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Kia Carnival Limousine Plus First Drive Review

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

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Hyundai Creta Diesel MT Long Term Report: Highway Usage

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

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BYD eMax 7 First Drive Review

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

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2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 First Drive Review

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

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Tata Punch EV City Long Term Report: The Good And The Bad

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

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Ninad Ambre – CarWale

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

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2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire First Drive Review

Why would I buy it?New-age featuresComfortable rear seatEase of useWhy would I avoid it?Mediocre performanceLimited boot spaceWhat is it?The 2024 Maruti Dzire is the fourth generation of the carmaker’s popular compact sedan. All earlier versions of the Dzire had an unmistakable face for its frequent sightings, but the new one doesn’t look like the Swift

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Mahindra XEV 9e First Drive Review

Why I would buy itRoad presenceHigh-end featuresStrong performanceWhy I would avoid itRear visibilityUnder thigh supportWhat is it?Mahindra has jumped headfirst into the born electric age with the car that you see in the photos. It’s called the XEV 9e (pronounced as nine) and is a coupe SUV (a first for Mahindra). Announced in 2022, its

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2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift MT Long Term: Highway Review

IntroductionWe love the Swift in the city. Its small size, its agility, its good low and mid-range torque, and consistently high fuel efficiency make it a darling for daily commutes. The comfortable yet driver-focused driving position, clear visibility, and light controls – steering, clutch, gear shifts, etc – further enhance the city driving experience.But, what

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