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In this issue
of What Car?
SUVS haVe been driving Indian
car buyers crazy for some time
'how well-
now. There's a successful one in suited is
almost every market segment the WR-V
today, and if the trend continues, to Indian
there'll soon be more SUVs
among India's top-ten sellers than conditions?'
there are conventional cars. honda, however,
hasn't really been driving in the SUVs. Yes, it
enjoyed a first-mover advantage with the CR-V, but
that was way back in 2003. but now it seems to be
making up for lost time. It launched the bR-V in
India in May 2016 and only 10 months down the
line comes this car – the Jazz-based WR-V. neither is a conventional SUV.
While the bR-V blurs the line between a seven-seat people mover and an
SUV, the WR-V is a crossover – half-hatch, half-SUV. Just how alluring is
honda's take on a compact crossover? Is it a Jazz with a bit more attitude or
has honda gone the whole hog and given it the works; cargo pants, hiking
boots and the ability to take on any trail. and how well does the WR-V work
on our roads? These are questions we've answered in detail in our first drive
of this crossover on page 10.
also in this issue, Maruti's compact crossover takes on hyundai's refreshed
and retuned Grand i10; audi's a4 finally gets some serious power with a
190hp diesel and goes up against the nicely balanced Mercedes C250 with
its nine-speed automatic; the Tata hexa automatic goes face to face with the
XUV500; and we also tell you just how good honda's new refreshed City is.
as ever, if you are about to buy a car, this is the place to be.
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Feature All you need to know about the
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10 Honda WR-V 58 Hot deals Mid-size petrol hatchbacks

It's Honda's take on the
sub-four-metre crossover.
18 Hyundai Grand i10
A mid-life update for
Hyundai's bestseller
20 Honda City
Has the City returned to
form after a nip and tuck?
22 Audi A3
Audi's baby sedan looks
fresher and is more frugal
24 Mercedes E-class
The all-new E-class has
lots of room for luxury
The best deals on cars for Two-car comparison Maruti's Ignis takes
the month of March on the updated Hyundai Grand i10 p40
64 Ask us anything
We answer all your
four-wheeler queries
66 Buying used
Your guide to buying a
used Nissan Sunny
114 Trading up
Exchanging a used VW
Vento for a Skoda Superb
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Honda WR-V
What is it? A more rugged and SUV-like take
on Honda's stylish and practical Jazz hatchback
Price Rs 6.99 - 9.99 lakh (estimated, ex-showroom, Delhi )
On sale This month
Verdict A spacious, well-packaged and feature-loaded
crossover that has quite a distinct identity.

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The WR-V is to the honda
Jazz what the i20 Active
is to the hyundai i20, the
etios Cross is to the Toyota
Liva and what the Avventura
is to the Fiat Punto evo.
That is to say, it is a family
hatchback, albeit one with
many SUV-inspired details
to give it a different persona,
a different image. The idea
is to give small car buyers a
slightly more rugged option
that also stands out from
the crowd.
What is it?
We’ve always admired the
honda Jazz and at least on
the face of it, its large cabin
serves as a good starting point
for a small crossover or an
adventure hatchback. The
WR-V promises to offer all that
we like about the Jazz such as
its spacious cabin and large
boot but in a slightly more
desirable package. What has
us particularly interested is
that honda hasn’t just slapped
on a few bits of plastic cladding
on the Jazz here. It’s gone
the distance by coming up
'Significant
with bespoke styling at both changes to
the front and rear, adding
features and even raising the exteriors
ground clearance to make it
more in line with the WR-V’s
distinguish it
SUV-like character.
Of the things carried over
from the Jazz
are the engines. Like the Jazz, hatchback.'
the WR-V is offered with a
90hp 1.2-litre petrol and a
100hp 1.5-litre diesel engine,
paired with a five-speed
manual and six-speed manual
wHAtCAR? MARCH 2017 | 11
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transmission respectively. We
were hoping we would get the
brilliant 119hp 1.5-litre petrol
engine from the City to rival
the sportiest Avventura or
ecoSport, but such a model
honda says would have proved
to be too costly. The prices of
the WR-V weren't revealed at
the time of going to press but
we expect the range to start at
Rs 6.99 lakh for the base petrol
and top off at Rs 9.99 lakh for
the top-end diesel. Once on
sale, the WR-V will compete
not only with aforementioned
rivals but also with compact
SUVs like the Maruti Vitara
Brezza and Ford’s ecoSport.
What’s it like on the outside?
See a Jazz and a WR-V
standing together and it's
unlikely you'll confuse one
for the other. Sure, the two
have the same glasshouse and
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expensive-to-change parts such
as the doors are identical but
the two look quite different
when viewed from either the
front or the rear. To give it a
more SUV-like stance, honda
has raised the bonnet line on
the WR-V and as a result, the
profile looks quite different
'A large boot,
high ground
clearance and
a spacious
cabin make
it very
practical.'
from that of the MPV-like Jazz.
The headlights get daytime-
running LeDs, the sculpted
bumper adds muscle to the
design and there’s also a
contrasting scuff plate low
down as well as a healthy
dose of plastic cladding. What
perhaps doesn’t work quite as
well is the thick chrome grille
that seems like an overkill.
Then again, to each his own. At
the sides, the details that are
different from the Jazz include
its chrome door handles, the
smartly finished roof rails,
the 188mm ground clearance
(23mm up on the Jazz) and
the well- styled 16-inch wheels
with fat 195 section tyres.
Styling at the rear is unique
as well thanks to the new
L-shaped tail lamps, a revised
tailgate with the number
plate positioned low and a
completely redone bumper. All
these cosmetic enhancements
have resulted in the car being
44mm longer, 40mm wider
and 57mm taller than the Jazz;
even its 2,555mm wheelbase is
25mm longer than the Jazz.
What’s it like on the inside?
Getting in and out of the
WR-V is a breeze thanks to
its raised stance. Once inside,
those already familiar with
the Jazz will feel at home. The
two cars share their cabins
save for some details. You’ll
find, well, jazzier upholstery,
a sportier gear lever, more
brushed silver highlights and
the handy inclusion of a front
centre armrest here, but the
basic cabin layout and design
are unchanged, which is no
bad thing. The dash is neat
and minimalist in design
but some drivers might need
time to get used to how far
 Frontal styling significantly different to LED daytime-running lamps part of
Jazz hatchback. equipment on top-spec wR-V.

Black plastic body cladding makes the 16-inch alloy wheels help give wR-V
wR-V look rugged. a solid stance.

Electric sunroof available on the VX variant Roof rails are some of the SUV-inspired
is a segment-first feature. elements on the wR-V.

ahead it extends to meet
the windscreen. Visibility at
crossroads could be an issue
too thanks to the thick A-pillars
but in general, you get a good
view out. What also gives
you the impression of being
in a large car is the spacious
cabin. Seriously, the WR-V
can outdo many larger sedans
on this front. There’s also
lots of space to store smaller
items, including a bay under
the centre armrest. Adding
to the practicality are the
WR-Vs two USB slots and two
power outputs.
Those seated up front will
like the comfort here. Although
cushioning is a bit soft, the
seats are large and supportive.
Rear seat comfort, however,
is a bit of a mixed bag. There
is space aplenty in the back
and even a middle passenger
won’t feel cramped, but the
seat base is short, leaving the
occupant’s legs unsupported.
Unfortunately, the WR-V
misses out on the splitting,
flipping and folding ‘magic’
rear seats available on the Jazz.
The single-piece rear backrest
does fold forward but it does
not sit flush with the boot floor.
That said, few will have much
to complain about the WR-V's
cavernous 363-litre boot that is
well-shaped and easy to access.
In terms of equipment,
top VX versions of the WR-V
get dual airbags, ABS with
eBD, electrically adjustable
and folding outside mirrors,
16-inch alloy wheels and LeD
daytime-running lamps. To
many, however, the talking
point will be the WR-V’s
sunroof which is a first-in-
segment feature. honda has
also equipped the WR-V with
its new 7.0-inch touchscreen
media-navigation system. The
unit is pleasant to operate and
easy to navigate, it allows web
browsing and even features
an hDMI input to let you play
movies. The system comes
bundled with Mirror Link
smartphone connectivity
but Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay are missed. The WR-V
does get a reversing camera
with multi-views, but curiously
enough, only the diesel models
get push button engine start/
stop and cruise control.
Storage areas are aplenty
with several cubbyholes and
bottle holders around the
cabin. The armrest console
now houses a second USB and
power socket, in addition to
those on the dashboard.
What’s it like to drive?
We’ve experienced honda’s
1,199cc, 4-cylinder 90hp
petrol engine before and as
ever it feels refined. This
1.2-litre engine does a good
job at lower revs and works
well when speeds are slow.
however, when you ask more
of the engine it becomes a bit
hesitant. The power delivery
becomes a bit flat at mid revs
warranting the need to shift
to a lower gear if you want to
make a quick move on. As the
engine spins harder, you do
get a glimpse of that magic
that makes honda engines
so exciting. The engine gets a
second wind and pulls hard
quite readily too. Trouble is,
few typical buyers will drive
their WR-V in such a manner
and that will mean most will be
left wanting for more.
What does help in the city
is the WR-V’s clutch. It is
light and requires little effort
to modulate. The petrol

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WR-V’s five-speed gearbox
is smooth too but the slim
gearshift knob isn’t as easy to
grip. Honda has not disclosed
plans of launching the petrol
WR-V with a CVT gearbox
option as is offered on the
Jazz and City petrol.
The other engine of choice
is a 1,498cc, 4-cylinder 100hp
diesel engine that powers a
whole host of modern Hondas.
If you know of the engine,
you’ll probably know it's not
the last word in refinement.
Unfortunately, that trait
remains here on the WR-V
Big 363-litre boot is well shaped and
easy to access.
too. The engine is noisy and
clattery. However, excuse the
noise and there’s plenty to like
about the engine. It pulls well
from low speeds, the build
of power is smooth and it is
incredibly efficient – Honda is
claiming an ARAI-tested fuel
economy figure of 25.5kpl for
the diesel WR-V. Just don’t
expect the engine to excite you
in any way. And another thing,
the diesel WR-V’s clutch is a bit
on the heavier side too.
Raising the suspension
generally has a negative impact
on handling but the WR-V
rear seat space is excellent but seat
comfort could have been better.
Star car
doesn’t feel all that different to
a Jazz at speed. It maintains 'The WR-V
good composure and as you
build up speed its body control
is an easy
is confidence inspiring. This is car to drive
not a car you drive hard into
corners (the tyres will shriek but the
well before the car’s limit),
but one that feels safe and
engines are
predictable at all times. The
steering is well-weighted and is
unexciting.'
light enough at city speeds too.
Even the ride is improved.
The WR-V absorbs bumps
well and the larger tyres help
it deal with potholes that little
bit better than the Jazz. The
the car's tall stance makes getting in and
out very easy. Seats are comfortable too.
188mm of ground clearance is
good for dirt trails and gravel
tracks, but not much else.
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the dashboard layout is touch-operated climate New 7.0-inch touchscreen Despite the all-black theme,
identical to the Jazz. Quality control system looks and system is easy to operate; has the cabin feels bright and airy
of plastics is nice. feels premium. MirrorLink and navigation. due to the large glass area.

Blue instrument cluster is identical to the New gear lever has short and precise reversing camera display on the 7.0-inch
honda Jazz. throws. It's not very easy to grip though. screen has an option of 3 different views.

enhanced ground clearance
also comes handy but you’d
be best advised not to get too
adventurous with the car.
This is a front-wheel-drive
hatchback on road tyres and
it’s simply not made for much
more than a dusty trail.
Should I buy one?
There’s no shortage of hopped-
up hatchbacks today, but the
WR-V still makes a strong case
for itself. For one, it’s more
than just a beefed-up replica
of the Jazz and actually looks
like a different car; a pretty
interesting looking one at
that. The WR-V also gets a fair
bit of equipment. In fact, the
sunroof could be one of the
car’s USPs. And finally, it’s just
as practical, user-friendly and
likeable as the Jazz.
A livelier petrol engine
or quieter diesel would
have helped the desirability
quotient, but what will
eventually have the biggest
impact is its pricing. The
expected price range of
Rs 6.99-9.99 lakh (estimated,
ex-showroom, Delhi) could
work against the WR-V.
However, Honda has pulled
a couple of surprises in the
past and should it bring the
car at a more competitive
price tag, the WR-V could
pose as an interesting
alternative to regular large
hatchbacks. Isn't that what
most customers want?
Nikhil Bhatia

Buyer’s file rivals

Engine size 1.2L (P)/1.5L (D) Maruti Brezza Ford EcoSport
Price rs 6.99-9.99 lakh* (estimated) rs 7.26-9.92 lakh* rs 7.11-10.39 lakh*
Power 90hp at 6000rpm/
*ex-showroom, Delhi

100hp at 3600rpm Spacious and Nice-to-drive crossover,

Torque 110Nm at 4,800rpm/ comfortable car that's well-equipped
200Nm at 1,750rpm that's well priced, and gets competent
Gearbox 5-speed Mt/6-speed Mt but gets diesel only. engines; automatic too.

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Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai's bestselling car in India gets a mid-life update and
a more powerful diesel engine.
Verdict Better than before in terms of ride, comfort and features
The GrANd i10 is a great
little city car with a well-
appointed cabin, a long list of
features and an easy-to-drive
nature. hyundai has given it
a mid-life makeover by
updating its looks, adding
some much-needed features
and tweaking its engines.
While the petrol promises
to be a bit more efficient,
the diesel engine has been
enlarged, thus offering
better performance.
What’s it like on the outside?
Changes to the exteriors
are subtle yet effective.
The car gets a redesigned
Photography Priyank chhapwale
front air dam and L-shaped
fog lamp housings. New,
smart daytime running lights
(drLs) – located beside the
fog lamps – automatically
turn off once the handbrake
is engaged. There are new
14-inch diamond-cut alloy
wheels and the rear gets a
new bumper as well.
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What’s it like on the inside?
hyundai has retained the
Grand i10’s beige and black,
upmarket cabin, while
improving it in many ways. Fit
and finish, in fact, are great
and quality of the bits you
touch, like the gear lever and
the steering wheel, feel superb
– this still feels like a car from
a segment above. There's now
a new 7.0-inch touchscreen
audio system, with an interface
similar to that of the elantra,
'The
performance
of the new
diesel has
improved
greatly.'
and what's nice is that you
even get Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay as part of the
software suite. The unit is
intuitive and touch sensitivity
is nice too. This new audio
system also supports voice
commands once you connect
your smartphone to it. The
screen also doubles up as a
display for the newly added
reversing camera. The other big
addition to the equipment list
is the automatic climate control
system from its compact sedan
sibling. Those looking to buy
the lower Sportz variant will
be pleased to know that it gets
a 5.0-inch touchscreen system
with Bluetooth.
There’s just one complaint
though. While all variants
come with a driver airbag, only
variants upwards of Sportz get
dual airbags. And the anti-
locking braking system (ABS) is
only available on the top-spec
Asta variant. Neither of the
variants gets speed-sensitive
door locks, which is something
that the competition from
Maruti gets.
What’s it like to drive?
While power on the petrol-
engine Grand i10 is similar to
the model it replaces, the diesel
grows in terms of size and
power. Instead of the 1.1-litre
diesel, this one gets a slightly
larger 1.2-litre three-cylinder
engine with 75hp (4hp more
than before) and packs in more
punch. On the move, the diesel
engine retains its silent yet
responsive character. It still
vibrates quite a bit at idle and
gets a tad annoying too, but all
this disappears once you put
your foot down. Power is
delivered smoothly and there’s
no noticeable turbo lag.
Performance has greatly
improved, especially in town.
In gear, the car is between 3
and 4 seconds quicker from
20-80kph and 40-100kph and
that's a huge amount. Boost is
available across more revs
now but past 4,000rpm, the
three-cylinder gets loud and
clattery. So it's best to upshift
early and ride the wave of
torque, even though the engine
spins well up to 5,000rpm.
hyundai claims that both petrol
and diesel engines are more
fuel efficient thanks to a new
alternator management system
and better aerodynamics (the
latter down to the new front
air dam).
The other area where this
car is improved is ride and
handling. It behaves like a
bigger, more expensive car with
commendable sound insulation
and good bump absorption.
And that little bit of stiffness climate control system from 7.0-inch touchscreen is nice to Quality of leather on the
that the earlier car had over the Xcent makes its way here. use. rear parking display too. steering wheel is great.
sharp bumps, hyundai seems
to have been able to get rid of
that too. even pitching and
bobbing on wavy surfaces are
well-controlled and the car
feels planted and confidence-
inspiring at highway speeds.
The steering doesn't feel very
sporty or lively but is light
enough in the city and returns
to centre quite nicely on the
move. The real jewel, however,
is the gearbox. It is light, has a
short throw, and with well- 1.2-litre diesel engine is punchier than before; new 14-inch diamond-cut wheels; daytime-running lights.
defined gates, makes shifting
gears a joy. even the clutch is
nice and light, although the
action is a bit springy and it is
a bit difficult to modulate at
times; especially considering
the stall characteristics of the
three-cylinder motor.

Should I buy one?

With the facelift and the
updates to the diesel engine,
hyundai has taken a good
product and made it even
better. The car feels fresh,
beautifully built and the extra
power of the diesel makes it
a bit nicer to drive. Sure, the
diesel could have done with the updated Grand i10's ride has improved. But rear suspension floats a lot.
a bit more power and the car
still lags behind when it comes Buyer’s file rivals
to safety kit. But look at what Engine size 1.2 (P)/1.2 (D) Maruti Swift
the Grand i10 offers as against Price rs 4.58-7.33 lakh*
what you pay for it, and it's Power 83hp at 6000rpm/ Price
*Ex-showroom, Delhi

pretty clear why more than 75hp at 4000rpm rs 4.81-7.47 lakh*

10,000 buyers a month sign on Gearbox 5-speed manual, 4-speed
One of the most fun-to-drive
the dotted line for the car. This auto/5-speed manual
0-100kph 13.39/15.10 hatchbacks in India that's
clearly is one of hyundai's best.
Tyres (f-r) 165/65 r14 loaded with features.
Saumil Shah

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 First drive

New Honda City

Honda's popular car gets a facelift, some new kit, and a new top trim.
Verdict Even more of an all-rounder, but you have to pay a bit more.

No matter how successful
a car model is, it has to be
constantly seasoned with
the latest kit to keep it fresh
and valid. honda is aware
of this fact and to counter
the growing demand for the
maruti Ciaz, it has given
the City a facelift. while
the feature and equipment
lists have been tweaked, the
highlight, however, is the
addition of a new top trim
Photography Paul Dewars
has a big chrome bar running
across it, and a revised
bumper with newer and
bolder lines. the side profile
too is now more fluidic and
curvaceous but still maintains
'There is a
lot more kit
in the ZX
trim, but is
the angular silhouette of the
older car. also refreshed are
the rear bumpers with the
addition of a boot spoiler.
Step inside and you’ll
be greeted with all things
unmistakably City. the
familiar dashboard now
gets dual stitching with
soft-touch plastics and
brushed faux-metal. But
what stands out is the all-new

called the ‘ZX'.

Let's start with the exteriors.
LeDs are surely the in-thing
also more
right now as the City uses
them in its headlamps, tail-
expensive.'
lamps, DrLs and fog lamps.
at the front, there's a new
honeycomb-design grille that Low-speed ride is still a bit bouncy, but is very stable at high speeds.

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7.0-inch touchscreen which
is responsive and nice to
use. Called the ‘Digipad’, the
system features mirrorlink
and satellite navigation. You
can also browse the web once
connected. Speaking of which,
the City now has provision for
a wi-Fi dongle which is sold
as an accessory, with a 1.5tB
internal storage memory. You
also get two USB slots, two
micro SD card slots and one
hDmI slot. the instrument
cluster too has been slightly
revised and is now backlit with
white illumination. the blue
light is gone.
Comfort has always been Soft-touch plastics and dual responsive and vibrant rake- and reach-adjustable
the City’s ace card and stitching feel premium. touchscreen is easy to use. steering is light and quick.
fortunately, there has been no
change there. the seats in the
front are snug and comfy with
good support all round and it
isn't very different at the back
either; it continues to have the
best back seat in the segment.
For the diesel-engine car,
honda claims to have reduced
NVh levels by adding better
insulation for a quieter cabin.
although that has marginally Sun-roof only available on ZX. ac vents with 2 power sockets. 3-view camera very helpful.
helped with the road noise,
the diesel clatter is as evident
as ever.
the City continues to be
powered by the same 1.5-litre
i-DteC diesel and 1.5-litre
i-VteC petrol engines with
no change to the power or
suspension. the ZX trim,
however, is available only in
manual form for the diesel
and in the CVt form for the
petrol. Naturally then, driving
dynamics aren't that different,
which means you don’t miss New, more attractive 16-inch alloy wheels look great and bigger wheels and tyres help too.
out on the bundles of fun
in the corners thanks to the It has been the most expensive for the base petrol variant and it feels a lot more premium
new and wider tyres, and the in its segment and that has go up to a staggering rs 13.56 and has an expansive feature
high-speed stability on the kept customers away from the lakh for the diesel manual. list, the huge price gap over its
highways. the ride, however, showrooms, and sadly, the Yes, you read it right: the City direct competitors is tough
is bouncy at low speeds, with new one is not very different. is rs 4 lakh more than the to justify.
short, sharp jabs unsettling Prices start at rs 8.49 lakh top-end Ciaz and even though Jay Patil
the car, and the suspension
is a bit noisy too. Safety too Buyer’s file rivals
has been given priority with Engine size 1.5L (P)/1.5L (D) Maruti Ciaz
the new City getting dual Price rs 8.49-13.56 lakh* Price rs 9.56 lakh*
front airbags, aBS, eBD and Power 119hp at 6600rpm/ maruti's mid-segment
ISoFIX seats as standard 100hp at 3600rpm
*Ex-showroom, Delhi

challenger is exceptional
across all trims. the top trim Torque 145Nm at 4600rpm value for money
additionally gets side and 200Nm at 1750rpm with a strong diesel
curtain airbags. Gearbox 6-speed manual/cVt engine and a good
Now, the City's price has
Tyres (f-r) 185/55 r16 amount of features.
always been a bit of a damper.

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 First drive

Audi A3 facelift
The smallest of Audi's sedans gets a fresh new face and a new petrol engine.
Verdict Still best in class, but smaller 1.4 petrol means some of the fun factors
are gone.

The Audi A3 has long
been celebrated as a great
entry-point into Audi india’s
range of luxury cars. Critics
have awarded it many
accolades, characterising it
as a great driver’s car and an
accomplished, if abridged,
luxury sedan. For 2017, Audi
has provided the A3 with a
facelift that gives it minor
cosmetic changes and more
importantly, a new smaller
1.4-litre petrol engine. As
before, the A3 will also come
with a 143hp, 2.0-litre diesel
option, but we will dedicate
most of our limited word
count here to the petrol engine
on account of it being new.
Cosmetically, the major
Photography ashley Baxter
The front bumper too, has
been restyled. There are,
however, no changes in the
body panels, which means
the car is identical to its
pre-facelift version in profile.
Round the back, the car sports
a lightly redesigned bumper,
newly-profiled taillights and
a new chrome strip. The turn
indicators are now dynamic
in nature, which means that
like the A4 they swipe in the
intended direction of the turn.
Things aren’t really changed
'The new 1.4
petrol is nice,
but you miss
on the inside, though. The A3’s
cabin, however, is beautifully
finished. The materials used
feel rich and durable, and the
switchgear comes across as
high quality. The air-con vents
are particularly attractive,
designed in form and function
to represent airplane turbines.
The infotainment controls
are housed in a cluster of
buttons in the central console,
and use a touch-input
system. The front seats are
electrically adjustable and
very comfortable, separated
by an armrest that plays
host to a wireless charging
pad, two uSB ports and an
Aux-in port. The multimedia
system, housed in the
dashboard, provides further

changes for the 2017 model

are concentrated in the face the punch of
of the car. dominating this
face is Audi’s new trademark
the 1.8 petrol.'
hexagonal grille, flanked
by headlights that are now
sharper and come with a
lightning bolt at the base. taillights feature fresh LED detailing and 'dynamic' turn indicators.

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 Quality levels inside cabin are the infotainment screen 'pops' Steering is great to hold and
first rate. Best in class. out of the dash. fitted with functional controls.

Petrol engine gives better fuel efficiency; rear is slightly cramped; infotainment controls are intuitive.

Cd and Sd card input.
The rear seat, as before, is
slightly cramped, especially
in terms of legroom and
headroom. The seats,
however, are comfortable
and supportive. The boot is
adequately spacious, with
the space saver tucked
underneath the floor. it can
be expanded by flipping down
the rear seats.
The new engine in the A3
is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, the
same one available in the new
A4. it features one crucial
difference, though: it gets
inputs. As the roads open up,
the disadvantage of having a
small engine shows. There's
no punch from the motor and
although it gets up to speed
quickly, it lacks the oomph
and fun factor of the old car.
On the positive side, claimed
fuel efficiency is up from
16.6kpl to 19.2kpl.
The diesel engine,
however, has been carried
over unchanged. it’s a
torquey engine that pulls
eagerly across the rev range.
Refinement levels are good by
class standards, but the engine
too, but keep it spinning in
the mid-range and this engine
won't disappoint. unlike the
old car, here, it is the diesel
that impresses us more.
Ride quality in the new A3
is just as good as before. The
softly-sprung suspension
makes light work of bad roads
and even larger undulations
are dealt with easily. All you
hear is a muted thud.
Commendably, the
comfy suspension does not
compromise handling. The
stiff chassis renders this
car an impressive agility
centre but is not too bad.
The A3 overall is a very
attractive Audi for two kinds
of buyers – those who are
looking for an affordable entry
point into the luxury segment,
and those who are looking for
a comfortable, prestigious,
self-driven car. unfortunately,
the 1.4 petrol loses out on
much of the excitement and
is a step back. The strange bit
is that the diesel is more fun.
Audi is yet to reveal prices
for the 2017 A3, but expect
it to start around Rs 28 lakh
(ex-showroom) when it goes
*Estimated ex-showroom, **Ex-showroom Delhi

cylinder-on-demand where
the engine runs on just two
cylinders when pulling at light
to medium loads. The most
remarkable thing about this
feature is how seamless it
is in practice: the transition
from two to four cylinders
is barely noticeable. At city
speeds, performance on offer
is adequate and the engine
responds well to throttle
feels strained when you spin around corners. The steering on sale this month.
it fast. There's a bit of a clatter is slightly dead around the Siddhant Ghalla
Buyer’s file rivAls
Engine size 1.4L (P)/2.0L (D) Mercedes-Benz
Price rs 28 lakh* CLA-class
Power 150hp at 5000-6000rpm/
143hp at 3500-4000rpm Price rs 31.40 - 34.68 lakh**
Torque 250Nm at 1500-3500rpm/ Flashier in the way it looks,
320Nm at 1750-3000rpm the cLa, however, is not as
Gearbox 7-speed (at)/6-speed (at) good to drive.

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 First drive
Mercedes-benz
E350d
The e-class is the model
with which Mercedes first
set foot into india and it
has been the go-to choice of
premium sedan buyers ever
since. Just when the current
e-class was getting long in the
tooth, Mercedes has readied
Photography Paul Dewars
an all-new model with which
it intends to pamper indian
buyers. and that’s because the
new e-class will be available
in india in a stretched-out
long-wheelbase avatar only. in
fact, india is the first right-
hand-drive market to get the
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e-class long-wheelbase and
that showcases Mercedes’
commitment to its buyers
here. But does the new e
indulge enough?
What is it like on the outside?
To start with, the new
e-class is a really long car,
and that’s thanks to its
incredible wheelbase of
3,079mm. it almost looks
like a baby Maybach (which
is no bad thing), while also
maintaining a sporty profile,
especially up front. at the rear,
there’s a generous amount
of chrome used on the boot
lid and the bumper. The
tail-lamps, à la the s-class,
look quite rich, with its lower
elements resembling a bed of
crushed crystals.
The range-topping 350d that
we tested gets air suspension,
while lower variants make do
with steel springs. in its lowest
setting, ground clearance
is just 120mm, but you can
raise this by 15mm using the
'lift' function. Then, there are
the 17-inch 10-spoke alloy
wheels which look quite smart.
More importantly, they come
shod with tyres that have tall
sidewalls which help the car
absorb our bad roads better.
What is it like on the inside?
The focus of this car is its
rear seats, and here the new
e-class impresses and how.
There is more legroom here
than you will ever need, and
the seats are sure to set a
new benchmark in the class
in terms of comfort. They
are nicely bolstered and
With the new stretched-out E-class, Mercedes aims
to set a new benchmark in back-seat comfort.
Verdict The new E-class delivers near S-class levels
of luxury for a lot less money.

'The new
E-class' sheer
length makes
it look like
a baby
Maybach.'

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offer excellent support all
around. The back rest even
reclines electrically, and that,
combined with the pillow-soft
headrests (again, an S-class
feature) makes the rear seats
the perfect spot for a power
nap. Also, if you need more
legroom, you can push the
front passenger seat forward
with the touch of a button.
Also aiding the sense of
space inside is the double
panoramic roof.
The rear can easily seat
three, with each passenger
getting a dedicated air-con.
However, due to the narrow
there's more legroom in the rear than you will ever require.
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middle seat and massive
central tunnel, it’s best
to flip down the centre
armrest and let two enjoy
the thrones behind.
There are other
shortcomings too. You
get a single USB slot for
the rear passengers, and
you can’t control the
Comand infotainment
system from behind.
The system features a
12.3-inch display and is
paired to a Burmester
surround sound audio system.
It can be controlled via a jog
dial and a touchpad, and also
First drive
'The ride is
never harsh,
even in Sport
or Sport+
mode.'
via small steering-mounted
touchpads. Sadly, the system
doesn’t get the all-digital
instrument cluster like the
E-class sold internationally,
the front seats are plush and shapely, and hold you in place nicely.
which is a bit of a downer.
It instead uses a rather
ordinary-looking analogue
instrument binnacle.
However, the E-class
comes loaded with
equipment like Mercedes’
PreSafe system (it tightens
the seatbelts and braces
the passengers in case
of an imminent impact),
and a 360-degree camera
that comes in handy when
manoeuvring a car this big
through tight spaces. There’s
even a Park Pilot which steers
the car into a parking spot
for you.
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 First drive
What’s it like to drive?
Chauffeur-driven buyers
are sure to be impressed with
the car’s ride which almost
makes you feel like you’re
travelling on a cushion of air,
especially in Comfort mode.
Pick up the pace, however,
and the car wallows quite
noticeably, more so over bad
roads. This can be addressed
by switching to Sport or
Sport+ mode, where the car
feels a lot more tied down,
and of course, is a lot better
to drive. In Sport+ though, it
feels too eager for bumper-to-
bumper traffic.

'The V6 diesel Like all mercedes cars, interior No touch-functionality for the Fully digital instrument cluster
is supremely is extremely well put together. 12.3-inch infotainment display. not offered on Indian E-class.

refined, and
delivers a
tremendous
burst of
power when
you ask for it.'
Steering-mounted touchpad to Feather-soft rear headrest 360-degree camera is a boon
control the infotainment unit. pillows like in the bigger S-class. when driving such a big car.

Those who like to drive will

definitely appreciate the 258hp
3.0-litre V6 diesel engine. It’s
supremely refined, to the effect
that you can hardly hear it in
the cabin. Also, it’s got tonnes
of pulling power, and with the
nine-speed transmission you
can cruise at 100kph with the
engine spinning at very low
revs. That said, the E can be the fat tyres allow the E-class to the 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine is tail-lights have a crushed-
quite quick when you want it cope with our bad roads better. extremely refined and punchy. crystal finish when switched on.
to be; it can accelerate from
0-100kph in a claimed 6.6sec. seat. It’s spacious, supremely tackle our bad roads well, and look at it as an E-class that
In case you don’t plan on comfortable, and as with all the big diesel is even quite fun delivers near-S-class-levels of
*Estimated ex-showroom, Delhi **Ex-showroom, Delhi

driving yourself around, Mercedes cars, has a cabin to drive. Yes, at an estimated luxury and comfort, and that’s
the cheaper 2.0-litre petrol- that’s fastidiously put together. Rs 70 lakh, it’s a lofty Rs 7 lakh what makes it quite a bargain.
powered variants will serve In the right drive mode, it can costlier than the older car. But Shapur Kotwal
you better. The car will also get
a new 2.0-litre diesel engine Buyer’s file rivals
sometime later this year, and Engine size 3.0 (D) Audi A6
that will surely be the most Price rs 70 lakh* Price rs 51.8 lakh**
efficient of the lot. Power 258hp at 3400rpm this audi makes for a
Torque 620Nm at 1200-4000rpm good luxury car. It's got
Should I buy one? Gearbox 9-speed automatic space, lots of equipment,
You must consider the new Wheelbase 3079mm and is well-priced, but is a
E-class if you are out for a Tyres (f-r) 225/55 r17 bit boring.
luxury car with a brilliant back

