Car Reviews

The German car maker, Volkswagen, now has in store for you the Vento TSI. This car, with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine generating 103bhp and a torque of 175Nm, is a car for the ones living life on the fast lane. Priced at 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), the car hasn't gone through any changes to the exterior or interiors or even the ride quality. Nevertheless, Vento TSI is the best version of it in offer.

Honda has launched the diesel variant of its most successful car, the City. The new City has a .5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine, with a 6-speed manual gearbox that generates 99bhp@3,600rpm and generates a torque of 200Nm. The inside too has undergone a complete makeover. The new City is definitely Honda's way of making its versatility known.

Jeep Grand Cherokee bowls you out with its good looks. Assisted by a 240bhp, 3.0-litre diesel engine mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox it coasts smooth ahead of every other car on the road. Added to the list of impressive features are the off-road systems, multi-purpose touch screen system and tyre tronics.

The latest Volvo offering the V40 Cross Country while more than appeases in its exteriors disappoints a little in its interiors. Available in two options: the 180bhp T4 petrol and the five-cylinder 148bhp D3 diesel, V40 Cross Country does not disappoint.

The new GL slightly larger in dimensions, is accompanied by features like electric power steering, crosswind assist, ESP, hill descent function as well as Mercedes patent COMAND system. It turns out to be a smooth drive under the 2987cc V6 diesel engine gurgling 258bhp and attached to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It is priced at Rs 77.9 lakhs.

The E 63 AMG comes with an astoundingly powerful engine - an AMG-tuned, 5,461cc V8 bi-turbo petrol engine that is capable of churning 550bhp and 720Nm of torque and attached to a seven-speed transmission. Plus the car provides four different driving mode options - Comfort, Sport, Sport and Manual.

Mercedes-Benz's third generation A-Class takes the limelight with its 302 piece diamond grille, eyebrow LED daytime running lights, all-black interior, a 14.7cm TFT screen mounted central console, electrically adjustable seats, to name a few. While the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 7-speed Dual clutch transmission, which ensures you have a smooth ride.

The Mahindra Verito Vibe, though a hatchback, in flesh is a compact sedan in soul. Spacious, yet the spaciousness can be a hindrance especially while handling the AC and audio controls attached at the roof! It makes use of a Renault manufactured 1.5-litre diesel.