Why would I buy it?User friendly performanceFeaturesBuild qualityWhy would I avoid it?Dull to driveDoesn’t feel specialWhat is it?The Hyundai Creta Electric is, as the name suggests, an all-electric version of possibly the most successful and popular product in the current Indian automotive market, the Hyundai Creta. While it’s somewhat late to the party, that may
IntroductionJust when we thought compact sedans were out of the Indian automotive cinema, two respectable leads made their grand entry in all-new avatars. Make no mistake, these are not just mid-life facelifts but proper next-gen upgrades. If not clear, I am referring to the all-new Honda Amaze and the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire here. And
Why would I buy it?Smooth engineLow running costsWidespread service networkWhy would I avoid it?Limited boot space CNG variant lacks high-end features What is it?It’s the CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Visually, it doesn’t look any different than the ZXI petrol-only variant because as it turns out, the ZXI trim is where the CNG
Why would I buy it?Value for moneyDrive experienceRear seat spaceWhy would I avoid it?Missing new-age featuresLimited service networkWhat is it?Nissan invoked a fresh lease of life into its bread and butter model, the Magnite, with the introduction of a mid-life facelift of the model earlier this month. It gets a fair share of cosmetic updates
Why would I buy it?Spacious cabinMassive bootTorquey diesel engineWhy I would avoid it?The second-row package could be betterNo alternate powertrain optionsWhat is it?Kia is returning to the premium MPV game with this fourth-generation Carnival MPV. It’s got a premium pricing over the outgoing model than the car it replaces but comes with a lot more
Highway Report There is a common notion that small, petrol-powered cars and EVs are ideal for urban driving whereas diesel-powered SUVs are for those who cover long distances often. And after four months and over 6,000km in our diesel Hyundai Creta, I think I believe in the notion.Much like the constant rains and the barrage
Why would I buy it?Feature loadedImpressive range Great valueWhy would I avoid it?Limited dealer networkQuality of hard plasticsWhat is it?BYD opened its innings in the Indian market with the e6 electric MPV back in 2021. The automaker has since introduced new flavours from its global portfolio in the form of the Atto 3 and the
Why I would buy it?Legendary badgeMassive presenceGo anywhere abilityWhy I would avoid it?Average rear seat packageDifficult Ingress/egressWhat is it?If you have money and want one of this universe’s ultimate swag tools, look no further than a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or, to be more specific in this case, an AMG G63. It’s a high-performance version of the
IntroductionThe Tata Punch EV’s top-spec Empowered plus long-range variant has been in our long-term fleet for almost three months now. After a detailed introduction report, we’ve now attempted to address our first question in this new report – how useful would it be while commuting? While we have an in-depth answer to this given the
Part of the car testing and evaluation team, Ninad is tasked with getting consistent and repeatable real world fuel economy figures for all our test cars. But, it doesn’t end there because he is on the ball even when it comes to car reviews and news. And yes, he loves motorcycles too. Email id: ninad.ambre@carwale.com