-turn navigation are standard
profile suggests. Just as before, the seats on features in the Pro models.
both, the GT Pro and Rally Pro, can be manually
lowered by 20mm in a matter of 2-3min, which WHAT IS THE ENGINE LIKE?
should make the new Tiger more accessible The Tiger 900’s new in-line-triple motor is the
star of the show and it all begins with the way
it sounds. The previous Tiger’s motor was more
like a rev-hungry supersport’s, and it had similar
sound and characteristics as well. While I won’t
deny that its intake howl and the distinct whistle
it produced at high RPMs was addictive, it never
struck a chord as deep as this new motor. Part
of the reason for that is the new engine’s
1-3-2 firing order and T-plane crank (crank
pins in cylinders 1 and 3 are set at 180
degrees while the number 2 cylinder’s
crank is at 90 degrees, forming a T) that not
only claimed to give it stronger low- and
mid-range grunt but also makes it sound
deeper, angry and menacing across the rev
range. It’s poles apart from the previous
triple when it comes to character, and
its sense of urgency simply grows on
you over a period of time.
The motor’s tractable nature
and strong bottom end
saw me hovering around
30-40kph in fourth gear
while making my way
around the busy streets of
Marrakesh, and all I had to
do was roll on the throttle
to pass traffic. However,
an open road is where
this motor truly exhibits
its awesome potential. You
could easily sit between
60-200kph all day long
without feeling the need to
downshift from sixth to ◊
Pro versions – keeps the bike pointing the right SHOULD I BUY ONE?
way. The Road, Rain, Sport, Off-road and Rider
(custom) riding modes alter the level of traction
forgiving off-road than any It certainly wasn’t an easy job to build upon
the strong attributes of the Tiger 800, but what
control (TC) and ABS intervention. These systems
work so unobtrusively that the only way to say
previous Tiger. Triumph has managed to achieve with the
Tiger 900 GT Pro and Rally Pro bikes is quite
the traction control is working is by looking at the
promising. The new bikes offer an adventure
touring experience that’s clearly above what
the Tiger 800 managed. However, the cherry
on top of this cake is that the engine remains a
delight, whether it’s the performance, or the way
it sounds.
The new Tiger 900 is expected to go on sale in
India by April 2020 and prices should go up by
Rs 60,000 to Rs 1 lakh, considering the additional
equipment. Based on the way this new Triumph
Tiger rides, it’s going to be even more of an
incredible proposition. AI
170mm travel
Brakes (f/r) 320mm twin discs/255mm disc
Tyre size (f/r) 90/90-21 / 150/70R17
100/90-19 / 150/70R17
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with the KTM 390 Before I dive into my take on the
Adventure had design, let’s get some facts out of the WE LIKE
been limited to way. Firstly, as you’d expect from an Everyday usability
about an hour ADV, the 390 Adventure is quite
Tech-laden
on a hardcore off-road trail, large and dwarfs most other
and another hour on the roads motorcycles of similar capacity. Competitive pricing
near Lonavala. That, however, Presence then – be it on the road or
just wasn’t enough time to in your parking lot – won’t be a
give you a proper verdict, problem. Secondly, it’s not chunky.
WE DON’T LIKE
especially for a bike as potent KTM has made a conscious effort Weak bottom-end performance
as this. And that is why, at – evident from the slim exhaust
Handlebar ergonomics
the first opportunity we got, end-can and flush crash protection
we put the KTM 390 Adventure – to keep the bike as slim as possible. No lower seat option
through a comprehensive Not only does this help in narrow
road test. trails, but also while filtering
through city traffic. However, while
the proportions are on point and it
does manage to turn a few heads,
the same can’t be said about the
styling; it looks a bit strange and
extraterrestrial. The rear, on the
other hand, is simple and we think
the tail-light looks neat.
PERFORMANCE
Borrowing the motor-gearbox
combination from the Duke and
RC 390 means that the 390
Adventure is just as high-revving. Ergonomics and seating comfort Engine heat management in city
This is something that’ll take for the pillion are top notch. traffic sees huge improvement.
some getting used to, especially
if you are moving up from
something like a gentle-revving
Himalayan. Another thing that
might take time getting used to is
the fierce acceleration, which, when
paired with the quickshifter, takes
you to triple-digit speeds rather
quickly – just 0.49sec slower from
0-100kph than a 390 Duke.
Speaking of the quickshifter, it
works well high up in the rev range, Slim exhaust muffler produces a LED lighting all-around. Tail-light
but it’s not as smooth at lower sound softer than we’re used to. looks great and works well too.
RPMs, which is where you would
find yourself often in the city.
In the city, the 390 Adventure
is not as natural a commuter as a
Hero XPulse, but it gets around
quite well. The revised cooling
system uses two fans, a larger
radiator and some comprehensive
shrouding, all of which make a big
difference and the bike never gets
unbearably hot. Over the years,
KTM has worked on the engine’s Short windscreen is not adjustable. Switchgear is the same as the
smoothness, and it now feels so KTM sells an optional taller screen. Duke’s and quality remains decent.
much more refined and manageable
at low speeds. City speeds are no
longer an inconvenience, and
once you pick up speed, the bike
can hold on to gears higher than
needed without any complaint.
Large speed breakers still demand
first gear though.
When you venture off-road,
the motorcycle is slightly less
impressive. It does manage to
blaze through most fast open Mild protection via belly pan when Oddly-shaped Duke-borrowed
stretches, but slow technical bits 200mm ground clearance runs out. mirrors don’t work well in this setting.
and large rocks highlight the 390 ◊
POTDAR DESIGN
KTM 390 ADVENTURE TECHNICAL LAYOUT
Price Rs 2.99 lakh Width 900mm
(ex-showroom, Delhi) Ground clearance 200mm
Kerb Weight 177kg
is surprisingly
ENGINE
Layout Single-cylinder,
well-behaved
Displacement
liquid-cooled
373.2cc in city traffic.
Max power
Max torque
43.5hp at 9000rpm
37Nm at 7000rpm
1400mm
Specific output 116.5hp per litre
Power to weight 245.7hp per tonne
Installation Transverse ∆ Adventure’s weak bottom end,
Construction Alloy cylinders and head and working around this demands
more skill from the rider. Some
Bore x stroke 89 x 60mm
modifications to the final drive
Valve gear 4 per cylinder, DOHC
sprocketing should really help, but
Ignition and fuel Electric, fuel-injected
make sure you check the implication
of this on the warranty.
GEARBOX
Type 6-speed 1430mm
DY N A M I C S
2154mm
SUSPENSION The suspension isn’t as plush-
Front 43mm telescopic fork feeling as a BMW G 310 GS, or a
Rear Monoshock ACCELERATION IN GEAR ACCELERATION Royal Enfield Himalayan, but with
2nd 3rd 4th Kph TIME (sec) its dynamic setup and grippy
WHEELS & TYPES 20-50kph 2.33s - - 0-10 0.52 Metzeler Tourance tyres, the 390
Made of Alloy 30-70kph - 3.95s - will run rings around either on a
0-20 0.94
Wheel size (f/r) 19 inches / 17 inches 50-80kph - - 4.03s winding road. Get on long highway
0-30 1.31
Tyre size (f/r) 100/90-19 / 130/80-17 stretches, and the long wheelbase
0-40 1.70
ECONOMY and 19-inch front wheel provide
BRAKES TEST 0-50 2.16 all the stability you need. It’s also
Front 320mm disc City 27.9kpl 0-60 2.82 22kg lighter than the Himalayan,
Rear 230mm disc Highway 35.8kpl 0-70 3.40 but it feels just as planted on the
Overall 31.85kpl 0-80 4.21 highway, if not more.
BRAKING Tank size 14.5 litres 0-90 5.11 At 855mm, there’s no denying
60-0kph 16.05m Tank range 461.8km 0-100 6.15 that the seat on the 390 Adventure
is quite tall, but it is quite
43.5hp 27.9kpl
comfortable for long durations.
The pillion seat is also comfy,
accommodating, and practical. The
problem begins when you need to
stand and ride the 390 Adventure.
Segment-leading performance for sure, but Fuel economy at city speeds is better than The handlebar just isn’t tall enough
we’d like some more bottom-end grunt. that of the previous-gen 390 Duke’s. to allow for a comfortable stance –
which means you will find yourself
leaning forward awkwardly. We
won’t be surprised to see many
customer bikes with aftermarket
handlebar risers.
Lastly, the large 320mm disc
brake setup at the front also
inspires confidence. The rear,
meanwhile, is adequate, and
off-road enthusiasts can deactivate
the rear ABS if they like.
F U E L E F F I C I E N CY
The 390 Adventure gave us
27.9kpl in the city and 35.8kpl
on the highway in our standard
test procedures. Even when
FIROZE IRANI
Traction control
settings reset every
time you stall the
engine; quite inconvenient.
RISHAAD MODY
I find that the
handlebar is a little
too wide and not set
high enough.
S P E C A DV I C E
There’s only one spec. Buy
the 390 Adventure if you want
the KTM riding experience in a
practical, India-ready package.
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hold off on giving our final verdict until we get to spend hundreds of Traction control and dual-
channel ABS will keep you safe.
kilometres with it on the open road. Well, we finally did, and the bike
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definitely impresses. It’s more than what you would ever need on our HHHHHHHHII
highways, it’s practical enough to commute on, and is off-road-ready enough Much more comfy than the
Duke, but a little firmly sprung.
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that it’s got the tech you wouldn’t find on most motorcycles three times its HHHHHHHHHI
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MOTORSPORT
RACING ON HOLD
The motorsport calendar has taken a big hit in the
wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.
WEC
The World Endurance
on motorsport calendar
Championship has also been
forced to cancel the Sebring
1000 Miles and the 6 Hours
of Spa-Francorchamps
races, leaving just one
The pandemic has brought the world of motorsport to a standstill more race for this season
– the iconic 24 Hours of Le
with several series, including F1 and MotoGP, cancelling future races. Mans. Series organiser, the
Automobile Club de l’Ouest
since a major portion of the (ACO), will be monitoring the
paddock hails from Italy, current situation to see if it
which is one of the worst- continues to escalate before
hit nations. Following the taking a call on whether the
cancellation of all premier- event – scheduled for mid-
class sessions at the Qatar June – is postponed.
GP (Moto2 and Moto3 races
were held as scheduled), the WRC
series has now been forced The World Rally
to call off races in Thailand, Championship (WRC) came
America and Argentina. under fire from six-time
The last three have been champion Sébastian
rescheduled to take place Ogier. Despite winning the
later in the year. However, shortened Rally Mexico,
this makes for an extremely Ogier was quoted saying
cramped second-half of the that the event should have
F1’s 2020 season-opening season, with eight races never gone ahead, given the
Australian GP was called off packed into 10 weeks. For circumstances surrounding
just hours before practice. now, the season is slated to the pandemic.
kick-off on May 3 in Jerez, The series has since
M
otorsport Federation Internationale and end in Valencia on announced the cancellation
enthusiasts are de l’Automobile (FIA) November 29. However, of its fifth round in
going to have to maintain that they will with several regions of Spain Argentina. With the rally in
wait a while longer continue to work closely under quarantine, this isn’t Chile also called off due to
to see their favourite with the race promoters guaranteed either. political and social unrest
machines take to track in Bahrain and Vietnam Series organisers have in the country, it looks like
and battle it out. With the to monitor the situation maintained that they would the WRC will now go on a
coronavirus (COVID-19) and study the viability of be willing to extend the two-month-long hiatus
pandemic resulting in potential alternate dates. season to 2021 to ensure a before the racing resumes in
a number of countries F1 aims to start the complete season. Portugal in late May.
imposing travel restrictions, season by the end of May,
and those impacted most by which means the Dutch FORM U L A E NATIONAL
the virus even announcing GP on May 3 and Spanish Initially, Formula E cancelled The Indian motorsport
quarantine lockdowns, the GP on May 10 are also its races in Sanya and calendar usually kicks-off
global motorsport calendar likely to be postponed. Rome. But after taking into around June-July, so it
has taken a big blow. As a The season, therefore, consideration the challenges has largely escaped major
result, some of the most the series called off the could get underway as late that the pandemic poses to disruptions. However, the
prominent sporting events 2020 season opening as the Monaco GP on May 24 event organisation in city 2020 South India Rally has
have been called off. race in an announcement or even the Azerbaijan GP on centres, the all-electric been postponed to June
made just hours before the June 7, provided Formula 1 racing series has since 19-21, after taking into
F1 first practice session was doesn’t rebuild the calendar decided to temporarily account the rising number
Formula 1 found itself supposed to kick off. from scratch. suspend the entire 2019/20 of coronavirus cases in
in a precarious position This was followed up by season for two months. This India. The rally will double
following confirmation news of the Bahrain GP MOTOGP means the races in Paris, as the inaugural round of
from McLaren that a and the inaugural Vietnam The 2020 MotoGP Seoul and Jakarta have also the 2020 Indian National
team member had tested GP also being postponed. calendar has taken a big been postponed. Rally Championship (INRC)
positive for coronavirus. The series, along with hit by coronavirus-related For now, the season is set and the Asia-Pacific Rally
After hours of uncertainty, its governing body, the complications, especially to resume in Germany, with Championship (APRC).
While Formula E has decided to temporarily suspend its 2019/2020 season, MotoGP and WRC have been forced to either cancel or postpone upcoming races.
RICKY BRABEC
Malahuan’s prior experience in the series paid dividends for TVS.
TVS RACING IS expanding completing Race 1 in 6th
its motorsport activities place and further improving
and will be participating in on that result to finish Race 2
the full season of the in 5th place.
2020 Asia Road Racing Kumar bagged 12th
Championship (ARRC). and 11th place finishes in
Spearheading the team’s the two races, while KY
ARRC campaign is eight-time Ahamed secured 15th- and
Indian National Motorcycle 12th-place results.
Racing Championship Reflecting on the team’s
(INMRC) winner Jagan Kumar. performance at Round
He’s joined by another Indian 1, TVS Racing’s team
rider, KY Ahamed, who has manager B Selvaraj said,
also enjoyed an impressive “The Asia Production 250
record in the INMRC, and Thai (AP-250) category is the
racer Vorapong Malahuan. most competitive class in
The team enjoyed a fairly ARRC. While we faced a lot
competitive debut outing at of challenges in our debut You are the first American to to get back to training and motorsport here?
the season’s opening round championship, we also gained win the Dakar. Could you talk get back to life. But, in 2020, Motorsport is hard. Where
in Malaysia. Malahuan’s prior huge learnings, which will us through the experience? after we won, I’m really I live, there’s the desert
experience in the series paid further enhance and improve Being the first American happy with the machine and around California which
dividends and he bagged two our performance in the is nice. It’s something that the team. Yeah, we were in is like the Mecca of all of it
top 10 finishes for the team, upcoming rounds.” nobody can take away. So, a bad spot last year, but we (motorsport). I think bringing
I’m really happy that I’m the picked ourselves back up and the Honda Africa Twin
first American and also to we made it happen this year. here is a good start. Maybe
have any more wild for three months, didn’t talk people more
card outings with to anybody. It was really hard involved in
Yamaha this season.
You would have been preparing We came in touch through a somewhere like Ferrari, where no problem at all.
for your debut in Bahrain right mutual contact. Dr. Helmut Marko they’ve effectively got their Yeah, I think I should be fine.
now. Instead, the postponement kept an eye on people who were chosen one in Mick Schumacher?
of the season due to the doing well in F3 and F2. We had It’s quite hard to say. If you look Can you elaborate on the scope
coronavirus pandemic brought our first meeting in Sochi. We realistically in Formula One, the of the Red Bull deal?
you back to Mumbai. Is it tough decided that we would take things only way to get there is probably I can’t really disclose any contract
when you’re really looking forward. After that I had my knee through Red Bull because Ferrari details. There’s a performance
forward to going racing again? injury, so until I was actually own a lot of the seats, and it’s the clause but it’s not guaranteed that
It is difficult to take because we confident that I could get back same with Mercedes. So if you I’ll make it to Formula One. I just
prepare for three to four months, to racing, we didn’t really make want to get there, you have to have to do as well as I can, get
all the stuff that goes on behind anything official. Once I knew I get there through a junior team good results and they’ll decide at
the scenes. But this is a situation was physically fit and clear enough which is either Red Bull, Ferrari, the end of the year what my future
which is out of our control. There’s to drive, we took the next step and Mercedes or Renault. It was a holds with them.
not much anyone can really do made it official. no brainer for me to take the
than just hope it all settles down opportunity. I know that if I deliver How does the Red Bull deal differ
quite soon and we can all live our Red Bull has a great track record and things go well then I have the from the Force India backing?
normal lives again. of nurturing young talent. opportunity to go to Formula One. That was less involved. I was doing
Was that the deciding factor in things more independently with
Your season could start as late signing up with them? Or was And you’re ready for it. You’ve just their brand and logo behind
as Azerbaijan in June. Does the it also the fact that the Red Bull spent quite a few seasons in me but here with Red Bull, it’s fully
potential of losing four rounds programme gives you a more single-seaters. I imagine getting involved – going to the simulator
from the calendar and the level playing field compared to into a Formula One car should be with them, developing myself as a
prospect of much less track time driver, learning stuff at the factory.
ramp-up the pressure on you in
your debut year? Would you have
to adapt your approach?
My approach won’t really change.
If I deliver and things go well then I have the
That’ll be a big step for me and it
will also help me in the season in F2.
Bahrain for the first race would be to finish in the top three.
quite a good thing for us. But it’s
the same for pretty much everyone. You fought for the title last
Also we did only eight rounds season in F3. I’m sure you
(in F3) last year. So if we end up always believed you could do
doing eight this year it’s not too it but does proof that you can
big a deal. It’s still good enough to actually mix it at the top give
round off a championship. But six you added confidence going
or less rounds is, in my opinion, into this season?
too few to really see the outright It does give me added confidence.
winner. If you have one bad I had two highly-rated teammates
weekend in six weekends then you last year and I was on par with
would be out of the championship. them the whole year. In fact, my
qualifying stats were even better
This is an exciting season for than the two of them. I’m quite
you with the step up to F2 and confident about my speed. Things
of course the Red Bull just need to come together like they
partnership. How did the Daruvala is now part of the Red Bull Junior Programme did last year and I’m confident that
Red Bull deal come together? that nurtured Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo. it should go well. AI
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AC
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55TFSI 170.00 182.00 172.00 188.00 195.53 2995/V6 340/500 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Q3 Q3
Q3 Audi has done well to keep its baby SUV fresh even FOR Smooth engines, equipment, SUV-like DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4388/1831/1608mm Wheelbase 2603mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
years after its arrival. It is attractive, the cabin is well driving position. Tyre size 235/55 R17 Turning circle dia 11.8m Trunk volume 460 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
put together and it getvs all the luxury essentials as AGAINST Top versions are expensive, Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1565-1630kg
standard. While the 1.4 petrol offers good performance overly light steering. Fuel tank 64 litres Warranty NA
a diesel engine option is missing, for now. VERDICT Smart and competent small SUV SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 59/80cm
that delivers the Audi experience. Headroom 95cm Width 134cm
30TFSI Premium 42.98 43.43 39.66 46.28 43.96 1395/4 150/250 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 6 3 R 7 3/3 El/3 3 7
Q5 Q5
Q5 The second-gen Q5 is everything the original was, FOR Performance, refinement, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4663/1893/1659mm Wheelbase 2819mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
only better. The cabin looks a bit familiar but there’s ride quality. Tyre size 235/60 R18 Turning circle dia11.6m Trunk volume 550 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
no questioning the quality of it. A cushy ride and AGAINST Cabin looks a bit plain. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1990kg
excellent refinement add to the feeling of being in VERDICT It feels like a shrunken Q7. Fuel tank 70 litres Warranty NA
something plush and expensive. The 2.0 petrol is SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
seriously quick. A diesel version is on the cards. Headroom NA Width NA
45TFSI Premium Plus 61.09 62.20 62.66 62.26 64.30 1984/4 252/370 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 3
45TFSI Technology 68.09 69.07 67.69 69.43 71.87 1984/4 252/370 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 3
Q7 Q7
Q7 The new Q7 feels like it’s made a two generation leap FOR Attention to detail, refinement, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5052/1968/1740mm Wheelbase 2994mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
over its predecessor. The superbly executed cabin and performance. Tyre size 255/60 R18, 255/55 R19 Turning circle dia 12.4m Indian Driving Cycle*
high levelof refinement are just a few of the things that AGAINST Spare wheel limits use of Trunk volume 295-1955 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2330kg 45TDI 8.3/12.5/NA
make it the benchmark among premium luxury SUVs. third row. Fuel tank 75 litres Warranty NA
New petrol is nice but the diesel’s the one to go for. VERDICT Cutting-edge SUV that’s a SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 52/58cm
The spare wheel in the cabin is a big irritant. fitting successor to the original Q7. Headroom 90cm Width 144cm
40TFSI Premium Plus 81.54 83.25 83.18 89.18 94.51 1984/4 252/370 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 8 3
40TFSI Technology 89.52 93.12 91.27 98.73 103.70 1984/4 252/370 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
Q8 Q8
Q8 There’s no question Audi’s new flagship SUV FOR Stunning looks, cabin is plush, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4986/1995/1705mm Wheelbase 2995mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
is a stunner. It’s got an incredibly well-executed tech-laden and spacious. Tyre size 275/50 R20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
interior, loads of space and it’s well-kitted before AGAINST Expensive even before Trunk volume 605 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2115kg
options start. Ride quality is another highlight. options. Fuel tank 85 litres Warranty NA
Performance from the 340hp mild-hybrid V6 petrol VERDICT The ride of choice for those SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
mill is good but perhaps some zing is missing. who want to stand out. Headroom NA Width NA
55TFSI 153.48 161.00 159.69 159.75 169.98 2995/V6 340/500 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
BENTLEY BENTLEY
Bentayga Bentayga
BENTAYGA A proper Bentley and a proper SUV, it feels FOR Performance, luxury, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5140/1998/1742mm Wheelbase 2995mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
bespoke and sumptuous, and gets massively powerful ride quality. Tyre size 285/40 R22 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
engines (the W12 is almost overkill). There’s no doubt AGAINST Design may divide opinion, Trunk volume 431-1774 litres Ground clearance NA
about its off-road abilities either. The well-rounded exorbitant options. Kerb weight 2440kg Fuel tank 85 litres
SUV costs the earth but you’ll still have to get in VERDICT Everything you’d expect an SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
line for one. SUV from Bentley to be. Headroom NA Width NA
Bentayga W12 402.32** 402.32** NA NA NA 5950/W12 608/900 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Bentayga V8 378.00** 378.00** 378.00** 378.00** 378.00** 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Bentayga Diesel 416.00 424.00 416.00 416.00 416.00 3956/V8 435/900 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Continental GT Continental GT
CONTINENTAL GT Simply put, the Conti is one of the FOR Glorious engine, opulent cabin DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4850/1954/1405mm Wheelbase 2851mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
finest GTs you can buy. And the gorgeous design and AGAINST Price, limited rear seat space Tyre size 265/40 ZR21, 305/35 ZR21 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
opulent cabin are just part of the equation. Because with VERDICT One of the finest GTs around. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA
a mighty W12 engine up front and clever air suspension Kerb weight 2244kg/2276kg/2411kg Fuel tank NA
and active anti-roll bars, the latest GT has become SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
somewhat of a driver’s car too. Headroom NA Width NA
GT W12 360.00** 360.00** 360.00** 360.00** 360.00** 5950/W12 635/900 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GT V8 NA NA NA NA NA 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GT V8 Convertible NA NA NA NA NA 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Mulsanne Mulsanne
MULSANNE Even more exclusive than a Flying Spur, FOR Beautiful cabin, driver thrills. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5575/1926/1521mm Wheelbase 3266mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the Mulsanne embodies everything Bentley stands for. It’s AGAINST Ride could be more Tyre size 265/45 ZR20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
sportier than a comparable Rolls-Royce but a bit too driver- cosseting, price. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2585kg
focused for its chauffeur-driven clientele and doesn’t have the VERDICT When a Rolls is too Fuel tank 96 litres Warranty NA
pillowy ride you expect. No complaints about the brilliant old-school for you. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
cabin though. Headroom NA Width NA
Mulsanne 553.53** 553.53** NA NA NA 6752/V8 512/1020 8/A P 5.3 296 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Mulsanne Speed NA 690.00** NA NA NA 6752/V8 537/1100 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
BMW BMW
2 Series 2 Series
M2 Relatively small, light, powerful and rear-wheel drive, the FOR Quick, engaging handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4461/1854/1410mm Wheelbase 2693mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
M2 Competition is the BMW model that is arguably truest to AGAINST No manual option. Tyre size 245/35 R19, 265/35 R19 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
the M cars of old. Sure, India only gets the auto transmission VERDICT Arguably, the best of Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1650kg
version but even so the M2 is the sort of car that can light up the M cars. Fuel tank 52 litres Warranty NA
seemingly ordinary drives. It’s not cheap for its size but then SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
again few cars give you the same thrills for this much money. Headroom NA Width NA
M2 Competition 95.78 103.00 93.15 101.00 104.90 2979/6 410/550 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
3 Series 3 Series
3 SERIES The all-new 3 Series may not seem much of FOR Strong engines, exciting handling, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4633-4671/1811-2031/1429-1424mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
an improvement over the previous model in terms of space, spacious cabin. Wheelbase 2810-2830mm Tyre size 225/55 R16, 225/35 R20, 225/45 R18 Indian Driving Cycle*
but it is more practical. It still doesn’t have the wow factor of a AGAINST Cabin doesn’t feel as special Turning circle dia 11.3m Trunk volume 480 litres 320d NA/NA/22.69
Merc C-class. The new petrol engine and older diesel engine still as its rivals. Ground clearance 120-157mm Kerb weight 1420-1630kg 330i NA/NA/16.05
make it the fun-to-drive pick here.Unique 3GT adds space to the VERDICT Still in the limelight for Fuel tank 57 litres Warranty NA 320d GT NA/NA/21.76
package while the utterly desirable M4 adds spice to the line-up. the way it drives. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA 330i GT NA/NA/15.34
330i M Sport 56.65 58.87 54.33 57.95 61.08 1998/4 252/350 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
320d Sport 49.65 51.91 46.43 50.16 52.90 1995/4 190/400 8/A D 7.58 — 4.60 5.92 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 8 3
320d Luxury Line 56.01 58.66 52.55 57.64 59.83 1995/4 190/400 8/A D 7.58 — 4.60 5.92 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
320d GT Sport Line 56.94 58.81 53.44 56.60 60.84 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
320d GT Luxury Line 60.41 62.75 56.77 59.80 64.62 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
330i GT M Sport 59.14 61.71 56.77 60.77 64.62 1998/4 252/350 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
5 Series 5 Series
5 SERIES The latest 5 Series puts the focus back on driving FOR Tech, comfort and dynamic balance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4936/1868/1479mm Wheelbase 2975mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
pleavsure. The 2.0 petrol offers strong performance, the 2.0 diesel AGAINST Safe styling, slightly upright Tyre size 245/45 R18, 275/40 ZR19, 285/40 ZR19 Turning circle dia 11.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
is good while the 3.0 is great. BMW has also packed the car with rear seat. Trunk volume 520 litres Ground clearance 158mm Kerb weight 1930kg
gvizmos such as gesture control and remote parking. Overall VERDICT Exciting and tech-laden Fuel tank 70 litres Warranty NA
comfort is impressive. Latest 600hp M5 is a bonafide super sedan. new 5 is a return to form for BMW. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
530i Sport Line 64.19 67.03 62.00 63.96 69.69 1998/4 250/350 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
530i M Sport 70.77 73.53 68.12 72.53 76.56 1998/4 250/350 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
520d Luxury Line 70.44 74.78 66.34 71.92 75.45 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
530d M Sport 79.79 83.80 74.69 81.00 84.90 2993/6 258/560 8/A D 5.7 250 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
M5 Competition 176.75 183.00 172.70 186.00 195.89 4395/V8 625/750 8/A P — 250 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
6 Series 6 Series
6 SERIES Like the 5 Series but would have liked more space? The FOR Roomy cabin, ride and DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5091/1902/1540mm Wheelbase 3000mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
6 Series GT could just be the car for you, then. It’s roomy and handling balance. Tyre size 245/50 R18 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 610-1800 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
luxurious on the one hand, and rather nice to drive on the other, AGAINST Misses some features. Ground clearance 138mm Kerb weight 1910kg
though not quite as sharp as the 5 Series sedan. The 2.0 petrol is VERDICT Good to drive, better to be Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
very likeable but the 6 feels more athletic with the diesel engine. driven in. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GT 630i Luxury Line 75.34 78.30 72.57 69.84 81.55 1998/4 258/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
GT 620d Luxury Line 77.54 80.23 73.13 77.12 82.18 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
GT 630d Luxury Line 82.29 84.95 77.15 79.40 87.55 2993/6 258/560 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
GT 630d M Sport 88.82 92.86 83.25 87.99 94.60 2993/6 258/560 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
7 Series 7 Series
7 SERIES Cutting edge in every sense, loaded with gadgets and FOR Performance, technology and DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5212-5238/1902/1479mm Wheelbase 3210mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
with an even greater focus on luxury than ever before, the gizmos, interior quality. Tyre size 245/40 R20(F) 275/35(R) R20 Turning circle dia 12.7m Indian Driving Cycle*
new 7 Series is a model you can’t ignore. It’s just down on the AGAINST Dash is similar to lesser Trunk volume 500 litres Kerb weight 1980-1990kg 730Ld 8.2/11.5/16.77
S-class in terms of overall comfort, but with its strong engines BMWs. Fuel tank 82 litres Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage 740Li NA/NA/12.5
and rewarding handling, it’s the sportiest of the luxury limos. VERDICT Feature-rich luxury sedan SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 84/113cm M760Li NA/NA/7.8
The M760Li is arguably the fastest way to get to office. sets a benchmark for technology. Headroom 92cm Width 144cm
730Ld DPE 145.44 149.75 137.10 147.49 155.57 2993/6 265/620 8/A D 6.21 — 4.08 4.60 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
730Ld DPE Signature 156.06 164.30 147.22 158.40 167.04 2993/6 265/620 8/A D 6.21 — 4.08 4.60 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
730Ld M Sport 159.68 164.15 150.67 162.11 170.94 2993/6 265/620 8/A D 6.21 — 4.08 4.60 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
740Li DPE Signature 157.11 165.87 152.79 162.11 171.81 2998/6 340/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
745Le xDrive 189.95 194.09 185.05 198.55 208.61 2998/6 394/600 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
M760Li xDrive 277.66 275.06 271.83 291.44 305.39 6592/12 609/850 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
X1 X1
X1 BMW’s smallest SUV now gets mild styling tweaks and BS6 FOR Nice to drive, spacious cabin. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4447/1821/1598mm Wheelbase 2670mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
engines. Both petrol and diesel units are refined but the latter AGAINST No AWD option, some average Tyre size 225/55 R17, 225/50 R18 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
has lost some mid-range punch. AWD has also been given a miss. plastics. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 155mm Kerb weight 1550kg sDrive 20i NA/NA/16.3
As before, the X1 scores well on space and is well-equipped in VERDICT Small luxury SUV that’s nice to Fuel tank 51 litres Warranty NA sDrive 20d NA/NA/20.68
top-spec form. Ride and handling are good by class standards. drive and be driven in. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
sDrive20i SportX 35.90** 43.97 35.90** 35.90** 35.90** 1998/4 192/280 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
sDrive20i xLine 38.70** 47.30 38.70** 38.70** 38.70** 1998/4 192/280 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
sDrive20d xLine 39.90** 49.53 39.90** 39.90** 39.90** 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
sDrive20d M Sport 42.90** 53.14 42.90** 42.90** 42.90** 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
X3 X3
X3 The latest X3 feels even more like an X5 junior. It’s FOR Premium cabin, handling, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4708/1891/1676mm Wheelbase 2864mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
better to drive and more refined. Better cabin quality refinement. AGAINST Rear seating Tyre size 225/60 R18 Turning circle dia 11.9m Trunk volume 550 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
and ride comfort have upped the luxury quotient. position could be better. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1880kg Fuel tank 60 litres xDrive20d NA/NA/NA
You can’t go wrong with either engine option. It main VERDICT The mid-size luxury SUV for Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
drawback is the rear seat isn’t the best. keen drivers. min/max 67/90cm Headroom 94cm Width 142cm
xDrive20d xLine 66.64 69.26 62.67 55.17 71.29 1995/4 190/400 8/A D 9.64 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
xDrive20d Luxury Line 70.46 74.81 66.34 68.06 74.56 1995/4 190/400 8/A D 9.64 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
xDrive30i Luxury Line 70.34 73.09 67.68 68.43 76.06 1998/4 252/350 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
X4 X4
X4 Essentially an X3 with coupe-like styling, the X4 shares FOR Performance (30d), cabin quality. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4752/1918/1621mm Wheelbase 2864mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
plenty with its sibling. While it has road presence, the X4’s AGAINST Average rear-seat comfort, Tyre size 245/50 R19 Turning circle dia 12m Indian Driving Cycle*
interiors are great, if a bit too familiar. There’s three engines on un-BMW steering. Trunk volume 525 litres Ground clearance 204mm 20d NA/NA/16.78
offer -- the 20d provides decent performance, the 30i betters VERDICT A stylish, but less practical Kerb weight 1720-1820kg Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty NA 30i NA/NA/11.13
that while the 30d will shock with the way it accelerates. alternative to the X3. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA 30d NA/NA/14.71
xDrive20d M Sport X 71.47 76.61 67.79 75.76 77.09 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
xDrive30i M Sport X 73.24 79.85 71.01 79.27 80.74 1998/4 252/350 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
xDrive30d M Sport X 78.26 80.77 73.68 82.17 83.77 2993/6 265/620 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
X5 X5
X5 Despite an increase in size, the new-gen X5 FOR Performance, handling, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4992/2004/1745mm Wheelbase 2975mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
doesn’t come with a seven-seat option for India. plush interiors. Tyre size 275/45 R20, 305/40 R20 Turning circle dia 12.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
Still, it definitely puts the sport in SUV. Both, the AGAINST No third-row seat, price. Trunk volume 650-1870 litres Ground clearance 214mm
3.0-litre petrol and diesel engine options offer VERDICT Now puts the ‘Sport’ in SUV Kerb weight 2060-2110kg Fuel tank 83 litres
excellent performance and the ride/handling setup better than ever before. Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
is the best in its segment, bar none. It does cost a SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
bit more than its rivals. Headroom NA Width NA
xDrive30d Sport 87.39 92.24 81.92 87.91 93.09 2993/6 265/620 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
xDrive30d xLine 98.60 101.31 92.60 99.55 105.18 2993/6 265/620 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
xDrive40i M Sport 97.40 101.39 94.27 98.80 106.15 2998/6 340/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
X7 X7