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 News
Maruti vehicles to get safer
With Brezza and Ignis already certified at its new Rohtak test facility, Maruti is now
certifying S-cross, Ciaz, Baleno and Ertiga to meet upcoming crash test norms.
Maruti Suzuki’s testing
capabilities received a shot
in the arm recently with the
coming together of its state-
of-the-art R&D Centre test
facility in Rohtak, Haryana.
The massive 600-acre plot
has over 30km of test track
and a full-fledged crash test
laboratory. The facility will not
just cater to local products, but
will also validate Maruti and
Suzuki’s global models as well.
The facility, much of which
is already up and running, will
be fully operational in 2019.
Upon completion, it will have
an emissions lab, gearbox
lab and advanced ride and
handling test centre.
Bearing a total investment
of Rs 3,800 crore, the
facility’s validation and
R&D centre will help speed
up the process by enabling
suppliers to visit the test track
and make changes directly to
humanoid leg in pedestrian safety lab; also measured is impact of a human head on the bonnet; collection of dummies used for crash tests.
Ford’s latest Sync 3 makes debut in Endeavour
Ford has equipped the
Endeavour’s top Titanium trim
with the latest-generation Sync
3 infotainment system, marking
the voice-activated system’s
debut in the country.
The newer system promises
a more intuitive touchscreen
experience, quicker
performance and conversational
voice recognition. Additionally,
the system now gets Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay. For
better convenience, AppLink
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Full-fledged crash test facility is now live and will help future models.
the test cars themselves.
The high-speed test track
consists of a pair of 2km
stretches with 35-degree
banking on each side and even
has endurance tracks that
consist of uneven stretches such
as gravel tracks, muddy tracks
as well as paver tracks.
for smartphone and Siri
Eyes-Free for iPhone are part
of the update.
While it is still equipped
with an 8.0-inch touchscreen
display, the hardware is
new. Unfortunately, existing
Endeavour owners don’t
get the option to upgrade
their systems.
Other features include
reverse camera with adaptive
guidelines and Ford’s
Emergency Assistance feature.
What has also come on line is
Maruti's full-fledged crash test
facility. Used to certify the new
Vitara Brezza – the first vehicle
in India to be certified for offset
(AIS – Automotive Industry
Standard – 098 at 56kph) and
side impact crashes – it also
consists of facilities that allow
for rear impact and others.
The crash test centre, also
for the first time in India, has a
dedicated pedestrian safety lab.
Here, crash tests between the
nose of a car and a humanoid
leg and head help engineers
design cars that do less harm.
Also measured in a separate
test is the force generated by
the impact of a human head
with the bonnet of the car –
the most common cause of
pedestrian death.
Models like the Brezza and
the Ignis are already certified
to pass the AIS 098 offset crash
test requirements, and Maruti
has started to certify some of
its earlier cars like the S-cross,
Ciaz, Baleno and Ertiga to meet
norms that will come into force
in October 2019. What’s clear
is that this new facility will go
a long way in helping Maruti
attain its target of 20 new cars
by 2020.
Tata Tigor to be more feature-laden than Tiago
the tigor’s boot space is expected to be a class-leading 420 litres.
Riding on the wave of success
and critical acclaim for its
Tiago hatchback, Tata Motors
is gearing up to launch its
newest compact sedan
recently named 'Tigor'.
Based on the Tiago, the
Tigor was first showcased at
the 2016 Auto Expo as the
All-new Suzuki WagonR
revealed in Japan
Suzuki has revealed the
all-new WagonR and WagonR
Stingray in Japan. The standard
WagonR gets two distinctive
front fascias. The lower variants
(pictured above) feature simple
detailing while the top variant
sports a two-piece grille and
split headlamps. The new
Stingray, in addition, relies on a
large grille to give it visual mass.
Inside, the dashboard uses
a ‘floating’ touchscreen and
positions the gear lever high
up to maximise space between
the front seats. The new
WagonR is sold in Japan with
Kite 5 concept. It shares the
Tiago’s styling up front, up to
the B-pillar. Tata designers,
however, have gone for a racier
profile for the rear section
of the Tigor’s body. The roof
flows very smoothly, almost
coupé-like into the boot section
here; a look Tata’s marketers
660cc petrol engines and
the option of Suzuki’s mild
hybrid technology.
While the reveal of the new-
gen WagonR points to a new
model for India, it is unlikely
the next model will make it
here in this form. Suzuki, with
inputs from Maruti engineers,
developed a version of the
WagonR specific to India the
last time around and the
carmaker is expected to adopt
the same approach again. The
current WagonR has been on
sale in India since 2010 and is
in the latter part of its life cycle.
Kite 5 concept from auto Expo
2016 featured touchscreen.
call ‘Styleback’. The boot is
expected to have a capacity of
around 420 litres, which would
make it the most spacious
among compact sedans.
Interestingly, the Tigor will
go one up on its sibling by
offering more features. Tata
will add in projector headlamps
Etios Liva now in more
attractive dual-tone paint
Toyota recently introduced
the Etios Liva with a dual-tone
colour in order to make the
hatchback more attractive.
On offer are three dual-tone
paint schemes – Ultramarine
Blue, Vermillion Red and
Super White – on the V and
VX variants (VD and VXD in
case of the diesels). The dual-
tone variants are priced at
Rs 6.03-6.49 lakh for the
petrol models and Rs 7.26-7.63
lakh for the diesels (all prices
ex-showroom, Delhi).
The variants with the new
paint scheme feature a blacked-
out roof, A, B and C pillars.
Moreover, the hatch features a
roof spoiler, a blacked-out
front grille, chrome
finishes for the
fog lamp
surrounds,
electrically
foldable
mirrors and
diamond-cut
alloy wheels.
While the interior
on the top trim, with the
touchscreen system from the
Zest and Bolt replacing the
button-operated system from
the Tiago. Tata is also expected
to focus on smartphone
connectivity with it being an
important area for the brand.
Additional features such as a
rear centre armrest along with
sportier design alloy wheels are
likely to make it to the sedan.
Power will come from the
Tiago's engines – an 85hp
1.2-litre petrol and 70hp
1.05-litre diesel. Both engines
will be mated to five-speed
manual gearboxes with the
option of AMT also expected.
The Tata Tigor will act as a
replacement to the Indigo eCS
and will be positioned below
the Zest in the sub-four-metre
sedan segment. It's direct rival
will be the upcoming Chevrolet
Beat Essentia compact sedan.
layout remains the same as
the standard model, it gets a
piano black finish for the centre
console and gloss-black inserts
for the door-side arm rests.
There is no change to the
car’s mechanicals or its
equipment list, and as with
all variants of the Etios Liva
hatchback, dual SRS airbags,
antilock brakes, electronic
brake-force distribution,
three-point seat belts for
all passengers and ISOFIX
child-seat mounts are offered
as standard.
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 News
Maruti goes turbo with Baleno RS
Maruti will launch its latest
engine series ‘Boosterjet’ in
the new Baleno RS. This will
be its first petrol engine in
India to use turbocharging and
direct-injection technology and
will produce 102hp and 150Nm
from a small-capacity 1.0-litre,
three-cylinder engine.
The turbocharger forces
more air into the engine for
better fuel burning resulting
in better power and fuel
efficiency. The direct-injection
technology helps improve
performance at lower engine
speeds. This technology is
also used by VW and Ford
with their 1.2 TSI and 1.0-litre
Ecoboost engines respectively.
Typical of an engine of this
kind, the Boosterjet is likely to
have strong performance at low
and mid revs. Fuel efficiency
is expected to be good when
driven with a light foot.
In fact, the carmaker
Mid-2017 launch for VW Tiguan coming in
April, Passat around July
Volvo V90 Cross Country Volkswagen India will assembled locally at VW’s
Estate cars or station
wagons never really seemed
to catch on in India. However,
that is not stopping Volvo
from launching the V90
Cross Country by the middle
of this year.
An estate version of the S90,
the V90 Cross Country shares
the same front end styling,
interior and equipment list but
gets more aggressive-looking
bumpers, body cladding and
scuff plates front and rear.
For India, it will get a higher
32 | March 2017 whatcar?
after the Baleno rS, Brezza, ciaz and Ertiga could get 'Boosterjet'.
recently opened bookings
for the Baleno RS which is
due for launch on March 3,
2017. The Baleno RS can
be booked online through
the Nexa website – www.
nexaexperience.com – in
addition to conventional
ground clearance and all-wheel
drive. Adding to the model’s
practicality will be a 560-litre
boot expandable to 1,526 litres.
However, in place of the
sedan’s 190hp 2.0-litre diesel,
the Cross Country will likely
use a new 235hp derivative of
the engine. This will, however,
be paired to the same eight-
speed automatic.
The Volvo V90 Cross
Country will slot in between
the S90 and the XC90 in
Volvo's India line-up.
booking options for an initial
payment of Rs 11,000.
The India-spec Maruti
Baleno RS gets different front
and rear bumpers, a unique
mesh grille and black alloy
wheels. The overall look of
the car is similar to the one
make a return to the executive
vehicle segment with the
launch of the new Tiguan
SUV around April this year.
This will be followed by the
launch of the new Passat
around July. Both vehicles
will assist VW in moving back
into the premium and luxury
car space after it discontinued
the Passat in 2013.
Showcased at the 2016
Auto Expo, the second-
generation Tiguan, which
never made it to India in
its previous-generation, is
set to rival the Hyundai
Santa Fe when introduced
here and is expected to be
VW Passat
showcased last year at the Auto
Expo in New Delhi.
After the Baleno RS,
Maruti might introduce this
engine on its Vitara Brezza,
Ciaz and Ertiga models. The
Baleno, powered by a 1.2-litre
K-series engine, is already a
peppy car, and with this new
Boosterjet engine, expect
the RS to be a very quick
hatchback. It remains to be
seen how it matches up to the
Abarth Punto and the popular
Volkswagen Polo GT TSI.
1.0-litre engines are capable of
producing 102hp and 150Nm.
Aurangabad plant.
The carmaker will introduce
the Tiguan with a 2.0-litre
diesel making 177hp and
350Nm of torque paired with
a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
Interestingly, it will be offered
with an all-wheel-drive system.
Pricing is estimated to be
Rs 30-35 lakh (ex-showroom).
Test mules of the Passat
were recently spotted in India.
The sedan will use VW’s new
EA288 2.0-litre 177hp unit.
Just as the Tiguan, the Passat
will also be assembled locally,
and is likely to bear an asking
price of around Rs 32-34 lakh
(ex-showroom).
VW Tiguan
launches March 2017
Honda City facelift
Honda City faCelift
Price: Rs 8.49–13.56 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Honda has pushed the
City more upmarket with
the facelift. It is also more
premium, thanks to the high
price (Rs 4 lakh more than the
Ciaz’s top variant). The car gets
minor changes to styling along
with updates to the cabin, a
revised variant break-up and
added equipment. Available
in five trim levels – S, SV, V,
VX and ZX, the facelifted City
gets equipment such as LED
headlamps and fog lamps, six
airbags, 16-inch diamond-cut
alloy wheels and a new 7.0-inch
touchscreen infotainment
system. The base trim is now
petrol only while the top trim
petrol is only available with a
CVT gearbox.
Renault Kwid
Rxl 1.0, aMt
Price: Rs 3.54–3.84 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Renault has now introduced
the 1.0-litre engine option on
the mid RxL trim of the Kwid.
The engine is offered with a
manual gearbox as standard
and also gets the option of the
five-speed AMT unit.
audi a3 CabRiolet
faCelift
Price: Rs 47.98 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
The updated A3 Cabriolet gets
a number of cosmetic changes
to bring it closer in styling to
the A4. As before, the car is
pretty well equipped and gets
dual-zone climate control, front
and rear parking, leather seats,
7.0-inch MMI infotainment
and satellite navigation. The
biggest change though is the
use of a new 150hp 1.4-litre
petrol motor with cylinder
deactivation technology in
place of the old 1.8-litre unit.
Hyundai GRand i10
faCelift
Price: Rs 4.58–7.33 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Grand i10 facelift gets
revised styling, new variants,
and added equipment along
with a new diesel engine. The
old 71hp 1.1-litre diesel unit
makes way for a more powerful
75hp 1.2-litre powerplant
which is mated to a five-speed
manual gearbox as standard.
Equipment on offer now
includes new design alloy
wheels, a choice of touchscreen
infotainment systems, reverse
camera and climate control.
2017 toyota PRius
Price: Rs 38.96 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Toyota has relaunched the
Prius with an all-new model.
Powered by a 122hp petrol-
electric hybrid powertrain,
the Prius is available in a
single trim levels and offers
equipment such as a JBL
audio system, touchscreen
infotainment system, dual-zone
climate control, seven airbags,
ABS and traction control.
Toyota claims the car can
deliver a mileage of 26.27kpl.
audi a4 diesel
Price: From Rs 40.20 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
The much-awaited diesel A4
is powered by an updated
2.0-litre diesel engine which
now delivers 190hp; up 15hp
from the previous generation
model. The engine is paired to
a new seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic gearbox and is only
offered with front-wheel drive.
As with the petrol, the diesel is
available in two trim levels –
Premium Plus and Technology.
PoRsCHe 718 CayMan,
boxsteR
Price: Boxster – Rs 85.53 lakh;
Cayman – Rs 81.63 lakh (ex-
showroom, Delhi)
Facelifts to the Boxtser and
Cayman siblings, the two cars
get revisions to the styling
along with the introduction of
new downsized turbocharged
engines. The earlier six-
cylinder engines make way for
a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder
unit that develops 300hp and
comes paired to a seven-speed
automatic gearbox as standard.
uPdated toyota
CaMRy HybRid
Price: Rs 31.98 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Toyota has updated the Camry
Hybrid for 2017 with the
addition of more equipment.
The car now gets added
features such as LED fog
lamps, a JBL audio system
and wireless charging for
compatible smartphones.
laMboRGHini HuRaCan
Rwd sPydeR
Price: Rs 3.45 crore
(ex-showroom, India)
Powered by a 580hp 5.2-litre
V10, the Huracan RWD
Spyder sits above its sibling,
the entry-level Huracan RWD
Coupe. The car is 120kg heavier
than its coupé sibling, due to a
folding roof, along with being
0.2sec slower in the sprint from
0-100kph with a time of 3.6sec.
The car also gets cosmetic
tweaks to help improve
downforce over the front end.
JeeP wRanGleR PetRol
Price: Rs 56 lakh
(ex-showroom, India)
The Wrangler is now available
with a 285hp 3.6-litre V6
petrol engine that comes
paired with a five-speed
automatic gearbox as standard.
As with the diesel model, the
car continues to offer a four-
wheel-drive system.
loCally asseMbled
JaGuaR xf
Price: Rs 47.5–60.5 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Jaguar has begun locally
assembly of the new XF
which has now brought down
the prices for the model
across all variants. The car
carries forward mechanically
unchanged but gets a minor
revision to the equipment list
such as the introduction of new
design alloy wheels and the
deletion of the optional LED
headlamps on the mid trims.
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 Buying & owning

Leading lights
We throw some light on the various types of headlights
and the purpose they serve.
Story rayomand Buhariwalla

Lasers, projectors, LeDs. No, this
isn’t some party planner's material list,
but the headlight technology that has
been advancing at a rapid rate and is
finding place on our cars. and, it's getting
more and more difficult to cut through
the jargon; LeDs, halogens, projectors,
xenons. so, what do they mean?
What are halogens?
a halogen bulb is similar to an electric
bulb found in any household. But while
your regular bulb has a filament (small
wire) that heats up and emits light,
the halogen lamp uses halogen gas to
increase brightness.
these bulbs aren’t very efficient, as
most of the energy is wasted in heat
instead of light. Halogen bulbs used in
automobiles typically emit a yellowish
light and despite the technology being
over 50 years old, it is widely used. In
terms of brightness, halogen lamps have
a throw of about 100 metres.
What are xenon headlights?
also referred to as HID (high-intensity
discharge), xenon lamps are similar to
the ubiquitous tube light. there is no
filament that gets heated up, instead,
xenon gas is electrically charged. this
produces a bluish-white light that is
close in colour to natural light. Xenon

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700-2000 lumeNs
Halogen ligHts
HiD ligHts
leD ligHts
laser ligHts
IN metres -> 0 100
Lumens is the amount of light emitted from a source. Higher the lumens, brighter the light.
lamps are more expensive than halogen
but they generally last longer and are
more efficient. as seen with tube lights,
these lamps too have a small delay before
lighting up and take some time to come
to full brightness, which is why the high
and passing beams generally get an
additional halogen bulb. thus, a car
will have two bulbs in each lamp unit
making it a total of four.
What are bi-xenon headlights?
the term bi-xenon headlight is a bit
confusing, as ‘bi’ suggest two. But a bi-
xenon uses just one xenon lamp for the
high beam, which is then either moved
or shaded each time a low beam is to
be provided. thus, a bi-xenon lamp is
sometimes cheaper and also takes up less
space in the lamp unit. If the car you are
looking at lists xenon lights as a feature,
check if these are bi-xenon or xenon.
What is a projector lens?
Do not confuse these with projector
lens lights; these do not necessarily
indicate xenon bulbs. a projector is a
Called a 'projector', this hemisphere is a
simple lens that focuses light from any
given light source onto the road ahead.
eNergy coNsumed IN wattage
2500-3800 lumeNs
15000 lumeNs
20000 lumeNs
200 300 400 500 600
simple lens which is used to focus the
light source on to the road. It is quite
similar to a movie projector you might
have in your office or home. as you may
have guessed, a projector lens can be used
with any light source: halogen, xenon or
an LeD lamp.
What are LED headlights?
In general, an LeD or light emitting diode
discharges light from the movement of
electrons and as such, is a simple and
highly efficient system. the advantage of
LeD lights is that they light up instantly,
are extremely efficient and last far longer
than other light sources. thus, they are
frequently used in tail-lights and daytime
running lights. However, with technology
advancing, the problem of lower light
intensity is being overcome to the point
where LeDs are finding application in
headlights. the additional benefit here
is that LeDs can emit light that's far
closer in colour to daylight. of course,
some manufacturers use LeDs for just
low beams, while some have full (low and
high beam) LeD lights.
'LEDs light up
instantly, are very
efficient and last
far longer than
other light sources.'
What are daytime running lights?
these are mostly LeD lights that always
55 stay lit when a car is on. In LeD form,
watts
they consume negligible energy and while
most people like them for their designs
and style, they are meant to increase
your car’s daytime visibility. they do not
35 cost much and many manufacturers are
watts
offering them as a standard feature on
their cars.
What are laser lights?
30
watts these lights stimulate a gas with a
laser beam, which then glows extremely
bright, emitting a powerful light. the
advantage of laser lights is that they
20 are far smaller and can illuminate the
watts road much further ahead. For now, the
technology is quite new and is used only
in a few luxury cars worldwide. Let's not
forget, it is quite expensive.
What are cornering lights?
these lights turn on as soon as the
steering wheel is turned. so, they provide
illumination way before the car does
the turn, lighting up the area the driver
intends to go. the lights also switch off
automatically when the car completes
the turn. the lights are either the main
units or are separate lamps that light up
as needed.
What are digital LED headlights?
Using this system, you can drive with
your headlights turned up high. the
headlight is capable of shutting select
areas of the light depending on the
position of oncoming traffic. It is quite
helpful as it prevents the car from
blinding drivers ahead. this is expensive
technology and has been introduced only
on select luxury cars in India.
says…
Automobile light technology,
just like all other advancements,
is evolving at the speed of
light. You can expect the tech
to trickle down to smaller
segments as newer tech keeps
coming in. You may be tempted
to go in for many aftermarket
headlight products available,
but make sure you buy from
reputed companies. Also,
remember to be courteous
and use a full beam only when
absolutely necessary.
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 Comparison

Tata Hexa XTA Price: Rs 17.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Performance & refinement

the diesel engine is quite smooth and makes a accelerator, and power is delivered almost instantly,
healthy 156hp. But acceleration is not strong as the so driving at city speeds is quite effortless. and what
vehicle is heavy and weighs about 2,200kg. the also helps is that the automatic is quick to shift and
engine, however, responds well when you tap the very responsive, especially in Sport mode.

Ride & handling

the suspension absorbs bad roads with ease, and grip around bends and despite some body roll, the
ride at low speed is supple. there’s a bit of shudder hexa feels nicely planted in corners, with plenty of road
due to the old-school ladder-frame chassis, but this feel from the steering. the wheel, however, is a bit
disappears at higher speeds. there's also plenty of heavy and makes the hexa feel cumbersome at times.

Interiors
the hexa's cabin is a big step forward for tata. It feels
premium and is spacious and comfortable too. the
all-black interiors look nice and the faux leather with
contrast stitching does a great deal to lift the
ambience. the seats are broad and comfy too.
Ergonomics aren't the best, as the steering has
limited tilt adjustment and the placement of the
pedals is a bit odd. But, overall, the hexa aces it.

Space & practicality

the captain seats in the middle row are comfy and recessed in the door, are extremely useful too. the third
offer ample knee and legroom, even behind tall row, however, is difficult to access due to the awkward
drivers. the large windows and low sills lend an airy tumbling mechanism. Once seated, under-thigh
feel to the cabin and the luxury car-like sunshades, support is poor, but knee and legroom aren't too bad.

Equipment
the Xta variant is expensive but well equipped. It great 10-speaker JBL audio system. while it does get
gets huge 19-inch alloy wheels, projector headlamps, six airbags, aBS and corner stability control, the auto
faux-leather interiors, reverse camera and sensors, variant, to keep prices low, misses out on traction
Photography Omkar Dhas

auto headlamps and wipers, cruise control and a control and electronic stability program (ESP).

Engine 2,179cc, 4cyls

Power 156hp at 4,000rpm Tata Hexa XTA Our verdict
0-100kph 12.28sec For Premium interiors, comfortable ride, automatic gearbox
Tyres 235/55 r19 Against heavy to drive, needs more performance
Verdict a rugged yet stylish people mover with great
1
Variants XMa and Xta
comfort and good interiors.

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 Tata Hexa Automatic vs Mahindra XUV500 Automatic

Auto
The Tata Hexa with an automatic gearbox truly justifies its premium
cross
image. But is it better than Mahindra's flagship, the automatic XUV500?
Mahindra XUV500 AWD W10 AT Price: Rs 18.56 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Performance & refinement

Mahindra's 140hp motor sounds crude and clattery. turbo, but after that the XUV500 lunges forward,
But despite being down on power, the XUV is lighter the engine spins freely and there's a strong burst of
and hence faster than the hexa. there is a bit of a power. the hexa has the better automatic gearbox,
delay when you put your foot down, due to the but this one works well too.

Ride & handling

the XUVs ride and handling have been improved, edge off bumps either. the steering is light and
but there's still a long way to go. ride is acceptable good for city use, but handling is loose and
for the most part, but it still crashes through even wayward, and in corners the XUV often seems to
medium-sized bumps and still doesn't take the have a mind of its own.

Interiors
the XUV500’s interiors look dated in comparison much improved, levels of quality aren't consistent.
and don’t have the hexa’s appeal. there are several what's worse is that the seats are a bit too small
hard plastics that are easy to scratch and though and not very comfy in the front.
there are some nice bits and functionality now is

Space & practicality

Unlike the hexa, there’s no option for captain seats as the seat tumbles forward nicely, but legroom in
in the middle row. the bench, however, is fairly the rear is limited and passengers will feel cooped
comfortable with ample knee, head and legroom. up due to the small glass area. also, with all rows up,
Getting into the third row is easier than on the hexa there's barely any room for your weekend luggage.

Equipment
the XUV500 has most of the hexa's features and auto. also, in terms of safety, it betters the hexa with
also gets an electric sunroof, leather upholstery, tilt ESP and hill descent control along with six airbags
and telescopic steering adjustment, a larger and aBS with EBD. what's more is that an all-wheel-
touchscreen system with navigation and android drive variant with an auto gearbox is available too.

Engine 2,179cc, 4cyls

Our verdict Mahindra XUV500 AWD W10 AT Power 140hp at 3,750rpm
For ample performance, comfy second row, well-equipped 0-100kph 11.94sec
2 Against Noisy engine, poor cabin insulation, wayward handling
Verdict Feels peppy and is easy to drive, but needs to be better
Tyres 235/65 r17
Variants w6, w8 w10, awD
sorted in other areas.

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 Comparison

Cross-hatch
match
The new kid on the block, the radical new Maruti Ignis issues
Photography ashley Baxter & Paul Dewars

a challenge to the recently refreshed Hyundai Grand i10.

Do you really need a
diesel engine in a small car?
you pay more, performance
is down and they are not as
refined or as smooth. Also,
today, with the price disparity
between petrol and diesel at
an all-time low, buying a diesel
is more difficult to justify.
and petrols are more fun-to-
drive as well. When the time
came to compare cars, we
picked the petrol variant of
Maruti’s new Ignis. With its
radical crossover looks, this
new hatchback stands out in
a world of boring hatchbacks.
and what's nice is that it is
practical too. It is spacious,
comes loaded with kit and is
said to return 20.89kpl that's
sure to keep the Indian buyer
smiling. The car it goes up
against is Hyundai’s updated
Grand i10. It looks sharper,
gets more equipment and
is also now more efficient
than before at 19.77kpl. All
these updates have come at a
marginal price hike, but the
Grand i10 is still the cheaper
of the two. But is it better than
the Ignis?
What are they like to drive?
Both cars have engines that

40 | march 2017 whatcar?


displace 1.2 litres and put
out 83hp. The Ignis' engine,
however, gets stronger and
stronger the more you keep
your foot down. This makes
it plenty of fun to drive. It
sprints from 0-100 in just
12.24sec, a full second faster
than the Grand i10 and keep
your foot down and the gap
widens to almost four seconds
by 140. Outright performance
apart, the Ignis also feels
extremely eager when driven
at regular speeds. There's
a bit of hesitation from the
get-go, but the engine soon
pulls cleanly after, winding all
Maruti Ignis vs Hyundai Grand i10
The conTenders
Maruti Ignis 1.2 Alpha
List price rs 6.70 lakh
the funky looking Ignis has
an impressive engine and
some cool features.
the way to the 6,200rpm limit
in one uninterrupted sweep.
you can even leave it in third
gear most of the time and
know that it will pull forward
smoothly from any speed.
yes, the crossover styling
may define the Ignis, but it’s
the petrol engine that defines
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi
Hyundai Grand i10 Asta
List price rs 6.43 lakh
Looks sharper now, gets
more equipment, and a
retuned engine.
the driving experience. The
only fly in the ointment is that
it has an irritating tendency to
stall when starting from traffic
lights and that's something
you'll have to get used to.
The Grand i10 is nowhere
near as quick. 0-100 takes
13.39sec and the engine
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Maruti ignis vs Hyundai Grand i10 Comparison
sounds strained and harsh Maruti iGnis
every time you pull it hard.
This isn't very becoming
and power delivery isn't as
smooth or as consistent as the
Maruti. For example, there is
a slight dip in power at around
4,000rpm, but then the engine
does get a second wind past
5,000rpm, staying strong
until its 6,000rpm limit. It
does pull well initially though,
and there's a nice meaty slug
of power, but this is all too
brief, and acceleration flattens
out quite soon. The driving
experience is marred by
inconsistent power delivery.
On its big tyres and tall stiff Seats are well contoured and are
springs, the Ignis is also the comfortable too, but cushioning
one that takes to bad roads The stiffly sprung Ignis offers a firm ride; suspension is noisy. is a bit too soft for long trips.
better. For a car this light, its
straightline stability is quite
good and it rides flatter than Hyundai Grand i10
the Hyundai at high speeds
as well. At city speeds though,
the firm suspension setup
transfers lot of mini shocks to
the cabin. You are constantly
reminded of the surface
beneath by noises filtering into
the poorly insulated cabin and
though it is much more adept
at traversing big obstacles,
the suspension remains loud.
What must be remembered
is that Maruti recommends
a high tyre pressure of 36
pounds per square inch (PSI)
– the highest we’ve seen in any
small car.
The Hyundai handles Front seats are a bit small and
broken roads much better. could do with a bit more
The facelifted car has been The softly sprung Grand i10 rides well but stability is only average. bolstering; rear bench is good.
raised a bit and the springs
softened allowing it to soak
up bumps pretty silently. At and feels disconnected, panache of its exterior. It does is adequate too. Talking of
slow speeds, the suspension robbing you of a lot of much look a bit different but is more space, the Ignis has the bigger
is so good it goes through needed confidence. modern, elements like the boot here, which is quite easy
sharper undulations with The Grand i10's steering on black-and-beige dashboard, to access.
just a muted thud. Go faster, the other hand is full of feel. the floating touchscreen, the The real cause for complain
however, and much of this It has adequate weight and body-coloured panels at the is the road noise that filters
composure melts away as it is quite accurate in corners. bottom of the centre console in. The cabin isn’t as insulated
begins to bob and float. However, mid-corner bumps and the door handles go a as the Grand i10’s, and the
The Ignis just isn't better manage to toss the Grand i10 long way in to making it seem functionality of the
at speed in a straight line, it's off the line and to add to the more youthful. The front infotainment system isn’t as
much nicer to drive in corners woes, it feels skittish around seats are large and offer good fluid either. The rear bench
as well. The high ground faster bends. So, even though support, and the steering is a bit upright, visibility at the
clearance means there’s a bit it is lower slung and more wheel, gearknob and pedals rear is poor and the front seats
of body roll, but once you go car-like than the Ignis, it's the are placed nicely too. The cushioning is a bit too soft.
beyond that, it feels more agile latter that is more secure in instrument cluster is easy to Get in the Grand i10’s
and composed around corners. high-speed corners. read, and all the knobs are cabin and you are greeted
The steering, however, is a easy to access. Rear-seat space by its well-appointed interior.
massive let-down. It's as What are they like inside? is impressive as well. There’s The leap in quality and
light as a video game's wheel The Ignis’ cabin matches the ample legroom and headroom refinement is huge, everything

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Maruti ignis vs Hyundai Grand i10
Maruti iGniS
Design
Looks eye-catching, and
buttons and knobs are easy
to access.
Hyundai Grand i10
Design
Uses the same template as the
old car. Quite functional,
placement of buttons is perfect.
is well put-together and
quality of materials and
fit-finish are good. The
dashboard’s design template
looks a bit dated but the
material quality is so good,
the Ignis feels very ordinary.
And then the 7.0-inch
touchscreen infotainment
system gives the rest of the
cabin a lift. The system's
Equipment
3 Standard Automatic
7 Not available climate control
Maruti Ignis
Hyundai Grand i10
Quality
materials used and overall
build quality is good. Quality
is patchy in other areas.
Quality
Interior quality is easily the
best. materials used, build and
functionality are top rate.
interface is identical to the
Elantra’s, and Hyundai
has also finally added a
climate control system and
a reverse camera.
The Grand i10’s seats,
however, are the same as
before. While the rear bench is
comfortable and the large
windows offer a good view out,
the front seats are relatively
Touchscreen Keyless
Infotainment entry/go
3 3 3 7
3 3 3 3
Comparison
Driving position
Steering, pedals and seat
placement is good, offers a
good driving position.
Pedal placement
Brake, clutch pedals placed
too high, makes them
uncomfortable to drive.
small and not as comfy. And
why has Hyundai altered
the pedals placement? The
brake and clutch pedals are
placed a bit too high and you'll
have to lift your foot up every
time you need to engage them.
Not very nice when driving in
stop-go city traffic where you
are constantly shuffling
between pedals.
Cooled LED-projector Rear
glovebox lamps aircon vents
3 7
halogen only 3 3 7
climate control toggle switches
have a nice tactile feel.
Instrument panel looks a
bit tame.
Engine start-stop button is
beautifully finished.
rear air-con vents help cooling
the back seat on a hot day.
Equipment and Safety
Features like daytime running
lights, steering-mounted
controls, keyless-entry and go,
Bluetooth connectivity, AUX
and USB are standard on the
top-spec variants. A 7.0-inch
touchscreen system finds place
in the Ignis and the Grand i10,
and both cars get navigation
system, reverse camera with
Reverse ISOFIX Airbags
camera mounts
3 3 2
2
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 Comparison
Stats, specs and ratings What it will cost you
Maruti Ignis Hyundai Grand i10
1.2 alpha 1.2 asta
List price rs 6.70 lakh List price rs 6.43 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi) (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Measurements Figures in bold are best in test. Dimensions in cm

Maruti Ignis Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 alpha asta
190 195
92 92 64 92 94 66
66-88 62-86 65-86 61-82 Prices (Delhi)
Ex-showroom price Rs 6,69,000 Rs 6,43,538
370 376.5 Insurance Rs 22,266 Rs 22,500
Registration (& taxes) Rs 49,343 Rs 50,061
On-road price Rs 7,62,113 Rs 7,27,432
159.5 152
Deals NA NA
101 105
56 64 52 66

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Space
260 litres 74
Space
254 litres
Depreciation each year
169 166
1st year 21% 1st year 23%

2nd year 18% 2nd year 19%

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Peak power 83hp at 6000rpm Peak power 83hp at 6000rpm
Peak torque 113Nm at 4200rpm Peak torque 114Nm at 4000rpm

0-100kph top speed 0-100kph top speed

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Acceleration 50-80kph through the gears Acceleration 50-80kph through the gears
4.17 sec 5.05 sec Boot capacity Boot capacity
20-80kph in 3rd gear 20-80kph in 3rd gear
Enough space for two big bags, Space is on par, but the wheels
12.11 sec 12.89 sec
loading lip is a bit high. well intrusion is a bit too much.
40-100kph in 4th gear 40-100kph in 4th gear
18.52 sec 22.53 sec
Braking 80-0kph Braking 80-0kph parking sensors. Some extras Maruti’s Nexa chain of
26.36m 28.07m like the ISOFIX child-seat premium showrooms and
mounts and LED projector prices start from Rs 4.59 lakh
Buying details Buying details headlamps help the Ignis for the entry-level Sigma petrol
www.nexaexperience.com www.hyundai.com/in power ahead of the Hyundai variant and go up to Rs 8.35
in terms of equipment. Both lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Infotainment Infotainment cars get ABS, driver and for the top-spec Alpha diesel
passenger-side airbags on model. As with all Marutis, it
the top-spec variant. Maruti, gets a standard warranty of 2
however, offers two airbags as years/40,000km. The Grand
standard across all variants of i10’s prices start from Rs 4.58
the Ignis, while in the Grand lakh for the base petrol model
i10’s case, you get only one. and the fully loaded diesel
Hyundai offers ABS only on variant costs Rs 7.36 lakh
apart from the slight lag in touchscreen is richer, graphics the top-spec Asta variant. (ex-showroom, Delhi). The
response, it's easy to use and are better and the speakers are Grand i10 comes with a
graphics are decent as well. quite good too. Buying and Owning standard warranty of 2 yrs/
The Ignis is sold through unlimited mileage.

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 Maruti ignis vs Hyundai Grand i10

Our VErdiCt

1
Maruti Ignis
1.2 alpha

For Peppy engine,

space and comfort,
stability at speed
Against Stiff ride,
lifeless steering, poor
cabin insulation
Verdict Fiesty and fun
to drive, it has plenty
of appeal.

2
See how other
Hyundai Grand i10
1.2 asta mid-size
hatchbacks
compare in our
For Interior quality, Buyer's Guide
ride comfort on p79
Against Inconsistent
power delivery, feels
skittish at speed
Verdict It's more
sophisticated and better
built, but that's about it

THE UpDATED HyUNDAI

Grand i10 doesn't just get
freshened looks, the company
has addressed some of the
old car’s shortcomings too.
The car now rides better,
it comes with a more fluid
steering and the feature list
has been updated to keep it
relevant. Interior quality, if
anything, seems even better
and it even seems to have
that plush feel one associates
with cars from a segment
above. The engine initially
'The Ignis responds well too. There's
a nice slug of power as you
outshines the put your foot down, but then
acceleration flattens out, and
i10 due to its later the engine gets thrashy
strong and and noisy.
In contrast, the Ignis's
seamless engine feels peppy and makes
you grin as it gets stonger and
petrol motor.' stronger. It has a fresh, funky
design and the interiors are
comfy and full of attitude.
Even the seats are nice and
the cabin has good amount
of space. Then the feature list
is longer than the Hyundai’s
and the Maruti is the more
practical of the two.
Sure, the ride is a bit stiff,
the steering fails to impress
and the light build and poor
insulation make it feel like
just another Maruti. These,
however, aren't deal breakers.
yes, the competition is tight
and the i10 is a very worthy
rival, but in the end, the
compact and fun Ignis just
manages to nose ahead by a
short head.

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 Comparison
Photography Kuldeep chaudhari & Omkar Dhas
ThaT Diesel engines are
still the preferred choice of
luxury car buyers comes as no
surprise. They deliver punchier
performance; their superior
fuel efficiency translates into
lower running costs, and
refinement is so close too. A
few months ago, audi launched
48 | march 2017 whatcar?
Power to
perform
its new-generation, larger and
feature-rich a4 sedan, albeit
in the 30TFsi petrol guise
putting out 150hp, but it was
only a matter of time before
the german brand introduced
it in diesel as well paying heed
to market demand. The 35TDi
now comes with a 190hp diesel.
Meanwhile, the a4's arch
rival – the Mercedes-Benz
diesel 204hp C250d – stands
tall as an extremely capable
sedan with baby s-class looks,
plush cabin and a powerful
diesel engine. Can the new a4
give the C-class a run for its
money? We find out.
What are they like to drive?
Pull away from rest in an a4
and it’s possible you'd mistake
it for a petrol; the diesel is so
silent and refined. If not for the
air-con’s fan speed, there’s an
eerie silence inside the cabin.
even as one begins to spin
the motor faster, there’s no

The new 190hp diesel A4
has plenty of performance
and is all-round a
sophisticated package.
But is it better than Merc's
C250d, the one that gets
a 204hp diesel?
more than a purr. This 190hp
2.0-litre diesel plant, however,
bunches up all the power in
the mid range. What’s really
amazing is the way in which
it masks the speed and before
you can realise, you're going
silly fast. Boost comes in once
the needle crosses 2,000
Audi A4 35TDI vs Mercedes-Benz C250d
revs and the engine pulls
hard till 4,500. Under hard
acceleration, though, the front
wheels struggle to remain in
a straight line which can get
a bit discomforting and a lot
of power is squandered away.
What makes the driving nicer
is audi’s 7-speed double-clutch
The conTenders
Audi A4 35TDI Technology
List price rs 43.30 lakh.
Finally, the a4 gets a
powerful diesel engine and
like before, it's smooth and
very refined.
gearbox which is brilliant with
quick and seamless shifts,
making sure the car always
remains in the right gear at the
right speed.
in comparison, the Merc's
2.1-litre diesel engine’s
character is very different.
it’s the louder unit among the
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi
Mercedes-Benz C250d
List price rs 45.85 lakh.
merc's c-class is a solidly
engineered car with a
powerful diesel engine
and great interiors.
two, emits a continuous diesel
clatter, be it at idle or when
spun harder, and the engine
only smoothens up in the mid-
range. in its C250d guise, the
Merc, however, makes 204hp
and delivers power in a smooth
and step-free fashion. There’s
strong performance available
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audi a4 35Tdi vs Mercedes-benz c250d Comparison
on tap right from the word go audi a4
and the engine keeps pulling
relentlessly. The 0-100kph
timing is 7.89 seconds, i.e. 0.19
seconds faster than the A4.
Merc's 9-speed gearbox does
a great job and shifts through
ratios very quickly. However,
in sportier drive modes,
the gearbox feels a tad too
aggressive and each shift can
be felt by the passengers,
very unlike the Audi’s smooth
gear transition.
Out of the two, the A4 also
has a more absorbent ride.
Potholes and uneven roads
are dealt with well and the
suspension does a great job Seat cushioning is a bit firm.
of ironing out these quietly. the rear back-rest is quite
There’s, however, float from Ride is absorbent in the city. It tends to float quite a bit though. upright, but has better support.
low speeds and as you go

'Refinement Mercedes-benz c-class

of the A4's
engine is
fantastic. And
the C250d
pulls from
any speed.'

faster, this continuous pitching

gets uncomfortable. And
added to this is the constant
squirming and lateral left and
right movement as the front-
wheel drive struggles to put the
power down to the road. What
spoils the driving experience
even more is the light steering
that's devoid of feel. A slightly
stiffer suspension setup and
Audi's 4WD (quattro) are
much needed here.
The C250d’s suspension
setup is firmer of the two. At
low speeds, the car crashes
through large potholes at times
and the suspension is nowhere
as silent as the A4’s. The firmer
setup, however, results in
better high-speed manners and
the ride settles down at faster
speeds. Also, there’s none
of the A4's float even when
there are many undulations
Firm suspension isn't as good at low speeds. But it handles well.
on the road. Around corners
it feels tight, giving the driver
confidence to carry speeds
on the straights and around
bends, and the steering is
direct and a lot better than
the A4’s. Not only does the
stiffer suspension and rear-
wheel drive setup allow you
to use all the power available,
the super body control and
direct, well-weighted steering
allows you to have loads of fun
around corners.
What are they like inside?
The A4’s cabin, like its exterior,
is all understated and elegant.
The black dashboard with a
classy wooden trim, virtual
cockpit (instrument cluster
display), Q7-like continuous
air-vent strip, multimedia
screen, frameless mirror and
the digital climate control
display are chic. Certain
buttons like those for the
climate control and memory
on the gear console have haptic
sensors that add to the car’s
feel-good factor. The quality of
bits and materials is top-notch
and fit and finish is great too.
The front seats are nice and
comfortable and so is the
seating at the rear. In fact, the
A4 has a more supportive rear
seat of the two. While the
Seats are softer and more
contoured. Plenty of rear
legroom but seat is smaller.
backrest is a tad too upright, it
doesn’t fall short on room for
knees or the head. The large
floor hump makes it much
more difficult to fit in a third
passenger at the rear and
the large C-pillar does make
the rear seat feel a tad
claustrophobic. Both cars
have an identical boot volume
of 480 litres, but due to the
conventional placement of the
space saver tyre (below the
boot floor), the Audi’s luggage
compartment is the more
practical one.
The C-class’s interiors look
and feel more upmarket. The
soft leather seats, silver accents

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audi a4 35TdI vs mercedes-benz c250d
audI a4
Fit and finish
Overall fit and finish of the
interiors and quality of the
parts are top-notch.
mErcEdES-bEnz c-claSS
Build quality
the interiors are put together
really well and feel great. Some
plastic bits are poor.
and switches, and the wooden
sections look very premium.
The build on certain bits,
however, is plastic and
nowhere as good as on the
Audi. And there are some
cheap plastic bits too.
There are, however, plenty
of adjustments for the front
seats, including manual
under-thigh adjustment
Equipment
3 Standard
7 Not available
Audi A4 35TDI
Mercedes-Benz C250d
Haptic sensors
climate control and the
memory buttons react with
your finger over them.
Design
Lacquered wood trim,
analogue clock and silver
accents look very premium.
making them better contoured
and softer than the A4’s. At
the back, while the Merc is
wider than the Audi, its
contoured backseat doesn’t
feel wide enough and isn’t as
comfortable when it comes to
shoulder or under-thigh
support, the latter being very
poor. Even the space saver tyre
sits on the boot floor, thus
Navigation LED Start/
headlamps stop button
3 3 3 3
3 3 7 Panoramic
Comparison
Virtual cockpit
the large instrument cluster
has crisp graphics and offers
several display options.
Gear stalk
the gear stalk behind the
steering is convenient but
takes time to get used to.
limiting the cargo area in the
boot. However, the legroom is
best in class.
Equipment and Safety
The A4 is available in two
variants – Premium Plus
and the better-equipped
Technology – with major
differentiators like the
addition of Audi’s virtual
Electric Driver Climate
sunroof seat memory control
3 3-zone
7 2-zone
map display on the instrument
console is convenient.
auto mode holds car in place
even after you lift your leg.
No driver seat memory option
or engine start/stop button.
Large panoramic sunroof floods
the cabin with light.
cockpit, navigation with a
touchpad, wireless mobile
charging and driver seat
memory available in the
latter. Features like 17-inch
wheels, LED headlamps
with daytime running lights,
part-leather upholstery,
electric sunroof, 3-zone
climate control, electric
handbrake with auto hold
Ambient Folding Airbags
lighting rear seat
3 60:40 8
3 40:20:40 7
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 Comparison
Stats, specs and ratings What it will cost you
Audi A4 Mercedes-Benz C250d
35tDI technology avantgarde
List price rs 43.30 lakh List price rs 45.58 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi) (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Measurements Figures in bold are best in test. Dimensions in cm

Audi a4 Mercedes-Benz c250d

35tDI technology avantgarde
172 172

96 87 96 88
108 101
70-95
54-80
70-94
59-85
Prices (Delhi)
Ex-showroom price 43,30,000 45,58,445
473 468 Insurance 1,11,774 1,38,315
Registration (& taxes) 5,09,230 5,76,106
On-road price 48,22,046 53,34,115
100 143 97 144
Deals NA 4,00,000
50 108 46 101

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1,750-3,000rpm 1,600-1,800rpm

0-100kph top speed 0-100kph top speed

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Test figures Test figures Practical boot Spare tyre location

Acceleration 50-80kph through the gears Acceleration 50-80kph through the gears Large boot is accommodating. the space saver eats into the
2.53 sec 3.04 sec Spare wheel is under the floor. 480-litre boot space.
20-80kph in kickdown 20-80kph in kickdown
4.40sec 5.49 sec
and eight airbags are available for the Premium Plus
40-100kph in kickdown 40-100kph in kickdown
5.59 sec 6.44 sec
as standard. and Technology variants,
Braking 80-0kph Braking 80-0kph There’s only the Avantgarde respectively. Warranty on the
22.19m NA variant available in the car is available for two years
C250d guise. It gets standard or unlimited kilometres as
Buying details Buying details equipment such as 17-inch standard and can be extended
www.audi.in www.mercedes-benz.co.in wheels, LED lights, panoramic up to the fifth year.
sunroof, Artico (artificial) The C250d Avantgarde, on
Infotainment Infotainment leather, ambient lighting, a the other hand, is available at
2-pin power socket for rear- Rs 45.58 lakh (ex-showroom,
seat passengers, a 40:20:40 Delhi). What sweetens the
split folding rear seat as well deal is that there are benefits
as seven airbags and a tyre of up to Rs 4 lakh on the car,
pressure monitor. bringing its pricing on par
with the A4’s. Also, Mercedes
buying and Owning is offering three years or
audi's multi-media navigation Graphics of the screen aren't The Audi A4 diesel is available unlimited kilometres standard
system is very easy to operate great; isn't easy to toggle at an ex-showroom, Delhi, warranty, extendable to the
with some physical buttons. through the menus either. price of Rs 40.20 lakh and fourth year for approximately
Rs 43.30 lakh (as tested) Rs 57,500.

