The 2025 Redefined Thar takes that phenomenal, rugged capability and wraps it in a shell of genuine usability. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff simply cannot stop raving about the offroad civilised beast.
Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.
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In November Tata Motors launched a brand new variant of Tata Nano.
The diesel variant is priced lower than the petrol at Rs 22.73 lakh.
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The hybrid two wheeler runs both on gasoline and the battery, almost doubling the mileage per litre of petrol.
Launched back in 2016, the sixth generation Elantra has a lot going for it. The car has now entered the MotorBeam garage and here are our first impressions.
It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.
The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.
Considering how cheap Ford cars are to maintain these days, the EcoSport is definitely recommended for someone who doesn't prefer a Maruti or a Tata for that matter.
The Toyota Fortuner returns in a sleek, feature-packed avatar, writes Joshua David Luther
It will be fitted in a new car codenamed YL7, which will replace A-Star and Estilo.
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In the day to day routine which includes city as well highway driving. the Linea returned a decent mileage of 9.5 km/l.
The highlight of the Rapid facelift comes in the form of a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.
The BMW-owned brand launched the Cooper S JCW Pro Edition last year and we at MotorBeam have finally managed to get our hands on one. So what is this JCW Pro Edition all about?
The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is it worth all that money? Indian automobile website MotorBeam finds out.
It's got the looks, it's feature-packed, it has great engines and to round it all off, it's got well-sorted dynamics.
Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the roomiest cabin till date
Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.
Does the French automaker's insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on the premium side compared to Datsun's humble redi-GO? Both the vehicles underpin the same platform which is pulled by a similar 0.8-litre petrol motor and are made by the same alliance. Read on to find out more!
"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely versatile, while the new and punchy diesel heart comes at the right time," says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.
The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio will now come equipped with ABS and airbags for all its variants.
The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?
The new Volkswagen Ameo 1.0 Petrol does not sport any racy looking set of stickers or a new set of features. The update is actually under the bonnet -- a brand new engine. But does it drastically change anything?
Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers as it's a long time recurring expense.
The Baleno excels in most departments, leaving little scope for improvement in some.
The second generation Ford Figo offers the best of safety, performance, technology and styling, emerging as a complete hatchback.
These million-dollar vehicles feature tarmac-shattering speeds, ooze luxury and come loaded with the latest bells and whistles.
The Tata Bolt is a well packaged hatchback with attractive interiors, space and excellent ride quality.
The car is priced between Rs 711,000 and 987,000.
Fit and finish is next to faultless for the price, but we did find a few hard plastics on the steering and a few switches that felt out of place
The Hyundai Verna 4S gets a design makeover.
Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals
We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.
ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase 740Li trim.
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