X7 BMW’s new flagship SUV is quite a bit larger than the X5 FOR Opulent cabin, feature-packed. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5151/2000/1805mm Wheelbase 3105mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and more luxurious in nearly every way. It’s BMW India’s first AGAINST Feels its size in town, Tyre size 285/45 R21 Turning circle dia13.0m Trunk volume 326-2120 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
seven-seater but access to the third row isn’t all that polarising styling. Ground clearance 221mm Kerb weight 2320-2370kg xDrive30d NA/NA/13.38
convenient and you do sit a touch low at the back. It gets VERDICT Everything you’d expect from Fuel tank 80-83 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited km xDrive40i NA/NA/10.54
strong petrol and diesel engines that make little of lugging a BMW in an even larger package. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the 2.3-tonne SUV around. Headroom NA Width NA
xDrive40i 122.89 128.09 119.30 119.32 134.24 2998/6 340/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 El/3
xDrive30d DPE Signature 121.49 124.97 114.40 119.32 128.74 2993/6 265/620 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 El/3
Z4 Z4
Z4 The all-new Z4 picks up from where the last one left FOR Enjoyable dynamics, surprisingly DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4324/1864/1304mm Wheelbase 2470mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
off and betters it on every metric. Unlike the previous-gen practical. Tyre size 225/50 R17, 255/45 R17 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
model, there’s an entry-level 197hp model and a range- AGAINST Feels heavy and twitchy Trunk volume 525 litres Ground clearance NA
topping340hp one too. Both are well equipped in terms of at speed. Kerb weight 1405-1535kg Fuel tank 52 litres Warranty NA
safety kit and creature comforts and are quite well priced VERDICT A good all-rounder. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
for what they offer. Headroom NA Width NA
sDrive20i M Sport 74.81 75.12 73.80 78.32 82.93 1998/4 197/320 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 El/3
M40i 92.49 91.20 89.93 95.10 101.28 2988/6 340/500 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 El/3
DATSUN DATSUN
Go GO
GO The Go comes across as a well-thought-out budget FOR Peppy engine, easy to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3785/1635/1485mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
hatchback. You get a spacious cabin, a big boot and AGAINST Plenty of cost cutting, Tyre size 155/70 R13 Turning circle dia 9.2m Trunk volume 265 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
what is arguably the peppiest engine in its segment. It sales and service network still small. Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 788kg 1.2 Petrol 12.8/17.9/20.63
is easy to drive and fuel economy is good as well. It is VERDICT Well priced, practical and easy Fuel tank 35 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
affordable but does feel too pared down, lacking many to drive, but feels built to a cost. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 62/80cm
creature comforts. Headroom 88cm Width 125cm
D 4.35 3.93 3.82 4.62 4.64 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 14.54 155 16.56 22.05 - 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
A 5.39 4.74 4.55 5.70 5.76 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 14.54 155 16.56 22.05 - 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
A (O) 5.72 5.08 4.86 6.04 6.06 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 14.54 155 16.56 22.05 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
T 6.02 5.31 5.06 6.36 6.51 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 14.54 155 16.56 22.05 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T (O) 6.29 5.77 5.48 6.63 6.80 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 14.54 155 16.56 22.05 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T A/T 6.74 7.00 6.67 7.10 7.29 1198/3 77/104 CVT P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T (O) A/T 7.18 7.27 6.93 7.37 7.57 1198/3 77/104 CVT P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
Go+ GO+
GO+ You could think of the Go+ as the estate version of FOR Peppy engine, easy to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1635/1490mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the regular Go. It’s slightly larger than the standard Go, AGAINST Third row for kids only, Tyre size 155/70 R13 Turning circle dia 9.2m Trunk volume 48/350 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
but importantly features a third row of seats. However, cheap interiors. Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 788kg Fuel tank 35 litres 1.2 Petrol 12.6/17.7/20.6
access to the last two seats and space are poor, making VERDICT Best at carrying five with Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
the Go+ a 5+2 seater at best. On other fronts, the Go+ their luggage at this price point. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 63/76cm
feels just like the Go. Headroom 94cm Width 125cm
D 4.50 4.55 4.38 5.05 5.08 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 13.96 161 16.63 21.33 - 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
A 5.48 5.35 5.11 6.05 6.17 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 13.96 161 16.63 21.33 - 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
A (O) 6.07 5.97 5.69 6.67 6.82 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 13.96 161 16.63 21.33 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
T 6.48 6.25 5.96 7.10 7.28 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 13.96 161 16.63 21.33 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T (O) 6.72 6.70 6.39 7.34 7.54 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 13.96 161 16.63 21.33 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T A/T 7.63 7.73 7.37 7.83 8.05 1198/3 77/104 CVT P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
T (O) A/T 7.87 7.98 7.61 8.08 8.31 1198/3 77/104 CVT P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
Redigo Redigo
REDIGO Funky design, light controls, good ground clearance FOR Unique design, price, airy cabin. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3429/1560/1541mm Wheelbase 2348mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and competitive pricing, the Redigo has the ingredients AGAINST Engine, some obvious Tyre size 155/80 R13 Turning circle dia 9.4m Trunk volume 220 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
to interest buyers on a budget. There’s no getting around cost cutting. Ground clearance 185mm Kerb weight 645kg Fuel tank 28 litres 0.8 Petrol 15.79/19.97/25.17
the fact that it feels built to a price. The 0.8-litre version VERDICT A smart and spacious budget Warranty 2 years/unlimited km 1.0 petrol NA/NA/22.5kpl
is affordable but you’d be better off with the 1.0-litre. AMT hatchback but has its flaws. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 63/83cm
version is the pick of the range. Headroom 94cm Width 138cm
D 3.25 3.43 2.85 3.48 3.46 799/3 54/72 5/M P 18.92 — 17.67 28.22 — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
A 3.83 4.08 3.48 4.09 4.10 799/3 54/72 5/M P 18.92 — 17.67 28.22 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
T 4.03 4.41 3.72 4.29 4.32 799/3 54/72 5/M P 18.92 — 17.67 28.22 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
T (O) 4.16 4.52 3.82 4.12 4.40 799/3 54/72 5/M P 18.92 — 17.67 28.22 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
S 4.14 4.71 3.99 4.41 4.43 799/3 54/72 5/M P 18.92 — 17.67 28.22 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
1.0L T (O) 4.60 4.93 3.57** 4.37 4.77 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
1.0L S 4.44 5.12 4.54 4.73 4.77 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
1.0L T (O) AMT 4.89 5.12 3.81** 5.13 5.11 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
1.0L S AMT 4.96 5.24 4.90 5.26 5.32 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
FERRARI FERRARI
488 GTB 488 GTB
488 GTB The 488 GTB is the latest in a line of mid- FOR Manic performance, extremely DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4568/1952/1213mm Wheelbase 2650mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
engined V8 Ferraris. The big difference? This one is communicative steering. Tyre size 245/35 R20, 305/30 R20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
turbocharged. However, Ferrari has worked its magic AGAINST Slightly less exciting than Trunk volume 230 litres Ground clearance NA
to get the engine to deliver massive thrills and it even the 458, price, exorbitant options. Kerb weight 1475kg Fuel tank 78 litres
sounds damn nice. Just be prepared to write a big VERDICT Turbo or not, Ferrari SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
cheque and wait a long time for delivery. has nailed it. Headroom NA Width NA
488 GTB 388.00** 405.00** NA NA NA 3902/V8 669/760 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
GTC4Lusso GTC4Lusso
GTC4LUSSO Like the FF it replaces, the GTC4Lusso FOR Performance, handling, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4922/1980/1383mm Wheelbase 2990mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
doesn’t conform to Ferrari’s supercar template. The practicality. Tyre size 245/35 ZR20, 295/35 ZR20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
shooting brake design divides opinion but provides AGAINST Exorbitant, design not to Trunk volume 450-800 litres Ground clearance NA
practicality. The V12 engine is properly epic and offers all tastes. Kerb weight 1920kg Fuel tank 91 litres
more performance than you could want. The twin-turbo VERDICT The fastest way to transport SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
V8 is the ‘fuel-efficient’ alternative. four adults. Headroom NA Width NA
GTC4Lusso 520.00** NA NA NA NA 6262/V12 690/697 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
GTC4Lusso T 420.00** NA NA NA NA 3855/V8 610/760 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
812 Superfast 812 Superfast
812 SUPERFAST The 812 Superfast is the latest in a long line of FOR Riveting soundtrack, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4657/1971/1267mm Wheelbase 2720mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
V12-powered Ferrari GTs. Bless its soul for the naturally aspirated brilliant performance. Tyre size 275/35 ZR20 (F), 315/35 ZR20 (R) Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
V12 revving to 8500rpm, making 800hp that goes solely to the AGAINST Wildly expensive, inert steering. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA
rear wheels. The 812’s brilliant electronics package makes the VERDICT 100 percent supercar and 100 Kerb weight 1630kg Fuel tank 92 litres
power manageable but where are the roads to really enjoy one? percent GT in one package. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
812 Superfast 520.00** 520.00** 520.00** 520.00** 520.00** 6496/V12 800/718 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 6 3 El/3 7
Portofino Portofino
PORTOFINO The price makes it the ‘entry level’ Ferrari FOR Blisteringly quick, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4586/1938/1318mm Wheelbase 2670mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
but there’s just nothing entry level about its specs or all-weather flexibility. Tyre size 245/35 ZR20, 285/35 ZR20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
performance. It’s quick as a Ferrari should be yet is happy AGAINST Price, steering a bit Trunk volume 292 litres Ground clearance NA
to play boulevard cruiser when called for. Simply put, it lacking in feel. Kerb weight 1664kg Fuel tank 80 litres
outdoes the old California on every front; even its folding VERDICT The everyday Ferrari. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
hard top takes less time to open/close. Headroom NA Width NA
Portofino 350.00** 350.00** 350.00** 350.00** 350.00** 3855/V8 600/760 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 6 3
FORCE MOTORS FORCE MOTORS
Gurkha Gurkha
GURKHA The overhauled Gurkha gets a new chassis, gearbox, FOR Off-road ability, rugged appeal, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3992-4342/1790/2055mm Wheelbase 2400-2750mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
suspension and cosmetic updates. The Xtreme variant is the proper proven engine. AGAINST Low on Tyre size 245/70 R16 Turning circle dia 11.3-12.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
off-roader, the Xplorer is slightly less so, but both get four-wheel equipment, small dealer network, Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA
drive, a low range and locking differentials. The Xpedition is for expensive. VERDICT A very capable and Fuel tank 63 litres Warranty NA
those seeking a degree of on-road comfort and is RWD only. focused off-roader, but sparsely equipped. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Xplorer 3-door 13.03 13.15 12.23 13.26 13.67 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Xplorer 5-door 14.79 14.93 13.89 15.05 15.52 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Xpedition 3-door 11.39 11.76 11.03 11.47 12.01 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Xpedition 5-door 11.66 12.04 11.30 11.74 12.29 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Xtreme 3-door 15.66 15.81 14.71 15.94 16.44 2149/4 140/321 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Xplorer 3-door ABS 13.38 13.50 12.56 13.61 14.04 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7
Xplorer 5-door ABS 15.14 15.29 14.22 15.41 15.89 2596/4 85/230 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7
Xtreme 3-door ABS 16.02 16.18 15.05 16.31 16.82 2149/4 140/321 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 M/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7
FORD FORD
EcoSport EcoSport
ECOSPORT Ford’s gone all-out with the new EcoSport. The fresh FOR Engines, ride and handling DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3998/1765/1655mm Wheelbase 2519mm Tyre size 205/60 R16 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
face and redone cabin give it fresh personality. There’s more balance, equipment. Turning circle dia 10.6m Trunk volume 352 litres Ground clearance 200mm Indian Driving Cycle*
equipment like a new touchscreen infotainment system and a AGAINST Narrow cabin, visibility. Kerb weight 1220-1320kg Fuel tank 52 litres Warranty 2 years/1,00,000km 1.5L M/T petrol NA/NA/17.0
sunroof. Even in BS6 form, the 1.5 petrol engine is pleasant, and VERDICT A more compelling buy SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 63/87cm 1.5L A/T petrol NA/NA/14.8
the 1.5 diesel is still as likeable as ever. than ever before. Headroom 96cm Width 126cm 1.5L diesel NA/NA/23.0
1.5 Ambiente 9.24 9.69 9.20 9.37 9.96 1497/3 123/150 5/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Trend 10.12 10.62 10.08 10.27 10.91 1497/3 123/150 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium 10.99 11.54 10.95 11.16 11.86 1497/3 123/150 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium+ 12.40 12.80 12.06 12.80 13.40 1497/3 123/150 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
1.5 Titanium+ A/T 13.43 13.96 13.04 13.87 14.51 1497/3 123/150 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
1.5 Thunder 12.40 12.80 12.06 12.80 13.40 1497/3 123/150 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
1.5 Ambiente 9.97 10.48 9.78 9.96 10.59 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Trend 10.86 11.42 10.66 10.86 11.54 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium 11.60 12.20 11.63 11.60 12.33 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium+ 13.28 13.04 12.63 13.42 14.05 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
1.5 Thunder 13.28 13.04 12.83 13.42 14.05 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
1.5 S 12.99 13.66 13.24 13.55 14.30 1498/4 100/205 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
Endeavour Endeavour
ENDEAVOUR A traditional yet modern SUV that’s fresh from a facelift, FOR Tough build, ride and handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4903/1868/1837mm Wheelbase 2850mm Tyre size 265/60 R18 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the Endeavour has luxurious interiors and is great to drive. There are AGAINST Third-row space, 3.2-litre Turning circle dia 11.7m Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 225mm Indian Driving Cycle*
three powertrain options – we’d recommend the 2.2 diesel – it’s got engine is noisy. VERDICT The best Kerb weight 2310kg Fuel tank 80 litres Warranty 2 years/1,00,000km 2.0 4X2 AT NA/NA/13.9
adequate performance and also runs quieter than the 3.2-litre diesel. seven-seat SUV for the money. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 70/95cm Headroom 91cm Width 145cm 2.0 4X4 AT NA/NA/12.4
2.0l 4X2 Titanium A/T 35.26 35.82 33.02 35.19 37.30 1996/4 170/420 10/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
2.0l 4X2 Titanium+ A/T 37.62 38.35 35.36 37.55 39.93 1996/4 170/420 10/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
2.0l 4X4 Titanium+ A/T 39.63 40.39 37.23 39.56 42.05 1996/4 170/420 10/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3
Figo Figo
FIGO The updated Figo gets minor tweaks to its exterior FOR Ride and handling, value DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3941/1704/1525mm Wheelbase 2490mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
design and has a much longer list of equipment. Among for money. AGAINST No Android Tyre size 175/65 R14, 195/55 R15 Turning circle dia 9.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
the major highlights is the new 1.2-litre petrol engine, which Auto and Apple CarPlay, no Trunk volume 257 litres Ground clearance 174mm Kerb weight 1016-1078kg 1.2 Petrol NA/NA/20.4
comes with a new slick 5-speed manual gearbox. The tried- automatic option. Fuel tank 40-42 litres Warranty 2 years/1,00,000km 1.5 Petrol AT NA/NA/16.3
and-tested 1.5 diesel unit continues, but its got the new VERDICT A great all-rounder SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 63/88cm 1.5 Diesel NA/NA/25.5
manual too. that’s even better now. Headroom 94cm Width 133cm
1.2P Ambiente 6.00 6.57 6.17 6.35 6.74 1194/4 96/120 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2P Titanium 7.22 7.69 7.25 7.43 7.89 1194/4 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.2P Titanium Blu 7.88 8.38 7.92 8.11 8.61 1194/4 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 6 7
1.5D Ambiente 7.21 7.34 7.06 7.20 7.58 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5D Titanium 8.34 8.90 8.26 8.47 8.99 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/7 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5D Titanium Blu 9.01 9.61 8.93 9.14 9.71 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 6 7
Aspire Aspire
ASPIRE The Aspire received a major update in late 2018, which FOR Well-equipped, ride and handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1695/1525mm Wheelbase 2491mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
brought a few design tweaks, a heavily updated interior and new AGAINST Cabin doesn’t feel special, not Tyre size 175/65 R14 Turning circle dia 9.8m Trunk volume 359 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
petrol engines. The 1.2 petrol isn’t quick, but is pleasant enough, as spacious. Ground clearance 174mm Kerb weight 995-1048kg 1.2 Petrol NA/NA/18.16
especially with the crisp manual. The new 1.5 petrol gets a new VERDICT A driver’s compact sedan, Fuel tank 42 litres Warranty 2 years/1,00,000 kms 1.5 Diesel NA/NA/25.83
auto’ box, while the frugal and likeable 1.5 diesel continues. if there ever was one. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 Ambiente 6.57 7.27 6.83 7.03 7.46 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
1.2 Trend 7.46 7.97 7.49 7.70 8.18 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Trend+ 7.93 8.08 7.89 8.03 8.47 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Titanium 8.01 8.55 8.06 8.26 8.78 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 73 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium A/T 10.27 10.54 10.23 10.43 11.01 1497/4 123/150 6/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Titanium+ 8.39 8.95 8.43 8.66 9.20 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 6 7
1.2 Ambiente CNG 7.70 NA NA 7.51 NA 1194/3 96/120 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
1.2 Trend+ CNG 8.79 8.57 NA 8.60 9.21 1194/3 96/120 5/M P/CNG — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Ambiente 8.07 8.25 7.91 8.06 8.49 1498/4 100/215 5/M D 11.03 — 10.08 12.60 M 3/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
1.5 Trend 8.58 9.19 8.49 8.74 9.28 1498/4 100/215 5/M D 11.03 — 10.08 12.60 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Trend+ 8.94 9.16 8.77 8.93 9.42 1498/4 100/215 5/M D 11.03 — 10.08 12.60 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium 9.14 9.78 9.04 9.30 9.88 1498/4 100/215 5/M D 11.03 — 10.08 12.60 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium+ 9.53 10.20 9.43 9.69 10.30 1498/4 100/215 5/M D 11.03 — 10.08 12.60 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 6 7
Freestyle Freestyle
FREESTYLE It’s wrong to dismiss it as a Figo with body FOR Value, safety kit, ride and handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3954/1737/1570mm Wheelbase 2490mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
cladding. The raised suspension adds ground clearance AGAINST Not as roomy or premium Tyre size 185/60 R15 Turning circle dia 10m Indian Driving Cycle*
and is beautifully set up for handling. The well-priced as rivals. Trunk volume 257 litres Ground clearance NA 1.2 Petrol NA/NA/19.0
Freestyle’s features almost makes premium cross-hatch VERDICT Fun Ford that’s at home on Kerb weight 1026-1080kg Fuel tank 40-42 litres Warranty NA 1.5 Diesel NA/NA/24.4
rivals look overpriced. our bombed-out roads. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 Ambiente 6.51 7.12 6.67 6.92 7.34 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 3 3 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Trend 7.29 7.90 7.30 7.54 8.00 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 7/7 7 3 3 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Titanium 7.84 8.34 7.86 8.10 8.60 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.2 Titanium+ 8.23 8.75 8.23 8.49 9.02 1194/3 96/120 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.5 Ambiente 7.93 7.98 7.77 7.91 8.22 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 3 3 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Trend 8.41 8.79 8.29 8.57 9.10 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 7/7 7 3 3 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 Titanium 8.97 9.67 8.85 9.13 9.70 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 Titanium+ 9.36 9.89 9.24 9.53 10.12 1498/4 100/215 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Mustang Mustang
MUSTANG With a big V8 engine, long bonnet and rear-wheel-drive FOR Big V8 engine, good equipment list. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4784/2080/1391mm Wheelbase 2720mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
this is a true American muscle car. Ford has skipped the smaller AGAINST Cabin doesn’t feel premium Tyre size (Front) 255/40 R19, (Rear) 275/40 R19 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
engines for India. Equipment-wise, too, it is well loaded. While it enough for the price Trunk volume 383 litres Ground clearance 137mm Kerb weight 1770kg
doesn’t have the fit and finish of some of the exotic German VERDICT A car for your wild side. Fuel tank 60.9 litres Warranty NA
metal but makes up for it in sheer oomph and iconic appeal. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Mustang GT Fastback 86.44 93.71 83.50 85.62 93.51 4951/V8 401/515 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 8 3
HONDA HONDA
Accord Hybrid Accord Hybrid
ACCORD HYBRID The Accord is back but this time it’s available FOR Green image, comfort. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4933/1849/1464mm Wheelbase 2776mm Tyre size 235/45 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
only as hybrid. The technology is clever and guarantees great AGAINST Expensive, unexciting to drive. R18 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
fuel economy, but the driving experience is quite insipid. Comfort VERDICT Comfortable and has green Kerb weight 1620kg Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty 3 year/unlimited km
remains great as ever but this being an import, is really pricey. credentials, but overpriced. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 i-VTEC Hybrid 49.47 52.92 48.56 51.89 54.83 1993/4 145/175 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 7
Amaze Amaze
AMAZE The new car improves on the first-gen. It’s smarter, FOR Cabin space, smooth CVTs. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1695/1498-1501mm Wheelbase 2470mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
plusher, with more space and kit too. There are four engine- AGAINST Noisy diesels, no top trim Tyre size 175/65 R14-R15 Turning circle dia 9.4-9.8m Trunk volume 420 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
gearbox options including a new diesel-CVT. Autos are the pick for autos. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 905-1039kg Fuel tank 35 litres Warranty NA 1.2 i-VTEC M/T NA/NA/NA
but aren’t available in top-spec trim. Noisy diesel still a downer. VERDICT A level-headed compact sedan buy. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA 1.5 i-DTEC M/T NA/NA/NA
1.2 i-VTEC E 6.91 7.22 6.85 6.85 7.38 1199/4 90/110 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC S 7.70 8.03 7.74 7.75 8.22 1199/4 90/110 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC S CVT 8.68 9.06 8.75 8.76 9.28 1199/4 90/110 CVT P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC V 8.38 8.75 8.42 8.42 8.97 1199/4 90/110 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC V CVT 9.37 9.77 9.43 9.43 10.02 1199/4 90/110 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC VX 8.91 10.24 8.96 8.96 9.53 1199/4 90/110 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC VX CVT 9.81 10.10 9.89 9.89 10.51 1199/4 90/110 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC E 8.64 9.03 8.20 8.12 9.09 1498/4 100/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC S 9.26 9.68 9.02 9.01 9.75 1498/4 100/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
1.5 i-DTEC S CVT 10.15 10.60 9.90 9.90 10.70 1498/4 80/160 CVT D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 2 7
7 3
1.5 i-DTEC V 9.96 10.41 9.67 9.68 10.50 1498/4 100/200 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 2 7
7 3
1.5 i-DTEC V CVT 10.84 11.33 10.57 10.58 11.44 1498/4 80/160 CVT D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 2 7
7 3
1.5 i-DTEC VX 10.49 10.96 10.21 10.22 11.06 1498/4 100/200 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 2 7
7 3
1.5 i-DTEC VX CVT 11.30 11.70 11.03 11.04 11.97 1498/4 80/160 CVT D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 2 7
7 3
BR-V BR-V
BR-V The BR-V’s USP is that it comes with seating for FOR Flexibility of 7 seats, easy to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4453/1735/1666mm Wheelbase 2660mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
seven. It offers a pleasant driving experience, decent AGAINST Looks similar to Mobilio, Tyre size 195/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.6-11m Indian Driving Cycle*
comfort and is reasonable value thanks to its sensible no touchscreen. Trunk volume 223-691 litres Ground clearance 210mm M/T Petrol NA/NA/15.4
pricing. However, it lacks the rugged appeal of an SUV, VERDICT Not a true SUV but is a smart Kerb weight 1199-1306kg Fuel tank 42 litres CVT Petrol 11.01/14.01/16
and its similarity to the Mobilio might not go down option for large families. Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 73/97cm M/T Diesel 13.88/20.04/21.9
well with image-conscious buyers. Headroom 101cm Width 132cm
1.5 i-VTEC S 12.18 12.67 12.53 11.43 11.98 1497/4 119/145 6/M P 11.84 — 11.97 17.41 A 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC V 13.48 13.75 13.55 14.10 14.48 1497/4 119/145 6/M P 11.84 — 11.97 17.41 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC VX 14.66 14.94 14.70 15.31 15.73 1497/4 119/145 6/M P 11.84 — 11.97 17.41 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC V CVT 14.82 15.10 14.86 15.48 15.90 1497/4 119/145 CVT P 12.53 — 8.57 10.61 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC E 12.02 12.20 11.44 12.11 12.47 1498/4 100/200 6/M D 14.50 — 13.11 15.34 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC S 14.01 14.22 13.75 14.32 14.70 1498/4 100/200 6/M D 14.50 — 13.11 15.34 A 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC V 15.00 15.22 14.74 15.34 15.77 1498/4 100/200 6/M D 14.50 — 13.11 15.34 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC VX 16.26 16.50 15.98 16.64 17.10 1498/4 100/200 6/M D 14.50 — 13.11 15.34 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7 7 3/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
City City
CITY The popular City has got a nip and tuck, more kit FOR Efficient engines, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4440/1695/1495mm Wheelbase 2600mm Tyre size 175/65 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and a new top-spec ZX trim. A mid-size sedan that’s big on equipment, comfort. R15, 185/55 R16 Turning circle dia 10.6m Trunk volume 510 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
space and comfort, petrolheads will like the VTEC engine. AGAINST No diesel, top versions Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight 1058-1175kg Fuel tank 40 litres Petrol M/T 11/17/17.4-17.8
A diesel version will only arrive with the fifth-gen City. For are pricey. Warranty 3 years/unlimited kilometre Petrol CVT NA/NA/18
now, the City will be petrol only. Downsides include the fact VERDICT A midsize sedan that offers SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 75/100cm Diesel 14.2/19.5/25.1-26
that the build lacks heft and top versions are expensive. lots but for a price. Headroom 91cm Width 132.8cm
1.5 i-VTEC SV 11.05 11.87 11.50 11.40 12.52 1497/4 119/145 5/M P 10.13 193 12.82 17.22 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC V 12.30 12.92 12.46 12.60 13.19 1497/4 119/145 5/M P 10.13 193 12.82 17.22 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC V CVT 13.82 14.30 13.80 14.46 15.08 1497/4 119/145 CVT P 11.84 — 8.42 — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC VX 13.60 14.10 13.60 14.28 14.92 1497/4 119/145 5/M P 10.13 193 12.82 17.22 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC VX CVT 15.08 15.61 15.09 15.82 16.51 1497/4 119/145 CVT P 11.84 — 8.42 — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-VTEC ZX 14.95 15.46 14.94 15.69 16.37 1497/4 119/145 5/M P 10.13 193 12.82 17.22 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 6 7
1.5 i-VTEC ZX CVT 16.42 16.97 16.42 17.22 17.95 1497/4 119/145 CVT P 11.84 — 8.42 — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 6 7
Civic Civic
CIVIC The Civic is back. Its sporty inside and out, but FOR Comfortable ride, keen handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4656/1799/1433mm Wheelbase 2700mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the low seating means it’s not ideal for the chauffeur- AGAINST Unexciting powertrains, not Tyre size 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17, Turning circle dia 11.7m Indian Driving Cycle*
driven. Of the powertrains, the petrol-CVT is nice while ideal for the chauffeur-driven. Trunk volume 430 litres Ground clearance 171mm Kerb weight 1300kg Petrol-CVT 7.8/11.8/16.5
the diesel-manual is refined and efficient, if unexciting. VERDICT A worthy contender in its Fuel tank 47 litres Warranty 3 years/unlimited kilometre Diesel-MT 13/18.68/26.8
Ride/handling is impressive. segment. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.8 i-VTEC V CVT 20.77 21.09 20.73 21.63 22.32 1799/4 141/174 CVT P 11.48 — 6.68 9.04 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 4 3 3 3
1.8 i-VTEC VX CVT 22.48 22.82 22.44 23.42 24.16 1799/4 141/174 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 4 3 3 3
1.8 i-VTEC ZX CVT 24.52 25.10 24.48 25.55 26.60 1799/4 141/174 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 6 3 3 3
1.6 i-DTEC VX 24.24 24.71 23.68 24.72 25.74 1597/4 120/300 6/M D 11.15 196 13.91 15.5 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 4 3 3 3
1.6 i-DTEC ZX 26.33 26.83 25.71 26.85 27.96 1597/4 120/300 6/M D 11.15 196 13.91 15.5 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 6 3 3 3
CR-V CR-V
CR-V With the option of a diesel and a third row of FOR Well finished cabin. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4592/1855/1679-1689mm Wheelbase 2660mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
seats, the latest CR-V finally gives buyers what they AGAINST Diesel engine lacks punch, Tyre size 235/60 R18 Turning circle dia 11.0m Trunk volume 150-1084 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
have asked for. Thing is, the 120hp diesel could do with cramped third row. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1545-1725kg Fuel tank 57 litres 2.0 A/T NA/NA/14.4
more punch and the third row is cramped. Still, the CR-V VERDICT A polished urban SUV. Warranty 2 years/40,000km 1.6 A/T 2WD NA/NA/19.5
remains likeable as ever with its neat dynamics, nicely SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA 1.6 A/T AWD NA/NA/18.3
finished cabin and user-friendly demeanour. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 CVT 2WD 32.49 33.24 32.44 33.79 35.27 1997/4 156/190 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
1.6 9AT 2WD 35.87 36.65 35.17 36.63 38.24 1597/4 120/300 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
1.6 9AT AWD 38.41 39.12 37.55 39.12 40.83 1597/4 120/300 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
Jazz Jazz
JAZZ Honda has given the Jazz a mild refresh and rejigged the FOR Spacious cabin, smooth auto DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3955/1694/1544mm Wheelbase 2530mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
line-up. There’s finally a top-spec petrol-auto but the flexible gearbox. Tyre size 175/65 R15, 175/70 R14 Turning circle dia 10.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
‘magic’ rear seats are gone. Still, it remains a car that aces on AGAINST No diesel engine, Trunk volume 354 litres Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight 1007-1155kg 1.2 M/T Petrol 12.3/16.9/18.7
practicality with its spacious, well thought-out cabin. The petrol top versions pricey. Fuel tank 40 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: 1.2 A/T Petrol 11.4/16.1/19.0
auto gets paddle-shifters as standard and is the pick of the lot. VERDICT The Jazz is Mr Practical. Legroom min/max 71/94cm Headroom NA Width NA 1.5 M/T Diesel 14.4/19.8/27.3
1.2 i-VTEC V 8.39 8.86 8.65 8.67 9.08 1199/4 90/110 5/M P 14.20 172 14.96 21.25 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 i-VTEC VX 8.87 9.36 9.14 9.16 9.59 1199/4 90/110 5/M P 14.20 172 14.96 21.25 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
1.2 i-VTEC V CVT 9.70 10.23 9.98 10.01 10.48 1199/4 90/110 CVT P 14.89 165 9.86 12.20 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
1.2 i-VTEC VX CVT 10.18 10.73 10.48 10.51 11.00 1199/4 90/110 CVT P 14.89 165 9.86 12.20 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
WR-V WR-V
WR-V The WR-V is more than just a jacked-up Jazz. FOR Spacious cabin, equipment. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3999/1734/1601mm Wheelbase 2555mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
Bespoke styling, a re-tuned suspension and additional AGAINST Pricey, no automatic option. Tyre size 195/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.6m Trunk volume 363 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
features give it a distinct persona. The good thing is it VERDICT One of the better cross- Ground clearance 188mm Kerb weight 1087-1204kg
remains as practical and likeable as the Jazz. The diesel hatchbacks on sale today. Fuel tank 40 litres Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage
engine is frugal but noisy and the petrol engine lacks SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
punch. Pricing is also on the higher side. Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 i-VTEC S 9.16 9.65 9.54 9.48 9.93 1199/4 90/100 5/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 i-VTEC VX 10.37 10.90 10.79 10.70 11.21 1199/4 90/100 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.5 i-DTEC S 10.53 11.10 10.79 10.71 11.22 1498/4 100/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 3 7 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
HYUNDAI HYUNDAI
Aura Aura
AURA The Aura takes over from where the Xcent left off, FOR Refined engines, light controls. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1680/1520mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and improves on it on nearly every aspect. The standard AGAINST AMT variants miss out on Tyre size 165/70 R14, 175/60 R15 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
petrol and diesel engines are refined and frugal, while the some kit. Trunk volume 402 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA
turbo-petrol makes it fun-to-drive. It’s also got a feature- VERDICT A competent and well- Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat:
rich and comfortable, if not very spacious, cabin. rounded compact sedan. Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 Kappa E 6.59 6.83 6.51 6.70 6.97 1197/4 83/114 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa S 7.61 7.70 7.34 7.57 7.88 1197/4 83/114 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa S A/T 8.16 8.06 7.89 8.13 8.47 1197/4 83/114 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa SX 8.43 8.55 8.15 8.41 8.76 1197/4 83/114 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa SX (O) 9.04 9.14 8.72 9.10 9.42 1197/4 83/114 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa SX+ A/T 9.00 9.34 8.91 9.34 9.65 1197/4 83/114 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa S CNG 8.41 8.25 8.14 8.40 8.75 1197/4 83/114 5/M P/C — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.0 Kappa SX+ 9.25 9.96 9.49 9.85 10.25 998/3 100/172 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi S 9.05 9.21 8.63 8.91 9.28 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi S A/T 9.61 9.82 9.20 9.47 9.88 1186/3 75/190 5/A D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi SX (O) 10.51 10.75 10.08 10.39 10.83 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi SX+ A/T 10.72 10.98 10.28 10.60 11.06 1186/3 75/190 5/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
Creta Creta
CRETA While its bold design may not be to everyone’s FOR Wide range of powertrain options, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4300/1790/1635mm Wheelbase 2610mm Tyre size 205/65 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
taste, the all-new Creta’s cabin is definitely a nice place feature-rich. R16, 215/60 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
to be in. It’s feature-rich across the board and has five AGAINST Polarising design, Pricey top- Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1350kg Fuel tank 50 litres
engine-gearbox options. The 1.5 petrol is suitable for spec versions. Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage
most, the refined 1.5 diesel excels on the highway, while VERDICT The midsize SUV you can’t SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA
the 1.4 turbo-petrol is the enthusiast’s pick. ignore. Headroom NA Width NA
1.5 EX 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 El 7 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 S 11.72** 11.72** 11.72** 11.72** 11.72** 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 SX 13.47** 13.47** 13.47** 13.47** 13.47** 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
1.5 SX A/T 14.94** 14.94** 14.94** 14.94** 14.94** 1497/4 115/144 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 SX (O) A/T 16.15** 16.15** 16.15** 16.15** 16.15** 1497/4 115/144 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.4 SX A/T 16.16** 16.16** 16.16** 16.16** 16.16** 1353/4 140/242 7/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.4 SX (O) A/T 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 1353/4 140/242 7/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.5 E 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 9.99** 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 EX 11.49** 11.49** 11.49** 11.49** 11.49** 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 El 7 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 S 12.77** 12.77** 12.77** 12.77** 12.77** 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 EI/7 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 SX 14.51** 14.51** 14.51** 14.51** 14.51** 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