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 audi a4 35TdI vs mercedes-benz c250d

Our VErdIcT

1
Audi A4
technology

For Smooth engine,

superb gearbox, great
interior quality
Against Unsettled
suspension, unexciting
to drive
Verdict comfy car with
great interiors and
superb refinement.

2
Mercedes C-class
See how other
c250d avantgarde luxury sedans
compare in our
Buyer's Guide
For Strong engine, driving on p79
dynamics, attractive cabin
Against Firm ride, clattery
diesel, some interior bits
not up to the mark
Verdict Nicer car to drive
with a solid build and lots
of features.

THE MERCEDEs-BEnz
C-class in its C250d guise is
the better car to drive here.
Its diesel isn’t as refined or
silent as the A4’s, but it does
offer a strong performance.
The steering is a lot more
direct and suspension
although a bit firm, makes
the car feel planted to the
road at all times. The car is
well-equipped too. Yes, some
interior bits don’t feel up to
scratch but more importantly,
'The new A4 the rear seat isn’t very
comfortable and boot space is
is a fine blend compromised by the space-
saver tyre. Existing deals
of comfort, make the C250d a tempting
buy and if you enjoy driving,
refinement the C250d Avantgarde will
and luxury.' satisfy your requirements.
The Audi A4 is the smoother
and more comfortable car
with high-quality interiors
and a long list of features. It
gets a powerful diesel engine
and a superb automatic
gearbox. Its soft suspension
while absorbent in the city,
does cause it to float and
the front wheels struggle
to put all the power down
cleanly. However, with a more
supportive back seat, superb
refinement and easy-to-drive
character, the car strikes
a fine balance between a
luxurious chauffeur-driven
sedan and a relaxing self-
driven mile-muncher for
weekend getaways.

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 We’re here to help you solve your car problems.
Mechanical issues
lead to multiple
breakdowns
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Problem
Faulty mechanicals
and poor aftersales
service
Name Gautam Arora
Lives Mumbai
Car 2014 Skoda
Octavia 1.8 TSI
petrol automatic
In JanUaRy 2014, Mumbai-
based Gautam arora brought
home a petrol Skoda Octavia
1.8 TSI. Just when he had
started to get acquainted
with the car, it started giving
a few issues. What first set
off alarm bells were the two
times the battery power
discharged completely. and
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although the service personnel
replaced the battery on
both occasions, there was
something amiss. While this
was one of the main concerns
with the car, the bigger
problem was yet to unfold.
Gautam’s Octavia stalled while
driving and he experienced
this on two occasions.
Unfortunately, this wasn't a
one-off incident.
On January 29, 2017, his
car gave up while he was
on the highway. Gautam
immediately called the
customer care centre to
schedule a pick up, but
instead was asked by the
representative to pay towing
charges (Rs 5,000) up front.
When he asked them to
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Gautam managed to get
the car towed and had it sent
to the company’s authorised
service centre. But there was
no reply for a week, and when
he followed up with the centre
he was told that the parts
ordered were still in transit.
He escalated the matter, but
when he didn’t hear anything
from the company’s top brass,
Gautam contacted us. We got
in touch with the company
officials immediately and
asked them to take up the
issue. after this, the centre
told Gautam that it was a
mechatronic failure issue
and it had been resolved.
Thankfully, he had purchased
'Breakdown an extended warranty, as a
mechatronic replacement
service costs over Rs 1,00,000.
While the car was
should be eventually fixed, this whole
spontaneous experience was quite
harrowing for Gautam.
and not time The matter could have
been resolved amicably as
consuming.' experiences like these take
away from the joy of owning a
good car like the Octavia.
if you’re in this situation
Make sure you are covered by a good breakdown car care
provider because you don't know when you would find the need
for assistance. Also, always be alert when driving and pay
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like if the engine warning light is on or if you hear odd noises and
sounds from the car. In any such situation, avoid using the car to
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 Reader test team

Maruti Ignis Alpha

What is it? Maruti's all-new compact hatchback is high on
style and features and gets a fair share of practicality too.
On sale Now Price Rs 4.59-7.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The IgnIs Is probably

the most striking hatchback
Siddharth Potnis
in the small car segment. Occupation Law student
Photography Omkar Dhas Words rayomand Buhariwalla

This modern hatchback is Age 20

available with Maruti's tried
and tested 1.2-litre petrol and
1.3-litre diesel motors. You
can have each in the top
trim but only with manual
gearboxes. If you desire
the AMT versions, you will
have to settle for the more
affordable Zeta or Delta trims.
For our readers, we have the
top-spec petrol Ignis with a
manual gearbox. It receives a
touchscreen display and LeD
headlights along with a few
more frills. Let's see what they
have to say.
Drives hyundai creta
Uses car to drive his
family through the city and
sometimes to get out of town.
Siddharth said, "the
first thing that caught my
eye is the huge grille that
envelopes the gorgeous
headlights. It looks really
smart and reminds me
of the mini cooper, and it
also resembles the more
premium range rover
family of vehicles. But I do
The futuristic
LED headlights
caught
Siddharth's
fancy.
wonder just how powerful the look incredibly attractive. this
headlights really are at night. is a small car that can carry
Other details like the black four people luxuriously in the
wheels and the triple-cut most affordable manner."
stroke design at the back also RAting

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Savita Jaiswar
Occupation Logistic officer
Age 26
Drives maruti celerio
Uses car to be driven to
office and back, and to be
driven out of the city.
Savita said, "the front
passenger seat is soft and
comfortable enough for
me. I feel the back seat has
loads of legroom and the
kind of space you don't
usually associate with a
small hatchback. But then,
I am a short person. also,
even if one doesn't choose
Sangita Das
Occupation human
resource
Age 23
Drives maruti Swift
Uses car for getting around
in the city and to visit family.
Sangita said, "I love the
retro and fancy, dual-tone,
flat dashboard. the ac
control panel also protrudes
from the centre console in
an attractive manner.
the entire dashboard is
unusual but it works well
for this car which is trying
to take on a retro design
with a modern avatar. my
phone instantly connected
Krushan Gandhi
Occupation management
student
Age 21
Drives Ford EcoSport
Uses car to drive out and
meet family, as well as take
friends out on weekends.
Krushan said, "Possibly
the reason why this
hatchback will be a popular
choice for many is because
it is amazingly spacious.
I guess the tall SUV-like
stance is responsible for
that. Legroom at the back is
fantastic and the headroom
is also enough for a tall guy
Savita was
impressed
with the space
at the rear.
to buy the top-spec (and
rather expensive) version
of the Ignis close to rs 8
lakh, they can still opt for
Sangita could
easily connect
her phone to
Apple CarPlay
once aboard.
to apple carPlay, which
meant I could quickly play
my music and listen to
my audio books via the
car's speakers. while I do
appreciate my phone's
Krushan didn't
quite like the flat
rear design
of the Ignis.
like me; the sense of space
you get when you sit inside
is indeed very satisfactory.
For the front passengers,
there is a proper touchscreen
system that sits atop a
very modern and unique
a more affordable version
with lesser features and
enjoy the space."
RAting
battery being charged when
connected, it's unfortunate
I can't use carPlay wirelessly.
however, you can connect
via regular Bluetooth."
RAting
looking dashboard. the
Ignis has all the bells and
whistles such as a reverse
parking camera, electrically
foldable and adjustable
mirrors, and more."
RAting
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Raheja Xion, 4th/5th floor,
Opp Nirmal Park,
Dr B Ambedkar Marg,
Byculla East, Mumbai 400 027
the a4 with the new 2.0-litre diesel is great if you want more power.
All about priority
I can’t decide between the
Audi A4, the BMW 3-series
and the Jaguar XE. My
priorities are comfort, ride
quality and space.
Premkumar J, Madurai
The Audi A4, which has a
cushy ride and a relatively
spacious cabin, best fits your
requirement. Cabin quality too
is a step above both the 3-series
and Jaguar XE. The A4 gets a
1.4-litre turbo-petrol which is
adequately powered at best,
but if you’re not a driving
enthusiast then it does the job.
If you want more power, go for
the new 190hp 2.0-litre diesel
launched recently.
Matter of treads
My 2007 2.0-litre Suzuki
Grand Vitara is shod with
64 | february 2017 whatcar?
Japan-made Yokohama Geo
Landar AT/S-255/65 R 16 -109
H-manufactured in 07/2010.
These are due for replacement
and I would like to continue
with the same size and am
inclined towards the same
make as well.
Are these tyres imported or
are they made here? Which
brand would you recommend
other than Yokohama? What
are my options?
Antony D’Souza, via email
You can safely fit the
same Yokohama tyres.
Although Yokohama makes
certain sizes in India in their
Earth 1 range of tyres, these
tyres are still imported.
The other option is the
Michelin Latitude Cross
which is also available in
the same size.
Question of the month
Swedish or German luxe
I am planning on buying a luxury SUV. I am currently
on a trial run with all the big fishes like the Volvo XC
60, BMW X5, Volvo XC 90, Mercedes GLC. I am not a
big Audi fan so I am not really interested in its cars. My
budget is between Rs 60 lakh to Rs 1 crore. My
requirements from the SUV are decent power,
extremely good handling, space, comfort, decent
economy, and above-par luxury. What would be the
best choice? I currently favour the XC90’s dimension.
Am I on the right track?
Ashwin, Coimbatore
Yes, the XC90 is a cut above the others in your shortlist.
Firstly, it is a class bigger than the XC60 and Mercedes
GLC, both of which are much smaller and less spacious
than the XC90. It is only the BMW X5 that is in the
same segment as the XC90 and would be our pick if
you want an entertaining car to drive. The X5, with
its punchy 3.0-litre diesel engine and sharp handling,
is clearly the driver’s choice but if you want luxury
and comfort, the XC90, with its top quality cabin and
smooth ride, is the one to go for.
The Mahindra pull Scorpio S6+. Which one
I am looking to buy an SUV should I go for? I have also
and the two options that I am heard that the TUV500 is
considering are the Mahindra under testing and will launch
TUV300 and the Mahindra soon and similarly, the Toyota

the tuV300’s responsive engine and size make it good for city use.
Rush as well. When will these
cars come to India?
Nitish, Delhi
For city driving, the TUV300 is
a pretty good choice, thanks to
a very responsive engine,
compact dimensions and a
high seating position that gives
you a commanding view of the
road. The Scorpio is a better
highway vehicle as it is
smoother and offers far better
performance for overtaking.
However, it doesn’t pull as
eagerly as the TUV300 from
low speeds. Overall, the
TUV300 is a better package for
the price. The TUV with the
long wheelbase is expected to
come to India later this year,
but there is no information
about the Toyota Rush.
The hatchback shortlist
I am planning to buy a new
diesel car within a budget of
Rs 12-13 lakh (on-road). The
two shortlisted options for
me are the Ford EcoSport
Platinum and the Hyundai
the hyundai i20 is a practical, spacious and comfortable hatch.
i20 Active 1.4 SX. Please
suggest the one I should go
ahead with.
Sadique, Bengaluru
The EcoSport is more fun to
drive thanks to its punchy 1.5
diesel engine and superb ride
and handling. It also has one
of the nicest steering around.
The interiors have recently
been spruced up a bit, but,
compared to the i20 Active,
they still fall a bit short. The
Hyundai has a better cabin
and is more refined as well.
If you like driving, go for the
EcoSport, but if you want a
comfortable, practical and
spacious hatchback, the i20
is the better choice.
To mod or not
I own a 2012 Mahindra
XUV500 W8 FWD model. I
love the car except for the
vibrations and the dreaded
‘thud’ sound that I get when
going over potholes. Is there a
way to resolve these issues? I
have been contemplating Tein
springs for quite a while but
haven’t taken a step forward.
Are there any upgrades or
tweaks that would make
the ride smoother over
treacherous road conditions?
Does Rogerab silicon
spacer between the stock
shocks help?
Raghu, via email
The problems you are facing
are well-known with pre-
facelift XUV500s. The thud
sound is the suspension
think hard before you put your
cash down for mods.
essentially bottoming out and
the steering kickback is quite
high as well.
Tein is a reputed brand but
you should understand that
there is always a compromise
with aftermarket parts. The
the Merc GLc has great interiors and offers a decent performance.
body control and handling
may improve and the
suspension will not bottom as
much but it will come at the
cost of comfort – which is
something you possibly
bought the XUV for. But before
spending your hard-earned
cash on mods, we suggest that
you ensure that everything
else is in good shape. Check
suspension bushes for wear
and replace other worn
components properly, if
required. And while you are at
it, also ensure that the new
rubber bushes you get are
developed specifically for the
facelifted model. In addition,
once you’ve made the changes,
ensure that the tyre pressures
are right – 31-32 PSI cold is ideal.
However, what you must
remember is that these
suspension add-ons could
accelerate the wear of your
suspension and tyres by 5-10
percent because of the way
they redistribute loads. The
advantage of course is that
they cost only a fraction of
what a proper aftermarket
suspension upgrade would.
Just try and convince the shop
you buy it from to offer a
money-back guarantee in case
you aren’t satisfied.
Built for height
My height is 6ft 2in and I want
to buy an SUV which will
give me a good ride quality. I
am currently looking at the
BMW X1 M Sport, BMW X3,
Mercedes-Benz GLC and the
Audi Q5. Please advise.
Priyesh Choudhary,
Ambernath
The X1 is great to drive and
well-priced in comparison to
the others in your shortlist but
then it’s a size smaller. So, if
money is no object, we suggest
you look at the Mercedes GLC
which is a well-rounded SUV
with a comfortable ride, decent
performance and a well-
finished cabin. Bear in mind
that the spare tyre sits in the
boot and takes up a lot of space
which limits how much
luggage you can take on an
outstation trip.
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 Buying used
Nissan Sunny
Spacious, practical and frugal, the Nissan Sunny is a lot of car for the money.
Production run 2011-Present
What’s it like?
If the back seat is far more
important than the front, then
the Nissan Sunny is the car
for you. Launched in 2011,
Nissan heavily advertised its
core strength of tremendous
space at the rear thanks to a
large 2,600mm wheelbase.
The Sunny has supportive
Photography ashley Baxter
and comfortable seats and
a planted ride. Moreover,
the tried and tested 1.5-litre
K9K engine offers decent
performance and good fuel
economy. In its top-spec
XV trim, you also get a lot
of goodies like alloy wheels,
66 | march 2017 whatcar?
keyless entry, auto-climate What’s it like inside?
control and dual airbags with
ABS on the safety front.
The drive
The 85hp 1.5-litre engine is
smooth with very little clatter
which is unlike a diesel.
Power delivery too is linear,
which is again quite unlike
a turbocharged diesel and is
quite tractable at low speeds
and that makes driving it
around the city a breeze. On At the reAr Up front
highways too it does well, Bundles of legroom, and height-adjustable front seats
but feels a bit strained after headroom but lacks offer a good driving position
3,500rpm. The ride, however, underthigh support. and are supportive as well.
is stable and pliant at high

speeds. In terms of handling,
don't expect agility and
sharpness; it is a comfort-
oriented mid-size sedan after
all. The steering is light in the
city and weighs up with speed,
but lacks feedback. Throw
the Sunny enthusiastically in
corners, and you'll notice a
good amount of body roll as
well. All said, the Sunny does
well for relaxed and laid-back
driving and is even better to be
chauffeured around in.
What to look out for?
One of the most common
problems with the Sunny is
brake wear. Check the brakes
for a squealing sound and
also if the pedal travel is more
than usual. A new set of brake
pads will have you shell out
Rs 2,500-3,000. Also, check
if the clutch feels heavy and if
the release point is higher than
What to look out for
Ac compressor
check if the ac takes a long
time to cool. a new compressor
costs rs 16,500.
clUtch Assembly
the clutch is prone to early
wear as well. a new clutch
assembly costs rs 5,500.
brAke pAds
Premature brake wear is
common with the Sunny. a
new set costs rs 2,500-3,000.
'At 2,600mm,
the Sunny's
wheelbase is
longer than
most of the
cars that are
a segment
above.'
normal. Replacing a worn-out
clutch will cost you Rs 5,500.
Lastly, check the AC cooling.
A few owners have reported
failure of the AC compressor
and fixing it costs Rs 16,500.
the Sunny is a mid-size sedan with a roomy cabin and a huge boot.
dAshboArd steering
Dash is well built, but it looks Steering is light in the city but
dated and feels dull. weighs up on the highways.
Buyer’S file
Also, models manufactured
between June 2013 and price when new rs 8.78 lakh
March 2015 were recalled
to fix the engine start/stop
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
button, so make sure you get
engine
Average economy
85hp, 200Nm
16.15kpl
that checked as well.
0-100kph 12.89sec
living with it
The Sunny is a reliable
Annual insurance
one to go for
rs 8,000
XV
and hassle-free car with
inexpensive spares and priceS We fouNd
also low maintenance costs. 2011 rs 3 lakh
A general service every
10,000km costs about
2012 rs 3.85 lakh
2013 rs 4.25 lakh
Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,000.
Insuring a five-year-old
Sunny diesel will cost you
Rs 8,000. The strong says…
diesel engine is also frugal the Nissan Sunny is a
returning 13.6kpl in the city dependable and easy
and 18.7kpl on the highway. to maintain sedan for
With used examples starting hatchback money. the
from as low as Rs 3.5 lakh, amount of space and
the Sunny is worth the comfort on offer is pretty
money you'll fork out. hard to match at this price.
Jay patil
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Hatchbacks Entry
Best
Buy
Renault Kwid
The Renault Kwid, with its
unique SUV-like styling, is
a breath of fresh air in this
segment. Its 1.0L engine
is a big improvement over
the 0.8L engine, but it's a
segment leader in space, boot
capacity, equipment and
ride quality.
Hatchbacks
Maruti Celerio
Our pick 1.0P ZXI (O) AMT
List price Rs 5.59 Kpl 23.1
For The cabin is spacious, the
engine is peppy and it is easy
to drive.
Against Front and rear seats
are flat, and the interiors are
dull and unexciting.
WhatCar? says
Honda Brio
Our pick 1.2P VX
List price Rs 6.46L Kpl 18.5
For Easy to drive, engine
likes to rev, good-looking
interiors.
Against Firm ride at low
speeds, missing equipment and
small 175-litre boot.
WhatCar? says
Hatchbacks Mid-size
Maruti Swift
It’s been around for a while but
the Swift has all the ingredients
of a good mid-size hatchback.
The petrol engine is free
revving, the slightly gruff diesel
motor is quite punchy too and
it has comfy seats. What rounds
off the experience is that it is
70 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?
Rs 2.57 - 4.99 lakh
Maruti Alto K10
Our pick 1.0P VXi (O)
List price Rs 4.24L Kpl 24.07
For The engine is peppy
and responsive, and it's
complemented by a
slick gearbox.
Against Cabin space,
rear legroom, cramped cabin.
WhatCar? says
Our pick 1.0P RxT (O) AMT Hyundai Eon
List price Rs 4.88L Kpl 24.04 Our pick 1.0P Magna (O)
For It is spacious for four List price Rs 4.81L Kpl 20.3
passengers and some luggage, For It gets stylish exteriors,
gets a touchscreen and boasts good interior quality, easy
good ride quality. to drive.
Against Large turning radius, Against Expensive to buy, feels
some cheap plastics are dull to drive, least fuel-efficient
a let-down. in its segment.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 3.69 - 7.58 lakh
Best
Buy
Tata Tiago Our pick 1.2P XT
The Tiago offers the best value List price Rs 4.98L Kpl 23.8
proposition in this segment – it For Great cabin build
boasts a long list of equipment, quality, design and long
and the cabin design and build equipment list provide
better than rivals. The ride great value for money.
and handling are great too; the Against Vibrations from the
engines, while not the segment engine at idle are bothersome.
best, are certainly not bad. WhatCar? says
Rs 5.04 - 9.25 lakh
Ford Figo
Our pick 1.5D Titanium
List price Rs 7.66L Kpl 25.8
For Powerful diesel motor,
spacious cabin, ride quality.
Against Lacklustre interiors,
unimpressive 1.2-petrol engine,
dual-clutch gearbox is slow
to shift.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy
Hyundai Grand i10
one of the most fun-to-drive Our pick 1.2P Sportz
hatchbacks in India. List price Rs 6.24 Kpl 18.9
Our pick 1.2P VXI (O) For Easy-to-drive, good
List price Rs 6.36L Kpl 20.4 equipment levels,
For Fun to drive, decent ride, quality interior.
a pair of good engines. Against Stiff ride, cabin is
Against Rear-seat space, a bit narrow, diesel needs
no automatic option. more power.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
 Hatchbacks Premium
Maruti Baleno
The Baleno provides a
great value proposition – it
is spacious and well-equipped,
the cabin is well-finished and
the petrol engine is extremely
peppy and refined.
Our pick 1.2P Zeta
List price Rs 7.41L Kpl 21.4
Hatchbacks Import/Luxury
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Our pick 200 d Sport
List price Rs.33.72L Kpl NA
For It is stylish, sporty, luxurious
as well as desirable.
Against Poor visibility in the
back, rear seat low, and it loses
out on equipment in comparison
to rivals.
WhatCar? says
BMW 1-series
Our pick 118d Sport Line
List price Rs.31.00L* Kpl NA
For The engine is responsive
and gearbox is lightning quick,
*ex-showroom, Delhi
and is fantastic to drive.
Against It does not feel as
luxurious as you would expect,
and the steering is a bit nervous.
WhatCar? says
Sedans Sub-4-metre
Ford Figo Aspire
The Figo Aspire’s highlight
is its refined and strong diesel
engine, which is complemented
by a suspension setup that
absorbs most bumps well,
a practical cabin, decent
amounts of space and loads of
safety equipment.
Rs 5.85 - 11.09 lakh
Hyundai Elite i20
Our pick 1.4D Sportz
List price Rs 9.00L Kpl 21.7
For The cabin is brilliantly
built and feature rich, and
refinement levels from the
punchy diesel motor are high.
Against Unexciting to drive,
petrol needs more power.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Honda Jazz
For Ride and handling Our pick 1.2P V
are both laudable, space List price Rs 8.13L Kpl 18.2
is ample and equipment For The petrol engine likes
is generous. to rev, and it offers loads
Against Interiors lack of space and practicality.
upmarket feel, diesel is Against Some essential
bit rough, steering is edgy equipment missing, diesel
and nervous. engine noisy.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 31.87 - 42.11 lakh
Best
Buy
Volvo V40 Our pick 2.0D R-Design
The V40 is loaded with List price Rs 37.17L Kpl NA
safety and other equipment, For Punchy engine, neat
it boasts of a spacious cabin handling and a lot of safety kit
and a generous boot, is and other equipment.
powered by a punchy Against Space in the rear, slow
diesel engine and the agile gearbox; and limited sales and
handling makes it quite service outlets.
thrilling to drive. WhatCar? says
Rs 5.16 - 11.58 lakh
VW Ameo
Our pick 1.5D Comfortline
List price Rs 9.32L Kpl 21.66
For The Ameo is well built and
the diesel motor is powerful.
Against Although cabin is
well appointed, it is let down
by small boot and minimal
rear legroom.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Honda Amaze
Our pick 1.5D Titanium Our pick 1.2P SX
List price Rs 8.31L Kpl 25.8 List price Rs 7.83L Kpl 17.8
For Smooth and powerful For Smooth petrol engine,
engine, comfortable ride quality accurate steering and rear-
and generous safety kit. passenger space is ample.
Against Ordinary looking Against Dull to drive, petrol
interior, kneeroom at the rear automatic lacks power, some
is relatively tight. features missing.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
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Sedans Entry Mid-size
Toyota Etios
It's an ideal point A-to-B
commuter which will perform
its duties like a reliable
workhorse. It has a comfortable
back seat and provides a fuss-
free ownership experience.
Its light controls make it an
easy car to drive.
Sedans Mid-size
Maruti Ciaz
Our pick 1.3D VDI+ SHVS
List price Rs 9.50L Kpl 28.0
For With its ample space,
good ride quality and adequate
equipment list, it offers great
value for money.
Against Not a great drive and
needs more power.
WhatCar? says
VW Vento
Our pick 1.2P TSI Comfortline
List price Rs 11.86L Kpl 18.1
For Both 1.2 TSI petrol, 1.5
diesel engines are refined and
punchy; solid build quality,
comfy and upmarket cabin.
Against Auto 'box tends to be
jerky at low speeds.
WhatCar? says
Sedans Executive
Best
Buy
Hyundai Elantra
The latest Elantra is a big
step forward for the last. The
cabin is well built, spacious
and comfortable too. The new
petrol motor is powerful and
feels good to drive yourself.
Our pick 2.0 SX (O)
List price Rs 19.06L Kpl 14.59
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Rs 6.36 - 10.32 lakh
Chevrolet Sail
Our pick 1.3D LS ABS
List price Rs 8.94L Kpl 22.1
For Fantastic ride quality,
spacious cabin, bright and
airy interiors.
Against Interior plastic
quality, dull to drive,
missing equipment.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy
Fiat Linea Classic
Our pick 1.4D VD Our pick 1.3D Classic +
List price Rs 9.61L Kpl 23.59 List price Rs 9.41L Kpl 19.5
For Fuel-efficient engines, For Big-car feel, great
easy to drive, comfortable combination of ride
back seat. and handling.
Against Bland as vanilla, Against Missing equipment,
lacks character, missing engine feels underpowered
essential equipment. lacks appeal.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 8.46 - 15.86 lakh
Best
Buy
Honda City List price Rs 11.07L Kpl 17.8
The Honda City is very popular For Comfortable rear-seat,
already for good reason – its rev-happy petrol engine offers
petrol engine is fantastic, it is strong performance, diesel is
enjoyable to drive, it is very very fuel efficient.
comfortable and spacious Against Cabin insulation,
and it comes with a strong rear headroom, it's pricier
equipment list. than the competition.
Our pick 1.5P V MT WhatCar? says
Rs 14.95 - 26.89 lakh
Skoda Octavia
Our pick 1.8P Style Plus DSG
List price Rs 24.49L Kpl 14.7
For Petrol is exciting to drive,
comes loaded with kit and good
ride and handling manners.
Against The interiors don't feel
very solid, sales and service
network.
WhatCar? says
VW Jetta
For Petrol car is fun to drive, Our pick 2.0D Highline DSG
offers good balance between List price Rs 24.41L Kpl 16.9
ride and handling, and comes For The diesel engine is punchy,
with loads of kit. ride quality is great and build
Against Fully loaded car is is solid.
expensive and lower-spec Against The cabin feels dated,
variants miss out on some and the diesel could be more
essential kit. refined, petrol needs more power.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Luxury Sedans Entry-level
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Our pick Hybrid
List price Rs 35.60L Kpl 19.1
For Hybrid powertrain makes
for lower running costs, smooth
drive and great fuel economy.
Against Unexciting
performance, dull interiors,
lifeless handling.
WhatCar? says
Honda Accord Hybrid
Our pick Hybrid
List price Rs 42.30L Kpl 23.1
For Plush and comfy ride
quality, fuel-efficient
hybrid motor.
Against Expensive to purchase,
soggy handling, not engaging
to drive.
WhatCar? says
Luxury Sedans Compact
BMW 3-series
The 3-series has evolved from
being the best driver’s car
to a more rounded package,
combining strong performance
with a quiet and comfortable
cabin, good ride quality and a
strong feature list.
Our pick 320d Luxury Line
Luxury Sedans Mid-size
Volvo S90
Our pick 2.0D D4 Inscription
List price Rs 65.55L Kpl NA
For Luxurious cabin, generous
equipment list, creamy engine.
Against Isn't very engaging to
drive, Volvo's scanty sales and
support network, no 6-cylinder
engine option.
WhatCar? says
Jaguar XF
Our pick 2.0D Prestige
List price Rs 66.63L
Kpl NA
For Strong engines, sporty
handling, comfy back seat.
Against Priced at a premium,
certain cheap plastics on
the inside.
WhatCar? says
Rs 28.36 - 42.30 lakh
Skoda Superb
The Superb’s highlights
are the class-leading rear
legroom, the comfortable
seats, smooth and powerful
engines, long equipment list,
involving driving experience
and contemporary interior and
exterior design.
Rs 32.13 - 55.54 lakh
Best
Buy
List price Rs 42.70L* Kpl NA
For Strong performance,
absorbent ride and
engaging handling,
*ex-showroom, Delhi
quick shifting gearbox.
Against The seating position
is low, lacks some essential
equipment.
WhatCar? says
Rs 56.24 - 74.31 lakh
BMW 5-series
The BMW 5-series remains
the luxury sedan that's easy
enough to be driven by you
and also spacious and
comfortable enough to be
chauffeur driven in. BMW
now offers the 5-series with a
2.0-litre petrol engine.
Best
Buy
Our pick 1.8P Style DSG
List price Rs 29.88L Kpl 14.6
For Comfort and rear legroom,
massive boot space, smooth
and powerful engines and long
equipment list.
Against After sales and
service network.
WhatCar? says
Mercedes-Benz C-class
Our pick C250 d Avantgarde
List price Rs 53.34L Kpl NA
For The cabin is luxurious,
and fitted with rich,
opulent materials.
Against The ride is firm at low
speeds, and the diesel engine
gets noisy.
WhatCar? says
Audi A4
Our pick 35TDI Technology
List price Rs 48.22L Kpl 17.84
For Loaded with equipment,
has a comfortable ride and feels
well-built.
Against Lacks punch of
its competitors, only one
engine option.
WhatCar? says
Best
Buy
Our pick 520d Luxury Line
*ex-showroom, Delhi
List price Rs 54L* Kpl 18.4
For Engines are great, cabin
is spacious and it’s loads
of fun to drive.
Against Dashboard not as
plush as rivals, space saver tyre
eats into boot capacity.
WhatCar? says
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Luxury Sedans Premium
Mercedes-Benz S-class
The S-class does what a luxury
limousine is supposed to do
best – it provides best-in-class
seat comfort, ride comfort
and noise insulation, making
it an ideal chauffeur-driven
vehicle. It is not thrilling to
drive, but it is most comfortable
SUVs Sub-4-metre
Ford EcoSport
Our pick 1.5D Trend+
List price Rs 10.20L Kpl 22.2
For The engines are smooth,
and the ride and handling are
good. It is also well-equipped
with safety features.
Against Cabin feels cramped,
plastic quality is poor in places.
WhatCar? says
Hyundai i20 Active
Our pick 1.4D S
List price Rs 9.92L Kpl 21.1
For It has got premium quality
interiors and is well-equipped,
great styling.
Against The 1.2 petrol engine
feels grossly underpowered, it
is unexciting to drive, pricing.
WhatCar? says
SUVs Mid-size
Hyundai Creta
The Creta’s 1.6-litre diesel
is powerful and refined, its
gearbox is crisp, the cabin
is spacious and sophisticated,
the equipment list is long
and the ride is soft and
comfortable, making it a
great all-round SUV.
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Rs 95.35 - Rs 7.50 crore
BMW 7-series
Our pick 730Ld M Sport
List price Rs 122.90L* Kpl NA
For Drives like a sport sedan,
is packed with technology
and extremely luxurious and
*ex-showroom, Delhi
comfortable, interior quality.
Against Not nearly as refined
as rivals.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Audi A8 L
to be driven in for sure. Our pick 50 TDI Premium
Our pick S350 d List price Rs 135.67L Kpl NA
List price Rs 13.66L Kpl NA For Offers ample space, is very
For Supple ride, well-insulated comfortable, top-notch interior
and luxurious cabin, and quality, is tech-loaded.
refined engine. Against It's a bit too old now
Against Not exciting to drive, and lacks the presence of
petrol is expensive. its rivals.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 5.11 - 11.52 lakh
Best
Buy
Maruti Vitara Brezza List price Rs 9.12L Kpl 24.3
The Vitara Brezza is the best For A Spacious cabin for its
buy because it does everything size, the ride is stable and
well – its engine is capable, ride comfortable, and value
is stable and absorbent, cabin for money.
is roomy and feature list is long Against All-black interiors look
and at its price, it represents quite dull, engine needs a bit
great value for money. more power.
Our pick 1.3D VDI (O) WhatCar? says
Rs 9.24 - 17.43 lakh
Renault Duster
Our pick 1.5D RxL 110 PS
List price Rs 13.39L Kpl 19.6
For The Duster’s ride is great,
build quality is strong and the
engine is peppy.
Against Interiors feel old and
utilitarian, refinement could
be better.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Honda BR-V
Our pick 1.6D SX+ MT Our pick 1.5D S
List price Rs 16.18L Kpl 19.6 List price Rs 13.19L Kpl 21.9
For Easy-to-drive, smooth For In its segment, it's unique,
and powerful engines and as it gets seven seats. It gets a
quality interiors. fuel-efficient diesel engine.
Against Too much body roll, Against It does not get a
high speed manners, some touchscreen and it looks alot
variants are expensive. like the Mobilio MPV.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Utility Vehicles
Mahindra Bolero
As utility vehicles go, the
Bolero earns the top spot
because it is rugged and
reliable. It might not be big
on comfort, refinement or
space, but it does stand out
when it comes to living
among tough terrain.
MPVs
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Our pick 1.3D VDI SHVS
List price Rs 8.99L Kpl 24.5
For It's easy to drive, well
equipped and is a good value
for money package.
Against Cramped cabin,
high-speed ride, and
unexciting petrol engine.
WhatCar? says
Renault Lodgy
Our pick 1.5D RxZ 85 PS
List price Rs 14.11 Kpl 21.04
For Strong performance from
the 110hp variant, good ride
quality and spacious cabin.
Against Heavy clutch, slow
to respond engine and
dull interiors
WhatCar? says
SUVs Entry
Mahindra XUV500
With its basic styling revamped,
cabin ambience enhanced and
even more value added because
of an addition of an automatic
gearbox, the Mahindra XUV
500 makes an even compelling
case for itself. Overall quality
is not up to mark however and
Rs 2.98 - 9.41 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Eeco
Our pick 1.2P 5 STR AC
List price Rs 3.95L Kpl 15.1
For Loads of space, incredible
value, low running costs.
Against Equipment levels
are very low, and the car is
nothing more than utilitarian,
barebones cabin.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy
Maruti Omni
Our pick 1.5D Power+ ZLX Our pick 0.8P 8-seater
List price Rs 9.03L Kpl 16.96 List price Rs 3.00L Kpl 14.70
For The engine is torquey, For Good value for money,
and the car feels solid easy to repair, very low
and tough. running costs
Against The refinement levels Against No safety what so ever,
are very low, equipment is unstable highway manners,
sparse and it is very cramped. cramped seating.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 4.31 - 25.29 lakh
Best
Buy
Toyota Innova Crysta Our pick 2.4D VX
The Crysta is a combination List price Rs 21.50L Kpl 15.1
of great space, powerful For Large and roomy
engines, excellent ride quality, cabin, good ride comfort,
comfortable seats and a strong interior quality and
equipment list. It might be tough build.
expensive, but few others Against The premium pricing,
can transport people the heavy steering, not agile.
way it does. WhatCar? says
Rs 8.33 - 21.21 lakh
Tata Hexa
Our pick 2.2D XTA 4x2
List price Rs 21.11L Kpl NA
For Premium-feel interiors,
cabin space, comfy ride,
usable third row.
Against Ponderous to drive,
notchy manual gearbox, fit and
finish is inconsistent.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Mahindra Scorpio
continues to be inconsistent. Our pick 2.2D S8
Our pick 2.2D W8 4x2 List price Rs 14.33L Kpl 15.4
List price Rs 18.56L Kpl 15.1 For The engine is punchy.
For Well-equipped, very car- drivability is good. It gets a
like to drive. smooth automatic gearbox.
Against Manual gearbox, Against It is uncomfortable
interior quality, cabin over bumps, and feels nervous
insulation. at speed.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
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Lifestyle Utility Vehicles
Mahindra Thar
The Thar is a proper
off-roader, and comes with
all-wheel drive, locking rear
differential and low range.
Mahindra has also made
it comfortable enough for
everyday transport.
Our pick 2.5D 4x4
SUVs Soft-roaders
Honda CR-V
Our pick 2.4P AT
List price Rs 30.01L Kpl 12
For Engines are powerful
and capable, comfortable
ride and well-appointed
cabin.
Against Poor fuel efficiency;
no diesel engine.
WhatCar? says
Skoda Yeti
Our pick 2.0D Style 4x4
List price Rs 27.60L Kpl 17.6
For The build quality, equipment
levels are quite good and it is
great fun to drive and is stable
at high speeds.
Against The clutch is heavy clutch,
there's no automatic option.
WhatCar? says
SUVs
Ford Endeavor
The Endeavour is a great mix
of capable engines, a well-
equipped and upmarket
cabin, light electric steering,
laudable ride quality and
fantastic handling. The smaller
and cheaper 2.2-litre variant
is also very capable.
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Rs 7.10 - 71.59 lakh
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross
Our pick 2.5D 4x4
List price Rs 12.91 Kpl NA
For Capable off-road
and it is equally good
on the road, comfy ride,
torquey engine.
Against Size makes it
difficult to reverse park.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy
Maruti Gypsy
List price Rs 10.23L Kpl NA Our pick 1.3P King Soft Top
For The powerful engine, great List price Rs 7.10L Kpl 11.9
off-road ability especially with For The peppy engine and light
the locking rear differential, weight of the Gypsy make it
feels built-to-last. super off the road.
Against Unsophisticated, poor Against Unstable at speeds,
ergonomics, uncomfortable narrow, poorly equipped cabin,
rear jump seats, poor safety. making it impractical.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Rs 21.87 - 37.39 lakh
Best
Buy
Hyundai Tucson Our pick 2.0D GLS
The Tucson delivers strong List price Rs 29.37L Kpl NA
performance from its refined For Powerful and refined
engines. Its soft suspension engine, cabin space,
absorbs bumps and potholes equipment.
well. Also, the interiors are Against No all-wheel drive
well-designed, they feel opiton, not as sharp as
upmarket and are generously competitors around bends.
equipped. WhatCar? says
Rs 23.23 - 36.94 lakh
Toyota Fortuner
Our pick 2.8D 4x4 MT
List price Rs 35.67L Kpl NA
For Strong engine, great
off-road, abuse-friendly
construction, good ride over
broken surfaces.
Against Premium pricing, no
sunroof.
Best WhatCar? says
Buy Chevrolet Trailblazer
Our pick 2.2D Titanium Our pick 2.8D LTZ
List price Rs 33.43L Kpl 9.95 List price Rs 30.87L Kpl NA
For Rugged construction, long For The engine is powerful, the
equipment list, punchy gearbox is quick and cabin
engine. is spacious.
Against Gearbox is slow to Against The interior design is
respond, not easy to access quite basic and it does not get
third row,. four-wheel drive.
WhatCar? says WhatCar? says
Luxury SUVs Small Rs 30.99 - 46.01 lakh
Audi Q3
Our pick 35 TDI Premium
List price Rs 41.23L Kpl 15.7
For The engine is smooth, the
seats are very comfortable and
cabin finish is good too.
Against The steering is
lifeless and the rear-seats
are small.
WhatCar? says Best
Mercedes-Benz GLA Buy
Our pick 200 d Style BMW X1 Our pick sDrive 2.0D xLine
List price Rs 38.96L Kpl 17.9 The new X1 offers fantastic List price Rs 34.99L* Kpl 18.5
For Cabin quality levels rear seat space, an attractively For The engine is strong and
are quite good, high designed dashboard, good build the cabin is spacious, well-
ground clearance. quality, it is engaging to drive, designed and well-insulated.

