The crossover and SUV market in the Indian subcontinent is at its lucrative best for both the manufacturers as well as the buyers. As a buyer, you get something that resembles an SUV for the price of hatch. The latest entrant to the mass market of passenger vehicles in India – Datsun, has its eyes set on this segment. (more…)
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The India-bound Maruti Suzuki Vitara shares the same platform as the XA Alpha concept which was showcased at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. With Vitara, Maruti will not just make its foray into the thriving compact SUV space but will also revive Vitara brand in India which is available globally. (more…)
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The smallest XC’s exterior styling retains the Volvo DNA, with plastic-clad wheel arches that say “crossover” in today’s design language. But a kicked-up beltline and an optional white roof with matching white wheels add some youthful flair. The uplevel T5, with all-wheel drive and a 248-hp turbo four, boasts quick steering and lively acceleration; the front-drive 187-hp T4 arrives by mid-2018. A 9.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and active safety tech are all standard. (more…)
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The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover finishes in the middle of its class. It has the lavish cabin you expect from a luxury vehicle, but it’s also among the most capable off-road SUVs available. However, its disappointing predicted reliability rating keeps it from ranking higher. (more…)
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BMW i8 Roadster is the base petrol variant in the i8 lineup and is priced at Rs. 2.25 crore (ex-showroom, Rajpura). This base variant comes with an engine putting out [email protected] and [email protected] of max power and max torque respectively. The gasoline motor comes mated to 6 Speed Automatic transmission which is quite a joy to use. BMW claims an average of 47.45 kmpl for this base Roadster variant. (more…)
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Like the California it replaces, the Portofino is a 2+2 GT with a clever folding hard-top. And, like the California it replaces, the Portofino is also the entry point to the Ferrari range. As an introduction to the brand, the California did rather well; 70 percent of buyers were first-time Ferrari owners. The Portofino is here to take the story forward. (more…)
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The 2018 Volvo XC40 is finally coming to India on 4 July 2018. This compact luxury SUV might be an underdog in its segment but it is coming in all guns blazing. At launch, the Volvo XC40 will only be available in one fully loaded R-Design variant that comes powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine. Like most of Volvo’s product lineup, the XC40 will be launched as a direct-import and with it, the Swedish carmaker is targeting the new generation of luxury car buyers
It came as a surprise in August this year that Ferrari unveiled the replacement of the long due California T amidst mild speculations. Dubbed the Ferrari Portofino, it made its first public appearance at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in grand fashion and straightaway it was a bit of a looker. (more…)
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The Tesla Model X may look futuristic, but it certainly doesn’t look aggressive considering how powerful it is. That’s now changed however, thanks to T Sportline. The “world’s first Tesla tuner” now offers a new widebody package that gives the family-friendly SUV a more sinister look. (more…)
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Great eminence does not come from making grand statements. Sometimes a single appearance suffices. For the 911 Turbo, this occurred at the 1974 Paris motor show. This vehicle’s power and presence proved to be a sensation.
In times of an oil crisis and automotive restraint, Porsche showed uncompromising attitude. Based on a systematic approach. With one of the first series-production sports cars to be given a turbocharger. The world held its breath. And does so whenever a new 911 Turbo makes its début. (more…)
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