1.5 SX (O) 15.79** 15.79** 15.79** 15.79** 15.79** 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
1.5 SX A/T 15.99** 15.99** 15.99** 15.99** 15.99** 1493/4 115/250 6/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 SX (O) A/T 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 17.20** 1493/4 115/250 6/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Elantra Elantra
ELANTRA The new Elantra looks contemporary, FOR Price, refinement. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4620/1800/1465mm Wheelbase 2700mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
gets a new petrol engine and is priced aggressively AGAINST Base models miss Tyre size 205/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.6m Trunk volume 458 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
too. However, the range is not as well equipped as key features. Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight 1271-1408kg Fuel tank 50 litres
before, and the real goodies are reserved for the top VERDICT A capable executive Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage
automatic trim. While the sedan won’t rile up the sedan that’s worth a serious look. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
segment, it does have some serious potential. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 Nu S 17.30 19.11 16.91 17.09 20.02 1999/4 152/192 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 6 7
2.0 Nu SX 20.02 22.17 18.39 19.53 23.23 1999/4 152/192 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
2.0 Nu SX A/T 21.09 23.34 19.64 20.96 24.47 1999/4 152/192 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
2.0 Nu SX(O) A/T 22.03 24.70 22.43 23.30 25.81 1999/4 152/192 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 7/7 EI/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
Grand i10 Grand i10
GRAND i10 The big-selling Grand i10 is practical and well- FOR Cabin quality, practicality, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3765/1660/1520mm Wheelbase 2425mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
built, and with the recent round of updates, it offers even ease of use. Tyre size 165/65 R14 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 256 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
more. Top-spec cars get more features, the petrol engine AGAINST Limited kit on lower trims. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1093kg 1.2 Kappa M/T 11.7/16.3/NA
has been made more efficient. Ride quality is better too. VERDICT One of Hyundai’s best cars. Fuel tank 43 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage 1.2 U2 CRDi M/T NA/NA/NA
SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 67/89cm
Headroom 92cm Width 127cm
1.2 Kappa Era 6.07 6.05 5.25 5.84 6.21 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.40 168 13.56 24.25 M 7/7 7/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Magna 6.74 7.02 5.97 6.88 7.37 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.40 168 13.56 24.25 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Magna A/T 7.65 7.88 6.83 7.62 7.86 1197/4 83/114 4/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz 7.29 7.39 6.45 7.25 7.75 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.40 168 13.56 24.25 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 Ex 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Asta 7.75 7.99 7.28 7.74 8.76 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.40 168 13.56 24.25 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
Grand i10 Nios Grand i10 Nios
GRAND i10 NIOS The Nios improves on the Grand i10 on FOR Value, roomy interior. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3805/1680/1520mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
nearly every metric. It’s loaded with more features, there’s AGAINST Unexciting to drive, Tyre size 165/70 R14, 175/60 R15 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
a diesel-automatic option available and its bigger and automatic variants miss out on Trunk volume 260 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA 1.2 Kappa M/T 13/16.21/20.7
more premium both inside and out. The torque convertor some features. Fuel tank 37 litres 1.2 Kappa AMT 13.76/16.61/20.5
automatic has been given a miss in favour of a cost-effective VERDICT A significant improvement SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA 1.2 U2 CRDi M/T 14.90/19.64/26.2
AMT, which is on offer with both engines. but still short of its main rival. Headroom NA Width NA 1.2 U2 CRDi AMT 14.87/19.36/26.2
1.2 Kappa Era 5.79 6.10 5.59 5.90 6.20 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.28 157 14 22.44 M 7/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Magna 6.70 7.08 6.52 6.87 7.21 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.28 157 14 22.44 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Magna AMT 7.47 7.70 7.16 7.47 7.84 1197/4 83/114 5/A P 14.75 — 8.09 10.88 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 7 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz 7.48 7.70 7.17 7.48 7.85 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.28 157 14 22.44 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz Dual Tone 7.81 8.05 7.50 7.82 8.21 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.28 157 14 22.44 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz AMT 8.14 8.40 7.83 8.16 8.57 1197/4 83/114 5/A P 14.75 — 8.09 10.88 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
1.2 Kappa Asta 8.31 8.57 8.01 8.34 8.75 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 13.28 157 14 22.44 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 U2 CRDi Magna 7.94 8.21 7.52 7.84 8.23 1186/3 75/190 5/M D 14.54 157 12.40 14.02 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 U2 CRDi Sportz AMT 9.24 9.58 8.80 9.15 9.60 1186/3 75/190 5/A D 16.15 — 9.08 12.28 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 U2 CRDi Asta 9.40 9.74 8.95 9.32 9.77 1186/3 75/190 5/M D 14.54 157 12.40 14.02 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
i20 i20
i20 Stylish design, a well appointed cabin and long features FOR Cabin space, equipment, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3985-3995/1734-1760/1505-1555mm Wheelbase 2570mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
list, the i20 is popular with the hatchback buyer. Even the premium looks. Tyre size 185/70 R14, 195/55 R16 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 285 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
updated i20 is not for engaging driving but for average use AGAINST Lacks driver appeal, Ground clearance 170-190mm Kerb weight 1080-1200kg 1.2 Petrol 11.5/15.2/NA
it works just fine. The 1.2 petrol engine won’t get your pulse top-end versions pricey. Fuel tank 45 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage 1.4 Diesel 13.8/19.5/NA
racing but is refined and efficient. VERDICT Feels every bit SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 64/84cm
a premium hatch. Headroom 95cm Width 130cm
1.2 Kappa Era 6.47 6.72 5.92 6.57 6.85 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 15.71 167 16.16 26.26 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Magna+ 7.47 7.58 6.63 7.43 7.92 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 15.71 167 16.16 26.26 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz+ 8.43 8.59 7.92 8.42 8.96 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 15.71 167 16.16 26.26 M 3/3 3/7 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz+ DT 8.76 8.93 7.28 8.76 9.31 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 15.71 167 16.16 26.26 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Sportz+ CVT 9.66 9.87 7.28 9.55 10.10 1197/4 83/114 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Asta (O) 9.48 9.67 9.14 9.50 10.11 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 15.71 167 16.16 26.26 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
1.2 Kappa Asta (O) CVT 10.64 10.90 8.71 10.70 11.16 1197/4 83/114 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 6 7
Kona Electric Kona Electric
KONA ELECTRIC Hyundai’s first EV for India may not FOR Peppy performance, range. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4180/1800/1570mm Wheelbase 2600mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
appeal to those who like their SUVs to look more rugged. AGAINST Pricey for its size, lack of Tyre size 215/55 R17 Turning circle dia 10.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
However, it is well-equipped, smartly laid-out and comes charging infrastructure. Trunk volume 332 litres Ground clearance 172mm Electric Premium NA/NA/452km
with green credentials that are the envy of most cars. VERDICT The first EV in India that Kerb weight 1535kg Battery 39.2kWh Warranty 3 years/unlimited km on full charge
Its battery pack can go up to 300km on a single charge alleviates range anxiety. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
and takes just 57min to charge with a DC fast-charger. Headroom NA Width NA
Premium 27.58 29.02 26.52 30.56 25.89 Electric mtr 136/395 1/A E 9.09 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 7
Santro Santro
SANTRO The new Santro embodies the same FOR Segment-first features, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3610/1645/1560mm Wheelbase 2400mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
core values as its namesake, namely space and spacious cabin. Tyre size 155/80 R13, 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
comfort. Cost cutting measures like the older AGAINST Cost-cutting evident. Trunk volume 235 litres Ground clearance NA 1.1 MT & AMT NA/NA/20.3
1.1 engine aside, the hatchback comes with VERDICT A near-premium hatchback Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 35 litres Warranty 3 years 1.1 CNG NA/NA/30.5km-kg
quite a few segment first features. AMT and CNG at an attractive price tag. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
variants are on offer too. Headroom NA Width NA
1.1 D-Lite 4.44 4.76 3.90** 4.62 4.79 1086/4 69/99 5/M P 14.85 161 14.59 20.39 — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Era 5.03 5.14 4.71 5.14 5.59 1086/4 69/99 5/M P 14.85 161 14.59 20.39 M 7/7 7/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Magna 5.59 5.80 5.35 5.73 6.19 1086/4 69/99 5/M P 14.85 161 14.59 20.39 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Magna AMT 6.12 6.37 5.92 6.29 6.77 1086/4 69/99 5/A P 17.45 156 9.81 12.15 M 7/7 7/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Magna CNG 6.32 6.35 6.10 6.23 6.73 1086/4 59/84 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 7/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Sportz 5.93 6.15 5.66 5.89 6.63 1086/4 69/99 5/M P 14.85 161 14.59 20.39 M 7/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Sportz AMT 6.55 6.82 6.34 6.75 7.32 1086/4 69/99 5/A P 17.45 156 9.81 12.15 M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Sportz CNG 6.65 6.68 6.43 6.57 7.10 1086/4 59/84 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 1 7 7 3
1.1 Asta 6.39 6.67 6.20 6.58 7.08 1086/4 69/99 5/M P 14.85 161 14.59 20.39 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 3 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
Tucson Tucson
TUCSON The attractive Tucson slots between the Creta FOR Roomy cabin, equipment, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4475/1850/1660mm Wheelbase 2670mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and Santa Fe. While sold only as a five-seater, it offers strong diesel engine. Tyre size 225/60 R17, 225/55 R18 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
a good degree of luxury and is well equipped too. It’s AGAINST Petrol engine isn’t great. Trunk volume 513 litres Ground clearance 172mm Kerb weight NA 2.0 2WD petrol 7/11.8/NA
fairly nice to drive but we’d recommend the strong VERDICT The right SUV at the Fuel tank 62 litres Warranty 3 year/unlimited mileage 2.0 2WD diesel 10.35/12.7/NA
diesel engine. It’s not a hardcore off-roader right price. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 60.2/72.5cm
but all-wheel drive does add versatility. Headroom 97.4cm Width 141cm
Nu 2.0 2WD MT 22.28 22.70 21.79 23.07 23.58 1999/4 155/192 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 2 7 3
Nu 2.0 2WD GL A/T 25.87 26.62 25.04 26.81 27.66 1999/4 155/192 6/A P 11.57 — 6.56 8.74 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 7 3
Nu 2.0 2WD GL (O) A/T 26.55 27.32 25.11 27.53 28.40 1999/4 155/192 6/A P 11.57 — 6.56 8.74 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 7 3
Nu 2.0 2WD GLS A/T 28.00 28.82 26.51 29.05 29.99 1999/4 155/192 6/A P 11.57 — 6.56 8.74 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 7 3
R 2.0 2WD MT 25.19 25.79 24.87 25.54 26.32 1995/4 185/400 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 2 7 3
R 2.0 2WD GL A/T 28.55 29.25 27.04 28.98 29.87 1995/4 185/400 6/A D 9.48 — 5.34 7.03 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 7 3
R 2.0 2WD GL (O) A/T 29.25 29.97 27.06 29.69 30.61 1995/4 185/400 6/A D 9.48 — 5.34 7.03 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7 3
R 2.0 4WD GLS A/T 32.45 33.27 28.71 32.98 34.03 1995/4 185/400 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7 3
Venue Venue
VENUE This compact SUV is more than a scaled down FOR High quality interiors, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1770/1605mm Wheelbase 2500mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
Creta. It may lack a bit of presence but it’s a fine keen pricing. Tyre size 195/65 R15, 215/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
choice for urban buyers. The 1.2 petrol and 1.4 diesel AGAINST Limited rear legroom, top-spec Trunk volume 350 litres Ground clearance 195mm 1.2 petrol M/T NA/NA/17.52
are adequate, if unexciting. The star of the range is auto missing some features. Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 45 litres 1.0 petrol M/T NA/NA/18.27
the 1.0 turbo-petrol; it’s smooth, pleasant and works VERDICT A user-friendly compact SUV Warranty 3 years/unlimited km 1.0 petrol A/T NA/NA/18.15
well with the dual-clutch auto. Higher variants are that’s hard not to like. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA 1.4 diesel M/T NA/NA/23.7
quite well-equipped for their price too. Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 E 7.73 7.91 7.27 7.61 7.96 1197/4 83/115 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 S 8.50 8.72 8.04 8.40 8.80 1197/4 83/115 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.0 Turbo GDI S 9.56 9.89 9.11 9.49 9.94 998/3 120/172 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.0 Turbo GDI S DCT 10.83 11.22 10.36 10.79 11.23 998/3 120/172 7/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.0 Turbo GDI SX 11.03 11.43 10.56 11.01 11.52 998/3 120/172 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.0 Turbo GDI SX Dual Tone 11.19 11.60 10.73 11.18 11.70 998/3 120/172 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.0 Turbo GDI SX(O) 12.63 12.87 11.82 12.85 13.24 998/3 120/172 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
1.0 Turbo GDI SX+ DCT 13.05 13.48 12.38 13.45 13.87 998/3 120/172 7/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.4 CRDi E 9.27 9.53 8.64 9.03 9.53 1396/4 90/220 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.4 CRDi S 10.05 10.36 9.43 9.83 10.36 1396/4 90/220 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.4 CRDi SX 11.55 11.93 10.88 11.35 11.95 1396/4 90/220 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
1.4 CRDi SX Dual Tone 11.72 12.10 11.05 11.52 12.13 1396/4 90/220 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.4 CRDi SX(O) 13.26 13.39 12.15 13.20 13.68 1396/4 90/220 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
Xcent Xcent
XCENT The refreshed Xcent’s styling may divide opinion but FOR Smart interiors, fit and finish. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1660/1520mm Wheelbase 2425mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
under the skin, the car remains a well thought-out and well AGAINST Lower versions lack some Tyre size 165/65 R14, 175/60 R15 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
put-together compact sedan. It’s got a large boot and the cabin safety essentials. Trunk volume 407 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA
offers good space for four. The petrol engine is pleasant while VERDICT An easy-to-like and Fuel tank 43 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
the peppy new diesel addresses the original Xcent’s major easy-to-live with compact sedan. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 67/89cm
weakness. The suspension is better too. Headroom 92cm Width 127cm
1.2 Kappa E 6.68 7.09 6.16 6.91 7.04 1197/4 114 5/M P 14.23 172 13.67 22.17 M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7
1.2 Kappa S 7.55 7.82 7.18 7.63 7.87 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 14.23 172 13.67 22.17 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 7 7
1.2 Kappa S A/T 8.55 8.88 8.08 8.67 8.95 1197/4 83/114 4/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 7 7
1.2 Kappa SX 8.23 8.54 7.68 8.34 8.61 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 14.23 172 13.67 22.17 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
1.2 Kappa SX(O) 9.08 9.43 8.55 9.22 9.53 1197/4 83/114 5/M P 14.23 172 13.67 22.17 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi E 8.00 8.31 8.87 7.76 8.14 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7
1.2 U2 CRDi S 8.77 9.13 8.24 8.76 9.05 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 7 7
1.2 U2 CRDi SX 9.41 9.79 8.74 9.41 9.73 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
1.2 U2 CRDi SX(O) 10.27 10.70 9.61 10.14 10.65 1186/3 75/190 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 3
Prime CNG T 6.66 6.84 NA NA NA 1197/4 83/114 5/M P/C — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7
Prime CNG T+ 6.70 7.07 NA NA NA 1197/4 83/114 5/M P/C — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7
ISUZU ISUZU
D-Max V-Cross D-Max V-Cross
D-MAX V-CROSS The rugged pick-up brings FOR Torquey engine, load DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5295/1860/1840mm Wheelbase 3095mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
some sophistication to the niche segment. carrying ability. Tyre size 245/70 R16 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
The cabin is neat, kit is good and it’s decent AGAINST Cumbersome to drive in town. Ground clearance 225mm Kerb weight 1905kg
to drive. It isn’t great in town but cargo-hauling VERDICT An interesting option for Fuel tank 76 litres Warranty NA
and off-roading are this Isuzu’s forte. lifestyle buyers. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
Headroom NA Width NA
4x4 M/T 14.32** 14.29** 15.45** 17.19 20.88 2499/4 134/320 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 7 — 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
High 4x4 M/T 15.82** 15.79** 16.80** 18.99 22.76 2499/4 134/320 5/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 — 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
High+ Z Prestige 19.99** 19.95** NA 19.92** 25.14 1898/4 150/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 — 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
MU-X MU-X
MU-X The flagship SUV is a step up from its FOR Spacious cabin, low-speed ride. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4285/1860/1850mm Wheelbase 2845mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
predecessor. Big, and brawny, it is well kitted, AGAINST Engine refinement, Tyre size 255/65 R17 Turning circle dia 11.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
spacious, well put-together and available with 4WD. heavy steering. Trunk volume 235-1830 litres Ground clearance 220mm 4x2 A/T NA/NA/13.8
Only offered with an auto’ box, it is cheaper than VERDICT An SUV with the essentials but Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 65 litres Warranty 3 years/1,00,000km
most rivals but falls short of class standards on not a match for established rivals. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
many counts. Headroom NA Width NA
4x2 A/T 26.34** 26.29** 27.31** 33.57 34.35 2999/4 177/390 5/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 7 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
4x4 A/T 28.31** 28.25** 29.28** 35.93 36.79 2999/4 177/390 5/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 7 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
JAGUAR JAGUAR
F-Type F-Type
F-TYPE The F-Type now comes with a four-pot FOR Mental exhaust note (V8), comfort. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4470/1923/1308-1321mm Wheelbase 2622mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
motor but for the full experience, the full blown AGAINST Expensive. Tyre size 245/40 R19, 255/35 R20, 275/35 R19, 295/30 R20 Indian Driving Cycle*
V8s sound just mega. AWD derides some of the VERDICT Feels like an old-school brute Turning circle dia 10.6m Trunk volume 200 litres Warranty NA
inherent naughtiness, but also puts power down and that’s what makes it special. Kerb weight 1705kg Fuel tank 72 litres
cleaner. Pity the V8 F-Types cost as much as SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
they do. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 Coupe 108.77 118.72 101.13 113.78 114.30 1997/4 300/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
2.0 Convertible 120.79 129.89 112.74 126.54 127.43 1997/4 300/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
2.0 Coupe R-Dynamic 111.90 121.63 104.16 117.10 117.72 1997/4 300/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
2.0 Convertible R-Dynamic 123.92 132.80 115.78 129.86 130.86 1997/4 300/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
5.0 V8 AWD Coupe R 257.89 273.31 245.29 272.13 277.37 5000/V8 550/680 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
5.0 V8 AWD Coupe SVR 307.50 319.43 293.25 324.82 331.63 5000/V8 575/700 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
5.0 V8 AWD Convertible R 275.06 273.31 261.89 290.37 296.15 5000/V8 550/680 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
5.0 V8 AWD Convert. SVR 324.66 319.43 309.84 343.05 350.39 5000/V8 575/700 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 Ex 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3
F-Pace F-Pace
F-PACE Jaguar’s first ever SUV feels like a Jag through FOR Handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4731/2175/1651mm Wheelbase 2874mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and through. It will excite the keen driver but it’s AGAINST Expensive. Tyre size 255/60 R18, 255/55 R19 Turning circle dia 11.78m Indian Driving Cycle*
a shame it isn’t offered with stronger engines to make VERDICT A proper sports SUV, Trunk volume NA Warranty NA Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 60-66 litres
the most of the chassis’s potential. It’s comfy too. but a pricey one too. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
But it’s pricier than it ought to be. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 P Prestige 77.03 80.21 73.40 81.25 80.72 1999/4 250/365 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
2.0 D Prestige 78.74 80.71 73.86 81.75 81.23 1999/4 180/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
XE XE
XE The ‘baby Jag’ is fresh from a facelift and looks FOR Ride and handling, strong DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4691/1850/1416mm Wheelbase 2835mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
even better than the outgoing model did. It’s still petrol engine. Tyre size 225/55 R17 Turning circle dia 11.22m Indian Driving Cycle*
as dynamic and driver-centric as the previous one AGAINST Rear legroom average. Trunk volume NA Warranty NA
and still looks the part. While the cabin has a certain VERDICT Arguably the most Kerb weight 1611-55kg Fuel tank NA
warmth to it, space in the back is down on rivals. evocative of the mid-size SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
luxury sedans. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 S 53.88 53.55 50.18 54.45 56.69 1997/4 250/365 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
2.0 SE 55.43 55.14 51.67 56.07 58.37 1997/4 250/365 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
2.0 S 55.01 54.45 50.18 54.45 56.69 1999/4 180/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
2.0 SE 56.58 56.07 51.67 56.07 58.37 1999/4 180/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
XF XF
XF The new XF is a rewarding car to drive. It’s got FOR Handling, petrol performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5067/2091/1457mm Wheelbase 2960mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
a great steering, handles well and, on the right roads, AGAINST Diesel engine refinement Tyre size 245/45 R18 Turning circle dia 11.61m Indian Driving Cycle*
will put a smile on your face especially the 250hp petrol could be better, top versions expensive. Trunk volume 505 Litres Warranty NA
variants. The new diesel engine works well enough too. VERDICT An entertaining drive but not Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 66-74 litres
While it’s more spacious and luxurious than before, quite a game-changer like SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the cabin could have been more special. the original XF. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 Prestige 65.48 66.47 62.39 68.31 68.41 1997/4 250/365 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
2.0 Portfolio 72.21 74.08 69.51 76.03 76.36 1997/4 250/365 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
2.0 Pure 60.94 62.00 57.27 62.75 62.68 1999/4 180/430 8/A D 9.04 — 5.26 6.70 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
2.0 Prestige 67.11 68.43 63.18 69.17 69.28 1999/4 180/430 8/A D 9.04 — 5.26 6.70 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
2.0 Portfolio 74.49 76.11 70.24 76.83 77.17 1999/4 180/430 8/A D 9.04 — 5.26 6.70 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
XJ XJ
XJ The XJ doesn’t feel as clinical as its German rivals FOR Distinctive looks, diesel DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5255/2105/1460mm Wheelbase 3157mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and comes across as a car with soul. It is the oldest of engine performance. Tyre size 245/50 R18, 275/45 R18 Turning circle dia 12.3m Indian Driving Cycle*
its contemporaries but styling, trim and a diesel engine AGAINST Showing its age. Trunk volume NA Warranty NA
updates have helped bring it up to speed. The diesel V6 VERDICT Not class-best, but one we’d Kerb weight 1774kg Fuel tank 77-80 litres
offers characterful performance and even highly recommend nonetheless. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the four-cylinder petrol is surprisingly able. Headroom NA Width NA
3.0 XJ50 135.34 136.71 107.82** 137.44 138.38 2993/V6 300/700 8/A D 6.43 — 4.17 4.60 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
JEEP JEEP
Compass Compass
COMPASS Jeep’s made-in-India SUV also comes across FOR Ride and handling, tough build. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4395/1818/1640mm Wheelbase 2636mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
as a made-for-India SUV. It’s built tough, offers brilliant AGAINST Average fuel economy (petrol), Tyre size 225/60 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 408-1191 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
ride quality, a punchy diesel (now with a smooth auto Trailhawk is pricey. Warranty NA Ground clearance NA Petrol 8.5/12.5/NA
option), sorted handling, and has genuine off-road VERDICT A Jeep you’d find Kerb weight 1537-1641kg Fuel tank 60 litres Diesel 11.0/14.2/17.1kpl
ability. It appears pricey for its size but few rivals have hard to resist. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 71/87cm (16.3kpl 4x4)
the same depth of engineering. Headroom 91cm Width 141cm. Diesel-AT NA/NA/NA
1.4 MultiAir Sport 18.34 18.62 17.66 18.96 19.53 1368/4 162/250 6/M P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 MultiAir Sport Plus 19.36 19.64 17.90 19.43 20.62 1368/4 162/250 6/M P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 MultiAir Longitude (O) 22.77 22.81 21.62 22.99 23.73 1368/4 162/250 7/A P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 MultiAir Limited 23.91 23.71 22.78 24.18 24.91 1368/4 162/250 7/A P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 MultiAir Limited (O) 24.59 24.61 23.43 24.90 25.86 1368/4 162/250 7/A P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 MultiAir Limited Plus 25.59 26.22 24.45 26.00 27.25 1368/4 162/250 7/A P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
2.0 Multijet Sport 20.12 20.34 19.22 20.38 20.98 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Sport Plus 21.74 22.22 19.21 20.83 22.66 1368/4 162/250 6/M P 10.29 190 7.30 6.73 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Longitude 22.31 22.03 20.70 22.08 22.74 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Longitude (O) 22.78 23.04 21.66 23.01 25.75 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Longitude 4X4 A/T 21.96** 21.96** 21.96** 21.96** 21.96** 1956/4 173/350 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Limited 23.78 24.06 22.61 24.12 24.82 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Limited (O) 24.35 24.85 23.26 24.70 25.65 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Limited 4x4 25.87 26.40 24.60 26.25 27.26 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Limited (O) 4x4 27.00 26.97 25.25 26.82 27.82 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
2.0 Multijet Limited+ 4x2 26.22 27.49 24.29 25.80 26.83 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
2.0 Multijet Limited+ 4x4 28.31 29.63 26.28 27.93 30.63 1956/4 173/350 6/M D 11.84 195 10.70 11.71 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
2.0 Multijet Limited+ 4x4 A/T 24.99** 24.99** 24.99** 24.99** 24.99** 1956/4 173/350 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
Trailhawk 33.01 33.70 29.98 32.53 33.86 1956/4 173/350 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee
GRAND CHEROKEE Jeep’s flagship SUV is big in size and FOR Performance (SRT), DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4828-4826/1943-1954/1749-1802mm Wheelbase 2915mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
presence. The cabin is spacious and comfy, but is let down by off-road ability. Tyre size 265/50 R20, 265/60 R18, 295/45 ZR20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
low-rent plastics. It’s good to drive on road but really comes AGAINST Fit and finish, price (diesel). Trunk volume 1025 litres Warranty NA Ground clearance 206-210mm
alive in the rough. Unfortunately, the diesels are expensive and VERDICT A plush and rugged Kerb weight 2432-2458kg Fuel tank 93.5 litres
actually make the 475hp SRT come across as decent value. luxury SUV that can go anywhere. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
4X4 Limited 94.29 100.68 89.24 94.99 98.92 2987/V6 243/570 8/A D 9.02 — 5.99 7.54 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3
4X4 Summit 106.71 113.95 100.94 107.82 112.26 2987/V6 243/570 8/A D 9.02 — 5.99 7.54 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
SRT 132.52 144.72 128.59 137.40 143.08 6417/V8 475/637 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
Wrangler Unlimited Wrangler Unlimited
WRANGLER UNLIMITED The Wrangler is no ordinary SUV. FOR Sheer off-road ability, image. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4583-4882/1877-94/1829-1860mm Wheelbase 2947-3008mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
It’s an off-roader first, and a great one at that. AGAINST No diesel option, expensive. Tyre size 245/75 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 884 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
Removable doors and make it a little more multi-faceted. VERDICT One of the best off-roaders in Warranty 2 year/unlimited km Ground clearance 217-38mm
The latest-gen also gets more luxuries but if you priority the world, but it’s not cheap. Kerb weight 2119kg Fuel tank 85 litres
is comfort, the Wrangler isn’t for you. The sole engine – a SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
2.0 petrol – is adept. Rubicon is even more hardcore. Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 Sahara 75.01 75.24 71.10 77.18 80.36 1999/4 268/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7/7 7 3/3 Ex/7 7 3 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3
2.0 Rubicon 68.94** 68.94** 68.94** 68.94** 68.94** 1999/4 268/400 8/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 7/7 7 3/3 Ex/7 7 3 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3
KIA KIA
Carnival Carnival
CARNIVAL The Carnival slots into the vast gap between FOR Roomy and plush interior, flexible DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5115/1985/1740mm Wheelbase 3060mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the Toyota Innova Crysta and the far more expensive seating. Tyre size 235/60 R180 Turning circle dia 000m Indian Driving Cycle*
Mercedes V-class. It’s big on features and also scores on AGAINST Size could be an issue in Trunk volume 540 litres Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 2093-2201kg 2.2 diesel-AT NA/NA/13.9
practicality with 7, 8 and 9-seat options. The sole 2.2 congested areas. Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty 3 years
diesel and 8-speed auto work well though the Kia’s sheer VERDICT A viable upgrade to the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
size makes it a touch hard to park and manoeuvre. Innova Crysta. Headroom NA Width NA
Premium (7 Seater) 29.69 30.31 27.94 30.18 31.28 2199/4 200/440 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
Premium (8 Seater) 29.93 30.55 28.17 30.42 31.53 2199/4 200/440 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Prestige (7 Seater) 34.40 35.11 32.36 34.97 36.24 2199/4 200/440 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 6 7
Prestige (9 Seater) 35.60 36.31 33.46 36.17 37.48 2199/4 200/440 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
Limousine (7 Seater) 40.27 41.23 38.01 40.97 42.44 2199/4 200/440 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Seltos Seltos
SELTOS Kia’s first model for India has hit the nail on the head. FOR Excellent quality, refinement. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4315/1800/1635mm Wheelbase 2610mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
The midsize SUV’s quite attaractive, the material quality AGAINST No paddleshifters on 1.4 DCT, Tyre size 205/65 R16, 215/60 R17 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
on the inside is nothing short of excellent and equipment on no top-spec auto. Ground clearance 190mm Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 50 litres 1.5 petrol-MT NA/NA/16.5 1.5
offer is class-leading. It comes with three engine options - VERDICT The SUV that’ll dethrone the SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA petrol-CVT NA/NA/16.8 1.5 diesel-
the 1.5 diesel is very refined and pleasant, 1.5 petrol is decent Creta. Headroom NA Width NA MT NA/NA/21 1.5 diesel-AT NA/
enough and the 1.4 turbo-petrol adds a dose of sportiness. NA/18 1.4 petrol-MT NA/NA/16.1
All motors come with manual and automatic options. 1.4 petrol-DCT NA/NA/16.5
1.5 HTE 11.05 11.70 10.78 11.32 11.87 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 In/7 7 3 7 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 HTK 11.90 12.36 11.11 12.39 12.79 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 HTK+ 13.27 13.75 12.53 13.81 14.26 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 HTX 15.09 15.58 14.30 15.72 16.23 1497/4 115/144 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 HTX CVT 16.23 16.74 15.40 16.91 17.45 1497/4 115/144 CVT P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTE 12.22 12.63 11.11 12.45 12.85 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTK 13.62 14.05 12.53 13.87 14.32 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTK+ 14.78 15.23 13.64 15.06 15.55 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTK+ AT 15.95 16.41 14.74 16.25 16.78 1493/4 115/250 6/A D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTX 16.64 17.09 15.40 16.97 17.51 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.5 CRDi HTX+ 18.04 18.51 16.72 18.39 18.99 1493/4 115/250 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.5 CRDi HTX+ AT 19.21 19.70 17.86 19.58 20.22 1493/4 115/250 6/A D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.5 CRDi GTX+ AT 18.74 20.88 18.86 20.77 21.44 1493/4 115/250 6/A D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
1.4 GDI GTK 15.89 16.40 15.07 16.55 17.08 1353/4 140/242 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.4 GDI GTX 17.60 18.14 16.72 18.33 18.93 1353/4 140/242 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.4 GDI GTX DCT 18.63 20.47 17.86 19.52 20.00 1353/4 140/242 7/A P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.4 GDI GTX+ 18.74 19.30 17.86 19.52 20.16 1353/4 140/242 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
1.4 GDI GTX+ DCT 19.88 20.02 17.78 20.71 21.38 1353/4 140/242 7/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
LAMBORGHINI LAMBORGHINI
Aventador Aventador
AVENTADOR A V12 Lamborghini has to be a hairy old beast. FOR Epic engine, is a riot to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4797/2030/1136mm Wheelbase 2700mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
The Aventador is just that with a lot of new tech and a bit AGAINST Unyielding ride, Tyre size 255/30 R20, 355/25 R21 Turning circle dia 12.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
more manners. The new Aventador S’ four-wheel steering wildly expensive. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1575kg S Coupe 3.6/8.8/NA
adds an agility the old car lacked and, believe it or not, VERDICT Tremendously exciting but Fuel tank 90 litres
the V12 now makes even more power. Still, it’s a car only hugely impractical. SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max 67/81cm
for the brave. Headroom 92cm Width 138cm
S Coupe 589.00 600.00 584.00 595.00 605.00 6498/V12 740/689 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
SVJ 828.00 842.00 820.00 835.00 849.00 6498/V12 770/720 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Huracan Evo Huracan Evo
HURACAN EVO Even more dramatic to look at both FOR Performance, surprisingly usable. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4459/1924/1165mm Wheelbase 2620mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
inside and outside, still loaded with new technology and AGAINST Steering could have been Tyre size 245/35 R19, 305/30 R20 Turning circle dia 11.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
very usable, the Huracán Evo is essentially a facelift for more feelsome. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1389-1542kg
Lamborghini’s V10 supercar. The 5.2-litre engine is even VERDICT Friendly when you need it Fuel tank NA
more powerful now, making the supercar even quicker. to be, exhilarating in general. SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
You’d still pay a hefty price for it. Headroom NA Width NA
Huracan Evo RWD 322.00** 322.00** 322.00** 322.00**322.00** 5204/V10 610/550 7/A P — 325 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Huracan Evo 373.00** 373.00** 373.00** 373.00** 373.00** 5204/V10 640/600 7/A P — 325 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Huracan Evo Spyder 410.00** 410.00** 410.00** 410.00** 410.00** 5204/V10 640/600 7/A P — 325 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Urus Urus
URUS The Urus promises every bit of the drama and FOR Performance, handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5112/2016/1638mm Wheelbase 3003mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
performance of Lamborghini supercars, just in an SUV AGAINST Sold out for 2018. Tyre size 285/45 ZR21, 315/40 ZR21 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
body. It is blisteringly quick – 0-100kph takes 3.6sec – yet VERDICT The perfect Lambo Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2200kg
has all the ground clearance you’d want, and even offers for India. Fuel tank 85 litres.
usable rear seats. In fact, we’d even call it well priced for SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
what it is. Did someone say ‘super SUV’? Headroom NA Width NA.