*ex-showroom, Delhi
Against The ride is crashy, the the refined powertrain and a Against Some plastics in the
engine is noisy and the cabin long list of equipment. The cabin are very hard and the
feels claustrophobic. xDrive variant with all-wheel- front seats feel relatively small.
WhatCar? says drive is worth the extra price. WhatCar? says

Luxury SUVs Mid-size Rs 56.39 lakh - Rs 1.39 crore

Landrover Discovery Sport
Our pick 2.0P HSE 5+2
List price Rs 76.01L Kpl 10.68
For Petrol engine packs good
punch, cabin is spacious, 4WD
is super.
Against Cramped third row
seats, engine refinement
WhatCar? says
Best
Buy
BMW X3
Mercedes-Benz GLC List price Rs 60.87L Kpl NA Our pick 2.0D xLine
The GLC is an all-round For The engines are very List price Rs 53.90L* Kpl 18.5
performer – the interior looks capable and refined, seats are For It is great to drive,
and feels great, it is loaded comfortable and equipment the cabin is comfortable and
*ex-showroom, Delhi

with equipment, refinement is levels are quite good; feels car- the iDrive infotainment system
excellent, it is very comfortable like to drive. is intuitive.
to sit in, the engine pulls well Against The ride is slightly Against Interiors feel a bit long
and is quite good to drive too. unsettled at higher speeds, . in the tooth.
Our pick 220 d Sport WhatCar? says WhatCar? says

Luxury SUVs Premium Rs 79.41 lakh - Rs 4.65 crore

BMW X5
Our pick 3.0D Design Pure Best
List price Rs 76L* Kpl 15.35 Buy
*ex-showroom, Delhi

For This large SUV is easy to

drive, is powerful and handles
its weight well.
Against The third row of
seats is not suitable for adults
and the ride is not flat.
WhatCar? says

Mercedes-Benz GLS
Our pick 350 d Audi Q7 Our pick 45 TDI Technology
List price Rs 96.71L Kpl NA The new Q7 takes the List price Rs 95.43L Kpl NA
For Comfortable third row luxury SUV game further For Strong performance, refined
seats, strong diesel motor and with a raft of features, strong engine and quick gearbox, cabin
smooth 9-speed gearbox. performance, well-executed quality, tech-loaded.
Against Feels its size from cabin. It then sets a new Against Odd spare-wheel
behind the wheel, there's benchmark in its segment positioning limits third-row
plenty of body roll. and is currently the one to seating, floaty ride at low speed.
WhatCar? says go for. WhatCar? says

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A to Z
Contents
82 Hatchback Entry 83 Hatchbacks 85 Hatchback Mid-size 88 Hatchback Premium
88 Hatchback Import/Luxury 90 Sedan Sub-4-metre 92 Sedan Entry Mid-size,
Sedan Mid-size 94 Sedan Executive 95 Luxury Sedan Entry-level
95 Luxury Sedan Compact 97 Luxury Sedan Mid-size, Luxury Sedan Premium
99 Luxury Touring Cars 100 Performance Cars 101 Supercars 102 SUV Sub-4-metre
103 SUV Mid-size 104 Utility Vehicles 105 MPV 106 SUV Entry 107 SUV (Soft-roaders)
108 SUV 109 Lifestyle, Luxury SUV Small 110 Luxury SUV Mid-size
111 Luxury SUV Premium

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Buying from start to finish.
1 DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Research your chosen car thoroughly before
going to the dealership. You can gather all
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Consider several parameters such as the size
of the car, the purpose you will use it for,
how many people you intend to carry, the
luggage space you will need, the rear
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comes as standard, etc.
2 SET YOUR BUDGET
The most important thing to remember is
that the bills don’t stop once you’ve bought
your car – don’t forget every day running
costs, such as fuel, insurance, servicing and
road tax.
It’s the same story with the single biggest
cost in car ownership: depreciation. So
remember that.
3 EXCHANGE BONUS
Selling your old car to the dealer
you’re buying your new one from can
make sense. If your car is a popular
make and model in reasonable condition
and with a service history and a chunk
of its insurance remaining, most dealers will
offer a fair price for it. If not, try
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he sticker price of a car is just a starting point for negotiations.
Haggling brings some car buyers out in a cold sweat, but don’t
be intimidated. Remember, sales people want your business as
much as you want that new car.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Before zeroing in on a dealer, hunt around and check out prices of the car
of your choice at several dealers. Take the best quotes you can find with
you. If the dealer knows you can buy the same car for a lesser amount
somewhere else, he or she will be more likely to cut you a deal.
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roads and drive for at least half an hour. If
you frequently travel on the highway, do just
that. If you spend most of your time in town,
test the car in traffic. The question you want to answer is: Is this a car you
want to use every day?
5 HAGGLE
Negotiation is a crucial part of any deal. You
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Be insistent on the price you are willing to
pay. If the salesman can’t agree to that, then
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6 CLOSE THE DEAL
Eventually you should reach a point where you can think
about shaking hands and putting pen to paper. Remember,
though, that this is the point of no return. Once you sign,
you have entered into a contract; pull out
after this and the seller is entitled to
compensation. The only exception is if you
buy on finance, because the contract
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undervalue your exchanged car. Equally, if a dealer thinks you’re more
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car. It’s the cost to change — the difference between the new car’s price
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 H OW TO U S E T H E B U Y E R’S GU I D E
Your new car buyer’s guide
H OW TO F I N D YOU R WAY A ROU N D I N D I A’S
B I G G E ST A N D B E ST CA R B U Y E R’S GU I D E

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idea as to just how efficient your car can top speed and power output
be in the real world. (hp)/pulling power (nm).

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The figures were recorded by our
Verdict and prices road test team using sophisticated
industry-standard timing equipment.
WHATCAR? VERDICT Our road Performance

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test reviews are the standard by which
the car industry judges new cars. Our AVERAGE KILOMETRE PER
ratings are: LITRE (KPL) Equipment
HHHHH Outstanding Based on official tests carried out by
HHHHH Good our sister magazine Autocar India, the Find out if a particular model has the
HHHHH Average average figure is a weighted average of necessary features you want. The list
HHHHH Below par two test runs — city and highway. includes all models with every variant
HHHHH Poor Please note the official fuel on sale.
consumption figures are published as
ON THE ROAD PRICE This is a guide only — you may not match KEY
the price set by the carmakers as them in day-to-day driving. E/F AC/climate control
well as local registration taxes e Electric windows (R/F)
and insurance charges, listed TANK RANGE L/M Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)
in Rupees/Lakhs. Based on the average kilometres O/P Central/remote locking

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per litre and the car’s fuel tank p Leather seats
size, this is the maximum distance D Alloy wheels
you’re able to travel after filling Y Traction control
Fuel Economy up the tank. MP3-compatible
q/ Split/folding seats
AT WHATCAR? We undertake PERFORMANCE FIGURES Rear wash wipe
exhaustive fuel efficiency tests in the real Our performance figures reflect s!
Electronic Stability Program
world. This is so that you can get a fair acceleration (0-100kph) and P
s Parking sensors

BUYER'S GUIDE MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK ENTRY

MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD)
** indicates Ex-showroom price
PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
MODE
MODEL DE
Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal

O indicates Optional
(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust
Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats

ARAI standards
Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking

KEY TO VERDICT KEY TO VERD

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror

 Outstanding  Outs

MP3 player

 Very good  Very

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai

 Good  Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi

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 Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q ! P

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How to use this guide

RXT (O) (Petrol
HATCHBACK ENTRY 1.0 RXL (Petrol)
1.0 RXL A/T (Pe
DATSUN REDIGO 
1.0 RXT (Petrol)
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy to manoeuvre, best-in-class legroom.
Length 3429 mm Width 1560 mm You won’t Noisy engine, stiff suspension. 1.0 RXT(O) (Pet

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Height 1541 mm We say Uniquely styled hatchback is good value 1.0 RXT(O) A/T
Ground Clearance 185 mm but has a lot of visible cost-cutting.
Identify your budget Boot 222 Tank 28 Litres
Kerb Weight 645 kg
Buy S HYUNDAI
Doors 5 Seats 5
Name and contact D (Petrol) 2.72 3.10 2.88 2.90 2.97 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 — — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Length 3495m
Ground Cleara
details of the dealership A (Petrol) 3.20 3.64
3.96
3.35 3.40 3.50 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E0 — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — — Boot 215/- Tank
Kerb Weight 71
T (Petrol) 3.49 3.63 3.71 3.82 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
T (O) (Petrol) 3.62 4.10 3.75 3.84 3.97 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E a — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — — D-Lite (Petrol)
S (Petrol) 3.78 4.28 3.92 4.01 4.15 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E a — — — 1 — — — No In No — No Ex/No — — D-Lite+ (Petrol)

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D-Lite+ (O) (Pet
MARUTI ALTO 800 
Select a few favourites Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front
Length 3430mm Width 1490mm
You’ll like Peppy and responsive engine, slick gearbox.
You won’t Cabin space and legroom, firm ride.
Era+ (Petrol)
Era+ (O) (Petrol

The most noteworthy model Height 1475mm

Ground Clearance 160mm
We say Gets the basics right.
Buy LXI (O)
Era+ (Petrol/LP
Era+(O) (Petrol/
from the manufacturer Boot 177 Tank 35 litres
Kerb Weight 695-812kg
Magna+ (Petrol
Magna+ (O) (Pe
Std (Petrol) 2.79 3.11 2.97 3.07 3.18 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — — Magna+ (Petrol

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Std (O) (Petrol) 2.86 3.18 3.03 3.14 3.25 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 — — — — — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — — Sportz (Petrol)

See what we have to say LX (Petrol)

LX (O)(Petrol)
3.16
3.32
3.52
3.59
3.36
3.43
3.47
3.54
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Magna (O) opt 1

All new model additions LXi (Petrol)

LXi (O) (Petrol)
3.45
3.51
3.82
3.89
3.65
3.72
3.77
3.84
3.91
3.98
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Doors 5 Seats 5
and pricing are updated VXi (Petrol) 3.65 4.04 3.86 3.99 4.14 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — P — — — — — No In No — No In/No — — Length 3785m
Ground Cleara
VXi (O) (Petrol) 3.72 4.12 3.93 4.06 4.21 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Boot 265 Tank
LXi (CNG) 4.12 4.39 NA 4.37 NA — — — — 41 — E a — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (CNG) 4.18 4.46 NA 4.50 NA — — — — 41 — E a — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — — D (Petrol)
A (Petrol)
MARUTI ALTO K10 
T (Petrol)
Doors 5 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Peppy engine, easy to drive.
Length 3545mm Width 1295mm You won’t Narrow cabin, skinny tyres. TATA NAN
Height 1475mm We say A big upgrade over the old K10. Doors 5 Seats 5
Ground Clearance 160mm Buy LXi (O) Length 3099m
Boot 177 Tank 35 litres Ground Cleara
Kerb Weight 740-835kg Boot 80/500 T
LX (Petrol)
LX (O) (Petrol)
3.67
3.73
4.06
4.13
3.94
4.00
4.01
4.08
4.16
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Kerb Weight 6

XE (Petrol)
LXi (Petrol) 3.84 4.26 4.11 4.20 4.36 — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — — XM (Petrol)
LXi (O) (Petrol) 3.91 3.72** 4.18 4.27 4.43 — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — — XMA (Petrol)
LXi (P/CNG) 4.58 4.84 4.28** 4.14 4.24** — — — — 59 — E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — — XT Twist (Petro
MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK ENTRY
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

HATCHBACK ENTRY
DATSUN REDIGO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy to manoeuvre, best-in-class legroom.
Length 3429 mm Width 1560 mm You won’t Noisy engine, stiff suspension.
Height 1541 mm We say Uniquely styled hatchback is good value
Ground Clearance 185 mm but has a lot of visible cost-cutting.
Boot 222 Tank 28 Litres Buy S
Kerb Weight 645 kg

D (Petrol) 2.72 3.10 2.88 2.90 2.97 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 — — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —

A (Petrol) 3.20 3.64 3.35 3.40 3.50 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E0 — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
T (Petrol) 3.49 3.96 3.63 3.71 3.82 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
T (O) (Petrol) 3.62 4.10 3.75 3.84 3.97 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E a — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
S (Petrol) 3.78 4.28 3.92 4.01 4.15 — — — 25.17 54 17.21 E a — — — 1 — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
MARUTI ALTO 800 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Peppy and responsive engine, slick gearbox.
Length 3430mm Width 1490mm You won’t Cabin space and legroom, firm ride.
Height 1475mm We say Gets the basics right.
Ground Clearance 160mm Buy LXI (O)
Boot 177 Tank 35 litres
Kerb Weight 695-812kg

Std (Petrol) 2.79 3.11 2.97 3.07 3.18 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
Std (O) (Petrol) 2.86 3.18 3.03 3.14 3.25 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 — — — — — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
LX (Petrol) 3.16 3.52 3.36 3.47 3.59 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
LX (O)(Petrol) 3.32 3.59 3.43 3.54 3.67 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E — — — — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
LXi (Petrol) 3.45 3.82 3.65 3.77 3.91 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 3.51 3.89 3.72 3.84 3.98 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 3.65 4.04 3.86 3.99 4.14 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — P — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 3.72 4.12 3.93 4.06 4.21 — — — 24.70 48 18.34 E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (CNG) 4.12 4.39 NA 4.37 NA — — — — 41 — E a — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (CNG) 4.18 4.46 NA 4.50 NA — — — — 41 — E a — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
MARUTI ALTO K10 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Peppy engine, easy to drive.
Length 3545mm Width 1295mm You won’t Narrow cabin, skinny tyres.
Height 1475mm We say A big upgrade over the old K10.
Ground Clearance 160mm Buy LXi (O)
Boot 177 Tank 35 litres
Kerb Weight 740-835kg

LX (Petrol) 3.67 4.06 3.94 4.01 4.16 — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

LX (O) (Petrol) 3.73 4.13 4.00 4.08 3.49** — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (Petrol) 3.84 4.26 4.11 4.20 4.36 — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 3.91 3.72** 4.18 4.27 4.43 — — — 24.07 68 — E — — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (P/CNG) 4.58 4.84 4.28** 4.14 4.24** — — — — 59 — E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (P/CNG) 4.62 4.91 4.34** 4.52 4.30** — — — — 59 — E — — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 4.03 4.46 4.29 4.40 4.56 — — — 24.07 68 — E a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 4.24 4.69 4.50 4.63 4.80 — — — 24.07 68 — E a — O — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi A/T (Petrol) 4.47 4.86 4.79 4.86 5.09 — — — 24.07 68 15.49 E a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) A/T (Petrol) 4.11** 4.38** 4.85 4.97 4.30** — — — 24.07 68 15.49 E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No In/No — —
RENAULT KWID HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious cabin, large boot, ride quality.
Length 3679mm Width 1579mm You won’t Unrefined 800cc engine, small fuel tank.
Height 1478mm We say Unique budget car that breaks the mould not your pocket.
Ground Clearance 180mm Buy RXT (O)
Boot 300 Tank 28 litres
Kerb Weight 669-699kg

STD (Petrol) 3.04 3.71 3.29 3.34 3.39 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 — — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
RXE (Petrol) 3.50 4.21 3.68 3.84 3.90 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
RXE (O) (Petrol) 3.47 4.21 3.85 3.80 3.97 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 E — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
RXL (Petrol) 3.77 4.51 3.96 4.12 4.20 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 E — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
RXT (Petrol) 4.14 4.89 4.32 4.50 4.59 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 E a — P — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —

82 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK ENTRY TO HATCHBACKS
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

RXT (O) (Petrol) 4.29 5.05 4.43 4.65 4.74 — 15.3 21.5 25.17 54 16.93 E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
1.0 RXL (Petrol) 3.77 4.51 3.96 4.12 4.20 — — — 23.01 68 — E — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
1.0 RXL A/T (Petrol 3.84** 4.01** NA NA NA — — — — 68 — E — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
1.0 RXT (Petrol) 4.39 5.16 4.62 4.75 4.85 — — — 23.01 68 — E a — P — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
1.0 RXT(O) (Petrol) 4.55 5.32 4.76 4.90 5.00 — — — 23.01 68 — E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
1.0 RXT(O) A/T (Petrol) 4.88 5.68 5.14 5.25 5.36 — — — — 68 — E a — P — 1 — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —

HYUNDAI EON HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Styling, interior quality.
Length 3495mm Width 1550mm Height 1500mm You won’t Mediocre engine, dull to drive.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say Stylish, affordable runabout that feels a
Boot 215/- Tank 32 litres class higher. Now also in LPG.
Kerb Weight 715-795kg Buy Magna +

D-Lite (Petrol) 3.57 3.92 3.69 3.80 3.96 8299 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
D-Lite+ (Petrol) 3.85 4.23 3.97 4.10 4.27 9047 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
D-Lite+ (O) (Petrol) 3.95 4.35 4.08 4.22 4.39 9047 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Era+ (Petrol) 4.00 4.40 4.13 4.27 4.44 9418 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E a — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Era+ (O) (Petrol) 4.10 4.52 4.10 4.38 4.56 9418 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E a — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Era+ (Petrol/LPG) 4.28 4.54 4.42 4.24 4.78 11467 — — — 56 — E a — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Era+(O) (Petrol/LPG) 4.41 4.49 4.54 4.15 4.90 11467 — — — 56 — E a — — — 1 — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Magna+ (Petrol) 4.33 4.77 4.48 4.63 4.82 10214 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E a L O — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Magna+ (O) (Petrol) 4.46 4.89 4.59 4.74 4.92 10214 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E a L O — 1 — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Magna+ (Petrol/LPG) 4.62 4.76 4.77 4.57 5.14 12365 — — — 56 — E a L O — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Sportz (Petrol) 4.66 5.11 4.80 4.96 5.16 10956 13.7 17.2 21 56 17.60 E a L P — 1 — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Magna (O) 1.0 litre Kappa (Petrol) 4.81 5.28 5.05 5.12 5.38 — — — — 69 — E a — P — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
Magna (O) opt 1.0 litre Kappa (Petrol) 04.99 5.40 NA 5.23 5.45 — — — — 69 — E a — P — 1 — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
DATSUN GO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Practicality, easy to drive. You won’t Evidence of cost cutting,
Length 3785mm Width 1635mm Height 1485mm sales and service network not robust as yet.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say Well priced, practical and easy to drive, but feels built to a cost.
Boot 265 Tank 35 litres Kerb Weight 788kg Buy T
D (Petrol) 3.71 4.45 3.96 3.94 4.06 — 12.8 17.9 20.6 68 14.54 — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
A (Petrol) 3.98 4.75 4.24 4.22 4.36 — 12.8 17.9 20.6 68 14.54 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
T (Petrol) 4.48 5.29 4.69 4.73 4.91 — 12.8 17.9 20.6 68 14.54 E a — O — O — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
TATA NANO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Rear/Rear You’ll like Easy maneuverability, cabin space,
Length 3099mm Width 1495mm Height 1652mm fuel efficiency. You won’t Ride quality, boot space.
Ground Clearance 180mm We say Barring a few flaws, the Nano is a great city car
Boot 80/500 Tank 15 litres with superb value.
Kerb Weight 695-765kg Buy XTA

XE (Petrol) 2.57 2.90 2.50 2.70 2.89 6952 14.6 20.3 25.4 38 27.78 — — — — — — — — — — No — No — No Ex/No — —
XM (Petrol) 2.95 3.32 3.87 3.09 3.28 7740 14.6 20.3 25.4 38 27.78 E — — — — — — — — — No — No — No Ex/No — —
XMA (Petrol) 3.40 3.82 4.31 3.54 3.75 — — — 21.9 38 37.86 E — — — — — — — — — No — No — No Ex/No — —
XT Twist (Petrol) 3.17 3.56 4.09 3.31 3.50 — 14.6 20.3 25.4 38 27.78 E a — P — — — — — No — No — No Ex/No — —
XTA (Petrol) 3.61 4.05 4.53 3.75 3.96 — — — 21.9 38 37.86 E a — P — — — — — No — No — No Ex/No — —

HATCHBACKS
CHEVROLET BEAT HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Stunning design, pliant ride and efficiency (diesel).
Length 3640mm Width 1595mm Height 1520mm You won’t Average performance, noisy at high revs (diesel),
Ground Clearance 165-175mm small boot.
Boot 170 Tank 35 litres We say Still a fresh breath in this segment.
Kerb Weight 965-1027kg Buy LT
1.2 PS (Petrol) 4.40 4.98 4.62 5.15 5.29 10929 11.5 15.3 — 78 14.86 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.2 LS (Petrol) 4.78 5.37 4.98 5.53 5.68 11518 11.5 15.3 — 78 14.86 E a — O — — D — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
1.2 LT (Petrol) 5.39 6.05 5.60 6.09 6.32 12594 11.5 15.3 — 78 14.86 E c//a L O — — D — — q No In Yes No In/No — —
1.2 LTZ (Petrol) 6.18 6.61 6.29 6.62 6.88 13812 11.5 15.3 — 78 14.86 E c//a L O — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes In/No — —
1.0 PS (Diesel) 5.54 6.30 6.06 6.23 6.47 15714 16 19.1 25.4 57 18.59 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.0 LS (Diesel) 5.91 6.72 6.45 6.64 6.90 16602 16 19.1 25.4 57 18.59 E a — O — — D — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
1.0 LT (Diesel) 6.25 7.10 6.99 7.19 7.48 18030 16 19.1 25.4 57 18.59 E c//a L O — — D — — q No In Yes No In/No — —
1.0 LTZ (Diesel) 7.52 8.00 7.27 7.74 8.05 19574 16 19.1 25.4 57 18.59 E c//a L O — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes In/No — —

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MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACKS
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

TATA TIAGO HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Value for money, cabin design and quality.
Length 3748mm Width 1647mm Height 1535mm You won’t Engine vibrations.
Ground Clearance 165-170mm We say The lacklustre engines take away from
Boot 242 Tank 35 litres an otherwise well-rounded car.
Kerb Weight 930-1080kg Buy 1.2 XT

1.2 Revotron XB (Petrol) 3.69 4.01 3.83 3.92 4.02 — — — — 84 — E — L O — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —

1.2 Revotron XE (Petrol) 4.29 4.67 4.42 4.53 4.69 — — — — 84 — E — L O — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —
1.2 Revotron XM (Petrol) 4.65 5.04 4.74 4.83 5.05 — — — — 84 — E c//a L P — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —
P
1.2 Revotron XT (Petrol) 4.98 5.41 5.68 5.17 5.43 — — — — 84 — E c//a L P — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — s

s! P
1.2 Revotron XZ (Petrol) 5.59 6.08 5.69 5.82 6.16 — — — — 84 — E c//a L P — 2 D D — No Re Yes Yes El/No s

1.3 Revotorq XB (Diesel) 4.54 5.00 4.63 4.80 5.10 — — — — 69 — E — L O — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —

1.3 Revotorq XE (Diesel) 5.11 5.83 5.18 5.35 5.53 — — — — 69 — E — L O — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —
1.3 Revotorq XM (Diesel) 5.56 6.10 5.62 5.76 6.07 — — — — 69 — E c//a L P — — — — — — No Re No — No In/No — —
P
1.3 Revotorq XT (Diesel) 5.90 6.48 5.96 6.11 6.45 — — — — 69 — E c//a L P — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — s

s! P
1.3 Revotorq XZ (Diesel) 6.51 7.15 6.57 6.74 7.12 — — — — 69 — E c//a L P — 2 D D — No Re Yes Yes El/No s

HONDA BRIO HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Clever packaging, fun to drive.
Length 3610mm Width 1680mm Height 1500mm You won’t Small boot.
Ground Clearance NA We say The facelift Brio is updated inside-out.
Boot NA Tank 35 litres Still offers big-car feel for small-car money.
Kerb Weight 920-970kg Buy VX M/T

1.2 i-VTEC E (Petrol) 5.12 5.67 4.97 5.48 5.64 — — — 18.5 89 — E a L O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 5.66 6.30 5.61 6.05 6.29 — — — 18.5 89 — E c//a L P — — D — — No In Yes — No El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC VX (Petrol) 6.46 7.19 6.42 6.92 7.23 — — — 18.5 89 — E c//a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 i-VTEC VX A/T (Petrol) 7.58 8.22 7.29 7.89 8.25 — — — 16.5 89 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
NISSAN MICRA ACTIVE HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Manoeuverability, quality interiors, equipment.
Length 3600mm Width 1600mm Height 1560mm You won’t Throttle response, seats not generous.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Big car at a low cost.
Boot 235 Tank 35 litres Buy XL
Kerb Weight 810-900kg

XL (Petrol) 5.17 6.07 5.29 5.38 5.60 — 11.8 17.5 19 68 15.50 E a L P — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
XV (Petrol) 5.49 6.42 5.60 5.72 5.95 — 11.8 17.5 19 68 15.50 E c/a L P — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
XV S (Petrol) 5.99 6.98 6.12 6.24 6.57 — 11.8 17.5 19 68 15.50 E c/a L P — 2 — — — No In No — Yes ln/No — —
HYUNDAI i10 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy drivability, rev-happy engine.
Length 3565mm Width 1595mm You won’t Narrow cabin, bouncy ride,
Height 1550mm Ground Clearance 165mm dated interiors.
Boot 225 Tank 35 litres We say Competent small car., now showing its age
Kerb Weight 860-952kg Buy 1.1 Sportz

1.1 Era (Petrol) 4.76 5.17 4.89 5.06 5.26 12231 12.0 16.3 17.8 69 15.55 E a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.1 Magna (Petrol) 5.01 5.45 5.15 5.33 5.54 12635 12.0 16.3 17.8 69 15.55 E c/a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.1 Magna LPG (Petrol) 6.05 5.79 4.46** 5.38 6.34 — — — — 69 — E c//a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.1 Sportz (Petrol) 5.33 5.80 5.48 5.67 5.90 13970 12.0 16.3 17.8 69 15.55 E c/a — O — — — — — No In Yes No El/No — —
1.1 Sportz LPG (Petrol) 5.62 5.78 5.81 5.76 6.31 — — — — 69 — E c/a — O — — — — — No In Yes No El/No — —
TATA INDICA HH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Affordable motoring, space and comfort.
Length 3690mm Width 1665mm Height 1485mm You won’t Fit and finish.
Ground Clearance 165-170mm Boot 220 We say Hanging in there as a value-for-money car.
Tank 37 litres/30.7 litres (LPG) Buy LX
Kerb Weight 995-1080kg

GLS (P/CNG) emax 4.71 5.08 NA NA 5.81 — — — — 50 — E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

eV2 LS (Diesel) 5.68 6.21 6.15 6.09 6.12 14371 15.3 19.3 25 70 15.93 E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
eV2 LX (Diesel) 6.21 6.79 6.69 6.65 6.70 15284 15.3 19.3 25 70 15.9 E a — P — — — D — q No In No — No In/No — —
MARUTI WAGON R HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Lively performance, feels effortless to drive, class-leading
Length 3599mm Width 1475mm Height 1670mm cabin space.
Ground Clearance 165mm Boot 180 You won’t Lacks refinement of rivals, not meant for highway driving (AMT).
Tank 35 litres/LPG 28 litres We say A user-friendly city car.
Kerb Weight 860-925kg Buy VXi

LXi (Petrol) 4.61 5.00 4.82 4.98 5.08 12114 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No Ex/No — —
LXi (CNG) 5.21 5.45 4.51** 4.45** 5.76 14410 — — — 59 — E a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No Ex/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 4.97 5.39 5.18 5.37 5.53 — 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E a — O — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes Ex/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 4.89 5.31 5.10 5.24 5.41 12857 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes No El/No — —
VXi ABS (Petrol) 5.11 5.48 5.30 5.44 5.47 13775 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E c/a L P — — — — — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
VXi A/T (Petrol) 4.84 5.87 5.61 5.79 5.88 — — — — 68 — E c/a L P — — — — — q No In Yes No El/No — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 5.25 5.70 5.48 5.62 5.83 — 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
VXi (O) A/T(Petrol) 5.35 6.27 5.98 6.18 6.44 — — — — 68 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
VXi + (Petrol) 5.20 5.65 5.43 5.57 5.73 — 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E c/a L P — 1 — D — q No In Yes No El/No — —
VXi+ A/T (Petrol) 6.05 6.22 5.97 6.13 6.32 — — — — 68 — E c/a L P — 1 — D — q No In Yes No El/No — —
VXi+ (O) (Petrol) 5.41 5.88 5.65 5.80 6.01 — 12.4 17.0 18.9 68 16.9 E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
VXi + (O) A/T (Petrol) 5.32** 6.45 5.57** 6.35 6.59 — — — — 68 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —

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MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACKS TO HATCHBACK MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

MARUTI RITZ HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Refined engines, practicality.
Length 3715mm Width 1680mm Height 1620mm You won’t Small boot.
Ground Clearance 170mm Boot 178 We say The Ritz is good to drive and a more practical
Tank 43 litres alternative to the sporty Swift.
Kerb Weight 1005-1030kg Buy Vdi ABS

LXi (Petrol) 4.78 5.23 5.49 5.20 5.40 12592 11.8 16.7 — 87 13.33 E — — — — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 5.42 5.82 5.57 5.95 5.99 13615 11.8 16.7 — 87 13.33 E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VXi ABS (Petrol) 5.61 6.13 5.86 5.99 6.44 14284 11.8 16.7 — 87 13.33 E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
VXi ABS A/T (Petrol) 6.93 7.30 6.97 7.50 7.65 — — — — 87 — E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
ZXi (Petrol) 6.04 6.57 6.35 6.50 6.91 15331 11.8 16.7 — 87 13.33 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes In/No — —
LDi (Diesel) 6.11 6.69 6.48 6.59 6.89 15370 14.6 19.3 — 75 15.18 E — — — — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VDi (Diesel) 6.64 7.20 6.73 6.77 7.29 16375 14.6 19.3 — 75 15.18 E c/a L O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VDi ABS (Diesel) 6.93 7.42 6.93 7.00 7.68 16885 14.6 19.3 — 75 15.18 E c/a L O — — — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
ZDi (Diesel) 7.54 7.99 7.39 7.69 8.21 17994 14.6 19.3 — 75 15.18 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
MARUTI CELERIO HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious cabin, peppy engine, easy to drive.
Length 3600mm Width 1600mm Height 1560mm You won’t Unsupportive seats, dull and unexciting interiors.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say The Celerio ticks all the small car must-have boxes,
Boot 235 Tank 35 litres diesel is frugal.
Kerb Weight 810-900kg Buy ZXI (O) AMT
LXi (Petrol) 4.49 4.88 4.69 4.84 4.93 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 4.71 5.12 4.91 5.07 5.23 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E — — — — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes Ex/No — —
LXi A/T (Petrol) 4.46 5.44 5.20 5.39 5.49 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
LXi (O) A/T (Petrol) 4.91 5.68 5.43 5.62 5.80 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E — — — — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes Ex/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 4.81 5.23 5.01 5.14 5.28 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 5.03 5.47 5.24 5.37 5.58 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E c//a — O — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
VXi A/T (Petrol) 4.76 5.79 5.54 5.68 5.84 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) A/T (Petrol) 5.54 6.03 5.77 5.92 6.21 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E c//a — O — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
VXi (CNG) 5.53 5.80 5.13 5.01 6.11 — — — 31/kg 58 — E c//a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VXi (O) (CNG) 5.66 5.94 5.26 5.13 6.36 — — — 31/kg 58 — E c//a — O — 2 — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
ZXi (Petrol) 5.14 5.59 5.35 5.49 5.64 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E c//a L P — 1 — — — q No In Yes No El/No — —
ZXi A/T (Petrol) 5.02 6.15 5.88 6.03 6.26 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E c/a L P — 1 — — — q No In Yes No El/No — —
ZXi (O) (Petrol) 5.64 6.14 5.24 6.03 6.25 — — — 23.1 68 14.42 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
ZXi (O) A/T (Petrol) 5.59 6.30 6.02 6.18 6.49 — — — 23.1 68 15.41 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
LDi (Diesel) 5.37 5.85 5.53 5.71 5.83 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
LDi (O) (Diesel) 5.60 6.09 5.76 5.94 6.24 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E — — — — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes Ex/No — —
VDi (Diesel) 5.71 6.21 5.87 6.01 6.24 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E c/a — O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
VDi (O) (Diesel) 5.93 6.45 6.10 6.25 6.60 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E c//a — O — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
ZDi (Diesel) 6.04 6.58 6.21 6.36 6.61 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E c//a L P — 1 — — — q No In Yes No El/No — —
ZDi (O) (Diesel) 6.55 7.14 6.74 6.91 7.18 — 16.7 20.9 27.6 48 22.66 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —

HATCHBACK MID-SIZE
MARUTI IGNIS HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Good engines, loaded with equipment.
Length 3700mm Width 1690mm You won’t Doesn't offer the most bang for the buck.
Height 1595mm We say Stylish and funky, the Ignis is a competitive car.
Ground Clearance 180mm Buy Zeta petrol auto
Boot 260 Tank 32 litres
Kerb Weight 825-960kg

1.2 K12 Sigma (Petrol) 5.14 5.54 4.78** 5.41 5.57 — — — 20.89 83 — E a L — — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 K12 Delta (Petrol) 5.79 6.25 5.40** 6.11 6.34 — — — 20.89 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.2 K12 Delta A/T (Petrol) 6.38 6.91 5.96** 6.75 7.01 — — — 20.89 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
P
1.2 K12 Zeta (Petrol) 6.40 6.93 5.97** 6.76 7.02 — — — 20.89 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 K12 Zeta A/T (Petrol) 7.18 7.59 6.54** 7.40 7.68 — — — 20.89 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 K12 Alpha (Petrol) 7.62 8.06 6.94** 7.85 8.15 — — — 20.89 83 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

1.3 DDiS Delta (Diesel) 7.39 7.83 6.63** 7.50 7.79 — — — 26.80 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.3 DDiS Delta A/T (Diesel) 8.02 8.50 7.20** 8.13 8.45 — — — 26.80 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
P
1.3 DDiS Zeta (Diesel) 7.98 8.47 7.16** 8.10 8.42 — — — 26.80 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.3 DDiS Zeta A/T (Diesel) 8.59 9.14 7.73** 8.74 9.08 — — — 26.80 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.3 DDiS Alpha (Diesel) 8.99 9.56 8.08** 9.13 9.49 — — — 26.80 75 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

FORD FIGO HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Powerful diesel motor, spacious cabin, ride quality.
Length 3886mm Width 1695mm Height 1525mm You won’t Lacklustre interiors, unimpressive 1.2 petrol,
Ground Clearance 174mm automatic gearbox is slow to shift.
Boot 257 Tank 40-42 litres We say The new Figo fits the bill as a great all-rounder.
Kerb Weight 1037-1041kg Buy 1.5 Titanium

Base (Petrol) 5.04 5.63 5.48 5.57 5.79 — — — 18.16 88 13.64 E — L O — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Ambiente (Petrol) 5.51 5.98 5.81 5.91 6.20 — — — 18.16 88 13.64 E a L O — 2 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Trend (Petrol) 6.06 6.47 6.13 6.50 6.82 — — — 18.16 88 13.64 E c/a L P — 2 — — — No In Yes — No El/No — —
Titanium (Petrol) 6.45 6.98 6.79 6.92 7.27 — — — 18.16 88 13.64 F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
Titanium 1.5 A/T (Petrol) 8.41 8.92 8.62 8.80 9.24 — — — — 112 11.11 F c/a L P — 2 D D Y No In Yes Yes El/Yes s !
—
Titanium+ (Petrol) 7.24 7.73 7.41 7.56 7.93 — — — 18.16 88 13.64 F c/a L P — 6 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
Base (Diesel) 6.39 7.07 6.70 6.80 7.13 — — — 25.83 100 10.55 E — L O — 1 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

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MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

