The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.
HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month might fail to be an aspirational product in urban India.
Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.
How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.
According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.
Automakers are betting big on utility vehicles as buyers will soon graduate from small cars to premium ones.
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Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.
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The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.
The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a perfect embodiment of being the right product in the right place at the right time.
Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.
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The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.
The Mahindra KUV100 offers a young design language with lots of urban appeal at a compelling price tag.
The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.
The NuvoSport does a fairly good job of being a seven-seater commuter.
Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.
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Renault will recall 646 units of hatchback Pulse and mid-sized sedan Scala in India, manufactured between September 2011-July 2012, to fix faulty driver side air bags.
This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power, fuel-efficiency, interiors and even space
As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.
Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies
With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating their own categories to attract more and more buyers.
The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and Diwali was good but the demand tapered off subsequently.
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Increase in taxes on luxury cars will not have any effect on the demand
The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.
Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.
The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals
Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.
Ahead of the international auto show that begins next Wednesday, the Indian auto industry continues to be buffeted with bad news. According to data released by leading automobile companies on Saturday, the industry's sales volumes in January fell about five per cent from those in the same month last year.
While company would hold on to prices for now, hike likely by end of 2013
Hyundai Creta has emerged as one of the best looking four wheelers and certainly the best looking compact SUV in 2015 and that has worked remarkably in their favour as far as sales is concerned.
It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next year
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