Urus 300.00** 300.00** 300.00** 300.00** 300.00** 3996/V8 650/850 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 6 3 El/3 7
LAND ROVER LAND ROVER
Discovery Discovery
DISCOVERY The new Discovery differentiates itself from FOR Practicality, all-round ability. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4988/2220/1888mm Wheelbase 2922mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
rivals with genuine go-anywhere ability. The plush cabin AGAINST Diesel versions are pricey. Tyre size 235/70 R19 Turning circle dia 12.3m Indian Driving Cycle*
is spacious and there’s practicality built into every VERDICT A seven-seat SUV for Trunk volume 280-2558 litres Warranty NA Ground clearance 284mm
aspect. Diesel ones are expensive but the petrol models the adventurer. Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 89 (P)/85 (D) litres
offer lots of SUV for the money. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
2.0 L Diesel S 92.75 97.74 83.51 90.65 94.39 1999/4 240/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 8 3
2.0 L Diesel SE 97.59 102.99 88.11 95.65 99.59 1999/4 240/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
2.0 L Diesel HSE 101.80 107.56 92.35 100.23 104.36 1999/4 240/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
2.0 L Diesel HSE Luxury 107.59 113.84 97.86 106.21 110.59 1999/4 240/430 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Diesel S 109.43 109.91 98.76 114.47 111.62 2993/V6 247/600 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Diesel SE 118.95 119.77 107.72 127.86 121.75 2993/V6 247/600 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Diesel HSE 124.99 130.83 113.32 133.80 128.19 2993/V6 247/600 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Diesel HSE Luxury 132.68 137.78 120.65 140.24 136.38 2993/V6 247/600 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Petrol S 92.86 93.97 85.44 100.06 96.58 2995/V6 300/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Petrol SE 97.22 98.55 89.93 108.29 101.63 2995/V6 300/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Petrol HSE 101.28 102.81 93.86 112.30 106.07 2995/V6 300/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
3.0 L Petrol HSE Luxury 107.01 108.82 99.42 116.91 112.36 2995/V6 300/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
ES 300h 59.95** 76.41 59.95** 69.73 75.37 2487/4 218/221 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 10 3
LC LC
LC More a grand tourer than a sportscar, the LC500h FOR Jaw-dropping design, superb DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4770/1920/1345mm Wheelbase 2870mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
comes with a 354hp V6 petrol-electric setup. cabin. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
Acceleration is brisk but this is not a car built for outright AGAINST Lacks the visceral pleasure Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1985kg
performance. What it is, is utterly desirable to look at. The of the V8 option. Fuel tank 82 litres Warranty NA
cabin is also plush and comfortable in the extreme. VERDICT The greenest sportscar you SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
can buy in India. Headroom NA Width NA
LC500h 196.00** 196.00** 196.00** 196.00** 196.00** 3456/V6 354/348 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 8 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
LS LS
LS The latest LS is the most radical Lexus uber-limousine yet. It’s FOR Rear seat comfort, performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5235/1900/1450mm Wheelbase 3125mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
very modern, very Japanese and very Lexus in look and has a AGAINST Expensive. Tyre size 245/45 RF20 Turning circle dia 11.4m Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
lovingly crafted cabin too, albeit one that’s half a notch down on VERDICT A refreshingly different Ground clearance 147mm Kerb weight 2280kg
the Germans. The LS’ efficient hybrid powertrain has a sporty side take on the luxury limousine. Fuel tank 84 litres Warranty NA
but its best enjoyed from the comfort of the brilliant rear seats. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
LS500h Luxury 182.21** 182.21** 182.21** 207.00 228.25 3456/V6 359/350 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 14 3
LS500h Ultra Luxury 187.36** 187.36** 187.36** 187.36** 234.68 3456/V6 359/350 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 14 3
LS500h Distinct 193.71** 193.71** 193.71** 193.71** 193.71** 3456/V6 359/350 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 14 3
LX LX
LX The LX is Lexus’ Toyota Land Cruiser LC200. It’s got a lot more FOR Image, off-road ability. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5080/1980/1865mm Wheelbase 2850mm Tyre size 285/60 R18 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
frills and the cabin is plusher, but overall ambience is down on AGAINST Overpriced, lumpy ride. Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 225mm Indian Driving Cycle*
cheaper European SUVs. The diesel is sufficient (the petrol drinks VERDICT Exorbitant luxury SUV that Kerb weight 2660-2840kg Fuel tank 93 litres Warranty NA
like a fish) and it’s incredible off road, but its price is hard to justify. will get you to places few others can. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
LX570 233.00** 264.28 233.00** 233.00** 291.53 5663/V8 367/530 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 10 3
NX NX
NX The NX 300h’s edgy design is distinctive and it’s got FOR Efficient powertrain, feature-rich. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4640/1845/1645mm Wheelbase 2660mm Tyre size 225/60 R18 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
green credentials few SUVs in India get. The powertrain is AGAINST Tight rear headroom, Turning circle dia 11.4m Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 185mm Indian Driving Cycle*
efficient if not exciting, ride and handling are pleasing and unexcting to drive. VERDICT A very Kerb weight 1785-1905kg Fuel tank 56 litres Warranty 3 year/1,00,000km 300h NA/NA/18.32
the cabin has its own distinct personality. It’s well-priced too. different proposition to German rivals. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
NX300h Luxury 58.20** 74.16 58.20** 58.20** 73.19 2494/4 197/210 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 3
NX300h F-Sport 60.60** 77.13 60.60** 60.60** 76.19 2494/4 197/210 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 3
RX RX
RX With a design that’s bold and very ‘in your face’, Lexus’ FOR Interior feels special. Very DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4890/1895/1685mm Wheelbase 2790mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
mid-size SUV draws attention. The high-quality cabin is comfortable seats. Tyre size 235/65 R18 Turning circle dia 11.8m Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
interestingly styled but rear headroom could be an issue AGAINST Exorbitantly priced, no Ground clearance 195mm Kerb weight 2100-2210kg
for tall passengers. There’s a powerful petrol-electric hybrid diesel engine. Fuel tank 65 litres. Warranty 3 year/1,00,000 km
powertrain on offer but no diesel. The bigger issue is pricing VERDICT Unique in many ways SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
(upwards of Rs 1 crore), making the RX unjustifiably expensive. but just too expensive. Headroom NA Width NA
RX450hL 99.00** 125.22 99.00** 99.00** 124.37 3456/V6 262/335 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 3
MAHINDRA MAHINDRA
Alturas G4 Altura G4
ALTURAS G4 The Alturas is Mahindra’s version FOR Refined, feature-rich, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4850/1960/1825mm Wheelbase 2865mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
SsangYong’s fourth-gen Rexton. It’s far more spacious cabin. Tyre size 255/60 R18 Turning circle dia 11m Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
accomplished than its predecessor – refined, well AGAINST Tiny third row windows. Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 2150kg D A/T 8.5/12/NA
specced and well priced, it’s a proper alternative to VERDICT A worthy flagship for Fuel tank 70 litres Warranty NA
the Fortuner and Endeavour. Third row seating isn’t Mahindra. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
great but there’s a lot to like about it. Headroom NA Width NA
4x2 AT 33.54 34.49 30.26 34.11 34.81 2157/4 181/420 7/A D 11.24 177 6.41 8.62 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/El 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
4x4 AT 37.12 38.12 33.49 37.73 38.52 2157/4 181/420 7/A D 11.24 177 6.41 8.62 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 3
Bolero Bolero
BOLERO Mahindra’s all-time bestseller has made a FOR Feels unbreakable, torquey engine. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995-4494/1745/1880-1977mm Wheelbase 2680mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
reputation for being rugged and reliable, which is AGAINST Crude, not too spacious. Tyre size 215/75 R15 Turning circle dia 11.6m Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
why it is so popular in rural areas. However, as a VERDICT Great if you want a rugged Ground clearance 180mm Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty 1 year/unlimited mileage 2.5L m2DiCR 10.79/13.34/15.4
personal car, it is too compromised and the ageing work-horse that’s one step above SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom 68/79cm
platform isn’t great on safety either. a pure utility vehicle. Headroom 99.5cm Width 128.5cm
Plus Non AC 6.43** 9.47 9.67 9.95 10.03 2523/4 63/195 5/M D 25.61 124 16.56 24.17 — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
Plus AC 6.80** 11.13 9.05 10.40 10.51 2523/4 63/195 5/M D 25.61 124 16.56 24.17 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
SLE 9.11 9.14 9.07 10.23 10.52 2523/4 63/195 5/M D 25.61 124 16.56 24.17 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
SLX 9.73 9.91 9.67 10.88 11.20 2523/4 63/195 5/M D 25.61 124 16.56 24.17 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 3 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 3 7 3 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
ZLX 10.01 10.33 9.95 11.17 11.50 2523/4 63/195 5/M D 25.61 124 16.56 24.17 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 3 7 7 7 Ex 7 3 3 7 3 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
Power+ SLE 9.30 9.67 8.70 9.50 9.79 1493/4 71/195 5/M D 21.67 — 12.86 19.22 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
Power+ SLX 9.92 10.45 9.41 10.26 10.58 1493/4 71/195 5/M D 21.67 — 12.86 19.22 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 3 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 3 7 7
7 7 7 7 7 7
Power+ ZLX 10.32 10.87 9.79 10.66 10.98 1493/4 71/195 5/M D 21.67 — 12.86 19.22 M 7/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 3 7 7 7 Ex 7 3 3 3 3 3
7 7 7 7 7 7
KUV100 NXT KUV100 NXT
KUV100 NXT Mahindra has smartened up the KUV visually but FOR Value, practical cabin, safety kit. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3700/1735/1655mm Wheelbase 2385mm Tyre size 185/65 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the proportions remain comical and the SUV-inspired styling AGAINST Oddball proportions, R14, 185/60 R15 Turning circle dia 10.1m Trunk volume 243-473 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
is still a love it or hate it affair. The cabin is spacious and unexciting engine. Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 1095-1140kg Fuel tank 35 litres 1.2 Petrol 11/13/13.25
interestingly enpough can be had with six seats too. VERDICT Refreshingly different and easier Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom 1.2 Diesel 15.5/17.3/15.15
The KUV100 is easy to drive and reasonably well equipped too. on the eye but still falls short of class-best. min/max 67/89cm Headroom 90cm Width 127cm
1.2 mFALCON G80 K2+ 5.50** 5.50** 5.50** 5.50** 5.50** 1198/3 83/115 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 mFALCON G80 K4+ 5.96** 5.96** 5.96** 5.96** 5.96** 1198/3 83/115 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2 mFALCON G80 K8 7.12** 7.12** 7.12** 7.12** 7.12** 1198/3 83/115 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 7 3 7 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
Marazzo Marazzo
MARAZZO Be it in price, size or spec, the Marazzo fits right FOR Space and practicality, ease of use. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4585/1866/1774mm Wheelbase 2760mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta. AGAINST Engine can feel underpowered Tyre size 215/65 R16-17 Turning circle dia 10.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
It looks smart and also delivers comfort and practicality. It’s also under full load, top version pricey. Trunk volume 190-1055 litres Ground clearance NA 1.5 Diesel 12.5/15.5/17.3
an MPV that scores on ease of use in town. There’s only a single VERDICT A sensible buy for large families. Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 45 litres Warranty NA
engine-gearbox option on offer for now and performance is fair. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
M2 (7 STR) 11.62 12.07 11.19 11.83 12.20 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 In/7 3 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
M2 (8 STR) 11.62 12.07 11.19 11.83 12.20 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 In/7 3 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
M4 (7 STR) 13.92 14.13 12.56 14.31 14.58 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
M4 (8 STR) 14.01 14.22 12.65 14.41 14.68 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
M6 (7 STR) 15.71 15.93 14.23 16.14 16.47 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
M6 (8 STR) 15.81 16.03 14.32 16.24 16.57 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
M8 (7 STR) 17.59 17.83 15.93 18.07 18.45 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
M8 (8 STR) 17.69 17.93 16.02 18.17 18.55 1497/4 123/300 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7
Scorpio Scorpio
SCORPIO The Scorpio has been a consistent seller for Mahindra. FOR Refined engine, equipment. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4456/1820/1995mm Wheelbase 2680mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
In its latest form, it comes with a feature-packed cabin that feels AGAINST Driving dynamics not Tyre size 235/65 R17 Turning circle dia 10.8-11.3m Trunk volume 820 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
several generations superior and, crucially, is much nicer to drive, perfect, poor ergonomics. Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight 1820-2610kg Fuel tank 60 litres 2.2 4x2 11.1/14/15.4
though not the last word in ride and handling. Engines are refined VERDICT Tough SUV that works as Warranty 2 years/50,000km SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
but only go for the pricier 140hp ones if you need the extra zing. everyday transport. min/max 68/86cm Headroom 102cm Width 147cm
S5 2WD 15.37 15.19 11.50 15.63 15.85 2179/4 120/280 5/M D 13.44 165 10.34 12.98 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7 7
S7 120 2WD 16.49 16.56 13.48 16.85 16.99 2179/4 120/280 5/M D 13.44 165 10.34 12.98 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 ln/7 3 7 7 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 7
S7 140 2WD 16.85 16.92 14.56 17.22 17.67 2179/4 140/320 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 7
S9 2WD 17.57 17.56 14.56 18.10 18.41 2179/4 140/320 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7
S11 2WD 18.95 18.95 15.34 19.50 19.85 2179/4 140/320 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7
S11 4WD 20.41 20.42 16.69 21.02 21.42 2179/4 140/320 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7
TUV300 TUV300
TUV300 The updated TUV300 may not look that different, but FOR Space, practicality, tough build. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1835/1839mm Wheelbase 2680mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
there’s more features, especially safety kit, and the jerky AMT AGAINST Bouncy ride, mediocre Tyre size 215/75 R15 Turning circle dia 10.7m Trunk volume 384-720 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
and the smaller 85hp engine are out. It’s still a rugged, tough performance. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1626-1654kg Diesel M/T 11.4/15.5/13.49
and spacious SUV. Larger TUV300 Plus adds more seats but VERDICT Tough, spacious, practical Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
there are better options. compact SUV but lacks sophistication. min/max 63/86cm Headroom 97cm Width 145cm
T4+ 100HP 10.21 10.49 9.60 10.23 10.36 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 77 7 7
T6+ 100HP 10.89 11.20 10.25 10.92 11.16 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 77 7 7
T8 100HP 11.55 11.95 10.93 11.65 11.92 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 77 7 7
T10 11.79 12.22 11.51 11.88 12.20 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 73 3 7
T10 Dual Tone 12.54 12.70 11.76 12.78 12.92 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 73 3 7
T10 (O) 12.64 12.81 11.85 12.87 13.03 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 73 3 7
T10 (O) Dual Tone 12.92 13.09 11.89 13.17 13.32 1493/3 100/240 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 73 3 7
Plus P4 11.82 12.30 11.42 12.09 12.28 2179/3 120/280 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 77 7 7
Plus P6 12.63 12.94 11.82 12.87 13.16 2179/3 120/280 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 7 7 3 2 77 7 7
Plus P8 14.07 14.29 13.03 14.46 14.56 2179/3 120/280 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 3 7 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 73 7 7
XUV3OO XUV3OO
XUV3OO Mahindra’s fourth sub-4m SUV is its first monocoque- FOR Pleasant diesel engine, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1821/1627mm Wheelbase 2600mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
bodied one. Besides debuting a few first-in-segment features, feature-rich. AGAINST Top versions pricey, Tyre size 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17 Turning circle dia 10.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
the XUV300 also has the torquiest engines in its class. The diesel small boot. Trunk volume 257 litres Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight NA P 9.7/14.8/17
motor is the one to pick as it has a broader range of abilities and VERDICT A proper contender form Fuel tank 42 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited km D 14.4/17.9/20
is more efficient too. It is a bit on the costly side though. Mahindra in the compact SUV segment. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
P W4 9.20 9.83 8.88 9.70 10.10 1197/3 110/200 6/M P 12.80 174 11.65 20.15 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
P W6 10.13 10.80 9.79 10.67 11.11 1197/3 110/200 6/M P 12.80 174 11.65 20.15 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 333 2 7 7
P W8 12.14 12.68 11.50 12.95 13.30 1197/3 110/200 6/M P 12.80 174 11.65 20.15 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/ 3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 2 3 3
P W8 (O) 13.71 14.12 12.84 14.45 14.83 1197/3 110/200 6/M P 12.80 174 11.65 20.15 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 7 3 3
D W4 10.21 10.70 9.52 10.38 10.54 1497/4 117/300 6/M D 11.85 169 9.74 17.99 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
D W6 11.07 11.65 10.39 11.31 11.51 1497/4 117/300 6/M D 11.85 169 9.74 17.99 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 333 2 7 7
D W6 A/T 11.62 12.23 11.11 11.56 12.11 1497/4 117/300 6/A D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 7 3 3 3 333 2 7 3
D W8 13.19 13.56 12.10 13.62 13.70 1497/4 117/300 6/M D 11.85 169 9.74 17.99 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/ 3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 2 3 3
D W8 (O) 14.58 14.97 13.39 15.06 15.16 1497/4 117/300 6/M D 11.85 169 9.74 17.99 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 7 3 3
D W8 A/T 13.67 14.21 12.71 14.28 14.38 1497/4 117/300 6/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 7 3 3
D W8 (O) A/T 15.22 15.62 14.05 15.72 15.84 1497/4 117/300 6/A D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 333 7 3 3
XUV5OO XUV5OO
XUV5OO Mahindra has done much to keep this SUV popular with FOR Equipment, flexibility of DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4585/1890/1785mm Wheelbase 2700mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
revamped styling, an improved cabin and more kit. Mechanical seven seats. AGAINST Inconsistent quality, Tyre size 235/65 R17 Turning circle dia 11.2m Trunk volume 93 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
upgrades make it nicer to drive too. We’d skip the manual and crude manual gearbox. Ground clearance 200mm Kerb weight 1785kg Fuel tank 70 litres 2.2 mHawk Diesel NA/NA/15.1
opt for the smooth auto — there’s a petrol engine too. However, VERDICT Not perfect but feels more Warranty 3 years/1,00,000km SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
inconsistent quality and a lack of finesse lets the XUV down. sorted than before. min/max 67/88cm Headroom 96cm Width 147cm
W3 4x2 15.92 15.47 12.47** 15.55 15.65 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
W5 4x2 16.15 16.22 15.62 16.28 16.40 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
W7 4x2 17.66 17.74 17.12 17.81 17.98 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
W7 4x2 A/T 19.10 19.20 18.55 19.27 19.49 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
W9 4x2 19.65 19.79 19.14 19.87 20.10 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
W9 4x2 A/T 21.10 21.24 20.56 21.33 21.61 2179/4 155/360 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
W11 4x2 21.10 21.23 19.66 20.73 21.61 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
W11 4x2 A/T 22.54 22.69 20.70 22.18 23.11 2179/4 155/360 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
W11 (O) 21.36 21.62 20.97 21.70 22.00 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
W11 (O) A/T 22.80 23.07 20.28 23.16 23.50 2179/4 155/360 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
W11 (O) AWD 22.68 22.95 20.86 23.04 23.38 2179/4 155/360 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
W11 (O) AWD A/T 24.13 24.40 22.17 24.16 24.88 2179/4 155/360 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 7
MAHINDRA ELECTRIC MAHINDRA ELECTRIC
eVerito eVerito
eVERITO The eVerito is a fully electric Verito and is a far FOR Zero emissions, spacious cabin. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4247/1740/1540mm Wheelbase 2630mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
more practical than the e2o. Its electric motor produces AGAINST Limited range, lack of Tyre size 185/70 R14 Turning circle dia 10.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
just 41hp so don’t expect electrifying performance. dedicated electric charge points. Trunk volume 510 litres Ground clearance NA eVerito NA/NA/110km
Mahindra claims a max range of 100km on a full charge. VERDICT Without the infrastructure Kerb weight NA Battery 72V Lithium-ion on full charge
D6 variant gets fast charging (80 percent charge in to support it, it’s not a viable alternative SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
under 2 hours) and is the best choice. to regular sedans yet. Headroom NA Width NA
D2 10.39 13.24 11.93 NA 13.98 Elctrc mtr 41/91 A E — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
D4 10.66 13.24 12.21 NA 14.26 Elctrc mtr 41/91 A E — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
D6 10.94 13.52 12.31 NA 14.37 Elctrc mtr 41/91 A E — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
MARUTI MARUTI
Alto Alto
ALTO Maruti’s updated gets mild design tweaks and FOR Fair performance, low-speed DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3430/1490/1475mm Wheelbase 2360mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
more safety kit that helps it meet new norms. ride, affordability. Tyre size 145/80 R12 Turning circle dia 9.2m Trunk volume 177 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
The biggest change is its BS6 engine. While efficiency has AGAINST Cramped cabin, a few essential Ground clearance 160mm Kerb weight 730-762kg Fuel tank 35 litres Petrol NA/NA/22.05
reduced slightly it is still zippy and feels nimble. The cabin, features still missing. Warranty 2 years/40,000km
though, is still cramped and it still doesn’t get goodies like VERDICT The long-standing budget SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
a touchscreen like the Renault Kwid does. champion but there are better options now. Headroom NA Width NA
Std 3.39 3.67 3.34 3.57 3.70 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7 7 7 7
Std (O) 3.45 3.73 3.40 3.61 3.74 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7 7 7 7
LXi 4.03 4.36 3.97 4.50 4.37 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7 7 7 7
LXi (O) 4.07 4.41 4.02 4.55 4.42 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7 7 7 7
VXi 4.28 4.63 4.23 4.75 4.62 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7
VXi+ 4.42 4.79 4.37 4.46 4.62 796/3 48/69 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 3 7 7
Alto K10 Alto K10
ALTO K10 A good option for those who feel the standard FOR Peppy engine, easy to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3545/1295/1475mm Wheelbase 2360mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
Alto 800 lacks zing, the K10 is also surprisingly fun to AGAINST Narrow cabin, Tyre size 155/55 R13 Turning circle dia 9.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
drive as budget hatchbacks go. The AMT version works lacks some equipment. Trunk volume 177 litres Ground clearance 160mm M/T NA/NA/24.07
well for typical city use and also delivers similar fuel VERDICT A peppier Alto. Kerb weight 740-835kg Fuel tank 35 litres A/T 12.33/NA/24.07
economy as the manual car. What’s nice is that the Warranty 2 years/40,000km CNG NA/NA/32.26km/kg
interior aesthetics have taken a big step forward but the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 64/83cm
cabin is cramped for family usage. Headroom 91cm Width 112cm
LX 4.11 4.37 4.23 4.01 4.58 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
LX (O) 4.21 4.23 4.36 4.08 4.55 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
LXi 4.29 4.57 4.39 4.59 4.79 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
LXi (O) 4.06 4.42 4.43 4.61 4.94 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
LXi CNG 4.99 5.10 5.08 4.14 5.52 998/3 59/78 5/M CNG — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
LXi (O) CNG 4.68 4.80 4.34** 4.52 5.26 998/3 59/78 5/M CNG — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
VXi 4.47 4.75 4.71 4.95 4.99 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
VXi (O) 4.63 4.91 4.79 5.19 5.15 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 3 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
VXi AGS 4.97 5.26 4.80 5.59 5.54 998/3 68/90 5/A P 15.49 142 9.85 12.27 M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
VXi (O) AGS 5.05 5.32 5.05 5.53 5.37 998/3 68/90 5/A P 15.49 142 9.85 12.27 M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
7 7 7 3
Baleno Baleno
BALENO Maruti’s largest hatch is attractive, spacious FOR Spacious cabin, fuel efficiency, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1745/1500mm Wheelbase 2520mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and well-equipped. The standard 1.2 petrol engine and equipment (Alpha trim). Tyre size 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 Turning circle dia 9.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
the 1.2 mild-hybrid petrol are quite efficient - the latter AGAINST Mild-hybrid Trunk volume 339 litres Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 890-985kg Petrol M/T 13.4/21.4/15.7
adds some green credentials too. Spacious as it is, cabin versions pricey. Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km Petrol A/T 13/21.4/14.9
quality isn’t great but on the whole the Baleno is a VERDICT A nice package with plenty SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 70/97cm Diesel M/T 14.92/27.39/18.1
smart choice. going for it. Headroom 89cm Width 133cm
1.2 K12 Sigma 6.41 6.86 6.06 6.92 7.07 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 12.6 171 13.65 20.54 M 3/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 K12 Delta 7.48 7.79 6.84 7.87 8.05 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 12.6 171 13.65 20.54 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 K12 Delta A/T 8.94 9.31 7.99 9.42 9.66 1197/4 83/113 CVT P 13.2 — 7.90 9.95 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 K12 Zeta 8.11 8.44 7.51 8.54 8.74 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 12.6 171 13.65 20.54 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 K12 Zeta A/T 9.57 9.96 8.66 10.09 10.34 1197/4 83/113 CVT P 13.2 — 7.90 9.95 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 K12 Alpha 8.80 9.17 8.28 9.28 9.50 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 12.6 171 13.65 20.54 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 33 7 3
1.2 K12 Alpha A/T 10.27 10.69 8.59** 10.83 11.11 1197/4 83/113 CVT P 13.2 — 7.90 9.95 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 33 7 3
1.2 Smart Hybrid Delta 8.46 8.81 8.09 8.92 8.82 1197/4 90/113 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.2 Smart Hybrid Zeta 9.08 9.46 8.76 9.58 9.55 1197/4 90/113 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
Celerio Celerio
CELERIO Odd name, but the car itself is surprisingly FOR Smooth petrol engine, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3695/1600/1560mm Wheelbase 2425mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
practical. Spacious, comfortable and reasonably efficiency. Tyre size 155/80R13, 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia 9.4m Indian Driving Cycle*
equipped, it’s offered with a fuel efficient automated AGAINST Insipid styling. Trunk volume 235 litres Ground clearance 165mm Petrol M/T NA/NA/23.1
manual transmission option as well. The petrol VERDICT A pleasant city car you Kerb weight 815-925kg Fuel tank 35 litres Petrol A/T NA/NA/23.1
Celerios make for stress-free city cars. can’t go wrong with. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 68/90cm
Headroom 95cm Width 125cm
LXi 4.99 5.21 4.91 5.16 5.41 998/3 68/90 5/M P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
LXi (O) 5.08 5.30 5.05 5.26 5.50 998/3 68/90 5/M P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
VXi 5.52 5.65 533 5.88 5.92 998/3 68/90 5/M P 15.41 158 — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
VXi A/T 5.99 6.14 5.79 6.39 6.50 998/3 68/90 5/A P 15.41 158 — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
VXi (O) 5.58 5.73 5.41 5.97 6.01 998/3 68/90 5/M P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
VXi (O) A/T 6.05 6.22 5.87 6.47 6.58 998/3 68/90 5/A P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
VXi CNG 6.20 6.06 6.08 6.26 6.65 998/3 59/78 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
VXi (O) CNG 6.12 6.15 6.17 6.35 6.75 998/3 59/78 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
ZXi 5.79 5.92 5.59 6.16 6.26 998/3 68/90 5/M P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 1 7
ZXi A/T 6.25 6.43 6.07 6.69 6.81 998/3 68/90 5/A P 15.41 158 — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 1 7
ZXi (O) 6.23 6.40 6.04 6.66 6.78 998/3 68/90 5/M P 14.24 158 13.95 20.57 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
ZXi (O) A/T 6.36 6.54 6.17 6.80 6.92 998/3 68/90 5/A P 15.41 158 — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
CelerioX VXi 5.52 5.76 5.43 6.00 6.04 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
CelerioX VXi (O) 5.58 5.83 5.50 6.08 6.17 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
CelerioX VXi A/T 5.99 6.25 5.90 6.51 6.60 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 7
CelerioX VXi (O) A/T 6.05 6.32 5.96 6.50 6.69 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
CelerioX ZXi 5.79 6.04 5.70 6.30 6.39 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 1 7
CelerioX ZXi (O) 6.23 6.50 6.14 6.77 6.89 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
CelerioX ZXi A/T 6.25 6.53 6.16 6.61 6.92 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 1 7
CelerioX ZXi (O) A/T 6.36 6.64 6.27 6.91 7.03 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Ciaz Ciaz
CIAZ Maruti’s midsize sedan gets an update with revised FOR Spacious cabin, efficiency, value. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4490/1730/1485mm Wheelbase 2650mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
styling and more features, and there’s a new petrol too. The AGAINST Dull petrol engine. Tyre size 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 Turning circle dia 10.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
new 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid promises excellent fuel economy VERDICT The mid-size sedan for the Trunk volume 510 litres Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 1010-1130kg Petrol M/T NA/NA/21.56
and is smooth and responsive but it’s not very exciting. the level-headed. Fuel tank 43 litres Warranty 2years/40,000km Petrol A/T NA/NA/20.28
4-speed auto feels lazy making the petrol-manual our pick. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 74/97cm Diesel NA/NA/26.82
A roomy cabin and keen pricing make it a smart buy. Headroom 90cm Width 134cm
1.5 VVT SHVS Sigma 9.57 9.87 8.98 9.90 10.24 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Delta 10.26 10.58 9.64 10.63 11.00 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Delta A/T 11.41 11.78 10.71 11.79 12.26 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 3 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Zeta 11.11 11.47 10.48 11.53 11.93 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Zeta A/T 12.66 12.95 11.66 13.34 13.73 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 3 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Alpha 11.41 11.78 10.90 11.99 12.26 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 33 7 3
1.5 VVT SHVS S 11.66 12.11 11.32 12.38 12.83 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 33 7 3
1.5 VVT SHVS Alpha A/T 13.00 13.29 12.09 13.83 14.10 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 33 3 3
Dzire Dzire
DZIRE The third-generation Dzire is a more wholesome package FOR Comfy ride, spacious cabin, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1735/1515mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
than its predecessors. There’s more cabin space and the larger frugal engine. AGAINST Top variants Tyre size 185/65 R15, 165/80 R14 Turning circle dia 9.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
boot has enhanced practicality too. Top variants are well pricey. Trunk volume 378 litres Ground clearance 163mm Petrol M/T NA/NA/22.0
equipped but a touch pricey. The petrol is smooth, frugal and VERDICT A more substantial offering Kerb weight 860-990kg Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km Petrol A/T NA/NA/22.0
enjoyable, and comes with manual and automatic gearbox this time around and a serious SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Diesel M/T NA/NA/28.4
options. contender for class best. Headroom NA Width NA Diesel A/T NA/NA/28.4
LXi 6.59 6.81 6.43 7.07 7.22 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
7 7 7 7 3
VXi 7.77 7.84 7.40 8.11 8.32 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 El 7 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7 3
VXi A/T 8.29 8.38 7.91 8.67 8.89 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 El 7 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7 3
ZXi 8.43 8.52 8.04 8.85 9.03 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7 3
ZXi A/T 8.95 9.05 8.55 9.40 9.60 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7 3
ZXi+ 9.43 9.53 9.01 9.91 10.12 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 7 3 3 2 7
3 3 3 7 3
ZXi+ A/T 9.95 10.07 9.51 10.46 10.69 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 7 3 3 2 7
3 3 3 7 3
Eeco Eeco
EECO Its USP is that it is one of the cheapest way to FOR Spacious cabin, price. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3675/1475/1800mm Wheelbase 2350mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
transport more than five people and their luggage. AGAINST Poor equipment levels, Tyre size 155 R13 Turning circle dia 9.0m Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
It is cheap to buy, cheap to run and is reasonably no diesel option. Ground clearance 160mm Kerb weight 908-928kg Petrol NA/NA/15.10
spacious too. But don’t expect much more of the VERDICT The cheapest A-to-B transport Fuel tank 40 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km CNG NA/NA/20.00km-kg
utilitarian Eeco. for the large family. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Std 5-Seater 4.36 4.65 4.41 4.94 4.85 1196/4 73/101 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
AC 5-Seater 4.82 5.12 4.82 5.42 5.35 1196/4 73/101 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Std 5-Seater CNG 5.07 5.08 5.12 5.43 5.51 1196/4 73/64/101 5/M P/C — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
AC 5-Seater CNG 5.38 5.59 5.55 5.91 6.30 1196/4 73/64/101 5/M P/C — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Std 7-Seater 4.70 4.98 4.70 5.27 5.20 1196/4 73/101 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Ertiga Ertiga
ERTIGA Bigger and better, the new Ertiga sticks to the original’s FOR Flexible cabin, easy to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4395/1735/1690mm Wheelbase 2740mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
formula. It’s not too big outside yet offers acceptable seating AGAINST Dull petrol engine. Tyre size 185/65 R15 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 209-803 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
for seven. With the 1.5 diesel engine gone for now, the 1.5 mild- VERDICT The Maruti for large families. Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 1135-1245kg Petrol 9.5/16.8/19.34
hybrid petrol is the only engine on offer. it is pleasant and also Fuel tank 45 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km Petrol AT 7/15/18.69
comes with the option of a nice auto gearbox. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA Diesel 15.2/19.4/25.47
LXi SHVS 8.78 8.83 8.33 9.29 9.36 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E 12.10 175 11.44 15.53 M 3/7 3/7 3/3 7/7 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 7 7 3
VXi SHVS 9.61 9.68 9.15 10.15 10.27 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E 12.10 175 11.44 15.53 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 El/El 3 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
VXi SHVS A/T 10.75 11.20 10.25 11.35 11.51 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E 13.95 161 7.87 10.59 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 El/El 3 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 3 3
ZXi SHVS 10.53 10.63 10.05 11.13 11.28 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E 12.10 175 11.44 15.53 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 7 3/3 El/El 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
ZXi SHVS A/T 11.90 12.31 11.08 12.86 12.88 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E 13.95 161 7.87 10.59 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 7 3/3 El/El 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 3 3
VXi CNG 10.30 10.12 9.98 10.36 10.87 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/C 12.10 175 11.44 15.53 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 7 3 Ex 3 3 7 33 3 2 7 33 7 3
ZXi+ SHVS 11.13 11.24 10.63 11.73 11.93 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E 12.10 175 11.44 15.53 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 El/El 3 7 7 3 Ex 7 7 7 3 3 3 2 7 7 7 7 3
Ignis Ignis
IGNIS The Ignis is Maruti’s hatchback for the youth; it still looks FOR Frugal yet sporty engine, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3700/1690/1595mm Wheelbase 2435mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
distinctive and polarising, which gives it a very different vibe. equipment. AGAINST Pricey, AMT Tyre size 175/65 R15 Turning circle dia 9.4m Trunk volume 260 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
At its core, the Ignis still feels like a Maruti. Unsurprisingly, it’s gearbox slow to shift. Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 825-960kg Petrol NA/NA/20.89
efficient, but surprisingly also spacious for its small footprint. VERDICT Funky, easy-to-drive hatch Fuel tank 32 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km Diesel NA/NA/26.80
However, the hatch is pricey for what you get. with plenty of character. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 K12 Sigma 5.61 5.87 5.90 5.67 5.94 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 3 3 3 33 2 7 7 7 7
1.2 K12 Delta 6.44 6.91 5.90 6.65 7.03 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 3 3 3 33 2 7 7 7 7
1.2 K12 Delta A/T 7.13 7.45 6.67 7.18 7.59 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 3 3 3 33 2 7 7 7 7
1.2 K12 Zeta 6.69 7.12 6.41 6.90 7.30 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 33 2 7 7 7 7
1.2 K12 Zeta A/T 7.39 7.66 7.01 7.44 7.86 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 3 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 33 2 7 7 7 7
1.2 K12 Alpha 7.80 8.14 7.33 7.85 8.29 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 33 2 7 33 7
1.2 K12 Alpha A/T 8.32 8.62 7.92 8.39 8.85 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 33 2 7 33 7
S-Presso S-Presso
S-PRESSO Due to its gawky, high-riding proportions, Maruti’s FOR Airy cabin, peppy engine. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3565/1520/1549-1564mm Wheelbase 2380mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
‘mini-SUV’ won’t help it win any beauty contests. Still the shape AGAINST Looks not to all tastes, Tyre size 145/80 R13, 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia 4.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
liberates plenty of cabin room and the top-spec versions are light build. Trunk volume 240 litres Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 726-767kg Petrol NA/NA/21.4-21.7
quite well-kitted. A highlight of the S-Presso is the BS6-spec VERDICT An excellent budget Fuel tank 27 litres Warranty NA Petrol A/T NA/NA/21.7
1.0 engine that’s peppy, refined and frugal. hatchback but definitely not an SUV. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Std 4.23 4.37 4.15 4.66 4.51 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
Std (O) 4.30 4.44 4.21 4.73 4.58 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — — 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
LXi 4.67 4.81 4.55 5.09 4.97 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
LXi (O) 4.74 7.88 4.61 5.16 5.04 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
VXi 4.93 5.08 4.80 5.32 5.31 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
VXi (O) 4.99 5.14 4.86 5.39 5.38 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
VXI+ 5.18 5.35 5.04 5.60 5.59 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
VXi A/T 5.39 5.57 5.25 5.83 5.83 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
VXi (O) A/T 5.46 5.64 5.31 5.90 5.90 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 7/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
VXi+ A/T 5.65 5.84 5.50 6.10 6.11 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
Swift Swift
SWIFT The third-gen Swift builds on a successful FOR Styling, efficiency. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3840/1735/1530mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
formula - a chic design, neat cabin and efficient petrol AGAINST Dull steering, top versions Tyre size 165/80 R14, 185/65 R15 Turning circle dia 9.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
engine. This Swift also happens to be more practical and are pricey. Trunk volume 268 litres Ground clearance 163mm Petrol NA/NA/22.0
better equipped. Fairly nice AMTs also bring a newfound VERDICT Prepare to join a long, Kerb weight 855-985kg Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty NA Petrol A/T NA/NA/22.0
convenience. If only this one had the original Swift’s nippy long queue for this Swift. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Diesel NA/NA/28.4
dynamics too. Headroom NA Width NA Diesel A/T NA/NA/28.4
LXi 5.90 6.09 5.75 6.39 6.45 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 13.25 — 14.65 20.75 M 3/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
7 7 7
VXi 7.17 7.23 6.83 7.57 7.71 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 13.25 — 14.65 20.75 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 3/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 33 3 7 3 2 7
3 7 7
VXi A/T 7.69 7.76 7.34 8.13 8.23 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 3/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 33 3 7 3 2 7
3 7 7
ZXi 7.83 7.90 7.47 8.27 8.38 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 13.25 — 14.65 20.75 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 El 3 3 33 3 7 3 2 7
3 7 7
ZXi A/T 8.35 8.43 8.01 8.82 8.95 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 El 3 3 33 3 7 3 2 7
3 7 7
ZXi+ 8.72 8.81 8.33 9.21 9.35 1197/4 83/113 5/M P 13.25 — 14.65 20.75 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 33 3 7 3 2 7
3 33
ZXi+ A/T 9.21 9.31 8.81 9.73 9.88 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 El 3 3 33 3 7 3 2 7
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Vitara Brezza Vitara Brezza
VITARA BREZZA Maruti’s compact SUV sales champ has FOR Impressive efficiency, practical DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1790/1640mm Wheelbase 2500mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
made the dramatic shift from diesel-only to petrol-only. cabin. AGAINST On the pricier side, no Tyre size 215/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 328 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
The 1.5-litre engine is likeable but lacks the punch of rival’s diesel engine. Ground clearance 198mm Kerb weight 1130-40kg Petrol MT NA/NA/17.03
turbocharged units. 4-speed auto-equipped versions bundle VERDICT Not revolutionary in any way Fuel tank 48 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km Petrol AT NA/NA/18.76
in hybrid tech but are on the pricier side. Mild tweaks help but ticks the boxes that matter. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 68/91cm
freshen the look while the cabin remains practical as before. Headroom 99cm Width 135cm
1.5 LXi 8.35 7.34** 7.34** 8.46 7.34** 1462/4 105/138 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
1.5 VXi 9.45 8.35** 8.35** 9.60 8.35** 1462/4 105/138 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 3 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
1.5 VXi A/T 10.99 9.75** 9.75** 11.19 9.75** 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — M 3/7 7/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 El 7 7 3 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
1.5 ZXi 10.28 9.10** 9.10** 10.46 9.10** 1462/4 105/138 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 7/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/7 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
1.5 ZXi SHVS A/T 12.13 10.50** 10.50** 12.68 10.50** 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 7/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/7 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7
1.5 ZXi+ 10.99 9.75** 9.75** 11.19 9.75** 1462/4 105/138 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 7/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 3 3 7
1.5 ZXi+ SHVS A/T 12.86 11.15** 11.15** 11.46 11.15** 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 7/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 3 3 3 7 El 3 3 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 3 3 7
WagonR WagonR
WAGONR Like its tall-boy predecessors, the all-new FOR Effortless to drive, lots of cabin space. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3655/1620/1675mm Wheelbase 2435mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
WagonR is a spacious and practical urban runabout. AGAINST Not a great highway car, Tyre size 155/80 R13, 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia 9.4m Indian Driving Cycle*
Thanks to the option of a more powerful 1.2 engine, the light build quality. Trunk volume 341 litres Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 805-835kg 1.0 NA/NA/22.5
hatchback is also peppier now. Maruti offers an AMT gearbox VERDICT A very practical, easy-to-live-with Fuel tank 32 litres Warranty 2 years/40,000km 1.0 CNG NA/NA/33.54km-kg
option on both engines, adding to the convenince factor. hatchback for reasonable money. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA 1.2 NA/NA/21.5
1.0L LXi 5.06 5.27 4.97 5.47 5.44 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.0L LXi (O) 5.13 5.35 5.04 5.55 5.52 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.0L LXi S-CNG 5.93 5.97 5.49 5.73 6.38 998/3 59/78 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.0L LXi (O) S-CNG 6.00 6.05 5.54 5.79 6.47 998/3 59/78 5/M P/CNG — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.0L VXi 5.55 5.78 5.45 6.00 6.45 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.0L VXi (O) 5.62 5.86 5.54 6.08 6.53 998/3 68/90 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.0L VXi A/T 6.06 6.32 5.95 5.54 6.60 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.0L VXi A/T (O) 6.13 6.40 6.03 6.64 6.68 998/3 68/90 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2L VXi 5.85 6.10 5.75 6.43 6.45 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.2L VXi (O) 5.93 6.18 5.84 6.51 6.53 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2L VXi A/T 6.36 6.64 6.26 6.55 7.02 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
1.2L VXi (O) A/T 6.44 6.72 6.34 6.64 7.10 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.2L ZXi 6.23 6.50 6.14 6.83 6.87 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.2L ZXi A/T 6.73 7.03 6.63 7.39 7.44 1197/4 83/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
XL6 XL6
XL6 A six-seat version of the Ertiga, which retails via Maruti’s FOR Comfort, practicality. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4445/1775/1700mm Wheelbase 2740mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
Nexa outlets, the XL6 has the same 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol AGAINST No diesel option, Tyre size 185/65 R15 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 209-692 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
engine, along with the manual and automatic gearbox options automatic not efficient enough. Ground clearance 180mm Kerb weight 1180-1190kg Fuel tank 45 litres Manual NA/NA/19.01
as the MPV it is based on. The premium you pay over the Ertiga VERDICT A proper premium alternative SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Automatic NA/NA/17.99
is also justified by the increase in kit and new design though to the Ertiga. Headroom NA Width NA
the fact that the XL6 doesn’t get a diesel option is a downer.