Ambiente (Diesel) 6.71 7.42 7.10 7.24 7.59 — — — 25.83 100 10.55 E c L O — 2 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
Trend (Diesel) 7.46 7.92 7.37 7.68 8.06 — — — 25.83 100 10.55 E c/a L P — 2 — — — No In Yes — No El/No — —
Titanium (Diesel) 7.66 8.18 7.76 7.92 8.30 — — — 25.83 100 10.55 F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
Titanium+ (Diesel) 8.35 8.96 8.42 8.60 9.02 — — — 25.83 100 10.55 F c/a L P — 6 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
TOYOTA ETIOS LIVA HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Space, easy to drive, responsive engines.
Length 3775mm Width 1695mm Height 1510mm You won’t Not exciting to drive, hard plastics.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say Practical big hatch but not terribly exciting.
Boot 251 Tank 45 litres Buy V
Kerb Weight NA

G (Petrol) 6.01 6.76 5.45** 6.52 NA — — — 18.16 80 — E c/a L — — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —

GX (Petrol) 6.27 7.16 5.93** 6.91 6.95 — — — 18.16 80 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — —
V (Petrol) 6.53 7.34 NA 7.07 7.13 — — — 18.16 80 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — No In Yes Yes El/No — —
P
VX (Petrol) 7.28 8.00 6.47** 7.72 7.78 — — — 18.16 80 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

D-4D GD (Diesel) 7.73 8.54 6.81** 8.08 NA — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L — — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
D-4D GXD (Diesel) 8.01 8.94 NA 8.47 8.59 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — —
D-4D VD (Diesel) 8.21 9.04 7.23** 8.56 8.68 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — No In Yes Yes El/No — —
P
D-4D VXD (Diesel) 8.68 9.55 7.65** 9.04 9.19 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

Cross G (Petrol) 7.47 8.33 6.49 8.02 8.05 — 12.1 16.7 18.3 80 15.93 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — —
Cross V (Petrol) 9.14 10.11 8.30 9.73 9.90 — — — 16.7 90 11.88 E c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes In/No — —
Cross D-4D GD (Diesel) 8.91 9.90 7.87 9.36 9.51 — 14.5 19.3 23.5 68 15.86 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — —
Cross D-4D VD (Diesel) 9.25 10.26 8.32 9.70 9.87 — 14.5 19.3 23.5 68 15.86 E c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes In/No — —
TATA BOLT HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Superb ride, spacious cabin, well equipped.
Length 3825mm Width 1695mm Height 1562mm You won’t Small boot, petrol engine needs more fine-tuning.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Offers almost all that’s expected from a big hatch.
Boot 210 Tank 44 litres Buy XMS
Kerb Weight 1095-1160kg

XE Revotron (Petrol) 5.29 5.78 5.61 5.48 5.94 — 11.4 16.1 — 90 15.81 E — L — — — D — — — No In No — No In/No — —
XM Revotron (Petrol) 6.05 6.62 6.40 6.29 6.84 — 11.4 16.1 — 90 15.81 E c/a L P — — D — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
XMS Revotron (Petrol) 6.30 6.90 6.66 6.57 7.13 — 11.4 16.1 — 90 15.81 E c/a L P — 2 D — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
XT Revotron (Petrol) 7.13 7.72 7.41 7.35 7.94 — 11.4 16.1 — 90 15.81 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
XE Quadrajet (Diesel) 6.60 7.29 6.93 6.86 7.44 — — — — 75 16.58 E — L — — — D — — — No In No — No In/No — —
XM Quadrajet (Diesel) 7.34 8.04 7.62 7.57 8.18 — — — — 75 16.58 E c/a L P — — D — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
XMS Quadrajet (Diesel) 7.75 8.31 7.87 7.83 8.46 — — — — 75 16.58 E c/a L P — 2 D — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
XT Quadrajet (Diesel) 8.50 9.15 8.62 8.61 9.27 — — — — 75 16.58 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
MAHINDRA VERITO VIBE HH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious and comfortable, predictable handling.
Length 3991mm Width 1740mm Height 1540mm You won’t Quirky styling, fixed rear glass.
Ground Clearance 172mm We say A sensible choice for anyone buying
Boot 330 Tank 50 litres a comfortable compact car.
Kerb Weight 1155kg Buy D4
D2 (Diesel) 7.21 7.93 6.34 7.61 7.86 — 13.7 19.3 20.8 64 16.07 E — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
D4 (Diesel) 7.53 8.28 6.62 7.94 8.20 — 13.7 19.3 20.8 64 16.07 E c/a — O — — — — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
D6 (Diesel) 8.26 9.07 7.26 8.70 8.99 — 13.7 19.3 20.8 64 16.07 E c/a — P — 1 — D — — No Ex Yes — Yes El/No — —
HYUNDAI GRAND i10 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy-to-drive, good equipment levels, ergonomics.
Length 3765mm Width 1660mm Height 1520mm You won’t Stiff ride, small cabin, diesel needs more power.
Ground Clearance NA We say Efficient and user-friendly city car that’s good value too.
Boot 256 Tank 43 litres Kerb Weight 1093kg Buy 1.2P Sportz
1.2 Kappa Era (Petrol) 5.08 5.55 5.25 5.36 5.60 — 11.7 16.3 — 83 — E a — — — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
1.2 Kappa Magna (Petrol) 5.78 6.32 5.97 6.12 6.43 — 11.7 16.3 — 83 — E c/a — P — 1 — — — — Yes Ex No — No El/No — —
1.2 Kappa Magna A/T (Petrol) 6.60 7.23 6.83 7.00 7.36 — — — — 83 — E c/a — P — 1 — — — — Yes Ex No — No El/No — —
P
1.2 Kappa Sportz (Petrol) 6.24 6.84 6.45 6.62 6.95 — 11.7 16.3 — 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — Yes Ex Yes — No El/No — s

P
1.2 Kappa Sportz (O) (Petrol) 6.56 7.21 6.80 9.97 7.33 — 11.7 16.3 — 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — Yes Re Yes — No El/Yes — s

P
1.2 Kappa Sportz (O) A/T (Petrol) 7.70 8.24 7.77 7.97 8.37 — — — — 83 — E c/a L P — 2 — D — Yes Re Yes — No El/Yes — s

P
1.2 Kappa Asta (Petrol) 7.23 7.72 7.28 7.47 7.85 — 11.7 16.3 — 83 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

1.2 U2 CRDi Era (Diesel) 6.35 6.99 6.51 6.64 7.01 — — — — 75 — E a — — — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
1.2 U2 CRDi Magna (Diesel) 7.10 7.57 7.05 7.19 7.59 — — — — 75 — E c/a — P — 1 — — — — Yes Ex No — No El/No — —
P
1.2 U2 CRDi Sportz (Diesel) 7.58 8.09 7.53 7.69 8.11 — — — — 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — Yes Ex Yes — No El/No — s

86 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

P
1.2 U2 CRDi Sportz (O) (Diesel) 7.92 8.47 7.87 8.05 8.48 — — — — 75 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — Yes Re Yes — No El/Yes — s

P
1.2 U2 CRDi Asta (Diesel) 8.41 9.00 8.36 8.54 9.00 — — — — 75 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

RENAULT PULSE HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Decent ride quality and friendly handling manners.
Length 3805mm Width 1665mm Height 1530mm You won’t Low rear seat, dull cabin.
Ground Clearance NA We say Comes with a dash of French flair but
Boot 251 Tank 41 litres there are better options in the market.
Kerb Weight 1070kg Buy 1.5 D RxZ.

1.2 RXL (Petrol) 5.68 6.46 6.04 6.02 6.14 — — — — 76 — F c/a L P — 1 — — — — No In Yes No El/Yes — —
1.5 dCi RXL ABS (Diesel) 7.05 7.99 7.14 8.20 8.52 — — — — 64 — F c/a L P — 1 — — — — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 dCi RXZ (Diesel) 7.76 8.13 8.11 8.02 8.40 — — — — 64 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
NISSAN MICRA HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy to drive, improved interiors.
Length 3825mm Width 1665mm Height 1525-1530mm You won’t Delayed throttle responses (CVT),
Ground Clearance 150-154mm rear seat still lacks thigh support.
Boot 251 Tank 41 litres We say Much improved but quite dull to drive.
Kerb Weight NA Buy XL diesel

XL CVT (Petrol) 6.65 7.76 6.89 6.97 7.35 — — — 19.3 77 17.88 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
XV CVT (Petrol) 7.79 8.81 7.81 7.95 8.40 — — — 19.3 77 17.88 F c/a L P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
XL (Diesel) 7.55 8.56 7.46 7.57 8.01 — 14.6 19.5 23 64 15.98 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
XL (O) (Diesel) 8.17 9.24 8.06 8.21 8.68 — 14.6 19.5 23 64 15.98 E c/a L P — 1 — — — No Ex No — Yes ln/No — —

MARUTI SWIFT HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Fun to drive, ride and handling,
Length 3850mm Width 1695mm Height 1530mm good engines.
Ground Clearance 170mm You won’t Rear-seat space, no automatic option.
Boot 204 Tank 42 litres We say Still one of the sportiest hatchbacks on sale.
Kerb Weight 960-1080kg Buy VXi (O) / VDi (O)

LXi (Petrol) 5.26 5.73 5.49 5.75 5.85 — 12.6 17 20.4 84 14.24 E — L — — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 5.56 6.02 5.54 5.98 6.24 — 12.6 17 20.4 84 14.24 E a L P — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 6.19 6.62 6.34 6.58 6.78 — 12.6 17 20.4 84 14.24 E c/a L P — — — — — q No In No — No El/Yes — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 6.36 6.81 6.52 6.76 7.02 — 12.6 17 20.4 84 14.24 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
P
ZXi (Petrol) 7.25 7.66 7.33 7.60 7.90 — 12.6 17 20.4 84 14.24 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No EI Yes Yes El/Yes — s

LDi (Diesel) 6.70 7.40 6.95 7.12 7.37 — 14.6 19.5 25.2 75 13.65 E a L P — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
LDi (O) (Diesel) 7.16 7.59 7.13 7.42 7.62 — 14.6 19.5 25.2 75 13.65 E a L P — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
VDi (Diesel) 7.53 8.13 7.63 7.95 8.15 — 14.6 19.5 25.2 75 13.65 E c/a L P — — — — — — q No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
VDi (O) (Diesel) 7.61 8.22 7.72 8.04 8.29 — 14.6 19.5 25.2 75 13.65 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
P
ZDi (Diesel) 8.60 9.09 8.52 8.87 9.20 — 14.6 19.5 25.2 75 13.65 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No EI Yes Yes El/Yes — s

CHEVROLET SAIL U-VA HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious cabin, fantastic ride quality.
Length 3946mm Width 1690mm Height 1503mm You won’t Plastic quality, firm rear seats.
Ground Clearance 174/168mm We say A competent and practical hatchback,
Boot 248 Tank 40-42 litres but lacks appeal.
Kerb Weight 1065-1124kg Buy LT

1.2 PS (Petrol) 5.26 5.99 5.54 5.71 5.89 16024 — — 18.2 84 14.66 E a L — — — — — — — q No In No — No El/No — —
1.2 LS (Petrol) 5.80 6.59 6.10 6.29 6.57 17346 — — 18.2 84 14.66 E c/a L P — — — — — q No In No — No El/No — —
1.2 LS ABS (Petrol) 6.05 6.87 6.37 6.56 6.86 18488 — — 18.2 84 14.66 E c/a L P — 1 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.2 LT ABS (Petrol) 6.60 7.65 7.17 7.39 7.72 19796 — — 18.2 84 14.66 E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.3 PS (Diesel) 6.44 7.46 6.79 7.00 7.31 18993 13.1 19 22.1 75 15.25 E a L — — — — — — — q No In No — No El/No — —
1.3 LS (Diesel) 7.25 8.11 7.39 7.62 7.97 20769 13.1 19 22.1 75 15.25 E c/a L P — — — — — q No In No — No El/No — —
1.3 LS ABS (Diesel) 7.43 8.31 7.58 7.81 8.16 21829 13.1 19 22.1 75 15.25 E c/a L P — 1 — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.3 LT ABS (Diesel) 8.38 9.34 8.53 8.79 9.19 23243 13.1 19 22.1 75 15.25 E c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes Yes El/No — —
FIAT PUNTO PURE HH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Feels tough, ride quality.
Length 3987mm Width 1687mm You won’t Dull engines,small dealer network.
Height 1495mm We say Doesn’t cost much and does
Ground Clearance 185-195mm a good job of the basics.
Boot NA Tank 45 litres Buy 1.3 Diesel
Kerb Weight NA

1.2 Fire (Petrol) 4.56** NA 4.80** 5.64 4.65** — — — — 68 — F a L — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

1.3 Multijet (Diesel) 5.62** NA 5.89** 6.90 5.73** — — — — 68 — F a L — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

WHATCAR? MARCH 2017 | 87

MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK PREMIUM
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

HATCHBACK PREMIUM
MAHINDRA e2o PLUS HHH
Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious and comfortable rear seating.
Length 3590mm Width 1575mm Height 1585mm You won’t Build quality, handling.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say An eco-friendly hatchback that carrys
Boot 135 four in comfort.
Kerb Weight 932-990kg Buy P8

P4 (Electric) 5.46** 7.87 6.96** NA 7.00 — — — — 26 — E c/a — P — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

P6 (Electric) 5.95** 8.28 7.33** NA 7.60 — — — — 26 — E c/a — P — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
P8 (Electric) 8.46** 10.97 9.67** NA 9.85 — — — — 41 — E c/a — P — — — D — No In No — No In/No — —
MARUTI BALENO HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride and handling, cabin space, equipment list.
Length 3995mm Width 1745mm Height 1500mm You won’t Interiors lack upmarket feel, rough diesel engine,
Ground Clearance 170mm edgy and nervous steering.
Boot 339 Tank 37 litres We say Ticks all the right boxes and gives the best bang for the buck.
Kerb Weight 890-985kg Buy 1.2 Zeta

1.2 K12 Sigma (Petrol) 5.85 6.41 6.04 6.34 6.53 — 13.4 18.1 15.7 88 12.60 E a L O — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
P
1.2 K12 Delta (Petrol) 6.56 7.25 6.78 7.10 7.38 — 13.4 18.1 15.7 88 12.60 F c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 Delta A/T (Petrol) 7.92 8.52 7.96 8.34 8.66 — 13 16.9 14.9 88 13.20 F c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 K12 Zeta (Petrol) 7.41 7.97 7.46 7.81 8.11 — 13.4 18.1 15.7 88 12.60 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 K12 Zeta A/T (Petrol) 8.60 9.26 8.65 9.05 9.39 — 13.4 18.1 15.7 88 12.60 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 K12 Alpha (Petrol) 8.20 8.82 8.25 8.63 8.96 — 13.4 18.1 15.7 88 12.60 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

DDiS 190 Sigma (Diesel) 7.37 7.95 7.37 7.66 7.94 — 14.9 21.42 18.1 75 12.92 E a L O — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
P
DDiS 190 Delta (Diesel) 8.11 8.75 8.11 8.43 8.73 — 14.9 21.42 18.1 75 12.92 F c/a L P — 2 — — — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
DDiS 190 Zeta (Diesel) 8.81 9.50 8.80 9.15 9.47 — 14.9 21.42 18.1 75 12.92 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
DDiS 190 Alpha (Diesel) 9.61 10.37 9.60 9.98 10.33 — 14.9 21.42 18.1 75 12.92 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

HONDA JAZZ HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Free-revving petrol engine, space and practicality.
Length 3955mm Width 1694mm Height 1544mm You won’t Noisy diesel engine, missing equipment.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Well-rounded hatchback that puts practicality
Boot 354 Tank 40 litres above all else.
Kerb Weight 1007-1155kg Buy 1.2 V MT

1.2 i-VTEC E (Petrol) 6.39 7.04 6.26 6.59 7.06 — 12.3 16.9 18.7 90 14.20 E c/a L — — 2 — — — — — In No — No In/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 7.26 7.79 6.96 7.32 7.83 — 12.3 16.9 18.7 90 14.20 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — In Yes — No El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC S A/T (Petrol) 8.47 9.09 8.15 8.56 9.13 — — — 19 89 14.89 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC SV (Petrol) 7.75 8.31 7.56 7.95 8.48 — 12.3 16.9 18.7 90 14.20 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC V (Petrol) 8.13 8.73 7.96 8.37 8.93 — 12.3 16.9 18.7 90 14.20 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 i-VTEC V A/T (Petrol) 9.31 10.00 9.12 9.58 10.19 — — — 19 89 14.89 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 i-VTEC VX (Petrol) 8.68 9.32 8.49 8.93 9.51 — 12.3 16.9 18.7 90 14.20 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q — In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC E (Diesel) 8.13 8.75 7.68 8.09 8.64 — — — 27.3 100 12.11 E c/a L — — 2 — — — — — In No — Yes In/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC S (Diesel) 8.90 9.58 8.44 8.88 9.47 — — — 27.3 100 12.11 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC SV (Diesel) 9.35 10.07 9.00 9.47 10.08 — — — 27.3 100 12.11 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC V (Diesel) 9.86 10.62 9.52 10.01 10.65 — — — 27.3 100 12.33 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC VX (Diesel) 10.33 11.14 9.98 10.49 11.15 — — — 27.3 100 12.33 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q — In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
HYUNDAI i20 ELITE HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Brilliant cabin, refined and punchy diesel motor.
Length 3985-3995mm Width 1734-1760mm Height 1505-1555mm You won’t Unexciting to drive, petrol feels underpowered.
Ground Clearance 170-190mm We say Not very engaging to drive but feels every bit a
Boot NA Tank 45 litres premium hatchback.
Kerb Weight 1080-1200kg Buy 1.4 Sportz

1.2 Kappa VTVT Era (Petrol) 6.08 6.70 6.29 6.57 6.88 — 11.5 15.2 — 83 15.71 E a — O — 2 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.2 Kappa VTVT Magna (Petrol) 6.89 7.40 6.94 7.25 7.59 — 11.5 15.2 — 83 15.71 E c/a — P — 2 — — — Yes In No — No El/No — —
1.4 Dual VTVT Magna A/T (Petrol) 10.01 10.77 9.27** 10.51 11.06 — — — — 100 — E c/a — P — 2 — — — Yes In No — No El/No — —
P
1.2 Kappa VTVT Sportz (Petrol) 7.48 8.07 7.58 7.91 8.28 — 11.5 15.2 — 83 15.71 F c/a N P — 2 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 Kappa VTVT Asta (Petrol) 8.06 8.66 8.12 8.47 8.88 — 11.5 15.2 — 83 15.71 F c/a N P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 Kappa VTVT Asta (O) (Petrol) 8.46 9.27 8.53 9.06 9.32 — 11.5 15.2 — 83 15.71 F c/a N P — 6 D D — — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

i20 Active Kappa VTVT (Petrol) 7.47 8.05 7.52 7.85 8.23 — — — — 83 — E c/a — P — 2 — D — Yes In No — No In/No — —
P
i20 Active Kappa VTVT S (P) 8.27 8.91 8.32 8.69 9.10 — — — — 83 — E c/a — P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
i20 Active Kappa VTVT SX (P) 9.09 9.98 9.16 9.73 10.02 — — — — 83 — F c/a N P — 6 D D — — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

1.4 U2 CRDi Era (Diesel) 7.69 8.36 7.62 8.03 8.37 — — — — 90 12.85 E a — O — 2 — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.4 U2 CRDi Magna (Diesel) 8.36 9.08 8.29 8.72 9.11 — — — — 90 12.85 E c/a — P — 2 — — — Yes In No — No El/No — —
P
1.4 U2 CRDi Sportz (Diesel) 9.00 9.78 8.93 9.39 9.82 — — — — 90 12.85 F c/a N P — 2 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.4 U2 CRDi Asta (Diesel) 9.56 10.39 9.49 9.97 10.42 — — — — 90 12.85 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.4 U2 CRDi Asta (O) (Diesel) 10.14 11.02 9.91 10.57 10.85 — — — — 90 12.85 F c/a N P — 6 D D — — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

i20 Active CRDi (Diesel) 9.10 9.89 9.03 9.47 9.91 — — — — 90 — E c/a — P — 2 — D — Yes In No — No In/No — —
P
i20 Active CRDi S (Diesel) 9.92 10.78 9.85 10.32 10.79 — — — — 90 — E c/a — P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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i20 Active CRDi SX (Diesel) 10.77 12.08 10.70 11.37 11.72 — — — — 90 — F c/a N P — 6 D D — — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

FIAT PUNTO EVO HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Fantastic ride and handling, supremely stylish.
Length 3987-3989mm Width 1687mm Height 1495-1505mm You won’t Petrol engine lacks punch, awkward driving position.
Ground Clearance 155-195mm We say Oozes style both inside and out, but let down by its
Boot 280 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1090-1144kg sales network. Buy 1.3 Dynamic

1.2 Fire Dynamic (Petrol) 6.08 6.60 6.64 6.55 7.20 — 9.7 15 15.8 68 18.16 E c/a L P — — D — — No In No — No El/No — —

88 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK PREMIUM TO HATCHBACK IMPORT
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

1.3 Multijet Active (Diesel) 7.40 7.86 7.66 7.66 8.35 — — — — 93 — E a L O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.3 Multijet Dynamic (Diesel) 8.07 8.58 8.34 8.35 9.16 — — — — 93 — E c/a L P — — D — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.3 Multijet Emotion (Diesel) 8.69 9.24 8.96 9.98 9.70 — — — — 93 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.4 T-jet Abarth (Petrol) 11.09 11.46 11.25 11.47 12.98 — — — — 147 9.54 F a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
VOLKSWAGEN POLO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Smooth torquey diesel,fantastic build quality.
Length 3971-3987mm Width 1682-1698mm You won’t Rear legroom is tight.
Height 1469-1474mm Ground Clearance 168mm We say With its new engine and updates, the Polo is back in business.
Boot 294 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1030-1125kg Buy 1.5 Comfortline

1.2 MPI Trendline (Petrol) 5.95 6.40 6.14 6.40 6.76 — 10.9 15.5 16.47 75 16.50 E a N O — 2 D — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 MPI Comfortline (Petrol) 6.87 7.21 6.91 7.11 7.58 — 10.9 15.5 16.47 75 16.50 E c/a N P — 2 D — — No Ex Yes Yes El/No — —
P
1.2 MPI Highline (Petrol) 7.88 8.27 7.93 8.20 8.69 — 10.9 15.5 16.47 75 16.50 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

1.5 TDI Trendline (Diesel) 7.87 8.22 7.76 8.06 8.53 — 14 18.9 20.14 90 13.08 E c N O — 2 D — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
1.5 TDI Comfortline (Diesel) 8.89 9.33 8.80 9.14 9.66 — 14 18.9 20.14 90 13.08 E c/a N P — 2 D — — No Ex Yes Yes El/No — —
P
1.5 TDI Highline (Diesel) 9.69 10.13 9.55 9.91 10.47 — 14 18.9 20.14 90 13.08 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
1.2 GT TSI A/T (Petrol) 10.16 10.70 10.25 10.58 11.23 — 10.5 15.9 17.21 105 11.02 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/No s !
s

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GT TDI (Diesel) 10.44 11.01 10.36 10.68 11.35 — — — 19.78 105 11.52 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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Cross Polo (Petrol) 8.53 8.93 8.56 8.89 9.37 — 10.9 15.5 16.47 75 16.50 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
Cross Polo (Diesel) 10.26 10.79 10.15 10.53 11.12 — 14 18.9 20.14 90 13.08 F c/a N P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

HATCHBACK IMPORT/LUXURY
TOYOTA PRIUS HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Comfy to drive, spacious rear seat, efficiency.
Length 4540mm Width 1760mm Height 1490mm You won’t Expensive to buy, .
Ground Clearance NA Boot NA Tank 43 litres We say Very expensive to buy but is surprisingly nice to drive and be driven in.
Kerb Weight NA Buy Z8.
s! P
Z8 A/T (Hybrid) 38.96** 41.65** 43.04** 51.09 53.37 — — — — 122 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y — No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MINI CLUBMAN HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Practical Mini, punchy engine, driving dynamics. You won’t Expensive
Length 4253mm Width 1800mm Height 1441mm to buy, confused character..We say A well-equpped, practical car with a great
Ground Clearance NA Boot 360 Tank NA engine with extensive customizable options.
Kerb Weight NA Buy Cooper S.
s! P
Cooper S Clubman (Petrol) 37.90** NA NA NA NA — — — 13.8 192 — F c/a N P p 2 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

VOLVO V40 HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Punchy engine, handling, equipment and safety.
Length 4369mm Width 1783mm Height 1420mm You won’t Rear seat space, limited sales and service outlets.
Ground Clearance 133-145mm We say The full compact luxury experience, but at a price.
Boot 324 Tank 62 litres Kerb Weight 1485-1582kg Buy D3 R-Design
s! P
D3 Kinetic (Diesel) 32.13 39.03 30.11 32.06 37.75 — — — — 152 8.68 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
D3 R-Design (Diesel) 37.17 41.49 34.10 35.66 40.68 — — — — 152 8.68 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Cross Country D3 Inscription (D) 42.11 47.67 35.15 37.62 43.49 — — — — 152 8.68 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Cross Country T4 Inscription (P) 34.46 38.87 33.32 34.23 38.45 — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

FIAT ABARTH HHH

Doors 3 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Zesty, agile handling, capable track-day performance.
Length 3657mm Width 1627mm Height 1485mm You won’t Rock-hard ride, limited rear space., AMT
Ground Clearance 105mm We say There’s something about the Competizione’s enthusiasm
Boot NA Tank NA Kerb Weight 1155kg that’s hard to dislike. Buy 595 Competizione
P
595 Competizione (Petrol) 34.58** 39.06 NA NA NA — — — — 160 10.58 E a L P p 2 — D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — s

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HHHH

Doors 3 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Retro looks, powertrain, ride quality.
Length 4278mm Width 1808mm Height 1486mm You won’t Price.
Ground Clearance 136mm We say No longer just fashionable, but a capable all-rounder as well.
Boot NA Tank 55 litres Kerb Weight NA Buy 1.4 TSI

s! P
1.4 TSI (Petrol) 34.63 38.17 34.13 NA 34.96 — — — — 150 9.22 F a N P p 6 D/P D — q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES A-CLASS HHHH

Doors 5 .Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Stylish, sporty, luxurious.
Length 4299mm Width 1780mm Height 1433mm You won’t Poor rearward visibility, low rear-seat, missing equipment.
Ground Clearance NA We say Beautifully built, stunning looks and dynamically competent.
Boot 341 Tank 56 litres Kerb Weight NA Buy 200 d Sport
s! P
A180 Sport (Petrol) 31.87 36.11 30.98 34.47 36.55 — — — — 124 9.76 E c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
A200 d Sport (Diesel) 33.72 37.43 32.15 35.70 37.83 — — — — 136 8.71 E c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES B-CLASS HHHH

Doors 5 .Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious, versatile cabin, impeccable fit.
Length 4393mm Width 1786mm Height 1557mm You won’t Unusual design, expensive.
Ground Clearance NA We say Spacious, comfortable and versatile Merc hatch.
Boot 486/1545 Tank 50 litresKerb Weight 1425-1577kg Buy 200 CDI Sport
s! P
B180 Sport (Petrol) 34.14 37.88 34.22 36.94 38.26 99607 9.5 14.2 — 123 10.2 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
B200 CDI Sport (Diesel) 36.04 39.19 35.36 38.17 39.55 — — — — 136 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

BMW 1-SERIES HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Responsive engine, lightning quick gearbox.
Length 4324mm Width 1765mm Height 1421mm You won’t Does not feel very luxurious as you would expect,
Ground Clearance NA nervous steering.We say The most affordable BMW is
Boot 360/1200 Tank 52 litres Kerb Weight 1310-1345kg rewarding to drive, but not great value. Buy 118d Sport Line
s! P
118d Sport Line (Diesel) 31.00** 40.15 35.26 38.56 40.20 — — — — 150 — F c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

WHATCAR? MARCH 2017 | 89

MODEL BY MODEL HATCHBACK IMPORT TO SEDAN SUB-4-METRE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

MINI COOPER HHHH

Doors 3/5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Brilliant dynamics, cabin.
Length 3850mm Width 1727mm Height 1415mm You won’t Price, expensive options.
Ground Clearance NA We say Mini’s evergreen hatchback is
Boot 211 Tank 44 litres back with a diesel.
Kerb Weight 1150-1295kg Buy Cooper S

s! P
Mini Cooper S 3-Door (Petrol) 34.65** NA NA NA NA — — — — 192 6.44 F a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Mini Cooper D 3-Door (Diesel) 28.60** 31.85** NA 39.55 40.93 — 11 16.8 — 116 9.94 F a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Mini Cooper D 5-Door (Diesel) 31.94** 35.20** NA 44.27 45.19 — 11 16.8 — 116 9.94 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Mini Cooper S Convertible (P) 34.90** 36.47** NA NA NA — — — — 192 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Peppy performance, funky interiors.
Length 4110mm Width 1996mm Height 1561mm You won’t Firm ride, cabin ergonomics.
Ground Clearance NA We say The most practical Mini ever,
Boot 350-1170 Tank 47 litres but still not that practical.
Kerb Weight 1335-1410kg Buy Diesel

s! P
Mini D Countryman (Diesel) 25.60** 32.41 NA NA NA — 10.5 14.7 — 112 11.87 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

SEDAN SUB-4-METRE
FORD FIGO ASPIRE HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Smooth and powerful engine,
Length 3995mm Width 1695mm Height 1525mm ride quality, generous safety kit.
Ground Clearance 174mm You won’t Drab interiors, tight knee room at the rear.
Boot 359 Tank 42 litres We say Delivers almost everything you’d want from
Kerb Weight 995-1048kg a compact sedan.
Buy 1.5 Trend

1.2 Ambiente (Petrol) 6.00 6.53 6.32 6.45 6.76 — 18.16 — — 88 16.63 E a L P — 2 — — — — — No El No — No In/No — —
1.2 Trend (Petrol) 6.54 7.11 6.74 7.03 7.37 — 18.16 — — 88 16.63 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No El No — Yes El/No — —
1.2 Titanium (Petrol) 6.65 7.39 7.14 7.28 7.64 — 18.16 — — 88 16.63 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No El No — Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 Titanium+ (Petrol) 7.81 8.36 8.00 8.18 8.58 — 18.16 — — 88 16.63 F c/a L P p 6 D D — — No El No — No El/Yes — —
1.5 Titanium A/T (Petrol) 9.36 10.04 9.59 9.80 10.28 — — — — 112 — F c/a L P — 7 D D — — No El No — Yes El/Yes —
1.5 Ambiente (Diesel) 7.49 7.99 7.57 7.73 8.10 — 25.83 — — 100 11.03 E a L P — 2 — — — — — No El No — No In/No — —
1.5 Trend (Diesel) 8.06 8.58 7.97 8.31 8.71 — 25.83 — — 100 11.03 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No El No — Yes El/No — —
1.5 Titanium (Diesel) 8.31 8.86 8.39 8.56 8.98 — 25.83 — — 100 11.03 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No El No — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 Titanium+ (Diesel) 9.17 9.85 9.25 9.46 9.92 — 25.83 — — 100 11.03 F c/a L P p 6 D D — — No El No — No El/Yes — —
HYUNDAI XCENTHHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Refined and responsive petrol engine,
Length 3995mm Width 1660mm Height 1520mm boot space, feature loaded.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Firm ride, cramped cabin.
Boot 407 Tank 43 litres We say A smartly packaged sedan that ticks
Kerb Weight 1018-1108kg all the important boxes. Buy 1.2 SX MT

Base 1.2 Kappa (Petrol) 5.73 6.31 5.98 6.26 6.45 — 11.5 16.3 19.1 83 14.23 E a — O — 1 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
P
S 1.2 Kappa (Petrol) 7.02 7.33 6.82 7.09 7.37 — 11.5 16.3 19.1 83 14.23 E c/a L P — 1 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
S 1.2 Kappa A/T (Petrol) 7.66 8.19 7.77 7.90 8.41 — — — 15.1 83 — E c/a L P — 1 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
SX 1.2 Kappa (Petrol) 7.19 7.72 7.30 7.46 7.89 — 11.5 16.3 19.1 83 14.23 E c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
SX(O) 1.2 Kappa (Petrol) 7.95 8.54 8.07 8.27 8.72 — 11.5 16.3 19.1 83 14.23 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
SX (O) 1.2 Kappa A/T (Petrol) 8.73 9.34 8.87 9.00 9.60 — — — 15.1 83 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

Base 1.1 CRDi (Diesel) 6.94 7.53 6.96 7.35 7.56 — 16.2 20.3 24.4 72 18.61 E a — O — 1 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
P
S 1.1 CRDi (Diesel) 8.13 8.60 7.89 8.21 8.57 — 16.2 20.3 24.4 72 18.61 E c/a L P — 1 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
SX 1.1 CRDi (Diesel) 8.32 9.01 8.33 8.60 9.05 — 16.2 20.3 24.4 72 18.61 E c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
SX (O) 1.1 CRDi (Diesel) 9.10 9.85 9.11 9.41 9.89 — 16.2 20.3 24.4 72 18.61 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

TATA INDIGO eCS HH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Fuel economy, price.
Length 3988mm Width 1620mm Height 1540mm You won’t Interior ergonomics, notchy gearbox.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say A sedan strictly for the value conscious.
Boot 380 Tank 42 litres Buy LX
Kerb Weight 1065-1110kg

GLS (Petrol) 5.65 5.99 6.11 6.13 NA — — — 15.6 65 — — — — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

LS (Diesel) 6.99 7.43 7.36 7.01 7.29 16672 15.3 19.6 23 70 16.15 E c/a — O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LX (Diesel) 7.20 7.66 7.58 7.21 7.51 17316 15.3 19.6 23 70 16.15 E c/a — O — — — — — No In No — No El/No — —

90 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL SEDAN SUB-4-METRE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

TATA ZESTHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Superb ride-handling balance, AMT-diesel combo
Length 3995mm Width 1706mm Height 1570mm works well, refinement. You won’t Oddly shaped small boot,
Ground Clearance NA drive modes dont feel as different as they should. We say Right
Boot 360 Tank 44 litres Kerb Weight 1115-1170kg up there with the best. Buy XT Quadrajet

XE Revotron (Petrol) 5.84 6.49 6.37 6.13 6.19 — 11.2 16.1 17.6 90 13.74 E a L O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
XM Revotron (Petrol) 6.55 7.25 7.08 6.85 7.03 — 11.2 16.1 17.6 90 13.74 E c/a L P — — — — — No In No — No El/No — —
XMS Revotron (Petrol) 6.95 7.49 7.31 7.10 7.28 — 11.2 16.1 17.6 90 13.74 E c/a L P — 2 D — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
P
XT Revotron (Petrol) 7.61 8.21 7.97 7.78 8.00 — 11.2 16.1 17.6 90 13.74 F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes — Yes El/No — s

XE Quadrajet 75PS (Diesel) 7.26 8.02 7.69 7.50 7.94 — — — 23 75 — E a L O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —

XM Quadrajet 75PS (Diesel) 8.13 8.74 8.35 8.18 8.66 — — — 23 75 — E c/a L P — — — — — No In No — No El/No — —
XMS Quadrajet 75PS (Diesel) 8.39 9.05 8.65 8.49 8.98 — — — 23 75 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
XMA Quadrajet 90PS (Diesel) 9.08 9.76 9.33 9.19 9.67 — — — 23 90 — E c/a L P — — — — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
P
XT Quadrajet 90PS (Diesel) 9.10 9.81 9.38 9.24 9.72 — — — 23 90 14.78 F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes — Yes El/No — s

P
XTA Quadrajet 90PS (Diesel) 9.97 10.77 10.27 10.17 10.72 — — — 23 90 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — No In Yes — Yes El/No — s

HONDA AMAZE HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Smooth petrol engine, accurate steering, ample rear
Length 3990mm Width 1680mm Height 1505mm passenger space.You won’t Ride, dull to drive, missing features.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say The effective CVT gearbox and new dash
Boot 400 Tank 35 litres Kerb Weight 940-1075kg makes a good car even better. Buy 1.2 SX MT

1.2 i-VTEC E (Petrol) 6.01 6.73 6.16 6.30 6.84 — 12.5 17 18 88 13.27 E c/a L O — — — — — — — No In No — No ln/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 6.51 7.73 7.09 7.24 7.85 — 12.5 17 18 88 13.27 E c/a L P — — D — — — No In No — No El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC S CVT (Petrol) 8.26 8.99 8.22 8.43 9.09 — — — — 90 — E c/a L P — — D — — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.2 i-VTEC SX (Petrol) 7.83 8.52 7.80 8.00 8.63 — 12.5 17 18 88 13.27 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 i-VTEC VX (Petrol) 8.26 8.99 8.22 8.43 9.09 — 12.5 17 18 88 13.27 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.2 i-VTEC VX CVT (Petrol) 9.35 10.18 9.30 9.56 10.27 — — — — 90 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC E (Diesel) 7.53 8.31 7.49 7.68 8.29 — 15.2 20.8 25.8 100 12.97 E c/a L O — — — — — — — No In No — Yes ln/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC S (Diesel) 8.51 9.23 8.36 8.58 9.25 — 15.2 20.8 25.8 100 12.97 E c/a L P — — D — — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC SX (Diesel) 9.09 9.86 8.92 9.16 9.88 — 15.2 20.8 25.8 100 12.97 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC VX (Diesel) 9.51 10.30 9.35 9.62 10.34 — 15.2 20.8 25.8 100 12.97 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
MARUTI SWIFT DZIRE HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride, refined engines, gearbox (A/T).
Length 3995mm Width 1695mm Height 1555mm You won’t Looks awkward, boot space lesser than
Ground Clearance 170mm the full-size Dzire. We say Cheaper, better and
Boot 316 Tank 42 litres Kerb Weight 960-1080kg even more Dzirable. Buy ZXi/ZDi

LXi (Petrol) 5.16 6.39 6.06 6.18 6.35 12881 — — 20.8 84 — E — L — — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LXi (O) (Petrol) 6.10 6.63 6.33 6.42 6.51 — — — 20.8 84 — E a L P — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
VXi (Petrol) 6.61 7.19 6.89 6.99 7.28 14163 — — 20.8 84 — E c/a L P — — — — — — No In No — No El/Yes — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 7.10 7.43 7.12 7.23 7.62 — — — 20.8 84 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
VXi A/T (Petrol) 7.77 7.89 7.80 7.97 8.30 17143 — — 17.4 84 — E c/a L P — — — — — — No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
VXi (O) A/T (Petrol) 6.91 7.21 8.07 8.20 8.59 — — — 17.4 84 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
P
ZXi (Petrol) 7.95 8.31 7.97 8.11 8.42 16296 — — 20.8 84 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

LDi (Diesel) 7.09 8.02 7.48 7.65 7.95 15345 14.6 19.8 26.5 75 13.40 E a L P — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
LDi (O) (Diesel) 7.32 8.27 7.75 7.89 8.24 — 14.6 19.8 26.5 75 13.40 E a L P — 2 — — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
VDI (Diesel) 8.15 8.57 8.07 8.21 8.54 16585 14.6 19.8 26.5 75 13.40 E c/a L P — — — — — — No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
VDI (O) (Diesel) 8.29 8.72 8.20 8.35 8.81 — 14.6 19.8 26.5 75 13.40 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes El/Yes — —
P
ZDi (Diesel) 9.26 9.71 9.16 9.35 9.70 18490 14.6 19.8 26.5 75 13.40 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