Zeta 11.26 11.65 10.90 11.80 12.10 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Zeta AT 12.82 13.14 12.21 13.74 13.91 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Alpha 12.20 12.51 11.62 13.08 13.23 1462/4 105/138 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Alpha AT 13.46 13.80 12.83 14.45 14.62 1462/4 105/138 4/A P/E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 3/7 3 3 3/3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
MASERATI MASERATI
Ghibli Ghibli
GHIBLI We never expected the Ghibli to be flawless, FOR Standout appearance, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4971/1945/1461mm Wheelbase 2998mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and nor will many of its customers. But the sense cabin ambience. AGAINST Stiff ride, Tyre size 235/50 R18 Turning circle dia 11.7m Trunk volume 500 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
the Ghibli leaves is not of how good it is, but of how overpriced. Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1835kg Fuel tank 70 litres Warranty NA
much better it could and should have been. VERDICT Looks and feels properly exotic SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
but far from great. Headroom NA Width NA
Diesel 133.87** 133.87** 133.87** 133.87** 133.87** 2987/V6 275/600 8/A D 7.22 250 4.13 4.79 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El 7 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GranSport 138.81** 138.81** 138.81** 138.81** 138.81** 2987/V6 275/600 8/A D 7.22 250 4.13 4.79 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El 7 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GranLusso 142.48** 142.48** 142.48** 142.48** 142.48** 2987/V6 275/600 8/A D 7.22 250 4.13 4.79 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El 7 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
GranCabrio GranCabrio
GRANCABRIO The GranCabrio is a genuine and exciting FOR Styling, rear seats, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4881/1915/1380mm Wheelbase 2942mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
four-seat convertible. It’s impeccably built and there’s charismatic V8. Tyre size 245/35 R20 (F), 285/35 R20 Turning circle dia 10.7m Indian Driving Cycle*
reasonable room for two people in the back, even if AGAINST Dynamics, small boot. Trunk volume 173 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2350kg
they will be blown about a bit on longer, VERDICT The GranCabrio is elegant, Fuel tank 75 litres Warranty NA
faster journeys. exciting, if dynamically average. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GranCabrio Sport 227.00 NA NA NA NA 4691/V8 439/490 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 R 7 3/3 El/3
GranCabrio MC 238.00 NA NA NA NA 4691/V8 439/490 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 R 7 3/3 El/3
GranTurismo GranTurismo
GRANTURISMO Even stationary, the GranTurismo embodies FOR Interior space, agile handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4881/2056/1353mm Wheelbase NA ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
the romanticism and excitement of a Maserati. The interior AGAINST Seating position, brakes. Tyre size 245/40 R19 (F), 285/40 R19 (R) Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
marks a step forward for the brand, and on the move, VERDICT For the first time in a long Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1995kg
the GT continues the company’s renaissance, with a genuinely time, you no longer need to make Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
sporting balance and a high-revving V8 rich in character. excuses to buy and run a Maserati. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GranTurismo Sport 258.00 NA NA NA NA 4244/V8 411/461 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 R 7 3/3 El/3
GranTurismo MC 288.00 NA NA NA NA 4244/V8 411/461 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El 3 3 3 3 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 R 7 3/3 El/3
Quattroporte Quattroporte
QUATTROPORTE The Quattroporte’s interior fit, finish FOR Plenty of rear room, styling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5262/1948/1481mm Wheelbase 3171mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
and ergonomics are a class above its coupé and AGAINST Lacks certain finesse. Tyre size 245/45 R19(F), 275/40 R19(R), 285/35 R20(R) Turning circle dia 11.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
cabrio stablematesv. Nevertheless, it’s a generous and VERDICT An exotic option to the Trunk volume 530 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1885-1900kg
luxurious space, despite a slight visibility penalty from full-size luxury sedans. Fuel tank 70-80 litres Warranty NA
that sliver-like glasshouse. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GTS GranLusso 220.00** NA NA 310.25 258.00 3799/V8 530/710 8/A P 5.13 307 3.52 3.97 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
GTS GranSport 270.00** NA NA 367.68 NA 3799/V8 530/710 8/A P 5.13 307 3.52 3.97 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Levante Levante
LEVANTE ‘Maserati’, ‘SUV’, ‘diesel’ aren’t words you’d FOR Performance, exclusivity. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5003/1968/1679mm Wheelbase 3004mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
want to hear together but here we are. It’s uniquely AGAINST Overpriced. Tyre size 265/50 R19 Turning circle dia 11.7m Trunk volume 580 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
Maserati - on the outside, on the inside, performance- VERDICT A Maserati you can enjoy Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2205kg Fuel tank 80 litres Warranty NA
wise and soundtrack-wise. Unfortunately, high pricing on Indian roads. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
makes it an emotional buy. Headroom NA Width NA
Diesel 145.00** 145.00** 145.00** 174.00 145.00** 2987/V6 275/660 8/A D 6.85 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
GranSport 149.00** 149.00** 149.00** 175.00 149.00** 2987/V6 275/660 8/A D 6.85 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
GranLusso 154.00** 154.00** 154.00** 184.00 154.00** 2987/V6 275/660 8/A D 6.85 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ
C-class C-class
C-CLASS The C-class is very much a baby S-class; FOR Cabin design and quality, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4686-4756/1810-1839/1426-1442mm Wheelbase 2840mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
its main focus is to deliver va proper luxury experience. extensive equipment list. Tyre size 225/50 R17, 245/35 R19 Turning circle dia 11.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
It’s nice to drive but a more supportive rear seat would AGAINST Ride can feel harsh, Trunk volume 435-480 litres Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1545-1730kg
have made it better. C 43 offers exploitable performance, rear seat lacking in thigh support. Fuel tank 66 litres Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage
but opt for the C 63 if you want the full AMG experience. VERDICT Feels like a junior S-class. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 49.1/68.6cm
Cabriolet retains calm character of sedan. Headroom 94.2cm Width 146.2cm
C 200 Progressive 53.23 53.77 49.64 56.77 59.56 1497/4 184/280 9/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3
C 220 d Prime 50.83 51.13 45.09 52.83 55.03 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 7 3
C 220 d Progressive 56.27 56.59 49.80 59.17 61.63 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3
C 300 d AMG Line 60.41 60.74 54.94 62.90 65.51 1950/4 245/500 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3
C 300 Cabriolet 76.49 65.25** 73.03 80.17 81.99 1991/4 258/370 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3
C 43 AMG Coupe 87.84 75.00** 75.00** 95.38 94.16 2996/V6 390/520 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3
CLS-class CLS-class
CLS-CLASS The car that debuted the four-door coupe is now in FOR Style, good to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4988/1890/1435mm Wheelbase 2939mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
its third-gen. It now offers more at the now back but you’d still AGAINST Expensive. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 520 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
be best served up front. The cabin is nice, performance is good VERDICT More than just designer Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
and it’s entertaining in the corners. looks now. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
CLS 300d 101.19 102.30 94.26 101.80 106.52 1950/4 245/500 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 3 3
E-class E-class
E-CLASS The long-wheelbase E-Class is a car that’s almost FOR Rear seat space and comfort, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4993-5063/1860-1907/1460-1494mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
tailor-made for Indian luxury car buyers whose prime interest refinement. AGAINST Four-cylinder Wheelbase 2939-3079mm Tyre size 225/55 R17, 265/35 R20 (f), 295/30 R20 (r) Indian Driving Cycle*
is in rear seat comfort. The new E is not only big in size but trims miss out on some features. Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA
expectedly also big on luxury, space and refinement. Want more VERDICT The ideal large luxury Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1920kg Fuel tank 66 litres Warranty NA
performance from your E-Class? Merc sells the ballistic E 63 too. sedan for the chauffeur-driven. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
E 200 Expression 67.81 69.26 63.99 72.39 73.76 1991/4 184/300 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 200 Exclusive 72.73 74.06 68.40 77.51 80.71 1991/4 184/300 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 220d Expression 70.47 71.47 65.09 73.63 76.68 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 220d Exclusive 75.20 76.22 69.51 78.75 82.00 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 350d Avantgarde 86.19 88.93 81.34 89.32 94.52 2987/V6 258/620 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 220d All-Terrain 90.42 75.00** 83.56 91.80 94.16 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
E 63 S 4Matic+ AMG 174.04 178.05 166.32 180.55 188.04 3982/V8 612/850 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 33 7 3 7 3 3
G-class G-class
G-CLASS The only G-class available here is the G 63 FOR Performance, thunderous exhaust. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4763/1855/1938mm Wheelbase 2850mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
AMG and with a 543hp petrol V8 and road tyres, it’s AGAINST Price, old-world dynamics. Tyre size 275/55 R19, 275/50 R20 Turning circle dia 13.26m Indian Driving Cycle*
more of an SUV trying to be a sports car. It sounds VERDICT Outrageous in so many ways, Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2550kg G63 AMG NA/NA/7.25
incredible and is mad quick, but is also a sports SUV but you’ll still want one. Fuel tank 96 litres Warranty 3 years/unlimited mileage
you’d buy more for its charisma. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
G 63 AMG 258.74 250.16 242.19 269.57 273.87 3982/V8 585/850 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
G 350d 172.15 178.07 166.32 180.57 188.04 2925/6 286/600 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 6 3 7
GLC-classs GLC-class
GLC-CLASS The new GLC builds on the original. The FOR Lment, spacious cabin. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4658/1890/1644mm Wheelbase 2873mm Tyre size 235/60 R18 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
updated engines are refined, and ride quality has also AGAINST Not very engaging to drive. Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
improved upping comfort. Premium bits make for a VERDICT A well rounded luxury SUV with Kerb weight NA Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
nice cabin and the upgraded infotainment system is great appeal. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
good too. Pick the diesel for the proper experience. Headroom NA Width NA
GLC 200 Progressive 60.82 62.65 52.75** 64.71 67.40 1991/4 197/320 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3
GLC 220d Progressive 67.92 69.62 57.75** 69.19 73.71 1950/4 194/400 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3
GLC Coupé GLC Coupé
GLC COUPÉ Mercedes India is offering the fashionable avatar FOR Striking looks, strong DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4728-31/1890-2096/1587-1620mm Wheelbase 2873mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
of the GLC SUV in non-AMG form for the first time – both the engines, impeccable cabin quality. Tyre size 235/55 ZR19 Turning circle dia 12.1m Indian Driving Cycle*
petrol and diesel engines are strong and refined. The GLC AGAINST Pricey. Trunk volume 491-1400 litres Ground clearance NA
Coupe looks distinctive (at least from the sides and rear) VERDICT The GLC in a slightly Kerb weight 1855kg Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
and is practical enough despite its raked roofline. less practical but stylish avatar. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GLC 300 Coupe 62.70** 62.70** 62.70** 62.70** 62.70** 1991/4 258/370 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
GLC 300d Coupe 63.70** 63.70** 63.70** 63.70** 63.70** 1950/4 245/500 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
GLC 43 AMG Coupe 89.36 97.80 87.23 89.75 97.95 2996/V6 367/520 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
GLE-class GLE-class
GLE-CLASS The all-new GLE is leagues ahead of the previous FOR Modern, roomy, tech-laden. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4924/1947/1772mm Wheelbase 2995mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
model on every aspect – from technology and equipment to AGAINST Pricey for what it is. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
the new diesel engines. There’s no petrol for our market, but VERDICT Puts the onus on comfort. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2910-3070kg 2.0 diesel-AT NA/NA/NA
both, the four-cylinder 300d and six-pot 400d, do more than Fuel tank NA Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom 3.0 diesel-AT NA/NA/NA
adequate jobs. Ride quality is a bit inconsistent though. min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GLE 300d 86.33 88.85 82.32 90.10 92.54 1950/4 245/500 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 8 3
GLE 400d 146.79 150.00 136.00 152.00 156.83 2925/V6 330/700 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 8 3
GLE Coupé GLE Coupé
GLE COUPÉ Merc’s rival to the X6, the GLE Coupé is a head FOR Performance, comfort for four. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4891/2003/1719mm Wheelbase 2915mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
turner. It’s visibly different from the standard GLE but doesn’t AGAINST Doesn’t sound special enough. Tyre size 275/45 R21, 315/40 R21 Turning circle dia 11.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
trade comfort or practicality for aesthetics. The rear seats are VERDICT Stylish coupé-crossover with a Trunk volume 650-1720 litres Ground clearance NA
perfectly useable and the cabin is luxurious. The GLE 43 AMG is good measure of practicality too. Kerb weight 2280kg Fuel tank 93 litres Warranty NA
not a full-blown AMG but is quick and well priced too. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GLE 43 AMG Coupe 113.26 124.03 110.66 121.15 124.62 2996/V6 367/520 9/A P 5.71 250 3.96 4.42 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 6 3
AMG GT AMG GT
AMG GT The Mercedes-AMG GT line is the full AMG package FOR Strong and wide powerband, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4546/1939/1288mm Wheelbase 2630mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
in its purest distilled form. The few flaws (a firm ride for one) styling, engine note. Tyre size (F) 265/35 R19, (R) 295/30 R20 Turning circle dia 11.47m Indian Driving Cycle*
pale in comparison to the bigger picture. It’s got raw power, AGAINST Firm ride, price. Trunk volume 285-350 litres Ground clearance NA
luxury, slightly frisky rear end and, of course, the incredible V8 VERDICT The best of AMG. Kerb weight 1630-1645kg Fuel tank 75 litres
soundtrack. Hardcore GT R takes things up a few notches. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GT S 244.98 244.97 208.54** 208.54** 270.23 3982/V8 510/650 7/A P 3.82 — 2.43 3.17 A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 — Re 7 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 El/3 7
GT Roadster 257.97 256.88 252.00 263.05 284.58 3982/V8 469/630 7/A P 3.82 — 2.43 3.17 A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 — Re 7 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 El/3 7
GT R 263.97 262.38 256.00 267.85 291.21 3982/V8 585/700 7/A P 3.82 — 2.43 3.17 A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 — Re 7 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 El/3 7
AMG GT 4-door Coupe AMG GT 4-door Coupe
AMG GT 4-DOOR COUPE The fastest series- FOR Performance, handling, engine DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5054/2069/1447mm Wheelbase 2951mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
production sedan around the iconic Nürburgring, the AMG note. Tyre size (F) 265/40 R20, (R) 295/35R20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
GT 4-door Coupe is now the most powerful Merc on sale in AGAINST Price. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA 4.0 petrol-AT NA/NA/NA
India. Think of it like the ballistic GT R, but with the added VERDICT The best of AMG now Fuel tank 80 litres Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
practicality of seating for four. seats four. min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
GT 63 S 258.75 274.00 265.00 290.00 302.89 3982/V8 639/900 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 El 3 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 3
S-class S-class
S-CLASS The latest S-class didn’t just raise the bar, FOR Sumptuous interiors, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5027-5116/1899-1913/1411-1496mm Wheelbase 2945-3035mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
it obliterated it. A great mix of technology and Merc’s beautiful ride, refinement. Tyre size 245/45 R19, 245/50 R18, 255/45 R19, 285/40 R19 Indian Driving Cycle*
traditional values, the interiors can give a Bentley a run AGAINST Expensive. Turning circle dia 11.6-12.3m Trunk volume 400-530 litres S500 Petrol 4.95/7/NA
for its money and updated engines are nothing short VERDICT There’s a reason why Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2030-2200kg Fuel tank 80 litres S350 Diesel 7.2/11.2/NA
of brilliant. Pricier Maybach versions are the apex of it’s called the best car SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 71/99cm
opulence. Coupe is expensive but brilliant as a GT. in the world. Headroom 94cm Width 144cm
S 350 d 162.27 161.80 151.05 168.57 170.04 2987/V6 286/600 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
S 450 163.53 164.23 155.67 170.36 177.46 2996/V6 367/500 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
Maybach S 560 239.12 234.15 221.01 256.31 263.73 3982/V8 469/700 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 73 3 3 8 3
Maybach S 650 315.82 307.13 302.15 328.09 348.51 5980/V12 630/1000 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 7 3 73 3 3 8 3
S 63 AMG Coupe 294.99 336.55 299.72 300.38 319.12 3982/V8 612/900 9/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
V-class V-class
V-CLASS Currently the most luxurious MPV, the V-class FOR Refinement, luxury. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5140-5370/2249/1880mm Wheelbase 3200-3430mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
comes in 6- and 7-seat layouts and two wheelbase lengths. AGAINST Price. Tyre size 225/55 R17 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
Suprisingly easy to handle, its plush ride adds to its premium VERDICT Everything you’d expect Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA Kerb weight NA
feel. While the new top-spec Elite gets the smooth 2.0 diesel, of a Mercedes in a people Fuel tank NA Warranty NA
more kit and a tweaked design, the lower variants get the mover package. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
older 2.1 unit. Marco Polos are no less than homes on wheels. Headroom NA Width NA
V 220d Expression 80.89 86.37 76.02 87.19 91.18 2143/4 163/380 7/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 — Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
V 220d Exclusive 96.61 103.01 91.17 101.02 105.57 2143/4 163/380 7/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 — Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
V 220d Elite 133.34 140.12 127.00 139.63 138.11 1950/4 163/380 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 — Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
V 220d Marco Polo Horizon 162.00 164.00 153.00 165.00 173.06 1950/4 163/380 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 — Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
V 220d Marco Polo 171.00 174.00 162.00 175.00 183.05 1950/4 163/380 9/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 7 3 — Re 3 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
MG MOTOR MG MOTOR
Hector Hector
HECTOR MG’s first offering for our market is larger than anything FOR Space, comfort, unmatched DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4655/1835/1760mm Wheelbase 2750mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/ ==
in its segment and comes with equipment not seen before either. equipment. Tyre size 215/60 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 587 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
Its aggressive pricing, strong diesel engine, massive interior room AGAINST Doesn’t feel as well-engineered Ground clearance 192mm Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 60 litres 1.5 Petrol MT 7.25/10.27/14.16
and bevy of connectivity and convenience features do give its as rivals, petrol could do with more punch. Warranty 5 years/unlimited km 1.5 Petrol DCT 6.9/ 9 /13.96
rivals sleepless nights though we wish overall ride quality and VERDICT A large yet extremely value for SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA 1.5 Petrol Hybrid NA/NA/15.81
handling were better and the petrol engine had more oomph. money SUV. Headroom NA Width NA 2.0 Diesel MT 12.6/16.5/17.41
1.5 Petrol Style 14.94 15.19 13.63 14.69 15.93 1451/4 143/250 6/M P 12.64 163 11.46 21.22 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 32 3
1.5 Petrol Super 15.85 16.13 14.51 15.99 16.91 1451/4 143/250 6/M P 12.64 163 11.46 21.2 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 32 3
1.5 Petrol Hybrid Super 16.54 16.83 15.17 16.70 17.65 1451/4 143/250 6/M P/E — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 32 3
1.5 Petrol Hybrid Smart 17.80 18.11 16.38 18.01 19.00 1451/4 143/250 6/M P/E — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 34 3
1.5 Petrol Hybrid Sharp 19.28 19.63 17.75 19.55 20.60 1451/4 143/250 6/M P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 36 3
1.5 Petrol Smart A/T 17.92 18.62 17.08 18.84 19.94 1451/4 143/250 6/A P 14.21 175 8.04 10.24 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 34 3
1.5 Petrol Sharp A/T 19.63 20.37 18.73 20.62 21.79 1451/4 143/250 6/A P 14.21 175 8.04 10.24 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 36 3
2.0 Diesel Style 16.32 16.52 14.92 16.42 17.02 1956/4 170/350 6/M D 11.39 163 10.13 18.00 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 32 3
2.0 Diesel Super 17.49 17.71 16.02 17.61 18.25 1956/4 170/350 6/M D 11.39 163 10.13 18.00 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 32 3
2.0 Diesel Smart 19.13 19.38 17.49 19.27 19.98 1956/4 170/350 6/M D 11.39 163 10.13 18.00 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 34 3
2.0 Diesel Sharp 20.76 21.04 19.04 20.93 21.70 1956/4 170/350 6/M D 11.39 163 10.13 18.00 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 36 3
MINI MINI
Mini Cooper Mini Cooper
MINI COOPER The classic Mini 3 Door is so much more than FOR Go-kart-like handling, sizzling DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3850/1727/1415mm Wheelbase 2495mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
a style statement. It will have you grinning at every corner, performance (Cooper S, JCW). Tyre size 195/55 R16 Turning circle dia 10.8m Trunk volume 211 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
especially the Cooper S petrol. It feels compact, tight and AGAINST Expensive options, Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1150-1295kg Fuel tank 44 litres Mini Cooper D 11/16.8/NA
is an absolute riot. 5 Door is also fun, marginally more not very practical. Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
practical but not very spacious. Convertible is superb VERDICT Expensive but extremely desirable SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 50/72cm
in the right kind of weather. and fun to drive. Headroom 94cm Width 118cm
Cooper S 3-Door 34.50 33.20** 33.20** 33.20** 33.20** 1998/4 192/300 6/A P 6.44 250 4.5 4.93 A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cooper D 3-Door 29.90 29.70** 29.70** 29.70** 29.70** 1496/3 114/270 6/A D 9.94 204 6.13 7.75 A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cooper D 5-Door 36.00 35.00** 35.00** 35.00** 35.00** 1496/3 114/270 6/A D 9.94 204 6.13 7.75 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cooper S Convertible 38.90 37.10** 37.10** 37.10** 37.10** 1998/4 192/280 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
John Cooper Works 43.50** 43.50** 43.50** 43.50** 43.50** 1998/4 231/320 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Mini Clubman Mini Clubman
MINI CLUBMAN The Clubman is unique. The side-hinged, FOR Added space and practicality, unique. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4253/1800/1441mm Wheelbase 2670mm Tyre size 225/45 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
two-door boot is its defining feature. The Cooper S is the AGAINST Expensive, pricey options R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 360-1250 litres Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
sole version on sale and promises performance. It is pricey VERDICT The most unique of the Kerb weight 1435kg Fuel tank 48 litres Warranty NA Petrol NA/NA/13.84
but well equipped, and like other Minis, can be extensively modern Minis. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
customised too. Headroom NA Width NA
S Clubman 41.20 40.30 NA NA NA 1998/4 192/280 8/A P — 220 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M R 7 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
Mini Cooper Countryman Mini Cooper Countryman
MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN The second-gen grows in FOR Funky cabin, exciting petrol engine. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4299/2005/1557mm Wheelbase 2670mm Tyre size 225/55 R17 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
size and practicality. There’s more rear room but, like all AGAINST Stiff low-speed ride, Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 450-1390 litres Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
Minis, it’s for drivers. It’s agile for its size, borderline fun no diesel engine. Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 51 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited km
in the corners, and has a punchy turbo-petrol. A cool VERDICT More SUV in look, more Mini SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
alternative to the X1 and Q3. in character. Headroom NA Width NA
Cooper S 38.50 34.90** 34.90** 34.90** 34.90** 1998/4 192/280 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cooper SD 37.40** 37.40** 37.40** 37.40** 37.40** 1995/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cooper S JCW 42.40 41.40** 41.40** 41.40** 41.40** 1998/4 192/280 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
NISSAN NISSAN
Kicks Kicks
KICKS Nissan’s second entrant to the midsize SUV segment FOR Excellent ride, feels rugged. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4383/1813/1651mm Wheelbase 2673mm Tyre size 215/65 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
boasts of great ride, an inviting cabin and smooth, refined AGAINST No automatic or diesel option, R16, 215/60 R17 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 400 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
engines. The SUV also sports unique styling and has some ergonomics. Ground clearance 210mm Kerb weight 1295-1387kg Petrol NA/NA/14.23
segment-first equipment. The lack of an automatic option VERDICT A funky, unique midsize SUV. Fuel tank 50 litres Warranty NA Diesel NA/NA/19.39
and some ergonomic issues let the package down. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
XL(P) 10.86 11.19 10.70 11.14 11.61 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
XV (P) 12.83 13.02 12.34 13.39 13.75 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
Micra Micra
MICRA Easy to drive, spacious and efficient, the Micra FOR Easy to drive, spacious cabin, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3825/1665/1525-1530mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
may not be as rounded as rivals. But if you want a price. Tyre size 165/70 R14, 175/60 R15 Turning circle dia 9.3m Indian Driving Cycle*
compact, hassle-free city runabout, the Micra is worth AGAINST Clunky ride, refinement. Trunk volume 251 litres Ground clearance 150-154mm Kerb weight 930kg Petrol A/T NA/NA/19.34
a look. The petrol unit is only available with a CVT VERDICT A good city car but a Fuel tank 41 litres Warranty 2 years/50,000km Diesel 14.6/19.5/23.08
auto. A recent price reduction for the automatic make bit dull to drive. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 62/84cm
the Micra even more interesting. Headroom 92cm Width 127cm
XL (O) CVT 7.83 7.72 6.76 7.92 8.12 1198/3 77/104 CVT P 17.88 — 9.22 13.30 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 7/7 3 7 7/3 In/7 7
XV CVT 9.16 9.03 7.85 9.27 9.54 1198/3 77/104 CVT P 17.88 — 9.22 13.30 A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7 M/7 3 3 7/3 El/3 7
Micra Active Micra Active
MICRA ACTIVE With the Micra around, the Micra Active focuses FOR Manoeuvrability, efficiency. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3780-3801/1665/1530mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
on the lower half of the hatchback segment. On price, it competes AGAINST Flat seats, a bit basic. Tyre size 155/80 R13, 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia 9.3m Indian Driving Cycle*
with cars like the Hyundai i10 and Tata Tiago and is decent value. VERDICT No-frills city car that’s Trunk volume 251 litres Ground clearance 154mm Kerb weight 930-1008kg Petrol 11.8/17.5/19.49
It gets the same 1.2-Vlitre petrol motor as the new Micra but user-friendly. Fuel tank 41 litres Warranty 2 years/50,000kmSEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat:
there’s no diesel or AT option. It is basic but does the job well. Legroom min/max 62/84cm Headroom 92cm Width 127cm
XL 6.10 6.13 5.27 6.18 6.48 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 15.5 153 14.72 21.92 M 3/7 3/7 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
XL (O) 6.51 6.53 5.65 6.61 6.93 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 15.5 153 14.72 21.92 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 2 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
XV 7.09 7.23 6.25 7.03 7.37 1198/3 68/104 5/M P 15.5 153 14.72 21.92 M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 7 7 3 2 7
PORSCHE PORSCHE
718 Boxster 718 Boxster
718 BOXSTER The Boxster is all of Porsche’s dynamic FOR Mind-blowing to drive. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4379/1801/1280-1281mm Wheelbase 2475mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
genius with the mid-engine layout advantage. It’s one of AGAINST New 4-cyl motors Tyre size 235/45 R18 (Front), 265/45 R18 (Rear), 235/40 R19 (Front), Indian Driving Cycle*
those rare sports cars that make you feel instinctively lack emotion. 265/40 R19 (Rear) Turning circle dia 11.0m Trunk volume 150 litres
at ease. So, it’s a bit of a shame to say the new 718 VERDICT A sublime driving experience Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1365-1385kg Fuel tank 54-64 litres
model’s flat-four engines lack the aural drama and but it will take time to get used to the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
linearity of the old flat sixes. four-cylinder engines. Headroom NA Width NA
Boxster 85.53** NA NA NA 113.05 1988/4 300/380 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
718 Cayman 718 Cayman
718 CAYMAN Think of a Boxster with a roof and you FOR Handling, grip, performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4379/1801/1295mm Wheelbase 2475mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
have the Cayman. It is even more of a driver’s car AGAINST Four-cylinder engines don’t Tyre size 235/45 R18 (Front), 265/45 R18 (Rear), 235/40 R19 (Front), Indian Driving Cycle*
than the Boxster and few other coupes can match sound special enough. 265/40 R19 (Rear) Turning circle dia 11.0m Trunk volume 150 litres
its dynamic abilities. New turbocharged four-cylinder VERDICT One of the best handling Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1365-1385kg Fuel Tank 54-64 litres
engines are up to the job but you can’t blame us for sports cars around. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
missing the flat sixes. Headroom NA Width NA
Cayman 81.63** NA NA NA 108.06 1988/4 300/380 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
911 911
911 Evolution is part and parcel of the 911’s life and FOR Dynamics, ride comfort, usability. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4499-4507/1808-1880/1289-1297mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
this time around, it’s the new 3.0-litre turbocharged AGAINST Expensive, odd spare Tyre size 235/40 R19 (Front), 295/35 R19 (Rear), 245/35 R20 (Front), Indian Driving Cycle*
engines that are the talking point. There’s more power wheel positioning. 305/30 R20 (Rear) Turning circle dia 10.6-11.2m Trunk volume 115-145 litres
and performance is manic but some bottom-end zing is VERDICT A sports car you can use Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1450-1670kg Fuel tank 64-68litres
missing. It’s still incredibly involving to drive and every day. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
usable everyday. Like every 911 before. Headroom NA Width NA
992 Carrera S 209.00 212.00 207.00 211.00 229.14 2981/6 450/530 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
992 Carrera S Convertible 228.00 232.00 226.00 230.00 234.00 2981/6 450/530 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
Carrera Cabriolet 155.75** 152.88** 160.01** NA 209.76 2981/6 370/450 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
Carrera S Cabriolet 176.39** 173.14** 181.21** NA 249.92 2981/6 420/500 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El R 7 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
911 Turbo 225.92** 221.76** 232.10** NA 304.93 3800/6 540/710 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
Turbo Cabriolet 239.34** 234.93** 245.88** NA 322.74 3800/6 540/710 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
Turbo S Cabriolet 281.64** 276.46** 289.35** NA 376.01 3800/6 580/750 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
911 GT3 RS 275.00** 275.00** 275.00** 275.00** 297.79 3996/6 520/460 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/7 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 6 3
3 3 3 3
Cayenne Cayenne
CAYENNE One of the most fun large SUVs you can FOR Handling, performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4926/1983/1673mm Wheelbase 2895mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
buy, the Cayenne drives like a Porsche should. It’s got AGAINST Expensive. Tyre size 285/40 ZR21, 315/35 ZR21 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
a cabin that’s big on space and tech. There are no VERDICT Great all-rounder but Trunk volume 745-1710 litres Ground clearance 162-245
diesels, but the ‘base’ 340hp V6 petrol is strong, the pricier than it ought to be. Kerb weight 2100-2175kg Fuel tank 80 litres
462hp Hybrid is better, though the full-fat 550hp V8 SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
is our pick.