P
ZDi A/T (Diesel) 9.83 10.31 9.73 9.93 10.29 — — — — 75 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

VOLKSWAGEN AMEO HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Equipment, price, premium feel. You won’t Boot
Length 3995mm Width 1682mm Height 1483mm space, cramped back seat. We say An unexpected value
Ground Clearance 165mm proposition from VW but falls a bit short on practicality.
Boot 330 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1044-1069kg Buy 1.5 TDI Comfortline M/T

1.2 MPI Trendline (Petrol) 6.47 6.91 6.15 6.24 6.79 — — — — 75 15.80 E a N O — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 MPI Comfortline (Petrol) 7.49 7.81 7.01 7.12 7.72 — — — — 75 15.80 E c/a N P — 2 D — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
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1.2 MPI Highline (Petrol) 8.69 9.08 8.23 8.34 9.04 — — — — 75 15.80 F c/a N P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

1.5 TDI Trendline (Diesel) 8.15 8.55 7.39 7.51 8.14 — — — 21.66 110 15.80 E a N O — 2 — — — — No In No — Yes In/No — —
1.5 TDI Comfortline (Diesel) 9.32 9.79 8.56 8.68 9.40 — — — 21.66 110 15.80 E c/a N P — 2 D — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
1.5 TDI Comfortline A/T (Diesel) 10.64 11.20 9.88 10.01 NA — — — 21.73 110 15.80 E c/a N P — 2 D — — No In No — Yes El/No s! —
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1.5 TDI Highline (Diesel) 10.26 10.79 9.50 9.62 10.42 — — — 21.66 110 15.80 F c/a N P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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MODEL BY MODEL SEDAN ENTRY MID-SIZE TO SEDAN MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

s! P
1.5 TDI Highline A/T (Diesel) 11.58 11.50 10.82 10.95 NA — — — 21.73 110 15.80 F c/a N P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

SEDAN ENTRY MID-SIZE

FIAT LINEA CLASSIC HH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Big-car feel, great combination of
Length 4560mm Width 1730mm Height 1487mm ride and handling.You won’t Below par performance, equipment.
Ground Clearance 185mm We say Great car to be driven in but lacks equipment.
Boot 500 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1180-1230kg Buy Classic + Multijet

Classic FIRE (Petrol) 7.31 7.51 7.68 7.61 7.96 — 9.4 13.4 14.6 89 15.14 E c/a L — — — — — — — Yes In No — No In/No — —
Classic Multijet (Diesel) 8.59 8.85 8.89 8.82 9.23 — 12.9 17.5 20.4 76 18.92 E c/a L — — — — — — — Yes In No — No In/No — —
Classic + Multijet (Diesel) 9.41 9.52 9.54 9.49 9.92 — 12.9 17.5 20.4 76 18.92 E c/a L O — — — — — Yes In Yes — Yes In/No — —
Classic + Premium Multijet (Diesel) NA NA NA 7.62 NA — 12.9 17.5 20.4 76 18.92 E c/a L O — — — — — Yes In Yes — Yes In/No — —
CHEVROLET SAIL HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Fantastic ride quality, spacious cabin.
Length 4249mm Width 1503mm Height 1690mm You won’t Interior plastic quality, dull to drive.
Ground Clearance 168mm We say Practical and competent sedan,
Boot 370 Tank 40 litres Kerb Weight 1124kg but doesn’t break new ground.Buy 1.3 LS

1.2 PS (Petrol) 6.36 7.09 6.63 6.83 7.14 — — — — 84 14.52 E a L — — — — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — —

1.2 LS (Petrol) 7.01 7.80 7.26 7.48 7.82 — — — — 84 14.52 E c/a L P — — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — —
1.2 LS ABS (Petrol) 7.54 8.27 7.67 7.91 8.27 — — — — 84 14.52 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — No Re No — Yes El/No — —
1.2 LT ABS (Petrol) 8.09 8.83 8.21 8.46 8.85 — — — — 84 14.52 E c/a L P — 2 — D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.3 TCDi PS (Diesel) 8.10 8.87 8.10 8.34 8.73 — 12.9 18.7 — 75 15.48 E a L — — — — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — —
1.3 TCDi LS (Diesel) 8.57 9.38 8.56 8.83 9.23 — 12.9 18.7 — 75 15.48 E c/a L P — — — — — — No Re No — No El/No — —
1.3 TCDi LS ABS (Diesel) 8.94 9.78 8.93 9.20 9.63 — 12.9 18.7 — 75 15.48 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — No Re No — Yes El/No — —
1.3 TCDi LT ABS (Diesel) 9.64 10.54 9.63 9.93 10.42 — 12.9 18.7 — 75 15.48 E c/a L P — 2 — D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
TOYOTA ETIOS HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Comfortable seats, easy to drive.
Length 4369mm Width 1695mm Height 1510mm You won’t Bland as white.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say An ideal A to B family car for India.
Boot 592 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight NA Buy V

GX (Petrol) 7.89 8.70 7.14** 8.32 8.46 — — — 16.78 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — — No Re Yes — Yes In/No — —
V (Petrol) 8.20 9.11 7.48** 8.71 8.87 — — — 16.78 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
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VX (Petrol) 8.90 9.78 8.05** 9.36 9.55 — — — 16.78 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

GXD (Diesel) 9.29 10.24 8.27** 9.61 9.82 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — — No Re Yes — Yes In/No — —
VD (Diesel) 9.61 11.34 8.61** 10.00 10.23 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
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VXD (Diesel) 10.32 11.17 9.18** 10.65 10.91 — — — 23.59 68 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

MAHINDRA VERITO HH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Great ride quality, space and practicality.
Length 4277mm Width 1740mm You won’t Still looks boxy, lacks upmarket feel.
Height 1540mm Ground Clearance 172mm We say Very practical, great value but
Boot 510 Tank 40 litres still not very desirable.
Kerb Weight 1080-1140 kg Buy D6

D2 (Diesel) 8.17 9.18 7.05 8.62 8.52 23532 13.6 19.3 20.7 66 17.15 E — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No No/No — —
D4 (Diesel) 8.44 9.49 7.29 8.91 8.81 24316 13.6 19.3 20.7 66 17.15 E c/a — O — — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
D6 (Diesel) 9.25 10.39 7.96 9.76 9.67 26703 13.6 19.3 20.7 66 17.15 E c/a — P — 1 — D — — No In Yes — Yes EI/No — —
D6 Executive (Diesel) 9.02 10.89 8.68 8.36 10.28 — 13.6 19.3 20.7 66 17.15 E c/a — P p 1 — D — — No In Yes — Yes EI/No — —
MAHINDRA eVERITO HH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Low running costs, eco-friendly,
Length 4247mm Width 1740mm Height 1540mm ride quality and space.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Boxy looks, lacks power and range.
Boot 510 Battery 72V Lithium-ion We say An alternative to a regular car,
Kerb Weight NA if you have to go electric.BUY D6

D2 (Electric) 9.50** 12.15 NA NA 10.97 — — — — 41 — E c/a — — — — — — — — — No In Yes — No In/No — —

D4 (Electric) 9.80** 12.17 NA NA 11.23 — — — — 41 — E c/a — P — — — D — — No In Yes — No El/No — —
D6 (Electric) 10.00** 12.45 NA NA 11.49 — — — — 41 — E c/a — P — — — D — — No In Yes — No El/No — —

SEDAN MID-SIZE
HONDA CITY HHHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Rear seat comfort, strong performance, fuel economy.
Length 4440mm Width 1695mm Height 1495mm You won’t Tight rear headroom, premium, price.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Not as revolutionary as previous City’s,
Boot 510 Tank 40 litres but the best all-rounder in the segment.
Kerb Weight 1029-1165kg Buy 1.5 V MT

1.5 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 9.43 10.14 8.72** 9.93 10.41 — 11 17 17.4 119 10.13 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC SV (Petrol) 10.57 11.47 9.77** 11.13 11.66 — 11 17 17.4 119 10.13 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC V (Petrol) 11.07 12.54 10.68** 11.56 12.01 — 11 17 17.4 119 10.13 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC V CVT (Petrol) 13.22 13.83 11.77** 14.11 14.55 — — — 18 119 11.84 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC VX (Petrol) 13.34 13.98 11.90** 14.28 14.76 — 11 17 17.4 119 10.13 F c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC VX CVT (Petrol) 14.71 15.41 13.13** 15.72 16.24 — — — 18 119 11.84 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC ZX CVT (Petrol) 15.48 16.22 13.81** 16.53 17.08 — 11 17 17.4 119 10.13 F c/a N P p 6 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC SV (Diesel) 12.60 13.15 11.02** 13.18 13.61 — 14.2 19.5 25.1 100 14.75 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC V (Diesel) 13.53 14.13 11.84** 14.17 14.63 — 14.2 19.5 25.1 100 14.75 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC VX (Diesel) 15.05 15.72 13.16** 15.74 16.26 — 14.2 19.5 25.1 100 14.75 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC ZX (Diesel) 15.86 16.56 13.86** 16.58 17.12 — 14.2 19.5 25.1 100 14.75 F c/a N P p 6 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —

92 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL SEDAN MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

SKODA RAPID HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Strong engines, mature ride, good build quality.
Length 4413mm Width 1699mm Height 1466mm You won’t Premium price tag.
Ground Clearance 163mm We say With the face-lift, Skoda has pumped in new
Boot 460 Tank 55 litres life into its aging mid-size sedan.
Kerb Weight 1111-1228kg Buy 1.5 D Ambition.

1.6 MPI M/T Active (Petrol) 9.44 10.07 8.50** 9.86 10.24 — — — — 105 — E c/a N P — 2 — — — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
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1.6 MPI M/T Ambition (Petrol) 10.44 11.15 9.43** 10.92 11.35 — — — — 105 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/Yes — s

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1.6 MPI A/T Ambition (Petrol) 12.09 12.68 10.57** 12.83 13.07 — — — — 105 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/Yes — s

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1.6 MPI M/T Style (Petrol) 12.15 12.75 10.63** 12.90 13.22 — — — — 105 — F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/Yes — s

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1.6 MPI A/T Style (Petrol) 13.31 13.97 11.67** 14.13 14.49 — — — — 105 — F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/Yes — s

1.5 TDI M/T Active (Diesel) 10.89 11.65 9.74** 11.21 11.65 — — — — 110 — E c/a N P — 2 — — — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/No — —
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1.5 TDI M/T Ambition (Diesel) 12.40 12.96 10.68** 12.89 13.21 — — — — 110 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.5 TDI A/T Ambition (Diesel) 13.82 14.45 11.93** 14.37 14.74 — — — — 110 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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1.5 TDI M/T Style (Diesel) 13.77 14.39 11.87** 14.31 14.68 — — — — 110 — F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.5 TDI A/T Style (Diesel) 15.07 15.75 13.02** 15.66 16.07 — — — — 110 — F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes EI/Yes s

MARUTI CIAZ HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Value for money, ample space,
Length 4490mm Width 1730mm Height 1485mm ride quality, equipment list.
Ground Clearance 170mm You won’t Not a great drive, underpowered.
Boot 510 Tank 43 litres We say SHVS tech gives marginal improvement
Kerb Weight 1010-1105kg in fuel economy.
Buy VDi+

VXi (Petrol) 8.46 9.12 8.79 9.16 9.53 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — Yes El Yes — No El/No — —
VXi (O) (Petrol) 8.72 9.36 9.01 9.39 9.62 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/No — —
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VXi+ (Petrol) 9.18 9.85 9.48 9.87 10.30 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/No — s

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VXi+ A/T (Petrol) 10.48 11.23 10.78 11.22 11.52 — — — 19.1 92.2 — F c/a L P — 2 D — — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/No — s

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ZXi (Petrol) 9.91 10.58 10.21 10.64 10.92 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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ZXi A/T (Petrol) 11.20 11.75 11.51 12.31 12.64 — — — 19.1 92.2 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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ZXi+ (Petrol) 10.53 11.56 10.84 11.28 11.58 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 F c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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ZXi+ A/T (Petrol) 12.15 12.86 12.14 13.18 13.46 — — — 20.7 92.2 12.02 F c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

VDi SHVS (Diesel) 8.82 10.22 9.63 10.05 10.49 — — — 28.0 90 15.54 E c/a L P — 1 — — — — Yes El Yes — No El/No — —
VDi(O) SHVS (Diesel) 9.04 10.42 9.83 10.24 10.51 — — — 28.0 90 15.54 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/No — —
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VDi+ SHVS (Diesel) 9.50 10.98 10.32 10.75 11.07 — — — 28.0 90 15.54 F c/a L P — 2 D — — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/No — s

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ZDi SHVS (Diesel) 10.25 11.45 11.11 11.34 11.83 — — — 28.0 90 15.54 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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ZDi+ SHVS (Diesel) 11.88 12.97 11.84 12.87 13.14 — — — 28.0 90 15.54 F c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

NISSAN SUNNY HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Comfortable and spacious cabin, ride quality.
Length 4455mm Width 1695mm Height 1515mm You won’t Feedback from the steering, handling
Ground Clearance 161mm under brisk driving.
Boot 490 Tank 41 litres We say Nicer looking, more premium feeling and just as practical
Kerb Weight 998-1097kg as ever before, the updated Sunny is a far more complete sedan now.
Buy XL

XE (Petrol) 9.05 10.06 9.12 9.14 9.70 — 11.5 16.4 16.9 99 12.58 E a L O — 1 — — — — — Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
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XL (Petrol) 9.59 10.64 9.67 9.69 10.29 — 11.5 16.4 16.9 99 12.58 F c/a L P — 1 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

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XL Auto (Petrol) 10.78 11.89 11.01 10.92 11.85 — — — 17.9 101 — F c/a L P — 1 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

XE (Diesel) 10.19 11.31 10.13 10.15 10.77 — 13.6 18.7 21.6 86 12.89 E a L O — 1 — — — — — Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
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XL (Diesel) 10.94 12.22 10.86 10.89 11.57 — 13.6 18.7 21.6 86 12.89 F c/a L P — 1 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

XV (Diesel) 11.47 12.19 11.49 11.42 11.93 — 13.6 18.7 21.6 86 12.89 F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
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XV Premium Safety (Diesel) 12.38 13.81 12.09 13.00 13.62 — 13.6 18.7 21.6 86 12.89 F c/a L P — 4 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

RENAULT SCALA HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Comfortable ride, space and practicality.
Length 4425mm Width 1695mm Height 1505mm You won’t Low seating, dull cabin, poor resale value.
Ground Clearance 161mm We say Practical but unexciting vehicle.
Boot 490 Tank 41 litres Kerb Weight 1080kg Buy RXZ

RxL (Petrol) 9.01 9.91 9.25 9.34 9.59 — — — — 99 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — —
RxL (Diesel) 10.79 11.36 10.50 10.56 10.86 — — — — 99 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — —
RxZ (Diesel) 10.78 11.86 10.54 11.03 11.35 — — — — 86 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
VOLKSWAGEN VENTO HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Punchy turbo engines, build quality, upmarket cabin.
Length 4390mm Width 1699mm Height 1467mm You won’t Jerky automatic gearbox at city speeds, fuel efficiency,
Ground Clearance 163mm dated interior design.
Boot 494 litres Tank 55 litres We say Versatile and dependable sedan.
Kerb Weight 1121-1233kg Buy 1.2 TSI Comfortline
P
1.6 MPI Trendline (Petrol) 9.21 9.69 9.28 9.59 10.20 — 9.2 15.3 15.04 105 12.18 E c/a N O — 2 D — — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — s

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1.6 MPI Comfortline (Petrol) 10.29 10.83 10.38 10.71 11.38 — 9.2 15.3 15.04 105 12.18 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.2 TSI Comfortline A/T (Petrol) 11.86 12.34 11.82 12.71 13.23 — — — 16.93 105 11.24 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No s

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1.6 MPI Highline (Petrol) 11.62 12.02 11.52 12.38 12.94 — 9.2 15.3 15.04 105 12.18 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

s! P
1.2 TSI Highline A/T (Petrol) 12.90 13.43 12.87 13.83 13.64 — — — 16.93 105 11.24 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

P
1.5 TDI Trendline (Diesel) 10.76 11.35 10.68 11.02 11.74 — 13.1 17.3 20.34 105 11.90 E c/a N O — 2 D — — — — No In Yes — Yes In/No — s

P
1.5 TDI Comfortline (Diesel) 12.29 12.67 11.93 12.82 13.43 — 13.1 17.3 20.34 105 11.90 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

s! P
1.5 TDI Comfortline A/T (Diesel) 13.72 14.22 13.38 14.38 15.05 — — — 21.21 105 12.25 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No s

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1.5 TDI Highline (Diesel) 13.42 13.84 13.03 14.00 14.65 — 13.1 17.3 20.34 105 11.90 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

s! P
1.5 TDI Highline A/T (Diesel) 14.78 15.33 14.43 15.50 16.21 — — — 21.21 105 12.25 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

WHATCAR? MARCH 2017 | 93

MODEL BY MODEL SEDAN MID-SIZE TO SEDAN EXECUTIVE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

FIAT LINEA HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride and handling, turbo petrol engine.
Length 4596mm Width 1730mm Height 1487/1494mm You won’t Rear seat space, ergonomics.
Ground Clearance 185/190mm We say More exciting to drive than its rivals.
Boot 500 Tank 45 litres Buy T-jet Emotion
Kerb Weight 1258-1268kg

Active FIRE (Petrol) 8.17 8.70 8.66 8.55 9.61 — 9.4 13.4 14.6 89 15.14 E c/a L P — — — D — Yes In Yes — No El/No — —
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T-jet Emotion (Petrol) 11.08 11.45 11.26 11.49 13.17 — — — — 125 10.84 F c/a L P p 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

Active Multijet (Diesel) 9.92 10.52 10.52 10.55 11.01 — 12.9 17.5 20.4 93 17.81 E c/a L P — — — — — Yes In Yes — No El/No — —
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Dynamic Multijet (Diesel) 10.71 11.14 11.98 10.88 12.03 — 12.9 17.5 20.4 93 17.81 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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Emotion Multijet (Diesel) 11.36 11.88 12.53 13.23 13.47 — 12.9 17.5 20.4 93 17.81 F c/a L P p 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

HYUNDAI VERNA HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Cabin quality, overall refinement.
Length 4375mm Width 1700mm Height 1475mm You won’t Still not a driver’s car, rear seat is too low.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Well-rounded as before and now a lot better to drive.
Boot 465 Tank 43 litres Buy SX(O)
Kerb Weight 1071-1191kg

1.4 VTVT (Petrol) 8.76 9.47 8.82 9.17 9.68 — — — — 107 — E c/a L O — 2 — — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
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1.6 S VTVT (Petrol) 10.12 10.92 10.20 10.60 11.18 — 9.8 15.3 — 123 11.49 F c/a L P — 2 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.6 S VTVT A/T (Petrol) 11.09 12.21 11.19 12.24 12.70 — 9.8 15.3 — 123 11.49 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.6 SX VTVT (Petrol) 10.91 11.99 11.00 11.44 12.05 — 9.8 15.3 — 123 11.49 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 SX (O) VTVT (Petrol) 12.51 13.27 12.18 13.33 13.79 — 9.8 15.3 — 123 11.49 F c/a N P p 4 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 SX (O) VTVT A/T (Petrol) 12.23 12.99 11.91 13.03 13.52 — 9.8 15.3 — 123 11.49 F c/a N P p 4 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

1.4 CRDi (Diesel) 10.41 11.23 10.24 10.64 11.26 — — — — 90 — E c/a L O — 2 — — — No In No — Yes El/No — —
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1.6 S CRDi (Diesel) 12.15 12.89 11.58 12.66 13.17 — 13.9 17.9 — 128 9.72 F c/a L P — 2 D — — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.6 SX CRDi (Diesel) 12.99 14.00 12.39 13.55 14.08 — 13.9 17.9 — 128 9.72 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 SX (O) CRDi (Diesel) 14.46 15.34 13.80 15.09 15.67 — 13.9 17.9 — 128 9.72 F c/a N P p 4 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 S CRDi A/T (Diesel) 13.18 14.00 12.57 13.75 14.30 — 11.5 15.3 — 128 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.6 SX (O) CRDi A/T (Diesel) 15.41 16.36 14.71 16.08 16.71 — 11.5 15.3 — 128 — F c/a N P p 4 D D — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

SEDAN EXECUTIVE
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride quality, smooth petrol and refined diesel engine.
Length 4570mm Width 1800mm Height 1465mm You won’t Missing equipment on lower variants, low set rear seat.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say It's well equipped and priced competitively too making it
Boot 458 Tank 50 litres Kerb Weight NA an attractive proposition. Buy SX (O)

Nu 2.0 S (Petrol) 14.95 15.81 16.91 15.96 16.43 — 8.1 11.8 14.59 152 9.32 E c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
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Nu 2.0 SX (Petrol) 17.00 17.99 18.39 18.16 18.70 — 8.1 11.8 14.59 152 9.32 F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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Nu 2.0 SX AT (Petrol) 18.26 19.32 19.64 19.50 20.08 — 8.7 12.5 14.62 152 10.46 F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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Nu 2.0 SX(O) (Petrol) 19.06 20.16 17.04** 20.35 20.96 — 8.1 11.8 14.59 152 9.32 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Nu 2.0 SX(O) AT (Petrol) 20.65 21.86 18.48** 22.06 22.73 — 8.7 12.5 14.62 152 10.46 F c/a N P p 6 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

U2 1.6 S (Diesel) 17.37 18.31 17.45 18.16 18.70 — 14.1 17.7 22.54 128 10.94 E c/a L P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
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U2 1.6 SX (Diesel) 19.24 20.28 18.34 20.11 20.71 — 14.1 17.7 22.54 128 10.94 F c/a N P — 2 D D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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U2 1.6 SX(O) (Diesel) 20.75 21.87 19.87 21.70 22.35 — 14.1 17.7 22.54 128 10.94 F c/a N P p 2 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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U2 1.6 SX(O) AT (Diesel) 22.50 23.93 21.32 23.53 24.24 — 11.1 15.1 18.23 128 11.37 F c/a N P p 6 D D — — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

CHEVROLET CRUZE HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Touchscreen is easy to use, refined engine.
Length 4597mm Width 1788mm Height 1477mm You won’t Down on space, poor cabin quality.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Gets more features but has begun showing its age now.
Boot 450 Tank 60 litres Kerb Weight 1525-1560kg Buy LTZ
P
LT (Diesel) 16.41 17.48 15.87 16.96 17.40 51556 10.8 15.7 — 166 10.22 F c/a L P — 2 — D — q No In Yes — Yes El/No — s

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LTZ (Diesel) 17.57 20.11 18.65 20.26 20.81 55443 10.8 15.7 — 166 10.22 F c/a N P p 4 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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LTZ A/T (Diesel) 18.72 21.43 19.81 21.52 22.11 58566 9.8 15.3 — 166 10.24 F c/a N P p 4 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Space and comfort, refinement.
Length 4540mm Width 1760mm Height 1480mm You won’t Lacklustre engines, uninvolving to drive.
Ground Clearance 175mm We say Sensible, and in a smarter suit, but still won’t set your pulse racing.
Boot 470 Tank 50-55 litres Kerb Weight 1180-1670kg Buy 1.8 GL

1.8 JS (Petrol) 16.15 17.03 13.85 17.50 17.54 — — — — 140 10.08 E c/a N O — 2 D — — q No In Yes — Yes El/No — —
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1.8 G (Petrol) 17.79 18.87 15.76 19.32 19.22 — — — — 140 10.08 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

94 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL SEDAN EXECUTIVE TO LUXURY SEDAN ENTRY
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

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1.8 G A/T (Petrol) 19.28 20.22 17.20 20.79 20.82 — — — — 140 11.54 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.8 GL (Petrol) 20.04 21.21 17.55 21.65 21.63 — — — — 140 10.08 F c/a N P p 2 D D — q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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1.8 VL A/T (Petrol) 21.64 22.68 19.20 23.25 23.24 — — — — 140 11.54 F c/a N P p 2 D D — q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

D-4D J (Diesel) 17.52 18.73 14.98 18.69 18.55 — 12.1 17.1 — 88 14.05 F c/a N O — 2 D — — — q No In Yes — Yes El/No — —
D-4D JS (Diesel) 17.87 18.98 15.60 18.92 18.79 — 12.1 17.1 — 88 14.05 F c/a N P — 2 D — — q No In Yes — Yes El/No — —
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D-4D G (Diesel) 19.41 20.71 17.15 20.60 20.52 — 12.1 17.1 — 88 14.05 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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D-4D GL (Diesel) 20.76 22.12 18.92 21.97 21.94 — 12.1 17.1 — 88 14.05 F c/a N P p 2 D D — q No In Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Punchy diesel engine, ride quality, solid build.
Length 4644mm Width 1778mm Height 1453mm You won’t Dated interiors, engine refinement.
Ground Clearance 159mm We say Smart, understated executive sedan.
Boot 510 Tank 55 litres Buy 2.0 Highline A/T
Kerb Weight 1445-1460kg

1.4 TSI Trendline (Petrol) 16.86 17.29 16.74 18.61 19.22 — — — 14.69 122 10.56 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/No s! —
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1.4 TSI Comfortline (Petrol) 18.62 19.11 18.50 20.50 21.18 — — — 14.69 122 10.56 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

2.0 TDI Trendline (Diesel) 18.66 19.06 18.14 20.11 20.77 — 11.7 16.7 19.33 140 10.92 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/No s! —
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2.0 TDI Comfortline (Diesel) 20.92 21.37 20.34 22.48 23.22 — 11.7 16.7 19.33 140 10.92 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 TDI Highline (Diesel) 23.18 23.89 22.54 24.84 25.88 — 11.7 16.7 19.33 140 10.92 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 TDI Highline A/T (Diesel) 24.41 25.16 23.74 26.13 27.22 — 11.8 16.8 16.96 140 10.02 E c/a N P — 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

SKODA OCTAVIA HHHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Strong engines, comfort, ride and handling, loaded with kit.
Length 4659mm Width 1814mm Height 1476mm You won’t Interiors don’t feel very solid, sales and service network.
Ground Clearance 155mm We say Latest Octavia sets a new benchmark
Boot 590/1580 Tank 50 litres Kerb Weight 1260-1395kg in the executive car segment. Buy 1.8 Style Plus A/T
P
1.4 TSI Ambition (Petrol) 19.46 20.34 16.92 20.58 21.29 — — — 16.8 140 — F c/a N P — 4 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.8 TSI Ambition Plus A/T (Petrol) 22.46 23.76 19.58** 23.42 24.50 — 9.5 14 14.7 180 8.01 F c/a N P p 4 D/P D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s !
s

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1.8 TSI Style Plus A/T (Petrol) 24.49 26.46 21.79** 26.09 27.53 — 9.5 14 14.7 180 8.01 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s !
s

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2.0 TDI Ambition (Diesel) 20.74 21.66 18.75 22.98 23.68 — 12.5 17.2 20.6 143 8.84 F c/a N P — 4 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

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2.0 TDI Ambition Plus (Diesel) 23.24 24.48 19.86** 19.67** 24.82 — 12.5 17.2 20.6 143 8.84 F c/a N P p 4 D/P D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s !
s

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2.0 TDI Ambition A/T (Diesel) 23.77 24.72 19.85 24.37 26.76 — 12 17 19.3 143 9.35 F c/a N P — 4 D D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/No — s

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2.0 TDI Ambition Plus A/T (Diesel) 24.86 26.19 21.25** 23.75 26.79 — 12 17 19.3 143 9.35 F c/a N P p 4 D/P D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s !
s

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2.0 TDI Style Plus A/T (Diesel) 26.89 28.89 23.27** 28.02 29.56 — 12 17 19.3 143 9.35 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s !
s

LUXURY SEDAN ENTRY

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Plush cabin, comfortable ride and efficient hybrid motor.
Length 4933mm Width 1849mm Height 1464mm You won’t Expensive to buy, not fun or exciting to drive.
Ground Clearance NA We say Chauffeur driven, eco friendly folk will love this one.
Boot NA Tank 60 litres Buy Hybrid.
Kerb Weight 1620kg
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2.0 i-VTEC (Hybrid) 42.30 38.66** 40.99** 48.87 50.87 — — — — 215 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

TOYOTA CAMRY HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Low running costs, smooth drive, fuel economy.
Length 4850mm Width 1825mm Height 1480mm You won’t Unexciting performance, dull interiors, lifeless steering.
Ground Clearance 160mm We say Relaxing with a capital R.
Boot 484 Tank 65-70 litres Buy Hybrid
Kerb Weight 1490-1635kg

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2.5 A/T (Petrol) 34.88 38.46 28.19 30.52** 35.81 — 8.2 12 — 181 9.23 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Hybrid (Petrol) 35.60 42.07 32.35 39.90 39.67 — — — — 160 9.20 F c/a N P p 9 D/P D — — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

SKODA SUPERB HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Rear legroom, large boot, smooth engines, equipment list.
Length 4861mm Width 1864mm Height 1483mm You won’t Skoda’s poor after sales service.
Ground Clearance 149-164mm We say New model carries forward the Superb legacy with elan.
Boot 625/1760 Tank 66 litres Buy 1.8 Style A/T
Kerb Weight 1494-1565kg

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1.8 TSI Style (Petrol) 28.36 30.81 26.14 29.55 31.96 — 8.9 14.2 — 180 8.42 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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1.8 TSI Style A/T (Petrol) 29.88 32.84 27.55 31.12 34.08 — 8.5 12.7 — 180 8.52 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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1.8 TSI L&K A/T (Petrol) 33.54 36.52 30.95 34.89 37.93 — 8.5 12.7 — 180 8.52 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 TDI Style A/T (Diesel) 34.54 34.45 30.38 34.29 37.16 — 10.1 14.6 — 177 7.83 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 TDI L&K A/T (Diesel) 38.09 39.39 33.91 38.06 41.00 — 10.1 14.6 — 177 7.83 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

WHATCAR? MARCH 2017 | 95

MODEL BY MODEL LUXURY SEDAN COMPACT
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

LUXURY SEDAN COMPACT

JAGUAR XE HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride and handling, interior.
Length 4795mm Width 1850mm Height 1416mm You won’t Lesser rear legroom than its rivals, boot space.
Ground Clearance NA We say A car capable of taking on established players
Boot NA Tank NA Kerb Weight 1547kg at their own game. Buy 2.0 Portfolio
s! P
2.0 Pure (Petrol) 45.82 48.83 46.79 49.67 NA — — — — 199 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Prestige (Petrol) 50.14 53.38 52.70 54.34 NA — — — — 199 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Portfolio (Petrol) 55.03 58.59 54.34 59.64 NA — — — — 240 6.43 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI A3 HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Smooth motor, comfy ride, light steering.
Length 4456mm Width 1796mm Height 1416mm You won’t Rear seat space.
Ground Clearance NA We say Capable compact luxury sedan that sets the
Boot 425 litres Tank 50 litres bar high for the segment.
Kerb Weight 1295-1340kg Buy 35 TDI Premium Plus

40TFSI Premium (Petrol) 32.13 35.23 32.39 34.38 35.29 — — — — 179 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
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35TDI Premium (Diesel) 35.35 38.59 34.45 37.09 38.11 — 12.3 17.5 20.3 143 8.97 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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35TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 39.53 43.32 38.62 41.53 42.75 — 12.3 17.5 20.3 143 8.97 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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35TDI Technology (Diesel) 42.72 43.11 39.52 44.93 46.29 — 12.3 17.5 20.3 143 8.97 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

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40TFSI Premium Plus Cabriolet (P) 55.54 52.83 53.72 37.90 61.41 — 9.8 14.2 16.6 179 8.21 F a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes — s

MERCEDES CLA-CLASS HHH

Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Stunning looks, quality interiors.
Length 4630-4691mm Width 1777mm Height 1416-1432mm You won’t Understated performance, rear headroom.
Ground Clearance NA Boot 470 Tank NA We say A very competent luxury car, but style is still
Kerb Weight 1510-1650kg its strongest point. Buy 200 Sport
s! P
CLA 200 Sport (Petrol) 40.43 41.57 40.70 42.40 44.36 — — — — 183 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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CLA 200 CDI Style (Diesel) 37.55 40.06 36.72 39.60 41.41 — — — — 136 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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CLA 200 CDI Sport (Diesel) 42.36 44.11 41.72 43.67 45.68 — — — — 136 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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CLA 45 AMG (Petrol) 80.80 91.66 81.51 90.90 93.15 — — — — 381 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI A4 HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Loaded with equipment, comfortable ride, welll built.
Length 4726mm Width 1842mm Height 1427mm You won’t Petrol engine lacks punch, floaty diesel ride
Ground Clearance NA We say A feature-loaded sedan with excellent refinement.
Boot 480 Tank 54 litres Kerb Weight 1450kg Buy 35TDI Technology
s! P
30TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) 44.69 48.82 45.58 46.89 49.58 — — — 17.84 150 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
30TFSI Technology (Petrol) 48.20 52.65 49.11 50.66 53.35 — — — 17.84 150 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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35TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 40.20** 42.00** NA NA NA — — — 18.25 190 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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35TDI Technology (Diesel) NA NA NA NA NA — — — 18.25 190 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES C-CLASS HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Luxurious cabin, exceptional interior quality.
Length 4686-4756mm Width 1810-1839mm Height 1426-1442mm You won’t Firm ride at low speeds, noisy engines.
Ground Clearance NA We say Feels like a junior S-class.
Boot 480 Tank 66 litres Kerb Weight 1545-1690kg Buy C220 Avantgarde

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C200 Avantgarde (Petrol) 47.87 51.07 45.27 51.68 54.07 — — — 14.74 184 8.11 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C220 CDI Style (Diesel) 46.86 51.06 44.13 49.50 51.78 — — — 19.27 170 8.49 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C220 CDI Avantgarde (Diesel) 50.47 53.20 46.40 52.92 54.45 — — — 19.27 170 8.49 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C250d Avantgarde (Diesel) 53.34 57.11 NA 56.37 58.99 — — — — 204 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C300 Cabriolet (Petrol) 68.52 NA NA NA 77.66 — — — — 245 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C 43 AMG (Petrol) 74.35** 77.64** NA NA 96.18 — — — — 367 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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C 63 S AMG (Petrol) 150.57 168.55 NA NA 165.47 — — — — 510 4.26 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

VOLVO S60 HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Great on power to price ratio, attractive styling.
Length 4635mm Width 1899mm Height 1484mm You won’t Not involving to drive, plain interiors,
Ground Clearance 136mm lacks drama.
Boot 380 Tank 67.5 litres Kerb Weight 1652-1680kg We say The safest car for the money. Buy D4
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T6 Inscription (Petrol) 52.92 58.21 51.35 54.62 60.47 — — — — 310 6.87 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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D4 Kinetic (Diesel) 42.12 49.01 37.33 40.13 44.20 — — — — 183 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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D4 Momentum (Diesel) 45.54 53.44 41.99 46.89 50.48 — — — — 183 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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D5 Inscription (Diesel) 50.53 55.93 46.55 51.51 58.70 — 9.5 13.4 — 218 8.19 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Cross Country Inscription (Diesel) 49.38 57.46 46.26 51.85 56.03 — — — — 193 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BMW 3 SERIES HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong performance, ride, engaging handling.
Length 4633-4824mm Width 1811-1877mm Height 1484mm You won’t Low seating position.
Ground Clearance 157mm We say New diesel engine and tweaks to the suspension
Boot 480-500 Tank 57-60 litres help bring the 3-series back into the limelight.
Kerb Weight 1420-1630kg Buy 320d Luxury Line

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320i Prestige (Petrol) 36.90** 50.10 41.92 45.78 47.72 — — — — 184 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320i Luxury Line (Petrol) 42.70** 57.72 48.50 52.91 55.15 — — — — 184 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320d Prestige (Diesel) 36.90** 47.25 41.92 45.78 47.72 — — — — 190 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320d Sport Line (Diesel) 42.70** 54.50 48.50 52.91 55.14 — — — — 190 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320d Luxury Line (Diesel) 42.70** 54.50 48.50 52.91 55.14 — — — — 190 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320d M Sport (Diesel) 45.90** 58.51 52.12 56.85 59.24 — — — — 190 7.58 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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320d GT Sport Line (Diesel) 43.30** 55.37 52.90 57.68 59.70 — — — 21.76 190 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

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320d GT Luxury Line (Diesel) 46.50** 59.38 49.26 53.74 55.60 — — — 21.76 190 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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330i GT Luxury Line (Petrol) 47.50** 59.61 54.03 58.91 60.99 — — — 15.34 252 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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M3 Sedan (Petrol) 125.50** 131.85** 142.44 154.95 161.61 — — — — 431 4.73 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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M4 Coupe (Petrol) 127.70** 134.10** 144.94 157.66 163.05 — — — — 431 4.73 F a N P p 7 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

LUXURY SEDAN MID-SIZE

VOLVO S90 HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ultimate in cabin luxury, creamy diesel engine.
Length 4963mm Width 2019mm Height 1433mm You won’t Isn't engaging to drive.
Ground Clearance 152mm We say Possibly one of the best executive luxury sedan available
Boot NA Tank 55 litres today but is let down by the scanty sales and service network.
Kerb Weight 1717kg Buy D4 Inscription.

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D4 Inscription (Diesel) 65.55 75.65 NA NA NA — — — — 190 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI A6 HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ride comfort, equipment list.
Length 4933-4979mm Width 1874-1936mm Height 1455-1461mm You won’t Dull to drive, limited engine options.
Ground Clearance NA We say Sharper-looking A6 is a little better
Boot 530/1680 Tank 65-75 litres value now.
Kerb Weight 1610-2240kg Buy 35TDI Matrix

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35TFSI Premium (Petrol) 56.24 61.18 57.32 60.39 61.76 — — — — 190 — F c/a N P p 8 D D Y Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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35TFSI Matrix (Petrol) 61.51 66.93 62.62 60.04 68.40 — — — — 190 — F c/a N P p 8 D D Y Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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35TDI Matrix (Diesel) 61.98 69.33 63.76 64.96 69.51 — — — — 191 8.58 F c/a N P p 8 D D Y Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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RS6 Avant (Petrol) 161.83 142.00** 163.45 138.00** NA — — — — 560 3.75 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES E-CLASS HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Engines, ride comfort, build quality, cabin insulation.
Length 4879mm Width 1854mm Height 1474mm You won’t Not a sporty drive, some variants are pricey.
Ground Clearance NA We say A perfect blend of old-world charm and
Boot 540 Tank 80 litres modern technology.
Kerb Weight 1720-1845kg Buy E250 CDI Avantgarde

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E200 Avantgarde (Petrol) 57.86 63.28 54.99 63.50 64.02 — — — — 187 9.47 F c/a N P — 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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E250 CDI Avantgarde (Diesel) 61.77 67.17 57.48 66.29 66.96 — 9.2 14.5 — 214 8.31 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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E350 CDI Avantgarde (Diesel) 74.31 79.92 69.18 79.04 80.77 — — — — 267 7.09 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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E400 Cabriolet (Petrol) 91.33 101.07 90.14 96.59 103.68 — — — — 338 — E c/a N P p 9 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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E63 AMG (Petrol) 146.56 165.79 146.68 158.38 164.80 — — — — 558 4.86 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BMW 5 SERIES HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Fun to drive, great engines, spacious cabin.
Length 4899-4910mm Width 1860-1891mm Height 1456-1464mm You won’t Rear seat comfort, cabin not as plush as others.
Ground Clearance 142mm We say Very accomplished and capable.
Boot 520 Tank 70-80 litres Buy 520d Luxury Line
Kerb Weight 1795kg
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520i Luxury Line (Petrol) 54.00** 67.42 61.37 66.87 69.73 — — — 14.04 184 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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520d Prestige (Diesel) 54.00** 62.84 57.40 62.56 65.24 — 10 14.5 18.4 190 9.09 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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520d Modern Line (Diesel) 50.50 **
61.97 58.64 60.72 63.89 — 10 14.5 18.4 190 9.09 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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520d Luxury Line (Diesel) 54.00** 68.79 61.37 66.87 69.73 — 10 14.5 18.4 190 9.09 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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520d M Sport (Diesel) 54.00 **
68.79 61.37 66.87 69.73 — 10 14.5 18.4 190 9.09 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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530d M Sport (Diesel) 62.00** 78.81 70.44 76.72 79.98 — 7.9 13.8 16.2 258 6.11 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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M5 (Petrol) 135.90 140.00**
**
154.24 167.75 174.66 — — — — 560 4.95 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

JAGUAR XF HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong performance, opulent cabin.
Length 5065mm Width 2091mm Height 1457mm You won’t Rear-seat comfort could be better,
Ground Clearance NA some plastic in cabin feel inexpensive.
Boot 505 Tank 66 litres We say New XF looks and feels better than ever.
Kerb Weight 1685kg Buy Prestige

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2.0 Prestige (Petrol) 64.92 74.63 NA 70.18 NA — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Portfolio (Petrol) 70.95 81.56 NA 76.71 NA — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Pure (Diesel) 58.14 65.46 NA 61.50 NA — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Prestige (Diesel) 66.63 74.95 NA 70.49 NA — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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2.0 Portfolio (Diesel 72.79 81.89 NA 77.01 NA — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

LUXURY SEDAN PREMIUM

AUDI A8 HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Space, comfort, quality interior, technology.
Length 5265mm Width 1949mm Height 1471mm You won’t Too old, characterless.
Ground Clearance NA We say Quite a step forward for the A8 but can’t match
Boot 510 Tank 82 litres newer rivals.
Kerb Weight 2010-2050kg Buy 50 TDI Premium Plus

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50TDI Premium (Diesel) 135.67 155.82 135.67 142.61 147.42 — — — 6.0 250 6.61 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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50TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 141.78 162.98 141.78 143.75 156.32 — — — 6.0 250 6.61 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES CLS-CLASS HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Design, now with a diesel engine.
Length 4937mm Width 1881mm Height 1418mm You won’t Rear headroom, no petrol option.
Ground Clearance NA We say Luxury sedan with star appeal.
Boot 530 Tank 80 litres Kerb Weight 1850kg Buy 250 CDI
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CLS 250 CDI (Diesel) 95.35 98.52 87.87** 94.14 98.66 — — — — 207 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL LUXURY SEDAN PREMIUM
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

MASERATI GHIBLI HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Standout appearance, cabin ambience.
Length 4971mm Width 1945mm Height 1461mm You won’t Stiff ride, heavier than it should be.
Ground Clearance NA We say It still charms, it’s the most rounded
Boot 500 Tank 70 litres Kerb Weight 1835kg Maserati ever created. Buy Diesel
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Ghibli Diesel (Diesel) 110.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 275 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re No — Yes El/Yes s

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Plenty of rear room, styling.
Length 5262mm Width 1948mm Height 1481mm You won’t Lack of strong service network,
Ground Clearance NA lacks certain finesse.
Boot 535 Tank 70-80 litres We say The GTS could sway you into the showroom.
Kerb Weight 1885-1900kg Buy GTS

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Quattroporte Diesel (Diesel) 150.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 275 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re No — Yes El/Yes s

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Quattroporte GTS (Petrol) 220.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 530 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re No — Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE PANAMERA HHH

Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Sportscar-like handling, performance,
Length 4970-5015mm Width 1931mm Height 1418mm engine refinement, cabin quality.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Price, small boot.
Boot 445 Tank 80 litres We say An expensive but very special car.
Kerb Weight 1770-1975kg Buy Diesel

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Panamera (Petrol) 117.00** 114.87** 120.19** NA 119.09** — — — — 314 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Panamera (Diesel) 109.43** 107.42** 112.42** NA 111.38** — — — — 253 6.62 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Panamera GTS (Petrol) 150.00** 147.27** 154.09** NA 152.67** — — — — 446 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Panamera Turbo (Petrol) 185.00** 181.63** 190.04** NA 188.29** — — — — 527 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Panamera Turbo S (Petrol) 233.00** 228.75** 239.35** NA 237.14** — — — — 578 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No In Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES S-CLASS HHHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Supple ride, well-insulated and luxurious cabin,
Length 5027-5246mm Width 1899mm refined engine.
Height 1411-1496mm Ground Clearance NA You won’t Not exciting to drive.
Boot 400-530 Tank 80 litres We say Expensive, but then again, it’s the best S-class ever built.
Kerb Weight 2113-2132kg Buy S350
s! P
S 350 (Diesel) 137.66 144.21 130.63 144.92 152.72 — — — — 258 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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S 400 (Petrol) 148.32 155.98 NA 159.61 168.23 — — — — 333 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Maybach S 500 (Petrol) 200.42 211.42 NA 203.62 240.84 — — — — 459 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Maybach S 600 (Petrol) 303.88 340.02 NA 315.88 346.00 — — — — 530 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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S 500 Coupe (Petrol) 232.84 263.76 234.93 252.32 264.96 — — — — 455 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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S 500 Cabriolet (Petrol) 253.02 271.02 NA NA 263.96 — — — — 442 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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S 63 AMG Coupe (Petrol) 301.04 336.55 299.72 300.38 333.99 — — — — 585 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

JAGUAR XJ HHHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Still looks good, performance, price.
Length 5255mm Width 2105mm You won’t Lacks refinement of rivals, showing its age.
Height 1460mm Ground Clearance NA We say Still not best in class but one we’d highly
Boot NA Tank NA recommend nonetheless.
Kerb Weight 1775kg Buy 3.0 Portfolio
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2.0 Portfolio (Petrol) 115.81 123.08 101.40** 122.95 99.47** — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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3.0 Premium Luxury (Diesel) 117.86 123.70 100.20** 123.87 98.27** — — — — 300 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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3.0 Portfolio (Diesel) 126.93 133.23 107.82** 133.39 105.83** — — — — 300 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes El Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BMW 7 SERIES HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Drives like a sports saloon, packed with tech,
Length 5212-5328mm Width 2134-2169mm luxurious and comfortable.
Height 1479mm Ground Clearance NA You won’t Refinement.
Boot NA Tank NA We say Now feels special enough to justify its positioning.
Kerb Weight 1990kg It’s pricey though. Buy 730Ld M Sport
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730Ld Pure Design Ex. (Diesel) 114.00** 144.37 129.40 140.78 148.06 — — — — 265 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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730Ld M Sport (Diesel) 122.90** 155.53 139.49 151.73 158.28 — — — — 265 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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730Ld Pure Design Ex. (CBU) (D) 144.50** 188.18 163.98 178.31 177.28 — — — — 265 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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740Li Pure Design Ex (Petrol) 126.00** 133.61** 129.44** 128.24** 157.74 — — — — 326 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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750Li Pure Design Ex. (CBU) (Petrol) 154.50** 204.70 175.32 190.62 197.06 — — — — 450 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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750Li M Sport (CBU) (Petrol) 159.50** 211.28 180.99 196.77 203.42 — — — — 450 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BENTLEY FLYING SPUR HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Driving pleasure, build quality, performance.
Length 5295mm Width 1976mm Height 1488mm You won’t Some cheap bits in the cabin, price.
Ground Clearance NA We say Supremely powerful and luxurious but at a
Boot NA Tank 100 litres very hefty price.
Kerb Weight 2475kg Buy V8
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Flying Spur V8 (Petrol) 285.00** 398.24 NA NA NA — — — — 507 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Flying Spur W12 (Petrol) 330.00** 393.49 NA NA NA — — — — 625 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BENTLEY MULSANNE HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Road manners, performance.
Length 5575mm Width 1926mm You won’t Price.
Height 1521mm Ground Clearance NA We say Mulsanne has a formal yet sporty air about it.
Boot NA Tank 90 litres Kerb Weight NA Buy Mulsanne
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Mulsanne (Petrol) 553.53** 553.53** NA NA NA — — — — 512 5.3 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Mulsanne Speed (Petrol) NA 690.00** NA NA NA — — — — 537 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Comfortable ride, waftability like no other.
Length 5399mm Width 1978mm Height 1550mm You won’t Exorbitant price.
Ground Clearance NA We say The baby of the family,
Boot NA Tank 80-100 litres but every bit a Rolls-Royce.
Kerb Weight 2940kg Buy Ghost SWB

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Ghost SWB (Petrol) 430.00** 450.00** NA NA NA — — — — 570 4.7 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Ghost EWB (Petrol) 490.00** 493.00** NA NA NA — — — — 570 5.0 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM HHHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Sheer class, more agile than its size suggests.
Length 5609-5834mm Width 1987-1990mm You won’t Exorbitant price.
Height 1581-1592mm Ground Clearance NA We say Drives better than it looks.
Boot NA Tank 80-100 litres Kerb Weight 2550-2620kg Buy Phantom EWB
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Phantom (Petrol) 640.00** 646.00** NA NA NA — — — — 460 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Phantom EWB (Petrol) 750.00** 754.00** NA NA NA — — — — 460 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Drophead Coupe (Petrol) 745.00** 750.00** NA NA NA — — — — 460 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Coupe (Petrol) 698.00** 700.01** NA NA NA — — — — 460 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Eccentric charm, delectable performance
Length 5020mm Width 1929mm Height 1360mm and refinement blend.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Second-row practicality.
Boot NA Tank 90.5 litres We say Brilliantly accomplished four-door GT.
Kerb Weight 1990kg Buy Rapide S

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Rapide S (Petrol) 350.00** 435.00** NA NA NA — — — — 552 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

LUXURY TOURING CARS

ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Power, grace.
Length 5282mm Width 1947mm Height 1502mm You won’t Price.
Ground Clearance NA We say A car to have when the sky is the limit, literally.
Boot NA Tank NA Kerb Weight 2560kg Buy Dawn
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Dawn (Petrol) 625.00** 625.00** NA NA NA — — — — 632 — F /a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MASERATI GRANTURISMO HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Interior space, agile handling.
Length 4881mm Width 2051mm Height 1353mm You won’t Seating position, underwhelming brakes.
Ground Clearance NA We say For the first time in a long time, you no longer
Boot 173 Tank 75 litres need to make excuses to buy and run a Maserati.
Kerb Weight 1955kg Buy GranTurismo

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GranTurismo (Petrol) 180.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 411 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No El No — Yes El/Yes s

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance, fantastic seats.
Length 4806mm Width 1943mm Height 1404mm You won’t Few cheap bits in the cabin, poor ride.
Ground Clearance NA We say Quite the honest brute.
Boot NA Tank 90 litres Buy GT V8
Kerb Weight 2320kg

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GT (Petrol) 309.99** NA NA NA NA — — — — 575 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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GT V8 (Petrol) 289.88** NA NA NA NA — — — — 507 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GT Speed (Petrol) 346.39** NA NA NA NA — — — — 625 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GT V8 S (Petrol) 308.62** NA NA NA NA — — — — 528 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GTC (Petrol) 339.67** NA NA NA NA — — — — 575 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GTC V8 (Petrol) 317.54** NA NA NA NA — — — — 507 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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GTC Speed (Petrol) 379.71** NA NA NA NA — — — — 625 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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GTC V8 S (Petrol) 338.16** NA NA NA NA — — — — 528 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Interiors, visibility.
Length 5269mm Width 1947mm Height 1507mm You won’t Slight body movement over uneven patches.
Ground Clearance NA We say The new Rolls-Royce Wraith is exactly what a
Boot 470 Tank 83 litres Rolls coupe should be - smooth, swift and refined.
Kerb Weight 2435kg Buy Wraith

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Wraith (Petrol) 460.00** 470.00** NA NA NA — — — — 632 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Feels special, still easy to drive.
Length 4380mm Width 1865mm Height 1241mm You won’t Expensive.
Ground Clearance NA We say The Vanquish is a match for some much more
Boot NA Tank 80 litres track-focused cars.
Kerb Weight 1680kg Buy Vanquish
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Vanquish (Petrol) NA 550.00** NA NA NA — — — — 577 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MASERATI GRANCABRIO HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Elegant styling, useable rear seats, charismatic V8.
Length 4881mm Width 1915mm Height 1380mm You won’t Compromised dynamics, small boot.
Ground Clearance NA We say The GranCabrio is elegant,
Boot 173 Tank 75 litres exciting if dynamically flawed.
Kerb Weight 2350kg Buy GranCabrio

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GranCabrio (Petrol) 200.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 439 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No El No — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL LUXURY TOURING CARS TO PERFORMANCE CARS
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE HHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Head-turning styling, powerful engines, great touring abilities.
Length 4894-5011mm Width 1894-1899mm You won’t Quite heavy, so not particularly agile.
Height 1369-1393mm Ground Clearance 123mm We say 5 series too common and a Bentley too expensive?
Boot 450 Tank 70 litres Kerb Weight 1845-2015kg This could be for you. Buy Eminence
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640d Eminence (Diesel) 115.00** 144.90 130.51 142.00 146.86 — — — — 313 6.07 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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640d Pure Design Exp (Diesel) 122.00** 121.90** 138.45 150.61 155.75 — — — — 313 6.07 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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M6 (Petrol) 176.90** 221.54 200.93 218.39 225.74 — — — — 560 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

PERFORMANCE CARS
MERCEDES SLC-CLASS HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Effortless performance, pricing.
Length 4142mm Width 1817mm Height 1304mm You won’t Unintuitive infotainment system, lacks AMG growl.
Ground Clearance NA We say Offers similar performance to the car it replaces at a
Boot 335 Tank 70 litres Kerb Weight 1615kg much cheaper price. Buy 43 AMG
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SLC 43 AMG (Petrol) 88.59 80.98** NA NA NA — — — — 367 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

FORD MUSTANG HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like V8 engine, equipment.
Length 4784mm Width 2080mm Height 1391mm You won’t Few cheap plastics, not enough of a growl from the engine.
Ground Clearance 137mm We say The iconic American muscle car is finally
Boot 383 Tank 60.9 litres Kerb Weight 1770kg here and will appeal to your wild side. Buy Mustang
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Mustang GT Fastback (Petrol) 76.77 66.50** 76.68 81.50 86.17 — — — — 401 — F /a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re — — Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Rear/Rear You’ll like Enjoyable to drive.
Length 4379mm Width 1801mm Height 1280-1281mm You won’t New 4-cyl motors lack emotion.
Ground Clearance NA We say A fun driving experience, but the
Boot 150 Tank 54-64 litres four-cylinder engines will take some getting used to.
Kerb Weight 1365-1385 kg Buy Boxster S

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Boxster (Petrol) NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 300 — F /a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re — — Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Rear/Rear You’ll like Handling, grip, performance.
Length 4379mm Width 1801mm Height 1295mm You won’t Four cylinder engines don’t sound special enough.
Ground Clearance NA We say One of the best handling sports cars around.
Boot 150 Tank 54-64 litres Kerb Weight 1365-1385 kg Buy Cayman S
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Cayman (Petrol) NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 300 — F /a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re — — Yes El/Yes s

JAGUAR F-TYPE HHHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Beautifully crafted, pliant ride, spacious cabin.
Length 4470mm Width 1923mm Height 1308-1319mm You won’t Expensive.
Ground Clearance NA We say A sportscar that has the right blend of attributes
Boot NA Tank 72 litres for Indian conditions.
Kerb Weight 1614-1665kg Buy S Coupe

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F-type Coupe (Petrol) 143.00 163.21 140.55 148.44 200.81 — — — — 340 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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F-type S Coupe (Petrol) 164.79 223.97 155.02 148.44 207.08 — — — — 379 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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F-type R Coupe (Petrol) 220.22 244.05 210.11 231.00 253.00 — — — — 550 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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F-type V6 S Convertible (Petrol) 181.56 202.26 171.36 181.10 222.79 — — — — 379 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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F-type V8 S Convertible (Petrol) 197.29** 223.97 201.54 212.86 259.21 — — — — 495 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI RS7 HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like - Looks, performance, tech-laden interiors.
Length 5012mm Width 1911mm Height 1419mm You won’t Steering feel, lackluster drive.
Ground Clearance NA We say Glamorous alternative to a German sports sedan.
Boot 535 Tank 75 litres Kerb Weight 1920 kg Buy RS7
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RS-7 Sportback (Petrol) 170.78 132.75** 171.04 NA NA — — — — 560 3.93 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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RS 7 Sportback Performance (Petrol) 160.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 605 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI S5 HHH
Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Smooth, punch V6, ride quality.
Length 4718mm Width 1854mm Height 1382mm You won’t Looks too similar to an A4, numb steering.
Ground Clearance NA We say Great mix of comfort, performance, practicality,
Boot 480 Tank 61 litres style at a good price, but it’s a bit soulless.
Kerb Weight 1820kg Buy S5 Sportback

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S5 Sportback (Petrol) 72.96 76.60 76.60 71.89 87.00 — — — — 333 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

AUDI TT HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like User-friendly, supple ride, cabin quality.
Length 4177mm Width 1832mm Height 1353mm You won’t Steering feels numb, significantly pricier.
Ground Clearance NA We say Nicer to drive, performance is usable in our conditions.
Boot NA Tank 55 litres Kerb Weight 1410kg Buy TT
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TT (Petrol) 74.12 74.29 74.29 NA 82.90 — — — — 230 5.81 F a N P p 4 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

BMW Z4 HHH
Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Blistering performance, hard-top practicality.
Length 4239mm Width 1790mm Height 1291mm You won’t Price, cabin is small.
Ground Clearance NA We say Open-top thrills.
Boot NA Tank 55 litres Buy sDrive35i Design Pure
Kerb Weight 1525kg
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sDrive35i Prestige (Petrol) 77.50** 80.90** 88.04 95.92 99.26 — — — — 306 6.18 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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sDrive35i Design Pure (Petrol) 78.50** 82.00** 89.17 97.15 100.53 — — — — 306 6.18 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL SUPERCARS
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

SUPERCARS
NISSAN GT-R HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance., handling
Length 4710mm Width 1895mm You won’t Interior feels a bit cheap..
Height 1370mm Ground Clearance 105mm We say Earth-shattering performance, now in a slightly
Boot 315 Tank 74 litres better package..
Kerb Weight 1752kg Buy GT-R.
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GT-R (Petrol) 199.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 570 — F /a N P p 6 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE 911 HHHHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Rear/Rear You’ll like Dynamics, ride comfort, usability.
Length 4499-4501mm Width 1808-1880mm Height 1289-1297mm You won’t Expensive.
Ground Clearance NA Boot 115-145 Tank 64-68 litres We say A sports car you can use everyday.
Kerb Weight 1450-1670kg Buy Carrera S
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Carrera (Petrol) 142.33** 139.71** 146.23** NA 144.86** — — — — 370 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Carrera S (Petrol) 163.49** 160.48** 167.96** NA 166.39** — — — — 420 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Carrera Cabriolet (Petrol) 155.75** 152.88** 160.01** NA 158.52** — — — — 370 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Carrera S Cabriolet (Petrol) 176.39** 173.14** 181.21** NA 179.52** — — — — 420 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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911 Turbo (Petrol) 225.92** 221.76** 232.10** NA 229.94** — — — — 540 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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911 Turbo S (Petrol) 266.17** 261.27** 273.45** NA 270.90** — — — — 580 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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911 Turbo Cabriolet (Petrol) 239.34** 234.93** 245.88** NA 243.59** — — — — 540 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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911 Turbo S Cabriolet (Petrol) 281.64** 276.46** 289.35** NA 286.65** — — — — 580 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

AUDI R8 HHHHH
Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Mind-blowing performance, everyday usability.
Length 4426mm Width 1940mm Height 1240mm You won’t Stiff ride, numb steering.
Ground Clearance NA We say A no-nonsense supercar that is quite usable.
Boot NA Tank 73 litres Buy V10 Plus Coupe
Kerb Weight 1630kg
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R8 V10 Plus Coupe (Petrol) 294.90 295.19 295.24 NA 330.17 — — — — 610 3.50 F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Characterful engine, handling, interior quality.
Length 4380mm Width 1865mm Height 1255mm You won’t Patchy ride, numb steering.
Ground Clearance NA We say The Vantage really scores with its look and classy aura.
Boot NA Tank 80 litres Buy V8 Roadster
Kerb Weight 1630kg

s! P
Vantage V8 (Petrol) NA 280.00** NA NA NA — — — — 426 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Vantage V8 S (Petrol) NA 320.00** NA NA NA — — — — 436 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

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Vantage V12 S Coupe (Petrol) NA 385.00** NA NA NA — — — — 573 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

ASTON MARTIN DB11 HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Handling manners.
Length 4739mm Width 1940mm Height 1279mm You won’t Cramped rear seating.
Ground Clearance NA We say If you desire a different supercar.
Boot NA Tank 78 litres Buy DB11.
Kerb Weight 1770kg

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DB11 (Petrol) 427.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 608 — F a N P p 8 D/P D Y — No Re Yes — Yes El/Yes s

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR HHHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Mid/Four You’ll like Massive grunt, visual drama.
Length 4780mm Width 2030mm Height 1136mm You won’t Jerky gearbox, unforgiving ride.
Ground Clearance NA We say The most extreme car you can buy
Boot NA Tank 90 litres in India right now.
Kerb Weight 1575kg Buy AWD Roadster

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Aventador AWD Coupe (Petrol) 475.00** 483.73** NA NA NA — 3.6 8.8 — 700 3.28 F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

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Aventador AWD Roadster (Petrol) 655.00** 660.00** NA NA NA — 3.6 8.8 — 700 3.28 F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

FERRARI 488 GTB HHHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Mid/Four You’ll like Extremely communicative steering.
Length 4568mm Width 1952mm Height 1213mm You won’t Just a wee bit less exciting than the earlier one.
Ground Clearance NA We say The most docile handling mid-engined cars driven.
Boot 230 Tank 78 litres Buy 488 GTB
Kerb Weight 1475kg

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488 GTB (Petrol) 388.00** 405.00** NA NA NA — — — — 669 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

FERRARI CALIFORNIA T HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Makes for a fine grand tourer.
Length 4569mm Width 1910mm Height 1320mm You won’t Fairly quiet engine, noticeable lag.
Ground Clearance NA We say Ultimately the California T can hold its own against
Boot NA Tank 78 litres anything that’s meant to do a similar job.
Kerb Weight 1729kg Buy California T

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California T (Petrol) NA 330.00** NA NA NA — — — — 560 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA HHHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Titanic engine and performance.
Length 4618mm Width 1942mm Height 1273mm You won’t Overly sharp steering.
Ground Clearance NA We say Thrilling in every way that a front engined
Boot NA Tank 92 litres V12 Ferrari should be.
Kerb Weight 1630kg Buy F12 berlinetta

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F12 Berlinetta (Petrol) NA 472.00** NA NA NA — — — — 741 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL SUPERCARS TO SUV SUB-4-METRE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

FERRARI FF HHH
Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Clever all-wheel drive system, boot space.
Length 4907mm Width 1953mm Height 1379mm You won’t Different Ferrari vibe, gearbox hesitance
Ground Clearance NA at low speed.
Boot 450 Tank 91 litres We say FF could be a compelling purchase of a lifetime.
Kerb Weight 1880kg Buy FF

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FF (Petrol) NA 457.00** NA NA NA — — — — 661 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s

LAMBORGHINI HURACAN HHHH

Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Mid/Four You’ll like Monumental performance, surprisingly useable.
Length 4459mm Width 2236mm Height 1165mm You won’t Handling could be better.
Ground Clearance NA We say Thoroughly modern supercar that’s brutally quick.
Boot NA Tank 80 litres Buy AWD
Kerb Weight 1389kg

Huracan AWD Coupe (Petrol) 343.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 610 3.2** F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s! —
Huracan AWD Spyder (Petrol) 389.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 610 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s! —
Huracan RWD Coupe (Petrol) 299.00** 299.00** NA NA NA — — — — 581 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s! —
Huracan RWD Spyder (Petrol) 345.00** NA NA NA NA — — — — 581 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No In No — Yes El/Yes s! —
MERCEDES AMG GT S HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong, wide powerband, styling, engine note.
Length 4546mm Width 1939mm Height 1288mm You won’t Firm ride, cabin ergonomics.
Ground Clearance NA We say A great mix of looks, thrills and
Boot 245/350 Tank 75 litres serious capabilities.
Kerb Weight 1645kg Buy GT S

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GT S (Petrol) 274.28 320.00 NA NA 282.61 — — — — 510 3.82 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y — Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

BMW i8 HHHH
Doors 2 Seats 2 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Style, near-silent drive, comfortable.
Length 4689mm Width 1942mm Height 1298mm You won’t Doesn’t respond well to being driven hard.
Ground Clearance NA Boot NA Tank 42 litres We say The BMW i8 doesn’t quite feel as exciting
Kerb Weight 1485kg as it does fast. Buy i8
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i8 (Hybrid) 214.00** 263.80 262.65 286.77 296.37 — — — 47.45 362 — F a N P p 6 D/P D Y — No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

SUV SUB-4-METRE
FIAT URBAN CROSS HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Ground clearance, good ride quality.
Length 3989mm Width 1706mm Height 1542mm You won’t Limited dealer support.
Ground Clearance 151-156mm We say A more practical alternative to the Avventura.
Boot NA Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1210-1215kg Buy 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Emotion.

1.3 Multijet Active (Diesel) 7.91 8.29 8.23 8.18 6.98** — — — — 93 — E a L O — — — D — No Ex No — No In/No — —
1.3 Multijet Dynamic (Diesel) 8.58 9.03 8.92 8.88 7.60** — — — — 93 — E c/a L O — — D D — No Ex No — Yes El/No — —
1.4 T-Jet Abarth Emotion (Petrol) 11.08 11.35 11.14 11.41 9.85** — — — — 142 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No Re Yes Yes El/No — —
MARUTI VITARA BREZZA HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious cabin, stable ride, value for money.
Length 3995mm Width 1790mm Height 1640mm You won’t Dull interiors, underpowered engine.
Ground Clearance 198mm We say Not revolutionary in any way but ticks the boxes that matter.
Boot 328 Tank 48 litres Kerb Weight 1170-1195kg Buy VDi (O)

DDiS 200 LDi (Diesel) 8.38 8.88 8.37 8.71 8.86 — — — — 90 12.96 E a L O — 1 — — — No Ex No — No El/No — —
DDiS 200 LDi (O) (Diesel) 8.53 9.03 8.52 8.86 9.02 — — — — 90 12.96 E a L O — 2 — — — No Ex No — Yes El/No — —
P
DDiS 200 VDi (Diesel) 8.97 9.65 9.10 9.47 9.68 — — — — 90 12.96 E c/a L P — 1 — — — No El No — No El/No — s

P
DDiS 200 VDi (O) (Diesel) 9.12 9.81 9.25 9.62 9.83 — — — — 90 12.96 E c/a L P — 2 — — — No El No — Yes El/No — s

P
DDiS 200 ZDi (Diesel) 10.02 10.58 9.97 10.37 10.65 — — — — 90 12.96 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

P
DDiS 200 ZDi (O) (Diesel) 11.15 11.98 11.08 12.28 11.84 — — — — 90 12.96 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

MAHINDRA NUVOSPORT HH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Low-end torque, practicality, tough build.
Length 3985mm Width 1850mm Height 1870mm You won’t Interior design, bouncy ride.
Ground Clearance 176mm We say Lacks sophistication of rivals and seems
Boot 412-850 Tank 60 litres unnecessary after TUV300.
Kerb Weight 1670-1698kg Buy N6

N4 (Diesel) 8.72 9.23 7.81** 8.93 9.15 — 11 15 — 101 17.22 E — L O — — — — — — q No Ex No — No In/No — —

N4+ (Diesel) 9.15 9.64 8.13** 9.35 9.54 — 11 15 — 101 17.22 E — L O — — — — — — q No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
N6 (Diesel) 9.95 10.52 8.86** 10.18 10.39 — 11 15 — 101 17.22 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
N6 A/T (Diesel) 10.70 11.32 9.51** 10.93 11.17 — 10.7 13.6 — 101 21.09 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
P
N8 (Diesel) 10.83 11.47 9.65** 11.09 11.33 — 11 15 — 101 17.22 E c/a L P p 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

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N8 A/T (Diesel) 11.52 12.44 10.31** 12.32 12.54 — 10.7 13.6 — 101 21.09 E c/a L P p 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

MAHINDRA TUV300 HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Space, practicality, tough build.
Length 3995mm Width 1835mm Height 1839mm You won’t Bouncy ride, AMT auto far from sorted.
Ground Clearance NA We say Tough, spacious, practical but lacks sophistication.
Boot 384 Tank 60 litres Kerb Weight 1626-1654kg Buy T8
T4 (Diesel) 8.51 9.21 8.60 8.73 9.07 — 11.4 15.5 13.5 85 19.52 E c/a L O — — — — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
T4+ (Diesel) 8.92 9.64 9.00 9.15 9.50 — 11.4 15.5 13.5 85 19.52 E c/a L O — 2 — — — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
T6 (Diesel) 9.27 10.02 9.34 9.50 9.90 — 11.4 15.5 13.5 85 19.52 E c/a L P — — — — — — No Ex Yes Yes In/No — —
T6+ (Diesel) 9.56 10.33 9.62 9.80 10.21 — 11.4 15.5 13.5 85 19.52 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No Ex Yes Yes In/No — —
T6+ A/T (Diesel) 10.39 11.23 10.44 10.65 11.10 — — — — 82 22.63 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — No Ex Yes Yes In/No — —
T8 (Diesel) 10.25 11.18 10.30 10.51 10.95 — 11.4 15.5 13.5 85 19.52 E c/a L P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —

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MODEL BY MODEL SUV SUB-4-METRE TO SUV MID-SIZE
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
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T8 A/T (Diesel) 11.08 12.29 11.22 11.36 11.74 — — — — 82 22.63 E c/a L P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
T8 mHawk 100 (Diesel) 10.34 11.36 10.39 10.60 11.05 — — — — 100 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
T8 A/T mHawk 100 (Diesel) 11.17 12.05 11.31 11.45 11.94 — — — — 100 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
MAHINDRA KUV100 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5/6 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Value, clever bits in the cabin.
Length 3675mm Width 1715mm Height 1635-1655mm You won’t Oddball proportions, unexciting engines.
Ground Clearance 170mm Boot 243-473 Tank 35 litres We say A hatchback that’s different but falls short of class-best.
Kerb Weight 1095-1140kg Buy K6

1.2 mFALCON G80 K2 (Petrol) 5.22 5.72 5.47 5.52 5.59 — — — — 82 15.13 E — L — — — — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K2+ (Petrol) 5.58 6.07 5.79 5.86 5.98 — — — — 82 15.13 E — L — — 2 — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K4 (Petrol) 5.71 6.21 5.93 6.00 6.19 — — — — 82 15.13 E c/a L O — — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K4+ (Petrol) 5.95 6.48 6.18 6.25 6.46 — — — — 82 15.13 E c/a L O — 2 — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K6 (Petrol) 6.36 6.93 6.60 6.69 6.91 — — — — 82 15.13 E c/a L P — — D — — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K6+ (Petrol) 6.60 7.20 6.84 6.94 7.18 — — — — 82 15.13 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.2 mFALCON G80 K8 (Petrol) 7.14 7.60 7.22 7.33 7.59 — — — — 82 15.13 E c/a L P — 2 D D — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K2 (Diesel) 6.36 6.98 6.53 6.62 6.80 — — — — 77 14.85 E — L — — — — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K2+ (Diesel) 6.60 7.26 6.78 6.88 7.08 — — — — 77 14.85 E — L — — 2 — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K4 (Diesel) 6.74 7.41 6.92 7.02 7.22 — — — — 77 14.85 E c/a L O — — — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K4+ (Diesel) 7.21 7.68 7.17 7.28 7.50 — — — — 77 14.85 E c/a L O — 2 — — — — — El No — Yes In/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K6 (Diesel) 7.69 8.48 7.65 7.77 8.02 — — — — 77 14.85 E c/a L P — — D — — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K6+ (Diesel) 7.95 8.39 7.90 8.03 8.29 — — — — 77 14.85 E c/a L P — 2 D — — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.2 mFALCON D75 K8 (Diesel) 8.32 8.89 8.28 8.42 8.70 — — — — 77 14.85 E c/a L P — 2 D D — — El Yes Yes El/No — —
FORD ECOSPORT HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Competent engines, ride and handling, well-equipped.
Length 3999mm Width 1765mm Height 1708mm You won’t Cramped cabin, inconsistent plastic quality.
Ground Clearance 200mm We say The only SUV in its segment offered with a petrol engine
Boot 362 Tank 52 litres and DCT gearbox.
Kerb Weight 1259-1290kg Buy 1.5 Trend+

1.5 Ambiente (Petrol) 8.07 8.47 8.14 8.42 8.83 — — — 15.8 112 14.01 E a N P — — — — — — No El No — No El/No — —
1.5 Trend (Petrol) 8.90 9.48 9.03 9.29 9.74 — — — 15.8 112 14.01 E c/a N P — — D — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.0 Trend+ Ecoboost (Petrol) 9.66 10.20 10.42 10.08 10.58 — — — 15.8 125 12.54 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
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1.5 Titanium (Petrol) 9.96 10.66 10.48 10.40 10.91 — — — 15.8 112 14.01 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

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1.5 Titanium A/T (Petrol) 11.18 12.13 11.71 12.28 12.68 — — — 15.6 112 14.01 F c/a N P — 6 D D Y q No El Yes Yes El/No s !
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1.0 Titanium+ Ecoboost (Petrol) 11.13 11.83 11.45 11.39 12.63 — 11.8 17 18.9 125 12.54 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

1.5 Ambiente (Diesel) 8.96 9.54 8.93 9.20 9.65 — 13.3 18.6 22.7 100 13.67 E a N P — — — — — — No El No — No El/No — —
1.5 Trend (Diesel) 9.75 10.41 9.73 10.02 10.50 — 13.3 18.6 22.7 100 13.67 E c/a N P — — D — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 Trend+ (Diesel) 10.20 10.79 10.79 10.48 10.99 — 13.3 18.6 22.7 100 13.67 F c/a N P — 2 D — — — q No El Yes Yes El/No — —
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1.5 Titanium (Diesel) 10.82 11.61 11.18 11.13 11.67 — 13.3 18.6 22.7 100 13.67 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

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1.5 Titanium+ (Diesel) 12.17 12.46 11.83 12.40 13.05 — 13.3 18.6 22.7 100 13.67 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/No — s

FIAT AVVENTURA HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Great ride quality, ground clearance,
Length 3989mm Width 1706mm Height 1542mm strong engine (Abarth).
Ground Clearance 205mm You won’t Odd driving position.
Boot NA Tank 45 litres We say Great mix of performance and design.
Kerb Weight 1090-1255kg Buy Multijet Active

1.3 Multijet Active (Diesel) 8.35 8.79 8.72 8.64 9.65 — 12.8 18.7 20.5 93 15.10 E a L O — — — — — — No In No — No In/No — —
1.3 Multijet Dynamic (Diesel) 9.24 9.75 9.63 9.56 10.66 — 12.8 18.7 20.5 93 15.10 E c/a L P — — D — — No In No — No El/No — —
1.3 Multijet Emotion (Diesel) 10.02 10.59 10.48 10.37 11.38 — 12.8 18.7 20.5 93 15.10 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.4 T-jet Abarth (Petrol) 11.27 11.67 11.67 12.68 12.98 — — — — 145 9.19 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/No — —
PREMIER RIO H
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Low speed ride, city-friendly size.
Length 3970mm Width 1570mm Height 1730mm You won’t Poor dynamics, inferior build quality.
Ground Clearance 200mm We say The latest version is the best Rio yet, but there’s
Boot 454 Tank 46 litres still a long way to go.
Kerb Weight 1080-1145kg Buy LX

GX (Petrol) 5.11 5.91 4.98** 7.52 NA — — — — 76 19.39 E a — O — — — — — — q No Ext Yes No El/No — —

GLX (Petrol) 6.42 6.41 5.44** 7.85 NA — — — — 76 19.39 E a — P — — — D — q No Ext Yes Yes El/No — —
DX (Diesel) 6.94 6.98 NA 8.25 NA — 13.8 17 — 72 20.26 E a — O — — — — — — q No Ext Yes No El/No — —
LX (Diesel) 7.36 7.40 NA 8.69 NA — 13.8 17 — 72 20.26 E a — P — — — D — q No Ext Yes Yes El/No — —

SUV MID-SIZE
HYUNDAI CRETA HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy drivability, smooth, powerful engine,
Length 4270mm Width 1780mm Height 1630mm premium interiors.
Ground Clearance 190mm You won’t Body roll, premium pricing.
Boot 405 Tank 55 litres We say The Creta is the “go to” SUV in the segment.
Kerb Weight 1265-1350kg Buy 1.6 SX+ MT

1.6 E (Petrol) 10.57 11.33 10.04 10.79 11.33 — — — 15.2 123 — E c/a L P — — — — — Yes Ex No — Yes In/No — —
1.6 E+ (Petrol) 11.43 11.81 10.56 11.50 12.13 — — — 15.2 123 — E c/a L P — — D — — Yes Ex Yes — Yes El/No — —
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1.6 SX+ (Petrol) 14.02 14.83 12.95 14.63 15.11 — — — 15.2 123 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 SX+ A/T (Petrol) 15.22 16.08 14.06 15.86 16.41 — — — 15.2 123 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