Cayenne 119.00** 119.00** 119.00** 119.00** 149.79 2995/V6 335/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
E-Hybrid 158.00** 158.00** 158.00** 158.00** 198.10 2995/V6 462/700 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Turbo 192.10** 192.10** 192.10** 192.10** 240.60 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Cayenne Coupe Cayenne Coupe
CAYENNE COUPE If you ever thought the Cayenne FOR Performance (V8), handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4931/1983/1676mm Wheelbase 2895mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
needed to look sportier, its SUV-coupe counterpart AGAINST Pricey. Tyre size 275/45 ZR20, 305/40 ZR20, 285/40 ZR21, 315/35 ZR21 Indian Driving Cycle*
is here to satisfy that need. It’s only the 550hp V8 VERDICT Exactly what you would Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 598-625 litres
model that has the go to match the show as the expect from a sporty Porsche SUV. Ground clearance 190-245mmKerb weight 2,030-2,200kg Fuel tank 75-90 litres
340hp V6 doesn’t have the punch to match. The SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
raked roofline hasn’t made it impractical either. Headroom NA Width NA
Cayenne Coupe 131.00** 131.00** 131.00** 131.00** 164.96 2995/V6 340/450 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Turbo 197.00** 197.00** 197.00** 197.00** 247.50 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Macan Macan
MACAN Porsche’s brilliance, coming up with a midsized SUV FOR Brilliant handling and DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4699/1923/1624mm Wheelbase 2807mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
that handles like a sportscar, shows. A mix of athleticism, performance. Tyre size 265/45 R20, 295/40 R20 Turning circle dia 11.96m Indian Driving Cycle*
ground clearance and body control make it utterly desirable. AGAINST Price, not as spacious Trunk volume 500 litres Ground clearance 230mm S diesel 8.1/11.1/NA
‘Base’ 2.0 petrol is quite sporty and a good entry point to as similar-sized SUVs. Kerb weight 1925kg Fuel tank 60 litres SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom
the Macan line-up. VERDICT A sportscar on stilts. min/max 57/82cm Headroom 92cm Width 138cm
Base 80.95 87.91 77.76 84.41 87.90 1984/4 252/370 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
S 98.49 106.00 94.62 102.00 106.93 2995/V6 354/480 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Panamera Panamera
PANAMERA The second-gen grand tourer is FOR Performance, handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5049-5199/1937/1432mm Wheelbase 2950-3100mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
prettier, faster and comfier. You’d want to AGAINST Price, expensive options. Tyre size 275/40 R20, 315/35 R20 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
be the one behind the wheel but should you VERDICT Looks and drives like a four Trunk volume 500 litres Ground clearance NA
require more rear seat space, there’s the door Porsche sportscar should. Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 90 litres
long-wheelbase on offer too. Only the Turbos SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
are available in India for the moment. Headroom NA Width NA
Turbo 240.00 244.00 238.00 242.00 266.22 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Turbo Sport Turismo 246.00 250.00 243.00 248.00 272.27 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Turbo Executive 255.00 259.00 253.00 257.00 283.08 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GTS 217.00 NA NA NA 236.89 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
GTS Sport Turismo 223.00 NA NA NA 242.92 3996/V8 550/770 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Turbo S E-Hybrid 274.00 NA NA NA NA 3996/V8 680/850 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Turbo S E-Hybrid ST 280.00 NA NA NA NA 3996/V8 680/850 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
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RENAULT RENAULT
Captur Captur
CAPTUR Looking at the chic Captur and you’d be hard FOR Excellent ride quality, keen DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4329/1813/1619mm Wheelbase 2673mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
pressed to think it shares its platform and mechanicals with pricing. AGAINST Average interior Tyre size 215/65 R16, 215/60 R17 Turning circle dia 10.4m Indian Driving Cycle*
the Duster. It has a smartly styled cabin but plastics and plastics, no AWD or auto versions. Trunk volume 392 litres Ground clearance 210mm Kerb weight NA Petrol NA/NA/13.87kpl
space could be better. Performance is adequate though ride VERDICT All that we like about the Fuel tank 50 litres Warranty NA Diesel NA/NA/20.37kpl
quality is the real highlight. Duster in a more stylish package. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
RXE Petrol 10.99 11.16 10.72 11.83 11.45 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 3 7 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 El/7
Platine Petrol Dual tone 14.25 14.38 13.06 14.89 15.01 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 7/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 4 7 El/3
Duster Duster
DUSTER With its last update, the Duster got an added dose of FOR Excellent ride quality, value. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4315/1822/1695mm Wheelbase 2673mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
style, a slightly plusher cabin and even more kit. The sole petrol AGAINST Cabin still doesn’t feel very Tyre size 215/65 R16 Turning circle dia 10.4m Indian Driving Cycle*
engine doesn’t have the punch of the previously offered diesel premium. Trunk volume 410-475 litres Ground clearance 205-210mm Petrol NA/NA/13.06
mill. Still ride quality is superb, making the Dsuter an honest, VERDICT Not as polished as new rivals Kerb weight 1770-1889kg Fuel tank 50 litres Warranty NA Diesel 85 NA/NA/19.87
rugged package. but still rugged and likeable. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA Diesel 110 11.5/16.8/19.6
106 PS RxE 9.32 9.35 9.10 9.56 9.67 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7
106 PS RxS 10.65 11.47 10.18 10.98 11.16 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3
106 PS RxZ 11.54 12.76 11.46 11.84 12.04 1498/4 106/142 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 3 3 3 3 Ex 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 2 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3
Kwid Kwid
KWID Now even better to look at and with more FOR Price, practicality, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3731/1579/1474mm Wheelbase 2422mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
equipment, the refreshed Kwid is expected to be an equipment levels. Tyre size 165/70 R14 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 300 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
even bigger success than the outgoing model. It’s got AGAINST Dull engine (0.8), Ground clearance 184mm Kerb weight 705-754kg
the essentials – space, comfort and practicality and average quality. Fuel tank 28 litres Warranty NA
it’s a desirable budget hatch. The 1.0-litre motor is the VERDICT Unique budget car that SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
right pick. AMT gearbox adds convenience. breaks the mould but not your pocket. Headroom NA Width NA
Standard 3.53 3.48 3.32 3.54 3.66 799/3 54/72 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 Ex/7 7 7 3 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
RxE 4.28 4.28 4.08 4.34 4.49 799/3 54/72 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 3 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7
RxL 4.60 4.62 4.41 4.69 4.85 799/3 54/72 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 1 7
RxT 4.93 4.97 4.73 5.03 5.21 799/3 54/72 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 Ex/7 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 1 7
1.0 RxT 5.14 5.19 4.96 5.26 5.44 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 1 7
1.0 RxT (O) 5.23 5.28 5.04 5.34 5.53 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.0 RxT A/T 5.46 5.54 5.27 5.60 5.80 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 7 7 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 1 7
1.0 RxT (O) A/T 5.55 5.63 5.35 5.69 5.89 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 7 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 2 7
1.0 Climber 5.37 5.44 5.18 5.50 5.69 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 3 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 1 7
1.0 Climber (O) 5.45 5.53 5.26 5.59 5.79 999/3 68/91 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 3 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 2 7
1.0 Climber A/T 5.69 5.78 5.49 5.84 6.11 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 3 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 1 7
1.0 Climber(O) A/T 5.78 5.88 5.61 5.93 6.17 999/3 68/91 5/A P — — — — M 7/7 3/3 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 7/3 Ex/7 3 3 3 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 37 7 3 2 7
Triber Triber
TRIBER Renault’s niche seven-seater is pegged directly FOR Seven-seat flexibility, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3990/1739/1643mm Wheelbase 2636mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
against budget hatchbacks, but offers greater flexibility value for money. Tyre size 165/80 R14 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
and practicality - with the last row removed, you get a AGAINST Meek petrol engine, Trunk volume 84-625 litres Ground clearance 182mm Manual NA/NA/20
whopping 625 litres of boot space. The 1.0-litre petrol no diesel option. Kerb weight 947kg Fuel tank 40 litres
may not be enough to lug the compact car around but VERDICT A viable rival to the likes SEAT DIMENSIONS Front seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
there’s a turbo-petrol motor coming soon, along with of the Maruti Swift. Headroom NA Width NA
the option of an AMT automatic.
RxE 5.71 5.79 5.49 5.94 6.00 999/3 72/96 5/M P — — — — M 7/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 ln/7 3 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
7
RxL 6.51 6.42 6.12 6.67 6.95 999/3 72/96 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 ln/7 3 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
3
RxT 7.23 6.99 6.66 7.24 7.55 999/3 72/96 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 3 2 7
3
RxZ 7.82 7.57 7.21 7.69 8.20 999/3 72/96 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 7/3 7 7/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 7 3 7 In 3 3 7 3 7 3 7 7 3 2 7
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ROLLS-ROYCE ROLLS-ROYCE
Dawn Dawn
DAWN Rolls-Royce’s latest convertible takes open top FOR Power, grace. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5285/1947/1502mm Wheelbase 3112mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
motoring to another level. As luxurious as other Rolls AGAINST Price. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
and just as refined with the roof up, it’s claimed to be VERDICT For when the sky is Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2560kg Fuel tank NA
the quietest drop-top on sale today. A 6.6-litre V12 the limit Literally. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
allows it to waft at an incredible clip too. Headroom NA Width NA
Dawn 625.00** 625.00** NA NA NA 6592/V12 632/820 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
Cullinan Cullinan
CULLINAN Rolls-Royce’s first SUV combines the FOR Luxury, performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5341/2000/1835mm Wheelbase 3295mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
opulence the luxury brand is known for with the off- AGAINST Exorbitant price. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 560-1930 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
road ability of SUVs in this class. Like the Phantom VERDICT The ideal Rolls-Royce Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 2660kg Fuel tank NA
flagship sedan, the Cullinan is silent yet powerful, for India. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
uber luxurious yet surprisingly capable and is Headroom NA Width NA
extensively customisable.
Cullinan 695.00** 695.00** 695.00** 695.00** 695.00** 6749/V12 571/850 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Ghost Ghost
GHOST An incredibly silent cabin, a purring V12 and FOR Incredible luxury, waftability DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5399-5569/1948/1550mm Wheelbase 3295-3465mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
an unbelievably good ride mixed with plenty of old- like few others. Tyre size 255/50 R19 Turning circle dia 13.4-14.0m Indian Driving Cycle*
world charm are what make the Ghost what it is. It AGAINST Price. Trunk volume 490 litres Ground clearance NA
is a last-gen BMW 7-series under the skin, but BMW VERDICT The baby of the family, Kerb weight 2360-2420kg Fuel tank 82.5 litres
has made sure that you know you’re in a Rolls-Royce but every bit a Rolls-Royce. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the minute you step into it. Headroom NA Width NA
Ghost SWB 430.00** 450.00** NA NA NA 6592/V12 570/780 8/A P 4.7 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
Ghost EWB 490.00** 493.00** NA NA NA 6592/V12 570/780 8/A P 5 — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Wraith Wraith
WRAITH The four-seat Wraith coupé is the closest to a sports car FOR Luxury, effortless performance. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5269/1947/1507mm Wheelbase 3112mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
Rolls-Royce has vever made. It’s as refined and luxurious as its AGAINST Price. Tyre size 255/45 R20, 285/40 R20 Turning circle dia 12.7m Indian Driving Cycle*
stablemates but more exciting and dramatic. The fastback shape VERDICT Everything that a dynamic Trunk volume 470 litres Ground clearance NA
gives it a distinction. Not to forget the 6.6-litre V12 which helps Rolls-Royce should be. Kerb weight 2360kg Fuel tank 83 litres
propel the coupé to 100kph in just 4.4 seconds. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Wraith 460.00** 470.00** NA NA NA 6592/V12 632/800 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3
Phantom Phantom
PHANTOM Eight generations in, the Phantom continues to FOR Unparalleled comfort. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 5762-5982/2018/1646-1656mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
bethe ultimate automobile. The latest model sticks to the AGAINST You’ll need a king’s ransom Wheelbase 3552-3772mm Tyre size NA Turning circle dia 13.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
script by cocooning its occupants in the best of luxury, to buy one. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance NA
whilst delivering the most regal of motoring experiences. VERDICT A Phantom is a Phantom Kerb weight 2610kg Fuel tank NA
There’s nothing to fault it for its intended purpose. As for is a Phantom. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the price? If you need to ask. . . . . Headroom NA Width NA
Phantom 950.00** 950.00** 950.00** 950.00** 950.00** 6749/V12 571/900 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 El/3
Phantom LWB 1135.00**1135.00**1135.00**1135.00**1135.00**6749/V12 571/900 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 3 8 3 El/3
SKODA SKODA
Octavia Octavia
OCTAVIA Bigger than rivals with more sophisticated FOR Strong engines, spacious interiors. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4659-4689/1814/1476-1496mm Wheelbase 2688-2679mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
interiors and more kit, the Octavia is great to drive too. AGAINST Lacks earlier Skodas’ heft, Tyre size 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 Turning circle dia 10.4m Trunk volume 590 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
Engines include a nice 1.4 turbo-petrol and an exciting no 1.8 petrol-MT. Ground clearance 141-155mm Kerb weight 1376kg Fuel tank 50 litres 1.8 TSI A/T Petrol NA/NA/15.1
1.8 turbo-petrol. If you love to drive, the RS245 will VERDICT Expensive but arguably the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA 2.0 M/T - A/T F Diesel NA/NA/NA
give you the thrills. most complete in class. Headroom NA Width NA
1.4 TSI Ambition M/T 19.32 19.55 17.90 19.99 20.59 1395/4 140/250 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 4 3
1.8 TSI Onyx A/T 24.08 24.40 22.35 24.89 25.15 1798/4 180/250 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 4 3
1.8 TSI Style A/T 22.74 25.31 23.13 25.67 26.12 1798/4 180/250 7/A P 8.01 220 4.95 5.53 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/M F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 4 3
1.8 TSI L&K A/T 28.19 28.83 26.42 29.24 29.87 1798/4 180/250 7/A P 8.01 220 4.95 5.53 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/M F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
Rapid Rapid
RAPID Skoda’s mid-size sedan gets a fillip with FOR Well built, strong performance DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4413/1699/1466mm Wheelbase 2552mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
an attractive facelift and a punchy new diesel (diesel). Tyre size 185/60 R15 Turning circle dia 10.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
engine. Higher versions get more equipment AGAINST Dull petrol engine. Trunk volume 460 litres Ground clearance 163mm
too. As before, the strong build and good VERDICT Skoda traits in a Kerb weight 1111-1228kg Fuel tank 55 litres Warranty 4 year/1,00,000km
comfort are things that make the Rapid worth mid-size package. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
serious consideration. Headroom NA Width NA
1.6 MPI M/T Active 9.64 9.90 9.17 9.80 10.90 1598/4 105/153 5/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 Re 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI M/T Ambition 11.82 12.17 11.12 12.05 12.31 1598/4 105/153 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI A/T Ambition 13.78 13.97 12.53 14.28 14.44 1598/4 105/153 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI M/T Style 13.56 13.73 12.42 14.04 14.19 1598/4 105/153 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI A/T Style 15.02 15.22 13.74 15.57 15.77 1598/4 105/153 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI M/T Monte Carlo 13.84 14.01 12.71 14.30 14.49 1598/4 105/153 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.6 MPI A/T Monte Carlo 15.32 15.52 14.02 15.83 16.09 1498/4 110/250 5/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/7 El/7 3 7 7 3 Re 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 TDI M/T Ambition 13.86 13.98 12.67 14.07 14.18 1498/4 110/250 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 TDI A/T Ambition 15.26 15.40 13.99 15.49 15.66 1498/4 110/250 7/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 TDI M/T Style 15.54 15.68 14.25 15.78 15.96 1498/4 110/250 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 TDI A/T Style 17.01 17.17 15.63 17.28 17.52 1498/4 110/250 7/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 TDI M/T Monte Carlo 15.84 15.99 14.53 16.09 16.28 1498/4 110/250 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
1.5 TDI A/T Monte Carlo 17.31 17.48 15.91 17.59 17.84 1498/4 110/250 7/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
Superb Superb
SUPERB The latest Superb has little direct competition FOR Luxurious cabin, comfortable DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4861/1864/1483mm Wheelbase 2841mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
but even if it had, it would stand out. It’s superb on space ride, performance. Tyre size 215/55 R17 Turning circle dia 11.1m Indian Driving Cycle*
and it’s nice to drive. It’s got the latest of equipment AGAINST Interiors lack drama. Trunk volume 625-1760 litres Ground clearance 149-164mm Petrol M/T 8.9/14.2/11.55
too but if pushed to bring up negatives, it would be the VERDICT New model carries the Kerb weight 1494-1565kg Fuel tank 66 litres Petrol A/T 8.5/12.7/10.6
generic dash and the fact that it doesn’t feel as solid as Superb legacy with elan. Warranty 2 years/1,00,000 km SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom Diesel A/T 10.1/14.6/12.35
its predecessor. min/max 70/95cm Headroom 90cm Width 141cm
1.8 TSI M/T Style 31.14 31.91 29.20 32.36 32.91 1798/4 180/320 6/M P 8.42 — 9.85 12.56 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/M F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 7 3 3
1.8 TSI A/T Style 33.20 34.02 31.17 34.51 35.16 1798/4 180/250 7/A P 8.52 — 4.55 5.96 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/M F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 7 3 3
1.8 TSI A/T Sportline 34.57 35.39 32.45 35.90 37.36 1798/4 180/250 7/A P 8.52 — 4.55 5.96 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/M F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 7 3 3
1.8 TSI A/T L&K 36.85 37.78 34.68 38.32 39.16 1798/4 180/250 7/A P 8.52 — 4.55 5.96 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 8 3 3 7 3 3
TATA TATA
Altroz Altroz
ALTROZ The Altroz definitely makes a good first FOR Striking design, ride and handling. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3990/1755/1523mm Wheelbase 2501mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
impression. It’s great to look at, is spacious and practical AGAINST Anemic petrol engine, no Tyre size 165/80 R14, 195/55 R16, 185/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.0m Trunk Indian Driving Cycle*
enough, and the entertaining driving dynamics add to its auto option. volume 345 litres Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight 1036-1150kg 1.2 petrol-MT NA/NA/19.05
appeal. The weak petrol engine is a bit of a weak link but VERDICT Stylish hatchback that’s Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom 1.5 diesel-MT NA/NA/25.11
the diesel is likeable. high on value. min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
1.2 Revotron XE 5.88 6.40 5.95 6.12 6.55 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.2 Revotron XM 6.97 7.39 6.89 7.10 7.58 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.2 Revotron XT 7.72 8.18 7.65 7.89 8.41 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 3 7 Re 7 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.2 Revotron XZ 8.38 8.87 8.30 8.57 9.12 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.2 Revotron XZ (O) 8.65 9.16 8.58 8.85 9.42 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 Revotorq XE 8.01 8.50 7.78 8.06 8.59 1497/4 90/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 Revotorq XM 8.85 9.39 8.64 8.92 9.49 1984/4 90/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 Revotorq XT 9.61 10.20 9.42 9.71 10.32 1984/4 90/200 5/M D — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 3 7 Re 7 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 Revotorq XZ 10.28 10.90 10.08 10.39 11.04 1984/4 90/200 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
1.5 Revotorq XZ (O) 10.55 11.19 10.35 10.67 11.34 1984/4 90/200 5/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Harrier Harrier
HARRIER Concept car looks, a roomy cabin and rugged build FOR Spacious, premium interiors, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4598/1894/1706mm Wheelbase 2741mm Tyre size 235/70 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
are things that interest in the Tata Harrier. It’s not perfect - ride quality, striking design. R16, 235/65 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 425-810 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
ergonomics are off and refinement isn’t the best. 2020 versions AGAINST NVH. Ground clearance 205mm Kerb weight 1680kg Fuel tank 50 litres. Warranty NA Diesel NA/NA/NA
get added features and the all-important auto’ box. VERDICT Probably the best Tata SUV yet. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
XE 16.35 16.76 14.75 16.68 17.43 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 3 3 Re 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
XM 17.87 18.32 16.39 18.25 19.05 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
XMA 19.32 19.81 18.34 19.75 20.60 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
XT 19.32 19.81 17.77 19.75 20.60 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 2 7
XZ 20.77 21.30 19.13 21.25 22.16 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA 22.27 22.85 21.15 22.92 23.65 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZ (DT) 20.88 21.42 19.35 21.37 22.28 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA (DT) 22.39 22.97 21.25 23.04 23.90 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZ Dark 21.00 21.44 19.93 21.62 22.41 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA Dark 22.51 22.98 21.36 23.16 24.02 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZ+ 22.22 22.79 21.10 22.75 23.71 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA+ 23.66 24.27 22.45 24.36 25.25 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZ+ (DT) 22.33 22.91 21.20 23.00 23.83 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA+ (DT) 23.84 24.48 22.64 24.55 25.45 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZ+ Dark 22.45 22.92 21.30 23.10 23.96 1956/4 170/350 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
XZA+ Dark 23.96 24.66 22.75 24.66 25.57 1956/4 170/350 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 6 3
Nexon Nexon
NEXON Tata’s very fashionable take on the compact SUV is fresh FOR Style, ride quality, value. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3993/1811/1606mm Wheelbase 2498mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
from a facelift. It’s nicer inside, space and comfort are still good AGAINST Petrol engine is under- Tyre size 195/60 R16, 215/60 R16 Turning circle dia 10.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
and ride/handling continues to impress. To top it all, pricing is whelming, inconsistent quality. Trunk volume 350 litres Ground clearance 209mm Kerb weight 1237-1305kg Revotron NA/NA/NA
keen too. Of the two engines, the diesel is the one to go for; the VERDICT High on style compact Fuel tank 44 litres Warranty NA SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom Revotorq NA/NA/NA
petrol doesn’t feel completely sorted. AMT autos are quite nice. SUV that’s big on content too. min/max 73/93cm Headroom 94cm Width 137cm
1.2 Revotron XE 7.90 8.15 7.77 8.12 8.56 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XM 8.72 9.01 8.59 9.09 9.45 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XMA 9.37 9.73 9.27 9.79 10.16 1198/3 120/170 6/A P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZ 9.81 10.19 9.71 10.29 10.64 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZ+ 10.69 11.10 10.58 11.23 11.60 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZA+ 11.75 11.99 11.34 12.42 12.75 1198/3 120/170 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZ+ (DT) 10.91 11.45 10.80 11.46 11.83 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZA+ (DT) 11.97 12.35 11.62 12.76 13.00 1198/3 120/170 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZ+ (O) 12.09 12.34 11.74 12.66 13.12 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZA+ (O) 12.77 13.04 12.33 13.37 13.86 1198/3 120/170 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZ+ (O) (DT) 12.31 12.70 12.60 12.84 13.37 1198/3 120/170 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.2 Revotron XZA+ (O) (DT) 13.00 13.40 12.62 13.55 14.11 1198/3 120/170 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 Revotorq XE 9.69 10.07 9.44 9.82 10.35 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 7 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 3 3 2 3
1.5 Revotorq XM 10.52 10.94 10.25 10.67 11.24 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 2 3
3 = Standard, 7 = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
T H E J OY O F S P E C S
AU T OCA R ’S S TA R R AT I N G S E X P L A I N E D
K I A S E LT O S IIIIIIIIII 0-20%: Inherently dangerous/unsafe. Tragically,
The Seltos range is an 18-version maze irredeemably flawed.
with 6 engine-gearbox options and 2 HIIIIIIIII 20-35%: Appalling drive. Massively significant
trim lines with multiple variants. Of the failings.
3 engines, the 1.5 petrol is pleasant HHIIIIIIII 35-50%: Very poor. Fails to meet any accepted class
for town, the 1.4 turbo-petrol is the boundaries.
enthusiast’s pick, and the refined 1.5 HHHIIIIIII 50-60%: Poor. With acceptable class boundaries in
diesel is great for high-mileage drivers. a few areas. Remains un-recommendable.
The 6-speed manuals are nice but auto options are worth the extra money. The HHHHIIIIII 60-65%: Off the pace. Below average in nearly
differences in the HT and GT trims are largely cosmetic, but some high-end all areas.
features are exclusive to the latter. Entry-level HTEs (Rs 9.89-10.34 lakh) get HHHHHIIIII 65-70%: Acceptable. Average in key areas,
basic safety while HTKs (Rs 10.29-11.49 lakh) sport touchscreen infotainment but disappoints.
compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. HTK+ (Rs 11.49-12.54 lakh) HHHHHHIIII 70-75%: Competent. Above average in some areas,
versions get 16-inch alloys, keyless go and cruise control. The HTX (Rs 13.09- average in others. Outstanding in none.
ALL PRICES, EX-SHOWROOM, INDIA
14.14 lakh) gets Isofix mounts, a tyre pressure monitor, LED lighting, 17-inch HHHHHHHIII 75-80%: Good. Competitive in certain key areas.
alloys, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, in-car connectivity and wireless charging. The
Commendable.
HTX+ (Rs 15.34-16.34 lakh) gets 6 airbags, front parking sensors, 360-degree
HHHHHHHHII 80-85%: Very good. Very competitive in key
camera, 7.0-inch MID, 8-speaker Bose system, cooled seats and a sunroof. The
areas, competitive in secondary areas.
GT line starts at the GTK (Rs 13.79 lakh) and gets the HTX’s features. The GTX
HHHHHHHHHI 85-92%: Excellent. Near class-leading in key areas,
(Rs 15.29-16.29 lakh) has nearly all the HTX+’s kit. The GTX+ adds drive modes,
and in some ways outstanding.
front parking sensors, a blind-spot monitor, 8-way powered driver’s seat and a
HHHHHHHHHH 93%+: Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless.
360-degree camera. Budget no constraint, the 1.4 petrol-auto GTX+ is our pick;
while typical buyers will find a great match in the value-rich 1.5 petrol-CVT HTX. *For complete vehicle road test and analysis, visit autocarindia.com
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
1.5 Revotorq XMA 11.19 11.64 10.91 11.35 11.95 1497/4 110/260 6/A D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 7 7 7 7 Re 7 7 7 3 3 3 2
3 7 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZ 12.12 12.31 11.45 12.42 12.87 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZ+ 13.04 13.26 12.33 13.37 13.86 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZA+ 13.74 13.98 12.99 14.09 14.60 1497/4 110/260 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZ+ (DT) 13.28 13.64 12.62 13.57 14.11 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZA+ (DT) 13.97 14.35 13.26 14.26 14.85 1497/4 110/260 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZ+ (O) 14.09 14.33 13.32 14.45 14.97 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZA+ (O) 14.78 15.04 13.98 15.17 15.71 1497/4 110/260 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZ+ (O) (DT) 14.32 14.70 13.60 14.62 15.22 1497/4 110/260 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
1.5 Revotorq XZA+ (O) (DT) 15.01 15.42 14.25 15.34 15.96 1497/4 110/260 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 2
3 3 7 3 3
Nexon EV Nexon EV
NEXON EV A big step forward in Tata’s EV programme, the Nexon FOR Performance, space, practicality. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3993/1811/1606mm Wheelbase 2498mm Tyre size 215/60 R16 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
EV, like the standard Nexon, is stylish and rides and handles well. AGAINST Real-world range a question Turning circle dia 10.2m Trunk volume 350 litres Ground clearance 205mm Indian Driving Cycle*
The powertrain also impresses with peppy performance. Lack of mark. VERDICT Pricey but interesting Kerb weight 1400kg Battery 30.2kWh Warranty 3 Year SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat:
charging infrastructure and real-world range limits its appeal. alternative to regular Nexon. Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
XM 16.10 16.12 13.99** 14.83 15.59 Electric mtr 129/245 1/A E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 7/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 3 7 3 3 Re 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
XZ+ 17.22 17.22 14.99** 15.89 16.68 Electric mtr 129/245 1/A E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
XZ+ LUX 18.35 18.40 15.99** 16.94 17.81 Electric mtr 129/245 1/A E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 2 3
Tiago Tiago
TIAGO The Tiago is an impressive car. It’s fresh from a facelift and even FOR Design, spacious cabin, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3765/1677/1535mm Wheelbase 2400mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
more attractive, comes with plenty of kit and has a cabin and a ride/ well priced. AGAINST Unimpressive Tyre size 155/18 R13, 175/65 R14 Turning circle dia NA Indian Driving Cycle*
handling package that belong to a segment above. The lacklustre petrol engine, relatively poor mileage. Trunk volume 242 litres Ground clearance 165-170mm
engine takes away from what is a well-rounded, well-priced product. The VERDICT Competent hatchback that Kerb weight 935-1080kg Fuel tank 35 litres Warranty NA
AMT is not best of its kind but is a viable an option for urban buyers. scores big on value. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Revotron XE 5.12 5.60 5.18 5.34 5.67 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
Revotron XT 5.76 6.14 5.86 6.02 6.43 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZ 6.29 6.58 6.40 6.59 7.03 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZA 7.00 7.10 6.95 7.23 7.63 1199/3 86/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZ+ 6.59 7.16 6.72 6.92 7.38 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZA+ 7.34 7.67 7.27 7.56 7.97 1199/3 86/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZ+ (DT) 6.89 7.24 6.84 7.11 7.51 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZA+ (DT) 7.44 7.75 7.39 7.61 8.10 1199/3 86/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Tiago JTP 7.69 7.65 6.54** 7.42 9.37 1199/3 114/150 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 7 3 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Tigor Tigor
TIGOR The compact sedan derivative of the Tiago balances style and FOR Value, ride quality. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3993/1677/1532mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
practicality; the sleek tail is home to a class-leading 420-litre boot. The AGAINST Unexciting engine. Tyre size 155/80 R13, 175/65 R14, 175/60 R15 Turning circle dia 10.2m Indian Driving Cycle*
recent facelift adds a dose of freshness. It’s got a nice cabin with ample VERDICT Stylish compact sedan Trunk volume 419 litres Ground clearance 135mm
space and is well-equipped. Ride and handling are also impressive but the that also plays the value card. Kerb weight 992-1130kg Fuel tank 35 litres
engine doesn’t excite. As an overall package, the Tigor is great value. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Headroom NA Width NA
Revotron XE 6.38 6.92 6.46 6.65 7.09 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 7/7 7/7 7/7 7 7/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOP FIVES
M O S T F U E L- E F F I C I E N T B S 6 - C O M P L I A N T P E T R O L C A R S : A S R AT E D BY A R A I
Renault Kwid 1.0 AMT Rs 4.72-5.01 lakh
2 While the Kwid comes with 54hp, 0.8-litre and 68hp, 1.0-litre engines, it is the latter unit that can go an
impressive 22.5km on a single litre of petrol, when mated to the AMT gearbox. The Kwid 0.8 is nearly as
efficient, with an ARAI mileage of 22.3kpl, while the 1.0 with the 5-speed manual is rated at 21.7kpl.
4
ALL PRICES, EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI
Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Toyota Glanza Rs 7.33-7.90 lakh/ Rs 7.22 lakh Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Rs 3.71-4.99 lakh
1 The badge-engineered Baleno and Glanza siblings share the top spot in mild-hybrid form with an ARAI- 5 The S-Presso shares its Heartect platform and K10 petrol engine with the WagonR 1.0, which explains why
rated 23.87kpl. Their powertrains comprise 90hp, 1.2-litre engines, an integrated starter-generator it has similar ARAI figures. Interestingly, the higher-spec variants (which ride on 14-inch rims) have a
and a 12V Li-ion battery that adds start/stop, energy recuperation, and a mild power assist. marginally higher 21.7kpl rating; the lower trims are rated at 21.4kpl. Manual and AMT options are on offer.
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
Revotron XM 6.94 7.33 6.84 7.05 7.51 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
Revotron XMA 7.48 7.90 7.39 8.00 8.10 1199/3 86/113 5/A P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZ 7.38 7.79 7.28 7.50 7.98 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 7 Re 3 7 73 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZ+ 7.91 8.35 7.81 8.06 8.57 1199/3 86/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Revotron XZA+ 8.46 8.92 8.36 8.96 9.16 1199/3 86/113 5/A P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 7 Re 3 7 73 3 3 73 7 3 2 7
Tigor JTP 8.68 8.89 9.11 8.73 9.37 1199/3 114/150 5/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 7 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Tigor EV Tigor EV
TIGOR EV There’s little to differentiate between the Tigor FOR Green image, no emmisions. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3992/1677/1537mm Wheelbase 2450mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
EV and standard counterpart both inside and outside. AGAINST Expensive, performance. Tyre size 175/65 R14 Turning circle dia 10.2m Trunk volume 255 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
While it does have bragging rights in terms of its green VERDICT Not yet a proper electric Ground clearance 176mm Kerb weight 1590kg Battery 21.5kWh
credentials, the 41hp electric motor doesn’t give it the alternative to a combustion car. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
oomph it needs, limiting use to the city. Headroom NA Width NA
EV XE+ 10.56 11.92 11.08 11.65 11.69 Elctrc mtr 41/105 1/A E — — — — A 3/7 7/7 7/7 3/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 1 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7
EV XM+ 10.74 12.10 11.25 11.82 11.87 Elctrc mtr 41/105 1/A E — — — — A 3/7 7/7 3/3 3/7 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7
EV XT+ 10.90 12.26 11.40 10.97 12.04 Elctrc mtr 41/105 1/A E — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7 7 7 In 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 7
TOYOTA TOYOTA
Camry Camry
CAMRY If the back seat is where you spend most of your FOR Back-seat, hybrid is cheap DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4885/1840/1455mm Wheelbase 2825mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
time, the Camry is for you. Sure, the seating position could to run, refinement. Tyre size 235/45 R18 Turning circle dia 11.6m Trunk volume 597 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
be a bit better but you can recline the backrest and there’s AGAINST Average infotainment, Ground clearance NA Kerb weight 1665kg Hybrid NA/NA/23.27
lots of space to spread out after a hard day at the office. expensive. Fuel tank 50 litres Warranty 3 years/100,000km
Unfortunately, the popular hybrid version has become VERDICT Comfortable, sensible SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
expensive after the implementation of GST. large sedan. Headroom NA Width NA
Hybrid 43.93 47.46 41.31 45.47 47.27 2487/4 218/221 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 7/7 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 9 7 El/3
Fortuner Fortuner
FORTUNER The new Fortuner successfully takes the mantle FOR Reliability, comfort for seven. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4795/1855/1835mm Wheelbase 2745mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
from the popular original. Styling is modern, the interior is AGAINST Lacks some features, Tyre size 265/65 R17, 265/60 R18 Turning circle dia 11.6m Indian Driving Cycle*
comfier and more luxurious, and it’s better to drive. There’s pricier than rivals. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 225mm Kerb weight NA
a petrol engine on offer but the diesels will prove more VERDICT More desirable now, Fuel tank 80 litres Warranty NA
efficient. The new Fortuner is quite expensive but you do but dependable as ever. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
get bulletproof reliability as part of the deal. Headroom NA Width NA
2.7 4X2 M/T 33.02 35.70 29.62 34.64 35.58 2649/4 166/245 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 37 7 7 3
2.7 4X2 A/T 34.84 37.64 31.46 36.53 37.57 2649/4 166/245 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
3 3 3 3 3
2.8 4X2 M/T 36.38 38.78 31.36 37.03 38.22 2755/4 177/420 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 37 7 7 3
2.8 4X2 A/T 38.57 41.07 33.89 39.25 40.55 2755/4 177/450 6/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
3 3 3 3 3
2.8 4X4 M/T 38.70 41.39 34.01 39.38 40.68 2755/4 177/420 6/M D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 37 3 3 3
2.8 4X4 A/T 40.81 43.61 35.93 41.51 42.92 2755/4 177/450 6/A D 12.02 — 7.49 0.06 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 El 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 37 3 3 3
Glanza Glanza
GLANZA Essentially a rebadged Maruti Baleno, there’s very FOR Peppy engines, spacious DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3995/1745/1510mm Wheelbase 2520mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
little to differentiate between them. The Glanza gets the same interiors. Tyre size 195/65 R16 Turning circle dia 9.8m Trunk volume 339 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
peppy 1.2 petrol and efficient 1.2 petrol-hybrid engine options AGAINST Too similar to the Baleno, Ground clearance 170mm Kerb weight 890-935kg G MT NA/NA/23.87
as the Baleno and has the same manual and CVT gearbox Average cabin quality. Fuel tank 37 litres Warranty 3 years/1,00,000km V MT NA/NA/21.01
options. Keener pricing for the hybrid and Toyota’s longer VERDICT A Baleno with a Toyota SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA G/V CVT NA/NA/19.56
warranty are reasons to consider one over a Baleno. badge. Headroom NA Width NA
G MT 8.13 8.86 7.87 8.55 8.47 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
G MT 8.13 9.15 8.13 8.82 8.87 1197/4 90/113 5/M P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
G CVT 9.32 10.42 9.34 10.05 10.03 1197/4 83/113 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/7 El/3 7 3 7 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 2 7
V MT 8.53 9.59 8.56 9.26 9.22 1197/4 83/113 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
V CVT 9.98 11.16 10.03 10.76 10.78 1197/4 83/113 CVT P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/7 El/3 7 3 3 7 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 7 3 2 7
Innova Crysta Innova Crysta
INNOVA CRYSTA Toyota’s new Innova Crysta is a huge step FOR Spacious cabin, DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4735/1830/1795mm Wheelbase 2750mm Tyre size 205/65 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
forward over the earlier Innova. Clearly more attractive and strong engines, plenty of equipment. R16, 215/55 R17 Turning circle dia 10.8m Trunk volume 300-1800 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
upmarket, it is also more comfortable, better built and more AGAINST Price, weight. Ground clearance 167mm Kerb weight 1855-1870kg 2.4 MT 10.6/14.3/15.1
lavishly equipped. It also comes with a two strong engines. But VERDICT Bigger, bolder and better; Fuel tank 65/55 litres Warranty NA 2.8 AT 9.2/13.2/14.29
it’s a whole lot costlier, with prices that are more executive this is easily the new MPV benchmark. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 64/87cm
sedan than family MPV. Headroom 95cm Width 145cm
2.7 GX MT 7-seater 18.28 19.68 16.06 17.53 19.35 2694/4 166/245 5/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.7 GX MT 8-seater 18.34 19.74 16.12 17.64 19.42 2694/4 166/245 5/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.7 GX AT 7-seater 19.67 21.15 17.27 18.83 20.85 2694/4 166/245 6/A P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.7 GX AT 8-seater 19.73 21.21 17.33 18.94 20.92 2694/4 166/245 6/A P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.7 VX MT 7-seater 22.10 23.71 19.21 21.00 23.46 2694/4 166/245 5/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
2.7 ZX AT 7-seater 25.12 27.11 22.51 24.55 26.95 2694/4 166/245 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
2.4 G MT 7-seater 19.73 20.95 17.28 17.56 20.27 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 G MT 8-seater 16.31 21.01 17.34 17.61 20.38 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 7/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 G+ MT 7-seater 20.15 21.75 19.53 20.53 21.11 2393/4 150/343 5/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 G+ MT 8-seater 20.21 21.81 19.59 20.59 21.18 2393/4 150/343 5/M D — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 GX MT 7-seater 20.95 22.21 19.53 20.35 21.58 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 GX MT 8-seater 21.01 22.27 19.59 20.41 21.64 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 GX AT 7-seater 22.13 23.44 21.10 22.18 22.81 2393/4 150/343 6/A D 11.46 — 6.7 8.84 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 GX AT 8-seater 22.19 23.50 21.16 22.24 22.87 2393/4 150/343 6/A D 11.46 — 6.7 8.84 M 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/7 7 7 7 3 In 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 VX MT 7-seater 24.98 26.62 18.93 24.30 26.01 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 VX MT 8-seater 25.04 26.68 18.98 24.36 26.08 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 3 3/3 El/7 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
2.4 ZX MT 7-seater 26.79 28.52 20.95 27.95 27.93 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
2.4 ZX AT 7-seater 27.84 29.62 26.61 28.00 29.03 2393/4 150/343 6/A D 11.46 — 6.7 8.84 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
2.7 Touring Sport 7-str 28.37 24.38 20.21 22.01 24.11 2694/4 166/245 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7
2.7 Touring Sport AT 7-str 25.42 27.97 23.34 25.43 27.79 2694/4 166/245 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
2.4 Touring Sport 7-str 26.60 27.37 22.36 24.36 27.73 2393/4 150/343 5/M D 13.11 — 9.86 11.93 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7
2.4 Touring Sport AT 7-str 29.07 29.24 27.80 29.24 30.32 2393/4 150/343 6/A D 11.46 — 6.7 8.84 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 In 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
Vellfire Vellfire
VELLFIRE Toyota’s XXL-sized MPV boasts a cavernous cabin that FOR Cavernous interior, brilliant seats. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4935/1850/1895mm Wheelbase 3000mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway
is home to some of the best seats in the business. The middle AGAINST Expensive, Large size could Tyre size 225/60 R17 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
row seats are no less than La-Z-Boy recliners and even the third be an issue in congested areas. Ground clearance 165mm Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 58 litres
row is spacious. Light controls and great visibility make the VERDICT A luxury car you didn’t know Warranty NA
petrol-electric hybrid-powered Vellfire surprisingly easy to drive you wanted. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
but owners would be comfiest sprawled out at the back. Headroom NA Width NA
Executive Lounge 79.50** 79.50** 79.50** 79.50** 79.50** 2494/4 117/198 CVT P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
Yaris Yaris
YARIS It’s not the roomiest, most exciting or most comfortable FOR Safety equipment, pleasant ride. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4425/1730/1495mm Wheelbase 2550mm Tyre size 185/60 R15 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway
but it’s not bad in any area either. It does really stand out for AGAINST Pricey, insipid driving Turning circle dia 10.2m Trunk volume 476 litres Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
its safety kit - even base trims get 7 airbags! There’s only a experience. Kerb weight 1090-1135kg Fuel tank 42 litres Warranty 3 years/1,00,000km Petrol NA/NA/17.1
petrol engine on offer but it can be had with manual or auto VERDICT A good car amidst great SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA Petrol CVT NA/NA/17.8
gearboxes. Top versions are pricey. alternatives. Headroom NA Width NA
J(O) 9.73 10.23 9.65 10.07 10.65 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 7
J 10.74 10.98 9.76 10.80 11.41 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 7
J (O) CVT (A/T) 10.50 11.04 10.41 10.86 11.48 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
J CVT (A/T) 11.40 11.97 11.07 11.59 12.68 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — M 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 7 7 3/3 El/7 3 7 7 7 Re 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 7
G(O) 10.81 11.36 10.72 11.18 11.82 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
G 12.43 12.49 11.83 12.72 13.24 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7
G(O) CVT (A/T) 12.66 12.94 12.14 13.19 13.72 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
G CVT (A/T) 13.68 13.87 13.15 14.15 14.66 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7
V 13.78 13.86 13.08 14.14 14.71 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
V(O) 13.97 14.25 13.39 14.54 14.93 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7
V CVT (A/T) 15.04 15.24 14.40 15.57 16.19 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 7
V(O) CVT (A/T) 15.35 15.63 14.72 15.97 16.41 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7
VX 15.17 15.26 14.33 15.59 16.22 1496/4 107/140 6/M P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
VX CVT (A/T) 16.45 16.67 15.68 17.05 17.72 1496/4 107/140 CVT P — — — — A 3/7 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7
VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN
Polo Polo
POLO The Polo now comes with just two petrol FOR Fun-to-drive (1.0 TSI), build quality. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 3971/1682/1469mm Wheelbase 2469mm ECONOMY (kpl) C/H/IDC*
engines – a dull 1.0 naturally aspirated unit and AGAINST Dull petrol engine (1.0), Tyre size 175/70 R14, 185/60 R15 Turning circle dia 9.94m 1.0 MPI NA/NA/NA
an exciting 1.0 TSI mill, which has manual and cramped rear area. Trunk volume NA Ground clearance 165mm 1.0 TSI NA/NA/NA
automatic transmission options. While it retains its VERDICT Not the most rounded Kerb weight 1033-1158kg Fuel tank 45 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage
tough build, there’s more kit now and a recently hatchback but has its SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 56/78cm
updated exterior, there’s no denying its age. special appeal. Headroom 90cm Width 128cm
1.0 MPI Trendline 5.82** 5.82** 5.82** 5.82** 5.82** 999/3 76/95 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/7 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 In/7 7 7 7 7 Ex 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.0 MPI Comfortline 7.71 8.19 7.55 8.00 8.21 999/3 76/95 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 EI/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 7 3
1.0 MPI Highline Plus 7.80** 7.80** 7.80** 7.80** 7.80** 999/3 76/95 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.0 TSI GT Line 8.02** 8.02** 8.02** 8.02** 8.02** 999/3 110/175 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 3 3
1.0 TSI Highline Plus A/T 10.76 11.42 10.40 10.98 11.31 999/3 110/175 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/3 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 2 7 7 3
1.0 TSI GT Line A/T 9.59** 9.59** 9.59** 9.59** 9.59** 999/3 110/175 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 7 M/7 R 7 7/3 El/7 7 3 7 7 Ex 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 2 7 3 3
Tiguan Allspace Tiguan
TIGUAN ALLSPACE The 7-seat Tiguan Allspace takes the place FOR Tough build, smooth petrol DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4821/1839/1674mm Wheelbase 2787mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
of the 5-seat Tiguan in VW’s India line-up. Like the Tiguan, the engine. Tyre size 235/55 R18 Turning circle dia 11.5m Indian Driving Cycle*
Allspace boasts excellent build quality and is roomy inside, AGAINST No diesel engine option, Trunk volume 340 litres Ground clearance 201mm
though the third row is best left for short journeys. There’s a cramped third row. Kerb weight 1780kg Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty NA
sole petrol engine on offer, but it’s quite a pleasant mill. The VERDICT A premium SUV for the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
Allspace comes to India as a limited run import so act fast if discerning buyer. Headroom NA Width NA
you want one.
2.0L TSI 33.12** 33.12** 33.12** 33.12** 33.12** 1984/4 190/320 7/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/7 F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3
Vento Vento
VENTO NNow a petrol-only model, the Vento continues to be FOR Tough build, nice engine. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4390/1699/1467mm Wheelbase 2552mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
a spacious and comfortable sedan especially at the rear. The AGAINST Ride can get bouncy at high Tyre size 175/70 R14, 185/60 R15 Turning circle dia 10.8m Indian Driving Cycle*
new high-tech 1.0 TSI mill comes with 6-speed manual and speeds, top-spec version are pricey. Trunk volume 454 litres Ground clearance 163mm Kerb weight 1121-1233kg P M/T NA/NA/NA
automatic options. Despite its age, the Vento feels tough. It’s VERDICT A well put together sedan Fuel tank 55 litres Warranty 2 years/unlimited mileage P A/T NA/NA/NA
fair value for money too thanks to the longer list of features. that appeals to the head. SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 66/85cm
Headroom 92cm Width 132cm
1.0 TSI Trendline 8.86** 8.86** 8.86** 8.86** 8.86** 999/3 110/175 6/M P — — — — M 3/3 3/7 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 In/7 7 3 7 7 In 3 7 7 7 7 2 7
7 7 7 7 3
1.0 TSI Comfortline 11.53 12.27 10.94 11.57 12.32 999/3 110/175 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/7 7 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/7 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 2 7
3 7 7 7 3
1.0 TSI Highline 11.53 12.27 11.35 11.57 12.32 999/3 110/175 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 72 7 7 3
1.0 TSI Highline Plus 11.99** 11.99** 11.99** 11.99** 11.99** 999/3 110/175 6/M P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 72 7 3 3
1.0 TSI Highline A/T 12.09** 12.09** 12.09** 12.09** 12.09** 999/3 110/175 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 74 7 3 3
1.0 TSI Highline Plus A/T 13.29** 13.29** 13.29** 13.29** 13.29** 999/3 110/175 6/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 M/7 R 7 7/7 El/3 3 3 7 3 Re 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 74 7 3 3
VOLVO VOLVO
S90 S90
S90 Volvo’s luxury sedan has a clear focus – comfort FOR Superb interiors, value. DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4963/2019/1433mm Wheelbase 2941mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
above all else. It’s got a beautifully finished cabin, lots of AGAINST Rear seat could Tyre size 245/45 R18 Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume NA Indian Driving Cycle*
kit and good levels of refinement. While not exciting, it is be better. Ground clearance 152mm Kerb weight NA Fuel tank 55 litres Warranty NA
an easy big car to drive. The rear seat could have been VERDICT A Volvo that you’ll find SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
better shaped but it’s not a deal breaker. hard to say no to. Headroom NA Width NA
D4 Momentum 63.33 63.35 58.84 63.36 66.07 1969/4 190/400 8/A D 8.5 — 5.29 6.55 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
D4 Inscription 70.22 71.74 66.63 71.58 74.06 1969/4 190/400 8/A D 8.5 — 5.29 6.55 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
TOUCHSCREEN/NAVIGATION
20-80KPH IN 3RD GEAR (SECS)
CD/USB/AUX/BLUETOOTH/
DRLs (DAY TIME RUNNING LED)
FRONT SEATS HEIGHT ADJUST
WHEEL COVERS/ALLOYS
(CC)/NO. OF CYLINDERS
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
(DRIVER/PASSENGER)
ELECTRIC RETRACT)
E-ELECTRIC , L-LPG)
TRACTION CONTROL
0-100KPH (SECS)
PARKING CAMERA
TOP SPEED (KPH)
BOOT RELEASE
AIRBAGS (NO.)
BENGALURU
FOG LAMPS
KOLKATA
CHENNAI
MUMBAI
DELHI
ABS
ESP
AC
C U A B T N
V90 V90
V90 Every bit as practical as estates are expected FOR Practicality, features, good DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4938/2019/1542mm Wheelbase 2941mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
to be, it distinguishes itself with some amount of off- off-road. Tyre size 245/45 R20 Turning circle dia 11.8m Trunk volume 590 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
road ability. It is powerful, attractive, and comes with AGAINST Estate body Ground clearance 210mm Kerb weight NA
a beautifully put together cabin. And with so many style has limited appeal in India. Fuel tank 60 litres Warranty NA
goodies on board you get a lot of car for the money. VERDICT A unique alternative SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
to luxury SUVs. Headroom NA Width NA
D5 Inscription 79.22 82.92 73.77 72.01 82.07 1969/4 235/480 8/A D — 230 — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 7/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3 El/El
XC40 XC40
XC40 Volvo’s newest SUV is a rival to the Q3 and X1. The FOR Loaded with features, safety DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4425/1910/1658mm Wheelbase 2702mm Tyre size 235/55 ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
XC40 stands out for its design and youthful persona. It’s tech, quality. R18 Turning circle dia 11.4m Trunk volume 586 litres Ground clearance NA Indian Driving Cycle*
very well put together, cabin quality is a highlight and is AGAINST Some rivals are roomier. Kerb weight 1733kg Fuel tank 54 litres Warranty NA
extremely well-equipped. The new T4 petrol engine serves VERDICT XC40 hits the SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
as a good replacement for the D4 diesel unit. sweet spot. Headroom NA Width NA
T4 R-Design 46.96 50.82 44.57 48.36 50.97 1969/4 190/300 8/A P — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
D4 Momentum 49.12 51.14 45.47 48.10 52.98 1969/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
D4 Inscription 53.86 56.14 49.93 52.89 58.01 1969/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
XC60 XC60
XC60 Volvo has pulled out all the stops to make its FOR High quality cabin, equipment DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4644/1902/1658mm Wheelbase 2865mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
new XC60 properly desirable. The handsome shape, and safety levels. Tyre size NA Turning circle dia NA Trunk volume 505 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
brilliant finish and well equipped cabin will truly bowl AGAINST Volvo’s small dealer Ground clearance 223mm Kerb weight 1879kg
you over. The 235hp diesel engine is refined and network. Fuel tank 60-71 litres Warranty 2 years/60,000km
punchy and the driving experience is impressive. VERDICT Perhaps the best SUV for SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max NA/NA
the money. Headroom 98.8cm Width143cm
D4 Momentum 63.19 64.56 59.95 63.68 67.33 1969/4 190/400 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
D5 Inscription 71.39 72.95 67.76 72.07 76.14 1969/4 235/480 8/A D — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 7 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 3
XC90 XC90
XC90 The new XC90 is hugely promising. It’s neatly FOR Chunky design, classy DIMENSIONS L/W/H 4950/1923/1776mm Wheelbase 2984mm ECONOMY (kpl) City/Highway/
styled, the cabin is soothing and the third row is interiors, tech. Tyre size 275/45 R20 Turning circle dia 11.8m Trunk volume 1868 litres Indian Driving Cycle*
useable too. The 2.0 engine has adequate grunt but AGAINST Diesel refinement, firm Ground clearance 227-267mm Kerb weight 2060kg D5 9.1/13.1/11.1
misses the extra refinement a larger engine would low-speed ride. Fuel tank 71 litres Warranty 2 years/60,000kms
have offered. T8 Excellence an alternative to full-size VERDICT Fresh and modern take on SEAT DIMENSIONS Rear seat: Legroom min/max 54.5/66.5cm
luxury SUVs. the luxury SUV. Headroom 93cm Width 142cm
D5 Momentum 97.65 98.20 91.13 97.24 101.78 1969/4 228/470 8/A D 9.14 — 5.82 6.90 A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
D5 Inscription 105.99 106.59 98.93 112.86 113.98 1969/4 228/470 8/A D 9.14 — 5.82 — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
T8 Excellence 154.05 159.04 147.20 161.00 164.62 1969/4 407/640 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
T8 Excellence Lounge Console 142.00** 142.00** 142.00** 157.00 178.05 1969/4 407/640 8/A P/E — — — — A 3/3 3/3 3/3 7/3 3 El/El F/R 3 3/3 El/3 3 3 3 3 Re 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3
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= Standard, = Not available, = Optional, M = Manual, A = Automatic, F = Front, R = Rear, In = Internal, Ex = External, El = Electric, Re = Remote , NA = Not Available, T = Turbocharged, H = Horizontally-opposed, S = Supercharged. **Ex-showroom prices.
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
APRILIA
Storm 125 101.2 NA 124/1 9.5 9.9 V E 775 1365 155 NA 6.5
SR 125 110.1 NA 124/1 9.5 9.9 V E 775 1365 155 NA 6.5
SR 150 120.9 NA 154.8/1 10.4 11.4 V E 780 1365 155 122 6.5
SR 150 Race 131.1 NA 154.8/1 10.4 11.4 V E 780 1365 155 122 6.5
Shiver 900 NA NA 896/2 95.2 90.0 6 E 810 NA NA NA 15.0
Dorsoduro 900 NA NA 896/2 95.2 90.0 6 E 870 NA NA NA 12.0
ATHER
340 NA 110.0^ NA 4.4kW 20.0 NA E 765 1278 160 118 NA
450 NA 125.0^ NA 5.4kW 20.5 NA E 765 1278 160 118 NA
AVANTURA CHOPPERS
Pravega NA 214.0# 2025/2 NA 140 6 E 600 2000 150 347 21.0
Rudra NA 239.0# 2025/2 NA 140 6 E 600 2180 150 347 17.0
BAJAJ AUTO
CT 100 Spoke 33.3# NA 99.27/1 8.2 8.05 4 K NA 1235 169 109 10.5
CT 100 Alloy 40.7# NA 102/1 7.9 8.3 4 K NA 1235 169 114 10.5
CT 100B 38.0 46.1 99.27/1 8.2 8.05 4 K NA 1235 169 109 10.5
CT 100 ES Alloy 48.4# NA 102/1 7.9 8.3 4 E NA 1235 169 115 10.5
Platina 100 KS 47.2# NA 102/1 8.2 8.6 4 E 807 1255 200 111 11.5
Platina 110 50.9# NA 115/1 8.6 9.8 4 E 807 1255 200 111 11.5
Platina 110 H-Gear Drum 53.3# NA 115/1 8.6 9.8 5 E 807 1255 200 111 11.5
Platina 110 H-Gear Disc 59.2# NA 115/1 8.6 9.8 5 E 807 1255 200 111 11.5
Discover 110 53.2# NA 115/1 8.4 9.8 4 E 800 1305 165 NA 8.0
Discover 125 Drum 59.0 71.6 124.6/1 11.0 10.8 5 K/E 800 1305 165 120.5 8.0
Discover 125 Disc 60.5 74.2 124.6/1 11.0 10.8 5 K/E 800 1305 165 120.5 8.0
V12 Drum 64.0 74.2 124.5/1 10.7 10.9 5 E 780 1315 165 133 13.0
V12 Disc 66.4 71.0 124.5/1 10.7 10.9 5 E 780 1315 165 133 13.0
V15 72.0 82.4 149.5/1 12.0 12.7 5 E 780 1315 165 137 13.0
Pulsar 125 Neon Drum NA NA 124.4/1 12.0 11.0 5 E NA 1320 165 140 15.0
Pulsar 125 Neon Disc 66.6# 66.6# 124.4/1 12.0 11.0 5 E NA 1320 165 140 15.0
Pulsar 135LS NA NA 134.66/1 13.6 11.4 5 E NA 1325 165 121 8.0
Pulsar 150 Neon 75.2# 75.2# 149/1 14.0 13.4 5 E NA 1320 165 144 15.0
Pulsar 150 94.9# 85.0# 149/1 14.0 13.4 5 E NA 1320 165 144 15.0
Pulsar 150 Twin Disc 98.8# 89.8# 149/1 14.0 13.4 5 E NA 1320 165 144 15.0
Pulsar 180 91.0 105.4 178.6/1 17.0 14.22 5 E NA 1345 165 145 15.0
Pulsar 180F 96.3# 96.3# 178.6/1 17.0 14.22 5 E NA 1345 165 145 15.0
Pulsar 220F 108.0# 108.0# 220/1 20.9 18.55 5 E NA 1350 165 150 15.0
Pulsar NS 160 94.1# 94.1# 160.3/1 15.5 14.6 5 E 805 1363 170 142 12.0
Pulsar RS 200 NA NA 199.5/1 24.5 18.6 6 E NA 1355 157 165 13.0
Pulsar RS 200 ABS 141.9# 141.9# 199.5/1 24.5 18.6 6 E NA 1355 157 165 13.0
Avenger Street 160 83.2# 83.2# 160.4/1 15.0 13.5 5 E NA 1480 177 150 13.0
Avenger Street 220 105.0# 105.0# 220/1 19.0 15.5 5 E NA 1490 169 155 13.0
Avenger Cruise 220 105.0# 105.0# 220/1 19.0 15.5 5 E NA 1490 169 155 13.0
Dominar 250 160.0# NA 248.7/1 27.0 23.5 6 E NA 1453 157 180 13.0
Dominar 400 190.0# 190.0# 373.3/1 39.9 35.0 6 E NA 1453 157 182 13.0
BENELLI
Imperiale 400 179.0# 179.0# 374/1 21.0 29.0 5 E 780 1440 NA 205 12.0
Leoncino 250 250.0# 250.0# 249/1 25.8 21.0 6 E 810 1380 170 NA 12.5
TNT 300 299.0# NA 300/2 38.8 26.5 6 E NA 1410 160 196 16.0
302R 310.0# NA 300/2 38.8 26.5 6 E NA NA 150 198 14.0
Leoncino 500 479.0# NA 500/2 47.5 46.0 6 E NA 1460 145 NA 12.7
TRK 502 510.0# NA 500/2 47.5 46.0 6 E NA 1505 190 235 20.0
TRK 502X 550.0# NA 500/2 47.5 46.0 6 E NA 1505 220 235 20.0
TNT 600i 620.0# NA 600/4 85.0 54.6 6 E NA 1480 150 231 15.0
BMW MOTORRAD
G 310 R 299.0# 299.0# 312.2/1 34.0 28.0 6 E 785 1380 NA 158.5 11.0
*In kick-down mode for automatics. Note: Performance and fuel economy figures are constantly updated and hence may differ from figures in earlier road tests. *Indian Driving Cycle figures are as per ARAI standards. *** Ex-Maharashtra prices.
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
G 310 GS 349.0# 349.0# 312.2/1 34.0 28.0 6 E 835 1420 NA 169.5 11.0
F 750 GS 1195.0# 1195.0# 853/2 77.0 83.0 6 E 815 1559 NA 224 15.0
F 750 GS Pro Low Suspension 1320.0# 1320.0# 853/2 77.0 83.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 15.0
F 750 GS Pro 1340.0# 1340.0# 853/2 77.0 83.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 15 .0
F 850 GS 1295.0# 1295.0# 853/2 90.0 86.0 6 E 860 1593 NA 229 15 .0
F 850 GS Pro Low Suspension 1420.0# 1420.0# 853/2 90.0 86.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 15.0
F 850 GS Pro 1440.0# 1440.0# 853/2 90.0 86.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 15.0
F 850 GS Pro Adventure 1540.0# NA 853/2 90.0 86.0 6 E 875 NA NA NA 23.0
R 1200 R Standard 1740.1 1898.4 1170/2 125 125 6 E 760-820 1515 NA 232 18.0
R 1200 R Exclusive 1796.6 1960.5 1170/2 125 125 6 E 760-820 1515 NA 232 18.0
R 1200 R Style 1807.7 1972.9 1170/2 125 125 6 E 760-820 1515 NA 232 18.0
R 1200 RS Dynamic Plus 1915.5 2146.5 1170/2 125 125 6 E 760-840 1527 NA 236 18.0
R 1200 RS Standard 1800.5 2022.5 1170/2 125 125 6 E 760-840 1527 NA 236 18.0
R 1250 R 1595.0# 1595.0# 1254/2 136 143 6 E 760-840 1515 NA 239 18.0
R 1250 RT Pro 2250.0# 2250.0# 1254/2 136 143 6 E 760-850 1485 NA 279 25.0
R 1200 GS Dynamic Plus 2407.0 2407.0 1170/2 125 125 6 E 850-870 1507 NA 244 20.0
R 1200 GS Pro 2193.8 2469.0 1170/2 125 125 6 E 850-870 1507 NA 244 20.0
R 1200 GS Standard 1833.9 1858.1 1170/2 125 125 6 E 850-870 1507 NA 244 20.0
R 1200 GS Adventure Dynamic Plus 2351.8 2464.0 1170/2 125 125 6 E 890-910 1510 NA 263 30.0
R 1200 GS Adventure Pro 2408.1 2840.0 1170/2 125 125 6 E 890-910 1510 NA 263 30.0
R 1200 GS Adventure Standard 1990.9 2071.1 1170/2 125 125 6 E 890-910 1510 NA 263 30.0
R nineT Scrambler 1796.8 2076.8 1170/2 110 116 6 E 820 1522 NA 220 17.0
R nineT Racer 1921.4 2316.1 1170/2 110 116 6 E 805 1491 NA 220 17.0
R nineT 2011.3 2327.0 1170/2 110 116 6 E 805 1487 NA 222 18.0
S 1000 R Standard 1898.6 2201.0 999/4 165 114 6 E 814 1439 NA 202 17.5
S 1000 R Sport 2000.4 2327.0 999/4 165 114 6 E 814 1439 NA 202 17.5
S 1000 R Pro 2102.3 2452.0 999/4 165 114 6 E 814 1439 NA 202 17.5
S 1000 XR (Pro) 2308.2 2734.0 999/4 165 114 6 E 840 1548 NA 216 20.0
R 1200 RT Standard 2113.7 2294.1 1170/2 125 125 6 E 805-825 1485 NA 276 25.0
R 1200 RT Pro 2485.9 2840.0 1170/2 125 125 6 E 805-825 1485 NA 276 25.0
S 1000 RR Standard 1850.0# NA 999/4 207 113 6 E 824 1441 NA 197 16.5
S 1000 RR Pro 2095.0# NA 999/4 207 113 6 E 824 1441 NA 197 16.5
S 1000 RR Pro M Sport 2295.0# NA 999/4 207 113 6 E 824 1441 NA 193.5 16.5
K 1600 GTL Standard 3275.3 2962.9 1649/6 160 175 6 E 750 1618 NA 350 26.5
K 1600 GTL Pro 3250.9 3678.0 1649/6 160 175 6 E 750 1618 NA 350 26.5
K 1600 B 3228.8 3678.5 1649/6 160 175 6 E 750-780 1618 NA 336 26.5
HP4 RACE 8500.0# 8500.0# 999/4 215 120 6 E NA NA NA 171 17.5
CFMOTO
300NK 229.0# NA 292.2/1 34.0 20.5 6 E 795 1360 150 151 12.5
650NK 399.0# NA 649/2 61.0 56.0 6 E 815 1415 150 206 17.0
650MT 499.0# NA 649/2 71.0 62.0 6 E 840 1425 128 218 18.0
650GT 549.0# NA 649/2 62.5 58.5 6 E 795 1415 150 226 19.0
CLEVELAND
Ace Deluxe 224.0# NA 229/1 15.4 16.0 5 E 760 1350 150 133 14.0
Misfit 249.0# NA 229/1 15.4 16.0 5 E 770 1400 150 144 15.0
DUCATI
Scrambler Icon 789.0# NA 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 770-810 1445 NA 186 13.5
Scrambler Classic 955.3 1091.7 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 790 1445 NA 192.5 13.5
Scrambler Full Throttle 892.0# NA 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 790 1445 NA 186 13.5
Scrambler Desert Sled 993.0# NA 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 840-860 1505 238 207 13.5
Scrambler Cafe Racer 978.0# NA 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 790 1445 NA 186 13.5
Scrambler Mach 2.0 962.0 1106.0 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 790 1445 NA 186 14.0
Scrambler 1100 109.1# 109.1# 1079/2 86.0 88.0 6 E 810 NA NA 206 NA
Monster 797 Plus 917.6 1027.4 803/2 73.0 67.0 6 E 805 1435 NA 193 16.5
Monster 821 1080.0 1233.0 821/2 109 86.0 6 E 785-810 1480 NA 206 16.5
Monster 1200 2372.9 2746.0 1198/2 147 124 6 E 795-820 1485 NA 213 16.5
Monster 1200 S 2899.9 3400.0 1198/2 147 124 6 E 795-820 1485 NA 211 16.5
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
Hypermotard 950 1199.0# NA 937/2 114 96.0 6 E 870 1493 NA 200 16.0
Hyperstrada 939 1334.5 1512.3 937/2 110 95.0 6 E 810 1485 NA 210 16.0
SuperSport 1338.3 1507.4 937/2 110 93.0 6 E 810 1478 NA 210 16.0
SuperSport S 1518.0 1710.0 937/2 110 93.0 6 E 810 1478 NA 210 16.0
Multistrada 950 1624.5 1627.0 937/2 113 96.0 6 E 840 1594 NA 229 20.0
Multistrada 1260 1599.0# 1599.0# 1262/2 158 129.5 6 E 795-820 1585 NA 232 20.0
Multistrada 1260 S 1806.0# 1806.0# 1262/2 158 129.5 6 E 825-845 1585 NA 235 20.0
Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2142.0# 2142.0# 1262/2 158 129.5 6 E 825-845 1585 NA 229 20.0
Multistrada 1260 Enduro 1999.0# NA 1262/2 158 128 6 E 840-880 1592 NA 254 30.0
XDiavel 1782.8 2218.1 1262/2 152 126 6 E 755 1615 NA 247 18.0
XDiavel S 2162.4 2483.1 1262/2 152 126 6 E 755 1615 NA 247 18.0
Diavel 1260 1770.0# NA 1262/2 159 129 6 E 780 1600 NA 244 17.0
Diavel 1260 S 1925.0# NA 1262/2 159 129 6 E 780 1600 NA 244 1`7.0
Panigale V4 2476.0 2583.0 1103/4 214 124 6 E 830 1469 NA 198 16.0
Panigale V4S 2980.0 3176.0 1103/4 214 124 6 E 830 1469 NA 195 16.0
Panigale V4 R 5187.0# NA 998/4 221 112 6 E NA NA NA 193 NA
959 Panigale 1570.3 1840.0 955/2 150 102 6 E 810 1431 NA 200 17.0
959 Panigale Corse 1520.0# 1520.0# 955/2 150 102 6 E 810 1431 NA 200 17.0
1299 Panigale R Final Edition 5472.8 6300.0 1285/2 209.4 142 6 E 830 1443 NA 190 17.0
FB MONDIAL
HPS 300 337.0# 337.0# 249/1 25.0 22.0 6 E 785 1370 155 NA 9.0
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Street 750 578.7 625.9 749/2 NA 59.0 6 E 720 1520 145 233 13.1
Street Rod 678.4 747.8 749/2 NA 62.0 6 E 765 1510 205 238 13.1
Iron 883 938.6 1006.6 883/2 NA 70.0 6 E 760 1515 140 256 12.5
Forty-Eight 1113.6 1196.4 1202/2 NA 96.0 5 E 710 1495 110 252 7.9
Forty-Eight Special 1098.0# NA 1202/2 NA 97.0 5 E 710 1495 110 252 7.9
1200 Custom 1089.2 1161.4 1202/2 NA 96.0 5 E 725 1530 105 268 17.0
Roadster 1147.1 1220.5 1202/2 NA 96.0 5 E 785 1505 150 259 12.5
Street Bob 1242.0 1349.3 1585/2 NA 118 6 E 675 1625 110 304 17.8
Fat Bob 1520.3 1640.1 1585/2 NA 121 6 E 690 1620 125 321 18.9
Fat Boy 1910.3 2037.8 1690/2 NA 125 6 E 670 1665 130 322 19.1
Fat Boy 114 2300.2 2323.3 1868/2 NA 161.3 6 E 670 1665 130 322 19.1
Low Rider 1580.0 1585.3 1745/2 NA 144 6 E 680 1630 130 305 19.1
Deluxe 2096.0 2218.1 1745/2 NA 144 6 E 675 1635 115 318 11.1
Heritage Softail Classic 2076.8 2210.9 1690/2 NA 124 6 E 690 1635 131 347 18.9
Road King 3160.8 3568.7 1745/2 NA 150 6 E 705 1625 135 379 22.7
Street Glide Special 3053.0# NA 1745/2 NA 150 6 E 685 1625 125 376 22.7
Road Glide Special 4003.4 4395.2 1745/2 NA 150 6 E 685 1625 120 388 22.7
CVO Limited 5986.9 6678.2 1868/2 NA 165 6 E 760 1625 125 431 22.7
HERO
Pleasure 53.9 63.1 102/1 7.0 8.1 V E NA 1240 125 101 5.0
Pleasure (Alloy) 55.6 63.8 102/1 7.0 8.1 V E NA 1240 125 101 5.0
Pleasure Plus (Steel wheels) 54.8# NA 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1238 155 101 4.8
Pleasure Plus (Alloy) 56.8# NA 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1238 155 101 4.8
Maestro Edge 58.6 65.9 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1261 155 110 NA
Maestro Edge (Dual-tone) 59.7 67.5 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1261 155 110 NA
Duet LX 53.9 58.1 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1245 155 116 NA
Duet VX 57.6 66.8 110.9/1 8.2 8.7 V E NA 1245 155 116 NA
Destini 125 LX 54.6# NA 124.6/1 8.7 10.2 V E NA 1245 155 111.5 NA
Destini 125 VX 57.5# NA 124.6/1 8.7 10.2 V E NA 1245 155 111.5 NA
Maestro Edge 125 Carb (Drum) 58.5# NA 124.6/1 8.8 10.2 V E NA 1261 155 109 5.5
Maestro Edge 125 Carb (Drum) 60.0# NA 124.6/1 8.8 10.2 V E NA 1261 155 110 5.5
Maestro Edge 125 FI 62.7# NA 124.6/1 9.2 10.2 V E NA 1261 155 110 5.0
HF Dawn NA NA 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K NA 1235 165 105 9.5
HF Deluxe (Kick-Spoke) 47.9 52.0 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K 805 1235 165 107 9.5
HF Deluxe (Kick-Alloy) 53.1 53.2 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K 805 1235 165 107 9.5
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
HF Deluxe (Self start-Spoke) 50.9 61.2 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 805 1235 165 110 9.5
HF Deluxe (Self start-Alloy) 54.0 62.6 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 805 1235 165 110 9.5
HF Deluxe ECO 52.2 62.6 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K/E 805 1235 165 112 10.5
Splendor+ (Kick-Spoke) 58.1 66.1 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K 785 1230 159 109 11.0
Splendor+ (Kick-Alloy) 57.5 67.4 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K 785 1230 159 109 11.0
Splendor+ (Self start-Alloy) 58.6 67.4 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 785 1230 159 112 11.0
Splendor Pro (Kick) 55.7 58.2 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 K 785 1230 159 NA 11.0
Splendor Pro (Self start) 57.0 60.3 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 785 1230 159 112 11.0
Passion Pro i3s (Drum-Spoke) 57.9 62.7 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 795 1235 165 115 12.5
Passion Pro i3s (Drum-Alloy) 57.9 68.6 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 795 1235 165 115 12.5
Passion Pro i3s (Disc-Alloy) 60.0 70.8 97.2/1 8.4 8.1 4 E 795 1235 165 116 12.5
Passion xPro (Drum) 60.2 71.2 109.1/1 9.5 9.0 4 E 790 1245 165 117 9.2
Passion xPro (Disc) 64.4 73.4 109.1/1 9.5 9.0 4 E 790 1245 165 117 9.2
Splendor iSmart 110 61.2 67.0 109.1/1 9.5 9.0 4 E NA 1245 165 115 8.5
Splendor iSmart 110 BS6 64.9# 64.9# 113.2/1 9.1 9.8 4 E 799 1270 180 116 9.5
Super Splendor 62.1 67.2 124.7/1 9.1 10.4 4 E NA 1265 150 121 13.0
Super Splendor (New) 65.9 70.0 124.7/1 11.5 11.0 4 E 785 1265 150 125 13.0
Glamour (Drum) 62.4 77.7 124.7/1 9.1 10.4 4 E 790 1265 150 129 13.6
Glamour (Disc) 64.6 80.0 124.7/1 9.1 10.4 4 E 790 1265 150 129 13.6
Glamour Programmed Fi 78.8 84.3 124.7/1 11.7 11.0 4 E NA 1262 159 127 10.0
New Glamour (Drum) 67.6 73.1 124.7/1 11.6 11.0 4 E NA 1262 159 126 11.0
New Glamour (Disc) 70.9 75.2 124.7/1 11.6 11.0 4 E NA 1262 159 127 11.0
Achiever 150 (Drum) 73.3 83.4 149.1/1 13.6 12.8 5 E NA 1290 160 139 13.0
Achiever 150 (Disc) 73.7 85.7 149.1/1 13.6 12.8 5 E NA 1290 160 139 13.0
Xtreme Sports (Disc) 86.5 95.5 149.2/1 15.8 13.5 5 E 800 1325 163 146 12.1
Xtreme Sports (Double disc) 89.9 97.7 149.2/1 15.8 13.5 5 E 800 1325 163 147 12.1
Xtreme 200R 89.9# NA 199.6/1 18.4 17.1 5 E 795 1338 165 148 12.5
Xtreme 200S 98.5# NA 199.6/1 18.4 17.1 5 E 795 1337 165 149 12.5
XPulse 200T 94.0# NA 199.6/1 18.4 17.1 5 E 795 1393 178 150 13.0
XPulse 200 97.0# NA 199.6/1 18.4 17.1 5 E 825 1410 220 154 13.0
XPulse 200 FI 105.0# NA 199.6/1 18.4 17.1 5 E 825 1410 220 154 13.0
HONDA
Navi 47.1# NA 109.1/1 8.0 8.9 V E 765 1286 156 101 3.8
CLIQ Standard 46.7 58.2 109.1/1 8.0 8.9 V E 743 1241 154 102 3.5
CLIQ with Graphics 47.2 58.8 109.1/1 8.0 8.9 V E 743 1241 154 102 3.5
Dio Standard 59.9# 64.1# 109.5/1 7.79 9 V E NA 1260 158 105 5.3
Dio Deluxe 63.3# 67.4# 109.5/1 7.79 9 V E NA 1260 158 105 5.3
Activa 4G 56.0 61.0 109.1/1 8.0 9.0 V E 765 1238 153 108 5.3
Activa i 50.0# 64.6 109.2/1 8.0 9.0 V E 765 1238 165 103 5.3
Activa 5G STD 58.3 68.6 109.2/1 8.0 9.0 V E 765 1238 153 108 5.3
Activa 5G DLX 60.3 70.7 109.2/1 8.0 9.0 V E 765 1238 153 109 5.3
Activa 125 FI STD 67.5# NA 124/1 8.1 10.3 V E 712 1260 169 111 5.3
Activa 125 FI STD (Alloy) 71.0# NA 124/1 8.1 10.3 V E 712 1260 169 111 5.3
Activa 125 FI DLX 74.5# NA 124/1 8.1 10.3 V E 712 1260 169 111 5.3
Aviator (Drum) 55.1# 70.4 109.2/1 8.0 8.9 V E 790 1256 145 105 6.0
Aviator (Drum Alloy) 57.0# 72.3 109.2/1 8.0 8.9 V E 790 1256 145 105 6.0
Aviator (Disc) 59.5# 72.6 109.2/1 8.0 8.9 V E 790 1256 145 105 6.0
Grazia Standard 63.2 75.4 124.9cc/1 8.5 10.5 V E 766 1260 155 NA 5.3
Grazia Alloy 65.3 77.6 124.9cc/1 8.5 10.5 V E 766 1260 155 NA 5.3
Grazia Deluxe 69.2 80.4 124.9cc/1 8.5 10.5 V E 766 1260 155 107 5.3
CD110 Dream (Self start-Grab rail) 48.6# 63.1 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 179 NA 8.0
CD110 Dream (Self start-Carrier) 48.9# 63.5 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 179 109 8.0
Dream Neo 54.4 65.6 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 179 NA 8.0
Dream Neo (Carrier) 55.4 66.0 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 179 109 8.0
Dream Yuga 56.4 68.7 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 179 109 8.0
Livo (Drum) 58.6 72.3 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 180 NA 8.5
Livo (Disc) 59.8 75.0 109.2/1 8.4 9.1 4 E NA 1285 180 111 8.5
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
CB Shine (Drum) 60.8 73.0 124.73/1 10.3 10.3 4 E NA 1266 157 NA 10.5
CB Shine (Disc) 68.8 78.9 124.73/1 10.3 10.3 4 E NA 1266 157 123 10.5
CB Shine 125 SP 72.9# 72.9# 124.73/1 10.8 10.9 5 E 790 1285 160 118 11.0
CB Unicorn 150 78.8# NA 149.2/1 12.9 12.8 5 E NA 1336 179 145 13.0
CB Unicorn 160 STD 80.6 95.5 162.71/1 14.0 13.9 5 E NA 1324 150 134 12.0
CB Unicorn 160 CBS 84.2 98.3 162.71/1 14.0 13.9 5 E NA 1324 150 136 12.0
CB Hornet 160R STD 94.9 107.5 162.71/1 15.3 14.8 5 E NA 1346 164 138 12.0
CB Hornet 160R CBS 99.8 112.6 162.71/1 15.3 14.8 5 E NA 1346 164 140 12.0
CB Hornet 160R ABS STD 100.9 113.7 162.71/1 15.3 14.8 5 E NA 1346 164 138 12.0
CB Hornet 160R ABS DLX 103.6 116.6 162.71/1 15.3 14.8 5 E NA 1346 164 138 12.0
X Blade 90.9 100.5 162.71/1 13.9 13.9 5 E NA 1347 160 140 12.0
X Blade ABS 87.7# NA 162.71/1 13.9 13.9 5 E NA 1347 160 140 12.0
CBR250R 219.2 230.2 249.6/1 26.5 22.9 6 E 784 1369 145 167 13.0
CB300R 241.0# NA 286/1 30.4 27.4 6 E 800 1344 151 147 10.0
CBR650R 770.0# NA 649/4 88.4 60.1 6 E NA NA NA 210 NA
CB1000R+ 1446.0# NA 998/4 143 104 6 E 830 NA NA 212 16.0
CBR1000RR 1643.0# NA 999/4 191.7 114 6 E 832 1405 130 196 16.0
CBR1000RR SP 1928.0# NA 999/4 191.7 114 6 E 834 1405 129 195 16.0
Gold Wing DCT 2933.4 3295.3 1833/6 127 170 V E 745 1695 130 364 21.1
Africa Twin DCT 1472.0 1527.0 999.11/2 88.4 91.9 6 E 820-840 1574 250 245 18.8
HUSQVARNA
Vitpilen 250 180.0# NA 248.7/1 30.0 24.0 6 E 835 NA 145 153 9.5
Svartpilen 250 180.0# NA 248.7/1 30.0 24.0 6 E 835 NA 145 154 9.5
HYOSUNG
GT250R 339.0# 339.0# 249/2 28.0 22.0 5 E NA NA 160 188 17.0
Aquila Pro 650 555.0# 555.0# 647/2 75.0 62.0 5 E NA NA 160 240 16.0
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Scout Bobber 1517.0 1650.0 1130.71/2 94.0 97.0 6 E 649 1562 123 255 12.5
Scout 1506.1 1807.4 1130.71/2 94.0 97.0 6 E 635 1562 135 244/255** 12.5
Scout Sixty 1392.6 1577.5 999.61/2 79.1 88.8 5 E 643 1562 135 242/252** 12.5
FTR 1200 S 1499.0# 1499.0# 1203/2 120 115 6 E 840 1524 183 235 12.9
Chief Dark Horse 2440.6 2925.8 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1730 140 341/356** 20.8
Chief Classic 2523.8 3049.8 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1730 140 341/357** 20.8
Chief Vintage 3221.1 3800.1 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1730 140 374/388** 20.8
Springfield 3938.9 3875.7 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1701 142 376/391** 20.8
Chieftain 4052.5 4302.3 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1668 142 376/391** 20.8
Chieftain Dark Horse 3316.8 3988.7 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 660 1668 142 362/377** 20.8
Roadmaster 4476.7 4757.6 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 673 1668 140 414/428** 20.8
Roadmaster Classic 4476.3 4757.6 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 673 1668 140 392/406** 20.8
Roadmaster Elite 5455.2 5937.7 1811/2 NA 150 6 E 673 1668 140 433 20.8
JAWA
Jawa 173.0# NA 293/1 27.0 28.0 6 E 765 1369 NA 170 14.0
Forty Two 164.0# NA 293/1 27.0 28.0 6 E 765 1369 NA 170 14.0
KAWASAKI
Ninja 300 298.0# 298.0# 296/2 39.0 27.0 6 E 785 1405 140 179 17.0
Ninja 400 520.2 576.0 399/2 49.0 38.0 6 E 785 1370 NA 173 NA
Ninja 650 549.0# 549.0# 649/2 68.0 65.7 6 E 790 1410 130 196 15.0
Ninja 650 KRT 569.0# 569.0# 649/2 68.0 65.7 6 E 790 1410 130 196 15.0
Z250 351.9 378.3 249/2 32.0 21.0 6 E 785 1400 145 168 17.0
Z650 563.2 613.3 649/2 68.0 65.7 6 E 790 1410 130 208 15.0
W800 Street 799.0# NA 773/2 47.5 62.9 5 E 770 1465 130 221 15.0
Z900 859.3 1017.0 948/4 125 98.6 6 E 795 1450 130 208 17.0
Z900RS 1707.0 1967.3 948/4 111 98.5 6 E 835 1470 130 215 17.0
Z1000 1733.0 1953.0 1043/4 142 111 6 E 815 1435 125 221 17.0
Z1000R 1789.5 2079.0 1043/4 142 111 6 E 815 1435 125 221 17.0
Ninja 1000 999.0# 999.0# 1043/4 142 111 6 E 815 1440 130 239 19.0
Ninja ZX-10R 1399.0# NA 998/4 203 113.5 6 E 835 1440 145 204/206 17.0
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
Ninja ZX-10RR 1610.0# 1610.0# 998/4 200 113.5 6 E 835 1440 145 206 17.0
Ninja ZX-14R 2183.3 2529.0 1441/4 200 158.2 6 E 800 1480 125 269 22.0
Ninja H2 SX 2180.0# 2781.0 998/4 200 137.3 6 E 835 1450 130 256 19.0
Ninja H2 SX SE 2680.0# 3420.0 998/4 200 137.3 6 E 835 1450 130 260 19.0
Ninja H2 3700.3 4223.1 998/4 200 133.5 6 E 825 1455 130 238 17.0
Ninja H2 Carbon 3990.0 5034.8 998/4 200 133.5 6 E 825 1455 130 238 17.0
Ninja H2R 6990.0 7049.8 998/4 310 165 6 E NA NA NA NA 17.0
Vulcan S 620.0 663.3 649/2 61.0 63.0 6 E 705 1575 130 235 14.0
Versys-X 300 520.0 576.0 296/2 40.0 25.7 6 E 815 1450 180 184 17.0
Versys 650 729.3 810.0 649/2 69.0 64.0 6 E 840 1415 170 216 21.0
Versys 1000 1069.0# NA 1043/4 120 102 6 E 840 1520 150 250 21.0
KX 100 487.8# 487.8# 99/1 NA NA 6 K 870 1310 330 77 NA
KX 250 743.0# 743.0# 249/1 NA NA 5 K 940 1475 320 104.5 6.4
KX 450 779.0# 779.0# 449/1 NA NA 5 E 955 1485 340 110 6.2
KLX 110 299.5# 299.5# 112/1 7.3 8.0 4 K/E 680 1075 215 76 3.8
KLX 140G 406.6# 406.6# 144/1 NA NA 5 K/E 860 1330 315 99 5.8
KLX 450R 849.0# 849.0# 449/1 NA NA 5 K/E 935 1480 315 126 8.0
KTM
125 Duke 138.0# NA 124.7/1 14.5 12.0 6 E 818 NA NA 148 10.5
200 Duke 172.7# NA 199.5/1 25.0 19.2 6 E 810 1367 178 128** 10.5
250 Duke 200.5# NA 248.8/1 30.0 24.0 6 E 830 1357 185 147** 13.4
390 Duke 252.9# NA 373.2/1 43.5 37.0 6 E 830 1357 185 149** 13.4
790 Duke 864.0# 864.0# 799/2 105.0 86.0 6 E 825 NA 186 169** 14.0
RC125 155.2# NA 124.7/1 14.5 12.0 6 E NA 1341 157 160 .4 9.5
RC200 196.0# NA 199.5/1 25.8 19.0 6 E 820 1340 178.5 137.5** 10.0
RC390 248.0# NA 373.2/1 43.5 37.0 6 E 820 1340 178.5 147** 10.0
MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS
Gusto 110 DX CBS 50.9# NA 109/1 8.0 9.0 V E 770 1275 165 NA 6.0
Gusto 110 VX CBS 55.6# NA 109/1 8.0 9.0 V E 735-770 1275 165 NA 6.0
Gusto 125 CBS 58.1# NA 124.6/1 8.5 10.0 V E 770 1275 165 NA 6.0
Mojo UT 300 168.5 178.5 295/1 23.1 25.2 6 E 818 1460 165 163.5** 21.0
Mojo XT 300 201.8 211.7 295/1 27.2 30.0 6 E 814.5 1465 173.5 165** 21.0
MOTO GUZZI
V9 Bobber NA 1680.9 853/2 55.0 62.0 6 E 780 1465 NA 199 15.0
V9 Roamer NA 1684.9 853/2 55.0 62.0 6 E 780 1465 NA 199 15.0
California 1400 NA 2821.1 1380/2 96.0 121 6 E 740 1685 165 346 20.5
Audace NA 2746.3 1380/2 96.0 121 6 E 720-740 1695 165 299 20.5
Eldorado NA 2801.4 1380/2 96.0 121 6 E 720-740 1695 165 314 20.5
MGX-21 NA 3532.1 1380/2 96.0 121 6 E 740 1700 NA 341 20.5
MV AGUSTA
Brutale 800 1559.0# 1559.0# 798/3 109 83.0 6 E 830 1400 135 NA 16.5
Brutale 800 RR 1899.0# 1899.0# 798/3 140 87.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 16.5
Dragster 800 RR 1873.0# 1873.0# 798/3 140 87.0 6 E NA NA NA NA 16.5
Turismo Veloce 800 1899.0# NA 798/3 110 80.0 6 E NA NA 140 NA 21.5
F3 800 1799.0# NA 798/3 148 88.0 6 E 805 1380 125 NA 16.5
F3 800 RC 2199.0# NA 798/3 153 88.0 6 E 805 1380 125 NA 16.5
OKINAWA
Ridge 48.0 52.0 NA 0.8kW NA NA E NA NA NA NA NA
Praise 75.0 84.5 NA 1kW NA NA E 774 1838 170 NA NA
PraisePro 72.0# NA NA 1kW NA NA E 800 NA 175 NA NA
i-Praise 115.0# NA NA 2.9kW NA NA E 800 NA 175 NA NA
PIAGGIO
Vespa Urban Club 125 108 NA 125/1 10.1 10.6 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa Notte 125 108 NA 125/1 10.1 10.6 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa VXL 125 127.1 NA 125/1 10.1 10.6 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa SXL 125 130.6 NA 125/1 10.1 10.6 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa SXL 125 (Red/Yellow) 131.0 NA 125/1 10.1 10.6 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
Vespa VXL 150 140.6 NA 150/1 11.6 11.5 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa SXL 150 145.1 NA 150/1 11.6 11.5 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
Vespa Elegante 150 152.0 NA 150/1 11.6 11.5 V E 770 1290 155 114 NA
REVOLT
RV 300 3.0~ 3.0~ NA 1.5kW NA NA E 826 1320 225 101 NA
RV 400 (Standard) 3.5~ 3.5~ NA 3kW 50.0 NA E 814 1350 215 108 NA
RV 400 4.0~ 4.0~ NA 3kw 50.0 NA E 814 1350 215 108 NA
ROYAL ENFIELD
Bullet 350 114.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K NA 1370 135 183 13.5
Bullet ES 130.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 187 13.5
Bullet 500 188.0# NA 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 194 13.5
Bullet Trials 350 162.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 192 13.5
Bullet Trials 500 207.0# NA 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 192 13.5
Thunderbird 500 216.5 232.3 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1350 135 197 20.0
Thunderbird 350X 163.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1350 135 195 20.0
Thunderbird 500X 213.0# NA 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 197 20.0
Classic 350 S 145.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 192 13.5
Classic 350 153.0# NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 192 13.5
Classic 350 Redditch ABS 174.4 NA 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 192 13.5
Classic Signals 350 NA 190.6 346/1 20.1 28.0 5 K/E NA 1370 135 192 13.5
Classic 500 NA 199.0# 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 194 13.5
Classic Desert Storm 205.9 228.9 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 194 13.5
Classic Squadron Blue 199.6 228.9 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 194 13.5
Classic Chrome 214.8 237.4 499/1 27.6 41.3 5 K/E NA 1360 135 194 13.5
Himalayan 187.0# NA 411/1 24.3 32.0 5 E 800 1465 220 199 15.0
Himalayan Sleet 189.0# NA 411/1 24.3 32.0 5 E 800 1465 220 199 15.0
Interceptor 650 250.0# 250.0# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 804 1400 174 NA 13.4
Interceptor 650 Custom 257.5# 257.5# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 804 1400 174 NA 13.4
Continental GT 650 265.0# 265.0# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 793 1398 174 NA 12.5
Interceptor 650 Chrome 270.0# 270.0# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 804 1400 174 NA 13.4
Continental GT 650 Custom 272.5# 272.5# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 793 1398 174 NA 12.5
Continental GT 650 Chrome 285.0# 285.0# 648/2 47.0 52.0 6 E 793 1398 174 NA 12.5
SUZUKI
Let’s (Mono colour) 55.2 58.1 112.8/1 8.6 8.8 V E 765 1250 160 98 5.2
Let’s (Dual-tone colour) 56.3 63.0 112.8/1 8.6 8.8 V E 765 1250 160 98 5.2
Access 125 BS6 (Drum) 64.8# NA 124/1 8.7 10 V E 780 1265 160 104 5
Access 125 BS6 (Drum) (Alloy) 66.8# NA 124/1 8.7 10 V E 780 1265 160 103 5
Access 125 BS6 67.8# NA 124/1 8.7 10 V E 780 1265 160 103 5
Access 125 BS6 SE (Drum) (Alloy) 68.5# NA 124/1 8.7 10 V E 780 1265 160 103 5
Access 125 BS6 SE (Disc) 69.5# NA 124/1 8.7 10 V E 780 1265 160 103 5
Burgman Street 68.0# 88.0 124/1 8.7 10.2 V E 780 1265 160 108 5.6
Hayate EP 60.9 64.3 113/1 8.7 9.3 4 E 795 1305 165 107 10.0
Gixxer 100.0# NA 155/1 14.1 14.0.0 5 E 795 1335 160 140 12.0
Gixxer 250 160.0# NA 249/1 26.5 22.6 6 E 800 1345 165 156 12.0
Gixxer SF (All colour variant) 90.4# 91.7# 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF Fi (All colour variant) 93.0# 94.2# 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF Fi ABS 100.6# 122.0 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SP 82.3# 83.6# 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF SP 93.4# 94.2# 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF ABS 110.0# NA 154.9/1 14.1 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF SP ABS 100.6# 101.8# 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 780 1330 160 NA 12.0
Gixxer SF 250 171.0# NA 249/1 26.5 22.6 6 E 800 1345 165 161 12.0
Intruder 150 110.4 113.3 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 740 1405 170 148 11.0
Intruder 150 FI 120.4 126.0 154.9/1 14.8 14.0 5 E 740 1405 170 148 11.0
V-Strom 650XT 746.0# NA 645/2 71.0 62.0 6 E 835 1560 170 216 20.0
GSX-S750 837.0 925.2 749/4 114 81.0 6 E 820 1455 135 215 16.0
GSX-S1000 ABS 1406.8 1415.4 999/4 145.5 105.9 6 E 810 1460 140 209 17.0
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
GSX-S1000F ABS 1457.9 1467.0 999/4 145.5 105.9 6 E 810 1460 140 209 17.0
GSX-R1000 ABS 2136.1 2268.2 999/4 202 117.6 6 E 825 1410 NA 202 16.0
GSX-R1000R ABS 2471.3 2624.4 999/4 202 117.6 6 E 825 1410 NA 203 16.0
Hayabusa 1831.7 1844.1 1340/4 199.7 155 6 E 805 1480 NA 266 21.0
DR-Z50 255.0# 255.0# 49/1 NA NA 3 E NA NA NA 54 3.0
RM-Z250 710.0# NA 250/1 NA NA 5 NA 955 1475 NA 106 6.5
RM-Z450 831.0# NA 449/1 NA NA 5 NA 960 1480 NA 112 6.3
SWM
Superdual T Base 680.0# 680.0# 600/1 NA NA 6 E NA NA NA NA NA
Superdual T 730.0# 730.0# 600/1 57.0 53.5 6 E 898 1510 180 187 18.0
TRIUMPH
Bonneville T100 911.5 1025.3 900/2 55.0 80.0 5 E 790 1450 NA 213** 14.5
Bonneville T120 1026.6 1147.6 1200/2 80.0 105 6 E 785 1445 NA 224** 14.5
Bonneville Bobber 1059.9 1181.9 1200/2 77.0 106 6 E 690 1510 NA 228** 9.10
Bonneville Speedmaster 1336.0 1349.0 1200/2 77.0 106 6 E 705 1510 NA 245.5** 12.0
Street Twin 745.0# 745.0# 900/2 65.0 80.0 5 E 750 1415 NA 198** 12.0
Speed Twin 946.0# NA 1200/2 97.0 112 6 E 807 1430 NA NA NA
Thruxton 1200 R 1292.6 1406.2 1200/2 97.0 112 6 E 810 1415 NA 203** 14.5
Street Triple S 992.9 1080.7 765/3 113 73.0 6 E 810 1410 NA 166** 17.4
Street Triple 765 RS 1257.0 1313.1 765/3 123 77.0 6 E 825 1410 NA 166** 17.4
Street Scrambler 855.0# 855.0# 900/2 65.0 80.0 5 E 750 1415 NA NA 12.0
Scrambler 1200 XC 1073.0# NA 1200/2 90.0 110 6 E 840 1530 NA NA 16.0
Tiger 800 XR 1250.4 1391.5 800/3 95.0 79.0 6 E 790-830 1530 NA 199** 19.0
Tiger 800 XRx 1391.2 1549.2 800/3 95.0 79.0 6 E 810-830 1530 NA 201** 19.0
Tiger 800 XCx 1519.7 1693.1 800/3 95.0 79.0 6 E 790-860 1545 NA 204** 19.0
TIger 800 XCA 1516.0# NA 800/3 95.0 79.0 6 E 790-860 1545 NA 204** 19.0
Tiger 1200 XCx 1927.3 2152.0 1215/3 141 122 6 E 835-855 1520 NA 248** 20.0
Rocket 3 1800.0# 1800.0# 2500/3 167 221 6 E 773 1677 NA NA 18.0
TVS
XL 100 37.5 46.2 99.7/1 4.3 6.5 1 K NA 1228 NA 80 4.0
XL 100 Comfort 37.3 38.4 99.7/1 4.3 6.5 1 K NA 1228 NA 80 4.0
XL 100 Heavy Duty 33.6# 33.6# 99.7/1 4.3 6.5 1 K NA 1228 NA 80 4.0
XL 100 i-Touch Start 36.1# 50.4 99.7/1 4.3 6.5 1 E NA 1228 NA 80 4.0
Scooty Pep+ 45.4 55.7 87.8/1 5.0 5.8 V E NA 1230 135 95 5.0
Scooty Zest 110 (Himalayan series) 54.8 67.7 109.7/1 8.0 8.4 V E 760 1250 NA 97 5.0
Scooty Zest 110 (Matte series) 56.4 69.4 109.7/1 8.0 8.4 V E 760 1250 NA 97 5.0
Wego (Drum) 59.8 62.8 109.7/1 8.0 8.4 V E NA 1275 NA NA 5.0
Wego (Disc) 62.9 70.2 109.7/1 8.0 8.4 V E NA 1275 NA NA 5.0
Jupiter 57.7 68.9 109.7/1 8.0 8.0 V E 765 1275 150 NA 5.0
Jupiter ZX (Drum) 56.0# NA 109.7/1 8.0 8.0 V E 765 1275 150 NA 5.0
Jupiter ZX (Disc) 58.6# NA 109.7/1 8.0 8.0 V E 765 1275 150 NA 5.0
Jupiter Classic 67.9# 67.9# 109.7/1 8.0 8.0 V E 765 1275 150 NA 5.0
Jupiter Grande 62.3# NA 109.7/1 8.0 8.0 V E 765 1275 150 NA 5.0
Ntorq 125 67.2 79.9 124.7/1 9.4 10.5 V E 770 1285 155 116.1 5.0
Ntorq 125 Race Edition 62.9# 62.9# 124.7/1 9.4 10.5 V E 770 1285 155 116.1 5.0
Sport (Kick-Spoke) 44.0 47.6 99.77/1 7.8 7.8 4 K NA 1236 170 108.5 12.0
Sport (Kick-Alloy) 49.6 50.7 99.77/1 7.8 7.8 4 K NA 1236 170 108.5 12.0
Sport (Electric-Alloy) 52.8 63.0 99.77/1 7.8 7.8 4 E NA 1236 170 108.5 12.0
Star City Plus (Kick-Mag) 55.9 58.6 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 K NA 1260 172 109 10.0
Star City Plus (Electric-Mag) 57.4 59.7 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1260 172 109 10.0
Star City Plus (Electric-Mag Gold) 58.4 60.9 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1260 172 109 10.0
Star City Plus (Dual-tone) 59.4 63.8 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1260 172 109 10.0
Star City Plus (Dual-tone with SBT) 53.3# 53.3# 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1260 172 NA 10.0
Star City Plus (Kargil edition) 54.3# NA 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1260 172 NA 10.0
Radeon 110 48.4# NA 109.7/1 8.4 8.7 4 E NA 1265 180 112 10.0
Victor (Drum) NA 54.7# 109.7/1 9.6 9.4 4 E NA 1260 175 112 8.0
Victor (Disc) NA 56.7# 109.7/1 9.6 9.4 4 E NA 1260 175 113 8.0
START (KICK/ELECTRIC)
MAXIMUM* POWER (HP)
WHEELBASE (MM)
MUMBAI
DELHI
Victor Premium Edition 63.6 68.5 109.7/1 9.6 9.4 4 E NA 1260 175 113 8.0
Apache RTR 160 85.4# NA 159.7/1 15.2 13.1 5 E NA 1300 165 137 NA
Apache RTR 160 (Rear disc) 90.6 105.7 159.7/1 15.2 13.1 5 E NA 1300 165 137 NA
Apache RTR 160 Matte Red 92.4 91.5 159.7/1 15.2 13.1 5 E NA 1300 165 137 NA
Apache RTR 160 4V 92.3 98.0 159.7/1 16.5 14.8 5 E 800 1357 180 143 12.0
Apache RTR 160 4V (Rear disc) 95.6 101.2 159.7/1 16.5 14.8 5 E 800 1357 180 147 12.0
Apache RTR 160 4V EFI 102.2 108.3 159.7/1 16.5 14.8 5 E 800 1357 180 147 12.0
Apache RTR 160 4V ABS 92.6# NA 159.7/1 16.5 14.8 5 E 800 1357 180 147 12.0
Apache RTR 180 105.1 107.0 177.4/1 17.0 15.5 5 E NA 1326 165 139 NA
Apache RTR 200 4V R2.0 Carb 111.8# 111.8# 197.75/1 21.0 18.1 5 E 800 1353 180 148.5 12.0
Apache RTR 200 4V R2.0 Smart 114.5# 114.5# 197.75/1 21.0 18.1 5 E 800 1353 180 148 12.0
Apache RTR 200 4V R2.0 BS6 124.0# 124.0# 197.75/1 20.5 16.8 5 E 800 1353 180 149 12.0
Apache RR 310 240.0# NA 312.2/1 34.0 27.3 6 E 810 1365 180 169.5 11.0
TWENTY TWO MOTORS
Flow 74.7# NA NA 2.1kW NA 1 E NA NA 155 NA NA
YAMAHA
Ray Z 57.7 64.9 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 760 1270 128 104 5.0
Ray ZR (Drum) 60.6 67.9 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 105 5.2
Ray ZR (Disc) 63.3 70.7 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 103 5.2
Ray ZR (Disc Dark Knight) 64.3 71.5 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 103 5.2
Ray ZR Street Rally 57.8# 59.0# 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 103 5.2
Ray ZR 125 (Drum) 66.7# 67.3# 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 785 1280 145 99 5.2
Ray ZR 125 (Disc) 69.7# 70.3# 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 785 1280 145 99 5.2
Ray ZR 125 Street Rally 70.7# 71.3# 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 785 1280 145 99 5.2
Alpha (Drum) 58.7 66.4 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 104 5.2
Alpha (Disc) 62.2 70.1 113/1 7.2 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 102 5.2
Fascino 61.8 69.6 113/1 7.1 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 103 5.2
Fascino (Dark Knight) 56.7# NA 113/1 7.1 8.1 V E 775 1270 130 103 5.2
Fascino 125 STD Drum Brake 66.4# NA 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 780 1280 145 99 5.2
Fascino 125 DLX Drum Brake 67.4# NA 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 780 1280 145 99 5.2
Fascino 125 STD Disc Brake 68.9# NA 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 780 1280 145 99 5.2
Fascino 125 DLX Disc Brake 69.9# NA 125/1 8.2 9.7 V E 780 1280 145 99 5.2
Saluto RX 54.4 57.0 110/1 7.5 8.5 4 K/E 785 1255 175 98 7.2
Saluto RX (Dark Knight) 55.5 57.5 110/1 7.5 8.5 4 K/E 785 1255 175 98 7.2
Saluto RX UBS 52.0# NA 110/1 7.5 8.5 4 K/E 785 1255 175 98 7.2
Saluto 125 (Matte Green Drum) 62.2 69.1 125/1 8.3 10.1 4 K/E 805 1265 180 112 7.6
Saluto 125 (Disc) 63.8 71.0 125/1 8.3 10.1 4 K/E 805 1265 180 112 7.6
Saluto 125 (Matte Green Disc) 64.8 71.9 125/1 8.3 10.1 4 K/E 805 1265 180 113 7.6
Saluto 125 UBS 58.8# NA 125/1 8.3 10.1 4 K/E 805 1265 180 113 7.6
SZ-RR V2.0 77.5 83.7 149/1 12.1 12.8 5 K/E 800 1320 165 134 14.0
SZ-RR V2.0 (Matte Green) 78.6 82.6 149/1 12.1 12.8 5 K/E 800 1320 165 134 14.0
FZ FI 99.2# NA 149/1 12.4 13.6 5 E 790 1330 165 137 13.0
FZS FI 101.2# NA 149/1 12.4 13.6 5 E 790 1330 165 137 13.0
FZS FI (Dark Knight) 102.7# NA 149/1 12.4 13.6 5 E 790 1330 165 137 13.0
MT-15 138.9# NA 155/1 18.5 13.9 6 E 815 1325 155 138 10.0
YZF-R15 S 133.8 139.4 149/1 17.0 15.0 6 E 800 1345 NA 136 12.0
YZF-R15 V3.0 139.0# NA 155/1 19.3 15.0 6 E 815 1325 170 139 11.0
FZ25 133.0# NA 249/1 20.9 20.0 5 E 795 1360 160 148 14.0
Fazer 25 143.0# NA 249/1 20.9 20.0 5 E 795 1360 160 154 14.0
YZF-R3 365.0 408.5 321/1 42.0 29.6 6 E 780 1380 160 173 14.0
MT-09 1055.0# 1055.0# 847/3 115.0 87.5 6 E 820 1440 135 193 14.0
YZF-R1 1994.6 2280.0 998/4 200.0 112.4 6 E 855 1405 130 199 17.0
YZF-R1M 3365.3 3449.3 998/4 200.0 112.4 6 E 860 1405 130 200 17.0
L= L Configuration, V= V Configuration, * = Estimated power, ** = Dry weight, # = Ex-showroom prices ^ = On-road Bengaluru ~ = Per month
1
NO CAR’S LAND
Hoping to reach some
of the most inaccessible
areas know to man? You
could easily head there
in a plane, but where
will you land? That’s
where the Land Rover’s
resurgent Defender
comes in. Built like a
tank, this is an SUV that
doesn’t take its go-
anywhere ability lightly.
2 COMBAT
COVID-19
Chinese carmaker
Geely’s new Icon
SUV comes with
an air filtration
system that is
claimed to have
been developed
“in response to the
3
new coronavirus
epidemic, in
record time”. A
genuine solution
or an opportunist MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
Indore-based artist Wajid Khan created this 3D art piece using
marketing ploy? spare parts of Mercedes-Benz cars and Hero bikes. The piece, which
This is a car feature pays homage to a horse that Khan’s family once owned, took him
we’d rather not test. 9 months to complete.
YOU SPY
You snap ’em, we print ’em
CAR TATA HBX
CAUGHT IN OUTSKIRTS OF PUNE
SPOTTED A SECRET CAR OR BIKE?
Autocar India readers Afreen Shaikh and Aameer Almel spotted Tata’s
upcoming micro-SUV on test. As Tata’s design team has mentioned,
the production-spec car will look true to the HBX concept that debuted
at Auto Expo 2020. Of course, certain details have been dialed-down
– the bumpers lose the exaggerated skid plates, the lower grille unit is
similar to the one on the Nexon facelift, with fog light units mounted low,
and the knobby tyres have made way for standard ones (expected to be 185mm rubber on 15-inch
alloys). The images also confirm that a lot of the interior bits – like the steering wheel, infotainment
unit and part-digital, 7.0-inch instrument cluster – are shared with the Altroz, while the top-spec
variant is expected to come with steering-mounted audio controls and automatic climate-control.
Also, the show car’s orange detailing will be given a miss for production. Powering the HBX will be an
86hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine from the Tiago, which can be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a
5-speed AMT. Expect the Tata HBX to go on sale by Diwali this year.
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