1.4 CRDi E (Diesel) 12.16 12.77 10.94 12.31 12.73 — — — 21.3 90 — E c/a N P — — — D — Yes Ex No — Yes ln/No — —
1.4 CRDi S (Diesel) 13.59 14.30 12.26 13.79 14.26 — — — 21.3 90 — E c/a N P — — D — — Yes Ex Yes — Yes El/No — —
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1.4 CRDi S+ (Diesel) 14.65 15.43 13.25 14.90 15.40 — — — 21.3 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes — Yes El/No — s

WHATCAR? MARCH 2017 | 103

MODEL BY MODEL SUV MID-SIZE TO UTILITY VEHICLES
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
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1.6 CRDi VGT S+ A/T (Diesel) 16.43 17.32 14.83 16.72 17.32 — — — 17 128 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes — Yes El/No — s

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1.6 CRDi VGT SX (Diesel) 15.01 15.82 13.53 15.28 15.79 — — — 19.6 128 11.37 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 CRDi VGT SX+ (Diesel) 16.18 17.06 14.61 16.50 17.05 — — — 19.6 128 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 CRDi VGT SX+ A/T (Diesel) 17.53 18.49 15.84 17.88 18.49 — — — 17 128 — F c/a N P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 CRDi VGT SX (O) (Diesel) 17.43 18.40 15.76 17.79 18.39 — — — 19.6 128 11.37 F c/a L P p 6 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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MARUTI S-CROSS HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious cabin, interior quality,
Length 4300mm Width 1765mm Height 1590mm ride and handling, punchy engine.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Unappealing looks, lacks an SUV feel.
Boot 353 Tank 48 litres We say Very capable premium crossover that does
Kerb Weight 1180-1275kg everything you ask, but nothing more. Buy 1.6 Zeta

1.3 DDiS 200 Sigma (Diesel) 9.24 10.06 9.41 9.77 10.07 — — — 23.65 90 13.72 E c/a L P — 2 — — — — q No El No — Yes El/No — —
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1.3 DDiS 200 Delta (Diesel) 10.05 10.92 10.21 10.60 10.93 — — — 23.65 90 13.72 E c/a N P — 2 — — — q No El No — Yes El/No — s

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1.3 DDiS 200 Zeta (Diesel) 11.33 11.83 10.89 11.37 11.78 — — — 23.65 90 13.72 F c/a N P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.3 DDiS 200 Alpha (Diesel) 12.54 13.41 12.28 13.30 13.65 — — — 23.65 90 13.72 F c/a N P p 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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1.6 DDiS 320 Alpha (Diesel) 14.28 15.16 13.95 15.10 15.45 — — — 22.70 120 11.50 F c/a N P p 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

HONDA BR-V HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Flexibility of seven seats, easy to drive.
Length 4453-4456mm Width 1735mm Height 1666mm You won’t Lacks the rugged appeal of
Ground Clearance 210mm an SUV, missing key equipment.
Boot 223-691 Tank 42 litres Kerb Weight 1199-1306kg We sayAn ideal option for large families. Buy V

1.5 i-VTEC E (Petrol) 9.98 10.72 9.80 10.22 10.81 — — — 15.4 119 — E c/a L O — 2 — — — — q No Ex No — No In/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 11.32 12.17 11.23 12.15 12.15 — — — 15.4 119 — F c/a L O — 2 D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC V (Petrol) 12.81 13.42 12.32 13.38 13.88 — — — 15.4 119 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC V CVT (Petrol) 13.88 14.72 13.50 14.67 15.21 — — — 16 119 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-VTEC VX (Petrol) 14.04 14.54 13.34 14.49 15.03 — — — 21.9 100 — F c/a L P p 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC E (Diesel) 11.40 12.39 11.17 11.30 12.17 — — — 21.9 100 — E c/a L O — 2 — — — — q No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC S (Diesel) 13.19 13.77 13.64 13.47 14.98 — — — 21.9 100 — F c/a L O — 2 D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC V (Diesel) 14.20 14.82 13.37 14.52 15.08 — — — 21.9 100 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC VX (Diesel) 15.41 16.10 14.54 15.79 16.38 — — — 21.9 100 — F c/a L P p 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
RENAULT DUSTER HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Great ride, build quality, peppy engine.
Length 4315mm Width 1822mm You won’t Dated interiors, low refinement levels.
Height 1695mm Ground Clearance 205-210mm We say Small upgrades and an automatic option
Boot 410/475 Tank 50 litres make it a more rounded SUV.
Kerb Weight 1770-1889kg Buy RxL 110 PS

RxE 2WD (Petrol) 9.83 11.32 10.05 10.38 10.66 — — — — 104 — E c/a L P — — — — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
RxL 2WD (Petrol) 10.72 12.40 10.94 11.29 11.62 — — — — 104 — E c/a L P — 1 — — — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
Standard 85 PS 2WD (Diesel) 10.83 12.57 10.88 11.24 11.56 — — — — 85 — E a L P — — — — — — No Ex No — — In/No — —
RxE 85 PS 2WD (Diesel) 11.06 12.92 11.10 11.46 11.80 — — — — 85 — E c/a L P — — — — — — No Ex No — Yes In/No — —
RxL 85 PS 2WD (Diesel) 12.46 13.82 11.99 13.02 13.22 — — — — 85 — E c/a L P — 1 — — — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
RxL 110 PS 2WD (Diesel) 13.39 14.62 12.87 13.86 14.21 — — — — 110 — E c/a L P — 1 — — — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
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RxL 110 PS 2WD A/T (Diesel) 14.10 15.38 13.54 14.60 14.96 — — — — 110 14.01 E c/a L P — 1 — — — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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RxS 85 PS 2WD (Diesel) 12.92 14.31 12.54 13.49 13.79 — — — — 85 — E c/a L P — 1 — D — No Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
RxZ 85 PS 2WD (Diesel) 13.86 15.32 13.32 14.47 14.71 — — — — 85 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
RxZ 110 PS 2WD (Diesel) 14.80 15.95 14.20 15.43 15.71 — — — — 110 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
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RxZ 110 PS 2WD A/T (Diesel) 15.51 16.72 14.87 16.16 16.45 — — — — 110 14.01 F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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RxZ 110 AWD (Diesel) 16.32 17.84 15.64 17.00 17.32 — — — — 110 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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NISSAN TERRANO HHH

Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Build and ride quality.
Length 4331mm Width 1822mm Height 1671mm You won’t Poor ergonomics.
Ground Clearance 205mm We say The Terrano steers and drives with the precision
Boot 475 Tank 50 litres of a sedan or a hatchback.
Kerb Weight 1755-1787kg (Gross) Buy XV Premium

XL (Petrol) 11.38 12.16 11.60 11.60 12.07 — — — 13 104 — E c/a L P — 1 D — — No In Yes Yes El/No — —
XE 85 (Diesel) 11.49 12.31 11.54 11.54 12.00 — — — 20 85 — E c/a L P — 1 D — — — No Re No No ln/No — —
XL 85 (Diesel) 13.86 13.89 13.46 13.74 14.90 — — — 20 85 — E c/a L P — 1 D — — No Re Yes Yes El/No — —
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XV Premium 110 (Diesel) 15.92 16.28 15.12 16.13 16.88 — 11.8 17 19 110 11.88 E c/a L P p 2 D D — Yes Re Yes Yes El/No — s

UTILITY VEHICLES
MAHINDRA BOLERO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Engine is torque-y, abuse-friendly vehicle.
Length 4107mm Width 1745mm Height 1880mm You won’t Poor refinement levels, lack of equipment,
Ground Clearance 180mm cramped interiors.
Boot NA Tank 60 litres We say Marginally improved but still feels crude.
Kerb Weight NA Buy Power+ ZLX

Plus Non AC (Diesel) 6.43** 8.87 8.62 8.68 9.00 — — — 15.9 63 — — — — — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
Plus AC (Diesel) 6.80** 9.37 9.05 9.13 9.70 — — — 15.9 63 — E — — — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
SLE (Diesel) 9.11 9.58 9.07 9.15 9.52 — — — 15.9 63 25.61 E — — — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
SLX (Diesel) 9.73 10.25 9.67 9.78 10.18 — — — 15.9 63 25.61 E c/a — P — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
ZLX (Diesel) 10.01 10.55 9.95 10.06 10.48 — — — 15.9 63 25.61 E c/a — P — — — — — q No Ex No No Ex/No — —
1.5 Power+ SLE (Diesel) 7.91 8.35 7.05** 7.97 8.26 — — — — 71 — E — — — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
1.5 Power+ SLX (Diesel) 8.64 9.14 7.71** 7.60** 9.04 — — — — 71 — E c/a — P — — — — — q No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
1.5 Power+ ZLX (Diesel) 9.03 9.56 8.06** 9.11 9.45 — — — — 71 — E c/a — P — — — — — q No Ex No No Ex/No — —

104 | MARCH 2017 WHATCAR?

MODEL BY MODEL UTILITY VEHICLES TO MPV
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
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TATA MOVUS HH
Doors 5 Seats 7/8/9 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Flexible seat-layout options, comfortable seats, cabin space.
Length 4421mm Width 1780-1853mm Height 1940mm You won’t Cheap plastics, rubbery gearbox, sparse equipment list.
Ground Clearance 180mm Boot 150/500 Tank 65 litres Kerb Weight 1940kg We say Credible rival to the Xylo. Buy LX
CX (Diesel) 9.09 9.73 7.23** 9.29 7.06** — — — 13.5 120 17.04 — — L — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No In/No — —
LX (Diesel) 9.41 10.07 7.51** 9.72 7.34** — — — 13.5 120 17.04 E — L — — — — — — — q No Ex No — No In/No — —
MARUTI EECO HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5/7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Ample space for people and luggage, low running costs.
Length 3675mm Width 1475mm Height 1800mm Ground Clearance 160mm You won’t Low equipment levels, basic interiors.
Boot NA Tank 40 litres Kerb Weight 908-928kg We say Excellent value and sensible upgrade from the Omni. Buy 5-seater AC
Std 5-seater (Petrol) 3.62 4.04 3.99 4.17 4.24 10557 — — — 73 — — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
AC 5-seater (Petrol) 3.95 4.39 4.31 4.52 4.61 11504 — — — 73 — E — — — — — — — — — — No In Yes — No In/No — —
Std 5-seater (CNG) 4.36 4.68 3.91** 3.92** 3.90** — — — — 73 — — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
AC 5-seater (CNG) 4.78 5.08 4.27** 4.28** 4.25** 14297 — — — 73 — E — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
Std 7-seater (Petrol) 3.81 4.24 4.17 4.37 4.45 11095 — — — 73 — — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
MARUTI OMNI HH
Doors 5 Seats 5/8 Engine/Drive Mid/Rear You’ll like Price, utility.
Length 3370mm Width 1410mm Height 1640mm You won’t Crash safety is appalling.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say A van trying hard to be a car.
Boot NA Tank 36 litres Kerb Weight 785 - 800kg Buy 5-seater version – it’s the cheapest yet

5-seater (Petrol) 2.98 3.36 3.26 3.46 3.49 8144 — — 16.9 35 — — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
8-seater (Petrol) 3.00 3.38 3.27 3.48 3.51 8195 — — 16.9 35 — — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —

MPV
TOYOTA INNOVA CRYSTA HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 7/8 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Space, seat comfort, ride quality, tough build.
Length 4735mm Width 1830mm Height 1795mm You won’t Premium pricing, heavy steering, ponderous to drive.
Ground Clearance 167mm Boot 758/1128 Tank 55 - 65 litres We say Bigger, bolder and even better; easily the new MPV benchmark.
Kerb Weight 1805-2450kg Buy 2.4 VX
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2.7 GX 7-seater (Petrol) 16.27 17.47 14.04** 17.81 17.68 — — — — 166 — E c/a N P — 3 — D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.7 GX 8-seater (Petrol) 16.32 17.53 14.08** 17.87 17.74 — — — — 166 — E c/a N P — 3 — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.7 GX 7-seater A/T (Petrol) 17.54 18.81 15.15** 19.13 19.10 — — — — 166 — E c/a N P — 3 — D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.7 GX 8-seater A/T (Petrol) 17.59 18.87 15.19** 19.19 19.15 — — — — 166 — E c/a N P — 3 — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.7 VX 7-seater (Petrol) 19.53 20.91 16.94** 21.19 21.23 — — — — 166 — F c/a N P — 3 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.7 ZX 7-seater A/T (Petrol) 23.04 24.81 20.00** 24.83 25.23 — — — — 166 — F c/a N P p 7 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.4 G 7-Seater (Diesel) 17.03 18.06 14.24** 18.08 18.20 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 G 8-Seater (Diesel) 17.08 18.11 14.29** 18.14 18.03 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 GX 7-Seater (Diesel) 18.09 19.15 15.91 19.14 19.00 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 GX 8-Seater (Diesel) 18.14 19.21 15.96 19.20 19.17 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.8 GX 7-Seater A/T (Diesel) 19.62 20.75 17.26 20.69 20.59 — — — 14.2 174 11.46 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.8 GX 8-Seater A/T (Diesel) 19.68 20.81 17.31 20.75 20.77 — — — 14.2 174 11.46 E c/a N P — 3 — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 VX 7-Seater (Diesel) 21.45 22.65 18.93 22.52 22.46 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 F c/a N P — 3 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 VX 8-Seater (Diesel) 21.50 22.70 18.98 22.58 22.66 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 F c/a N P — 3 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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2.4 ZX 7-Seater (Diesel) 23.75 25.25 20.95 24.84 24.84 — — — 15.1 150 13.11 F c/a N P p 7 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.8 ZX 7-Seater A/T (Diesel) 25.29 25.37 22.30 26.38 26.43 — — — 14.2 174 11.46 F c/a N P p 7 D D — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

HONDA MOBILIO HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Spacious, flexible cabin, easy to drive.
Length 4386-4398mm Width 1683mm Height 1603mm You won’t Dashboard is a bit basic, rear seat set too low.
Ground Clearance 189mm Boot 223 Tank 42 litres We say A stylish, easy to drive and versatile MPV from Honda.
Kerb Weight 1131-1246kg Buy S

1.5 i-VTEC E (Petrol) 7.94 8.82 8.20 8.64 9.23 — — — 17.3 119 11.07 E c/a L O — — — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC S (Petrol) 9.13 10.11 9.38 9.87 10.52 — — — 17.3 119 11.07 E c/a L P — — D — — q Yes In Yes — No El/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC V (Petrol) 10.55 11.76 10.79 11.32 12.00 — — — 17.3 119 11.07 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-VTEC V (O) (Petrol) 11.72 12.44 11.18 12.56 12.31 — — — 17.3 119 11.07 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC E (Diesel) 9.72 10.79 9.88 10.43 11.04 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L O — — — — — — q No In No — Yes ln/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC S (Diesel) 10.57 11.81 10.72 11.29 11.98 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L P — — D — — q Yes In Yes — Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC V (Diesel) 12.40 13.27 12.18 13.31 13.90 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC V (O) (Diesel) 13.20 13.96 12.45 13.99 14.59 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — —
1.5 i-DTEC RS (Diesel) 13.72 14.65 12.93 14.80 15.33 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
1.5 i-DTEC RS (O) (Diesel) 14.52 15.34 13.71 15.47 16.02 — 13.8 18.2 24.2 100 14.88 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — —
TATA ARIA HHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Comfortable second row, handles the rough stuff with ease.
Length 4780mm Width 1895mm Height 1780mm You won’t Gearbox feels unpolished, cramped third row.
Ground Clearance 200mm We say Hardly a facelift, but subtle tweaks improve overall package.
Boot NA Tank 60 litres Kerb Weight 1990kg Buy Pleasure

Pure LX 4x2 (Diesel) 12.50 15.08 14.02 14.70 15.12 41381 — — — 150 — E c/a L P — — — — — — q Yes In Yes No El/No — —
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Pleasure 4x2 (Diesel) 15.01 17.91 14.28 17.55 18.05 53904 — — — 150 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes In Yes Yes El/No — s

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Pride 4x4 (Diesel) 18.34 21.68 17.48 21.28 21.77 66600 9.8 13.8 15.05 150 14.79 F c/a L P p 6 D D Y q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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CHEVROLET ENJOY HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7/8 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Spacious cabin, price.
Length 4305mm Width 1680mm Height 1750mm You won’t Lacks premium feel, boxy shape.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Lacks sophistication but is a capable
Boot 195-630 Tank 50 litres Kerb Weight 1273-1345kg and practical people-mover. Buy TCDi LT

1.4 LS 8-seater (Petrol) 7.37 7.92 7.23 7.50 8.00 — — — 13.7 100 14.89 E c/a — O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —

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MODEL BY MODEL MPV TO SUV ENTRY
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
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1.4 LS 7-seater (Petrol) 7.40 7.96 7.16 7.53 8.04 — — — 13.7 100 14.89 E c/a — O — — — — — — — Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
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1.4 LT 7-seater (Petrol) 8.08 8.69 7.93 8.22 8.79 — — — 13.7 100 14.89 E c/a L P p — D — — — Yes Ex Yes No In/No — s

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1.4 LTZ 7-seater (Petrol) 9.05 9.73 8.89 9.21 9.85 — — — 13.7 100 14.89 E c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

1.3 TCDi LS 8-seater (Diesel) 9.01 9.71 8.71 9.30 9.66 — 12.3 16 18.2 75 21.36 E c/a — O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
1.3 TCDi LS 7-seater (Diesel) 9.04 9.74 8.74 9.33 9.69 — 12.3 16 18.2 75 21.36 E c/a — O — — — — — — — Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
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1.3 TCDi LT 7-seater (Diesel) 9.60 10.34 9.28 9.91 10.30 — 12.3 16 18.2 75 21.36 E c/a L P p — D — — — Yes Ex Yes No In/No — s

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1.3 TCDi LTZ 7-seater (Diesel) 10.47 11.27 10.12 10.80 11.23 — 12.3 16 18.2 75 21.36 E c/a L P p 2 D D — — Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

MARUTI ERTIGA HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Easy to drive, well-equipped, value for money.
Length 4265mm Width 1695mm Height 1685mm You won’t Cramped cabin, slow to respond engine.
Ground Clearance 185mm We say The ideal Indian family car.
Boot 185-735 Tank 45 litres Kerb Weight 1135-1265kg Buy VDi

K14 LXi (Petrol) 7.05 7.76 7.48 7.85 8.10 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E — L — — 1 — — — — q No In No — No In/No — —
K14 LXi (O) (Petrol) 7.49 8.19 7.89 8.28 8.54 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E — L — — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
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K14 VXi (Petrol) 8.54 9.11 8.76 9.18 9.48 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes El/No — s

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K14 VXi CNG (Petrol) 9.23 9.51 8.56** 9.56 8.50** — — — — — — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes El/No — s

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K14 VXi A/T(Petrol) 9.69 10.34 9.91 10.37 10.74 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes El/No — s

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K14 ZXi (Petrol) 9.13 9.80 9.45 9.89 10.23 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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K14 ZXi+ (Petrol) 9.87 10.50 10.11 10.58 10.95 — 10.2 14.8 16 92 13.56 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

DDiS LDi SHVS (Diesel) 8.24 9.42 8.95 9.38 9.70 — — — — 90 — E — L — — 1 — — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes In/No — —
DDiS LDi SHVS (O) (Diesel) 8.32 9.50 9.03 9.46 9.78 — — — — 90 — E — L — — 2 — — — — q No In No — Yes El/No — —
DDiS VDi SHVS (Diesel) 8.99 10.37 9.74 10.20 10.55 — — — — 90 — E c/a L P — 2 — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes El/No — —
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DDiS ZDi SHVS (Diesel) 9.58 11.00 10.37 10.85 11.24 — — — — 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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DDiS ZDi+ SHVS (Diesel) 10.04 11.47 10.85 11.35 11.76 — — — — 90 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

RENAULT LODGY HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Performance, good ride, spacious cabin.
Length 4498mm Width 1751mm Height 1697mm You won’t Heavy clutch, lazy engine, dull interiors.
Ground Clearance 174mm We say A great product which appeals to the head.
Boot 207/1861 Tank 50 litres Kerb Weight 1299-1368kg Buy RxZ 85 PS

Standard 85 PS (8 seater) (Diesel) 8.71 10.65 7.99** 9.73 9.97 — — — 21.04 85 — E — L — — — — — — — q No In No — Yes In/No — —
RxE 85 PS (7 seater) (Diesel) 10.76 11.85 9.84** 10.84 11.13 — — — 21.04 85 — E c/a L P — — — — — — q Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
RxE 85 PS (8 seater) (Diesel) 9.80 11.85 8.97** 10.84 11.13 — — — 21.04 85 — E c/a L P — — — — — — q Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
World Edition 85 PS (8 seater) (D) 12.32 12.88 12.00 11.63 12.01 — — — 21.04 85 — E c/a L P — 1 — D — q Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
World Edition 110 PS (8 seater) (D) 10.39** 13.87 10.80** 13.24 13.44 — — — 19.98 110 — E c/a L P — 1 — D — q Yes In No — Yes In/No — —
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RxL 85 PS Stepway (8 seater) (D) 13.39 14.28 11.20** 13.86 14.26 — — — 21.04 85 — E c/a L P — 1 — — — q Yes In No Yes In/No — s

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RxL 110 PS Stepway (8 seater) (D) 14.47 15.42 14.06 14.96 15.41 — — — 19.98 110 — E c/a L P — 1 — — — q Yes In No Yes In/No — s

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RxZ 85 PS Stepway (8 seater) (D) 14.11 15.04 13.72 14.59 15.02 — — — 21.04 85 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In No Yes In/No — s

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RxZ 110 PS Stepway (8 seater) (D) 14.59 15.55 14.17 14.27 15.53 — — — 19.98 110 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In No Yes In/No — s

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RxZ 110 PS Stepway (7 seater) (D) 14.95 15.93 14.52 14.63 15.91 — — — 19.98 110 — E c/a L P p 2 D D — q Yes In No Yes In/No — s

MAHINDRA XYLO HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7/8 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Wallet-friendly price, unbeatable space, comfort,
Length 4520mm Width 1850mm Height 1895mm strong m-Hawk engine.
Ground Clearance 186mm You won’t Interior fit and finish, sloppy handling.
Boot NA Tank 55 litres We say Long in the tooth now, replacement expected soon
Kerb Weight 1830kg Buy H8

D2 MAXX (Diesel) 10.01 10.44 8.59 10.25 10.50 30113 — — 14.88 92 — E — L — — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
D2 (Diesel) 10.26 10.70 8.19 10.50 10.76 30113 — — 14.88 92 — E — L — — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
D4 (Diesel) 10.78 11.24 8.61 11.03 11.31 31607 — — 14.88 92 — E c/a L O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No No In/No — —
H4 (Diesel) 11.04 11.60 10.18 10.98 11.60 32894 10.1 14.4 14.0 122 12.97 E c/a L O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No No In/No — —
H4 ABS Airbag (Diesel) 11.64 12.29 NA 11.48 12.42 34829 10.1 14.4 14.0 122 12.97 E c/a L O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No Yes In/No — —
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H8 ABS Airbag (Diesel) 13.75 14.12 11.75 13.69 14.40 38012 10.1 14.4 14.0 122 12.97 E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

DATSUN GO+ HH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Engine response, price, easy to drive.
Length 3995mm Width 1635mm Height 1490mm You won’t Minimal thigh support, rear luggage space.
Ground Clearance 170mm We say Could very well turn out to be a practical and
Boot 48/347 Tank 35 litres popular five-seater.
Kerb Weight 788kg Buy T

D (Petrol) 4.31 5.11 4.56 4.57 4.73 — — — 20.6 68 13.96 — — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —

A (Petrol) 4.55 5.36 4.78 4.80 4.97 — — — 20.6 68 13.96 E — — — — — — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —
T (Petrol) 5.30 6.20 5.51 5.60 5.82 — — — 20.6 68 13.96 E a — O — O — — — — No In No — No Ex/No — —

SUV ENTRY
TATA HEXA HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 6/7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like High quality interiors, ability to seat seven.
Length 4788mm Width 1903mm Height 1791mm You won’t Some missing equipment,
Ground Clearance 200mm ponderous to drive.
Boot NA Kerb Weight NA We say An able people mover with decent off-road ability.
Buy XTA

XE 7-seater (Diesel) 14.66 15.06 12.54** 14.82 15.48 — — — — 150 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes Re No Yes El/No — —
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XM 7-seater (Diesel) 16.87 17.14 14.25** 16.86 17.58 — — — — 156 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/No — s

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XMA A/T 7-seater (Diesel) 18.31 18.62 15.45** 18.34 19.06 — — — — 156 — E c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/No — s

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XT 6/7-seater (Diesel) 19.67 20.18 16.73** 19.89 20.65 — 10.1 13.1 — 156 — F c/a L P — 6 D D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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XTA A/T 6/7-seater (Diesel) 21.11 21.66 17.93** 21.33 22.14 — — — — 156 — F c/a L P — 6 D D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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XT 4X4 6/7-seater (Diesel) 21.21 21.77 18.02** 21.44 22.25 — 10.1 13.1 — 156 — F c/a L P — 6 D D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL SUV ENTRY TO SUV (SOFT-ROADERS)
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
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FORCE MOTORS FORCE ONE HH

Doors 5 Seats 6/7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong engine, unmatched cabin space.
Length 4860mm Width 1780mm Height 1885mm You won’t Dated looks, overall quality.
Ground Clearance 202-205mm We say A decent start by Force, but rough
Boot 215 Tank 70 litres Kerb Weight 1860kg around the edges. Buy SX
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SX 4x2 6-seater (Diesel) 12.55 13.88 15.80 13.04 15.88 — 9.8 11.9 — 141 13.38 E c/a L P p — D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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SX 4x2 7-seater (Diesel) 12.46 13.79 15.30 12.93 15.79 — 9.8 11.9 — 141 13.38 E c/a L P p — D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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LX 4x4 7-seater (Diesel) 13.77 NA NA NA 17.82 — — — — 141 — E c/a L P p — D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

MAHINDRA SCORPIO HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5/7/8/9 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Punchy engine, pleasing interiors.
Length 4456mm Width 1820mm Height 1195mm You won’t Nervous at high speeds, poor cabin ergonomics.
Ground Clearance 165-180mm Boot 820 Tank 60 litres We say More comfortable, better equipped and
Kerb Weight 1750/2610kg(2WD/4WD) much nicer to drive. Buy S8

S2 (Diesel) 4x2 11.03 11.59 10.90 11.36 11.65 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 E c/a L O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
S4 (Diesel) 4x4 11.08 12.41 11.77 12.67 12.90 — 11.1 14 — 111 13.44 E c/a L O — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
S4 + (Diesel) 4x2 11.46 12.92 12.25 13.19 13.47 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 E c/a L O — 2 — — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes In/No — —
S4 + (Diesel) 4x4 13.38 14.24 11.50 14.59 14.93 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 E c/a L O — 2 — — — — q Yes Ex No — Yes In/No — —
S6 + (Diesel) 4x2 13.16 14.10 13.48 14.33 14.81 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 E c/a L P — 2 — — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes In/No — —
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S8 (Diesel) 4x2 14.33 15.37 14.56 15.68 16.07 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 E c/a L P — 2 — D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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S10 (Diesel) 4x2 15.12 16.20 15.34 16.52 16.94 — 11.1 14 — 122 13.44 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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S10 A/T (Diesel) 4x2 16.73 16.90 16.20 17.45 17.86 — — — — 122 13.44 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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S10 (Diesel) 4x4 16.42 17.64 16.69 17.96 18.45 — — — — 122 13.44 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

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S10 A/T (Diesel) 4x4 18.20 18.41 17.71 18.94 19.41 — — — — 122 13.44 F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — s

TATA SAFARI HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Spacious, comfortable ride, smooth engine.
Length 4650-4655mm Width 1918-1965mm Height 1922-1925mm You won’t Decade old styling, dated interiors,
Ground Clearance 200-205mmBoot NA Tank 63-65 litres not well equipped. We say Improved in many ways but
Kerb Weight 1920-2665kg fundamentally an SUV that’s well past its time. Buy VX 4x2

2.2 DiCOR LX (4x2) (Diesel) 11.26 11.45 9.75 11.32 11.58 27203 8.7 13.1 12.1 140 15.16 E c/a L O — — — — — — q No Ex No No El/No — —
2.2 DiCOR EX (4x2) (Diesel) 12.91 13.28 11.18 13.30 13.70 32165 8.7 13.1 12.1 140 15.16 E c/a L P — — D — — q Yes Ex Yes No El/No — —
Storme 2.2 LX (4x2) (Diesel) 12.64 13.38 12.32 12.82 13.22 — 10.1 13.2 — 140 14.06 E c/a L P — — — — — — q No Ex Yes — No El/No — —
Storme 2.2 EX (4x2) (Diesel) 14.83 15.16 14.59 15.14 15.60 — 10.1 13.2 — 140 14.06 E c/a L P — — D — — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/No — —
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Storme 2.2 VX Varicor 400 (4x2) (D) 16.67 17.28 16.55 17.23 17.73 — — — — 156 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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Storme 2.2 VX Varicor 400 (4x4) (D) 18.44 19.13 18.12 18.90 19.65 — — — — 156 — E c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

MAHINDRA XUV500 HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Front/Four You’ll like Improved cabin, long list of features.
Length 4585mm Width 1890mm Height 1785mm You won’t Steering kickback, average ride (A/T).
Ground Clearance 200mm Boot 93 Tank 70 litres Kerb Weight 1785kg We say Superb value but a little rough around the edges.Buy W10
W4 4x2 (Diesel) 14.83 15.14 14.34 15.27 15.77 — 10.2 14.3 15.1 140 12.34 E c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes El Yes Yes El/No — —
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W6 4x2 (Diesel) 16.50 16.67 15.82 16.88 17.44 45034 10.2 14.3 15.1 140 12.34 F c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes El Yes Yes El/No — s

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W6 4x2 A/T (Diesel) 17.53 17.90 NA 17.94 18.55 — — — — 140 — F c/a L P — 2 D — — q Yes El Yes Yes El/No — s

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W8 4x2 (Diesel) 18.56 18.91 17.80 18.99 19.65 50193 10.2 14.3 15.1 140 12.34 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W8 4x2 A/T (Diesel) 19.84 20.07 18.17 20.29 21.00 — — — — 140 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W8 AWD (Diesel) 18.18 19.29 17.00 20.06 20.76 52884 — — — 140 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W10 4x2 (Diesel) 19.62 20.05 18.80 20.07 20.77 — 10.2 14.3 15.1 140 12.34 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W10 4x2 A/T (Diesel) 18.94 20.89 19.69 21.13 22.06 — — — — 140 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W10 AWD (Diesel) 19.84 21.38 20.04 21.40 22.16 — — — — 140 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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W10 AWD A/T (Diesel) 20.84 22.20 21.19 22.64 23.45 — — — — 140 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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TATA SUMO GOLD HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7/9 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Spacious cabin, supple ride. You won’t Interiors
Length 4258mm Width 1700mm Height 1925mm are basic, heavy clutch.We say Very basic but has more
Ground Clearance 190mm Boot NA Tank 65 litres Kerb Weight NA space than a Bolero.Buy CX PS

3.0 CR4 CX (Diesel) 8.33 8.80 8.85 8.45 8.86 25878 9.1 12.06 15.3 85 25.87 — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
3.0 CR4 CX PS (Diesel) 8.54 9.03 6.60** 8.66 8.94 — 9.1 12.06 15.3 85 25.87 — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
3.0 CR4 EX (Diesel) 9.18 9.59 9.61 9.25 9.72 28134 9.1 12.06 15.3 85 25.87 E — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No In/No — —
3.0 CR4 GX (Diesel) 9.95 10.44 10.36 10.06 10.53 30665 9.1 12.06 15.3 85 25.87 E c/a — P — — — — — — Yes Ex Yes No In/No — —

SUV (SOFT-ROADERS)
HYUNDAI TUCSON HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front You’ll like Equipment list, cabin room, refined engines.
Length 4475mm Width 1850mm Height 1660mm You won’t Doesn't handle well as competitors, no AWD option.
Ground Clearance 172mm We say With a good ride quality and upmarket interiors,
Boot 513 Tank 62 litres Kerb Weight NA Hyundai's all-new Tuscon is a great urban SUV. Buy 2.0 D GLS.
P
Nu 2.0 M/T (Petrol) 21.87 23.25 19.50** 23.16 23.98 — — — — 155 — E c/a N P — 2 D D — q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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Nu 2.0 A/T GL (Petrol) 25.08 26.65 22.38** 26.56 27.75 — — — — 155 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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R 2.0 M/T (Diesel) 25.39 26.89 22.18** 26.32 27.50 — — — — 185 — E c/a N P — 2 D D — q No El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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R 2.0 A/T GL (Diesel) 27.60 29.22 24.12** 28.62 29.90 — — — — 185 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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R 2.0 A/T GLS (Diesel) 29.37 31.09 25.67** 30.45 31.82 — — — — 185 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

HONDA CR-V HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front/Four You’ll like Powerful engines, comfortable ride,
Length 4545mm Width 1820mm Height 1685mm well-appointed cabin. You won’t Poor fuel efficiency, lack of a diesel
Ground Clearance 170mm Boot 589 Tank 58 litres option. We say Improved and better value, but not a huge leap forward.
Kerb Weight 1470-1600kg Buy 2.0 2WD MT
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2.0 2WD (Petrol) 25.31 26.76 25.22 25.92 28.54 — — — 13.7 156 10.52 E c/a L P p 6 — D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

s! P
2.0 2WD A/T (Petrol) 27.38 28.93 27.23 28.02 30.83 — — — 13.7 156 — F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.4 AWD A/T (Petrol) 30.01 31.69 29.85 28.24 33.78 — — — 12 190 11.13 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.4 AWD A/T AVN (Petrol) 27.92 30.45 28.27 30.08 32.20 — — — 12 190 11.13 F c/a N P p 6 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s

HYUNDAI SANTA FE HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Powerful and refined engine, smooth gearbox, cabin space.
Length 4690mm Width 1880mm Height 1690mm You won’t Body roll, poor brakes, inconsistent steering feel.
Ground Clearance 185mm We say If there is one thing that stands in the way of the Santa Fe,
Boot NA Tank 64 litres Kerb Weight NA it’s got to be the badge. Buy 4x4
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4x2 (Diesel) 33.40 35.36 31.93 34.91 36.33 — — — — 197 — F c/a N P p 2 D/P D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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4x2 (Diesel) A/T 34.87 36.92 33.33 36.44 37.92 — — — — 197 9.53 F c/a N P p 2 D/P D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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4x4 (Diesel) A/T 37.39 39.60 35.75 39.09 40.68 — — — — 197 9.53 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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SKODA YETI HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Front/Four You’ll like Build quality, equipment, fun to drive.
Length 4222mm Width 1793mm Height 1691mm You won’t Heavy clutch, no automatic option.
Ground Clearance 180mm We say A premium compact SUV that is brilliant to drive.
Boot 416 Tank 55-60 litres Kerb Weight 1445-1543kg Buy Style 4x4
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Style 4x2 (Diesel) 25.48 26.72 22.89 26.20 27.53 — — — 17.72 110 11.76 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/No s

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Style 4x4 (Diesel) 27.60 28.95 24.80 28.37 29.78 — 11.3 16.3 17.67 140 10.78 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/No s

SUV
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Powerful engine, quick gearbox, spacious cabin.
Length 4878mm Width 1902mm Height 1838mm You won’t Basic interior design, no all-wheel drive.
Ground Clearance 253mm We say Big and bold SUV that brings a certain modernity
Boot 205 Tank 76 litres Kerb Weight 2068kg to its segment. Buy LTZ 2WD
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2WD LTZ A/T (Diesel) 30.87 31.42 30.80 29.46 27.49** — — — — 199 9.89 F c/a L P p 2 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

ISUZU MU-7 HH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong engine, acres of room inside.
Length 4955mm Width 1800mm Height 1805mm You won’t Expensive, tiny dealer network.
Ground Clearance 210mm We say No-nonsense SUV, but expensive for
Boot NA Tank 76 litres Kerb Weight 1945kg what you get. Buy 4x2 M/T

MU-7 High 4x2 (Diesel) 20.95** 20.82** 21.63** 21.31** 21.25** — — — — 163 11.72 E c/a L P p 2 — D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — —
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MU-7 Premium 4x2 A/T (Diesel) 23.55** 26.59 24.23** 23.91** 23.85** — — — — 163 — E c/a L P p 2 — D — q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

FORD ENDEAVOUR HHHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Refined engines, plush cabin, ride and handling.
Length 4892mm Width 1860mm Height 1837mm You won’t Slow gearbox, third row is difficult to access.
Ground Clearance 225mm We say A long time coming but well worth the wait.
Boot NA Tank 80 litres Buy 3.2 Titanium
Kerb Weight 2338-2394kg
s! P
2.2L 4x2 Trend (Diesel) 28.52 31.72 29.12 31.13 32.40 — — — — 160 — F c/a L P p 2 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.2L 4x4 Trend (Diesel) 31.90 33.72 30.74 29.62 34.47 — — — — 160 — F c/a L P p 2 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.2L 4x2 Trend A/T (Diesel) 28.63 30.38 27.73 29.62 30.83 — 8.1 11.8 — 160 12.68 F c/a L P p 2 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.2L 4x2 Titanium A/T (Diesel) 33.43 35.06 32.44 34.69 36.13 — 8.1 11.8 — 160 12.68 F c/a L P p 6 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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3.2L 4x4 Trend A/T (Diesel) 33.14 33.08 32.08 32.26 35.81 — 7 10.3 — 200 11.22 F c/a L P p 2 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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3.2L 4x4 Titanium A/T (Diesel) 36.93 37.90 35.82 38.32 39.91 — 7 10.3 — 200 11.22 F c/a L P p 7 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

TOYOTA FORTUNER HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Improved ride and handling, list of features.
Length 4795mm Width 1855mm Height 1835mm You won’t Weighty steering feel at parking speeds, no sunroof.
Ground Clearance 225mm We say Fortuner handles bad roads with applomb and has genuine
Boot NA Tank 80 litres ability to carry seven persons comfortably.
Kerb Weight 1900-2145kg Buy 2.8 D 4x4 MT.
P
2.7 4X2 M/T (Petrol) 29.89 32.80 26.70** 31.32 32.89 — — — — 166 — F c/a N P p 7 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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2.7 4X2 A/T (Petrol) 31.82 34.85 28.39** 32.51 35.00 — — — — 166 — F c/a N P p 7 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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2.8 4X2 M/T (Diesel) 32.68 35.34 28.30** 33.58 34.81 — — — — 177 — F c/a N P p 7 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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2.8 4X2 A/T (Diesel) 34.60 37.34 29.92** 35.52 36.83 — — — — 177 — F c/a N P p 7 D D — q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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2.8 4X4 M/T (Diesel) 35.67 38.47 30.83** 36.74 37.96 — — — — 177 — F c/a N P p 7 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

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2.8 4X4 A/T (Diesel) 36.94 39.79 31.90** 38.02 39.29 — — — — 177 — F c/a N P p 7 D D Y q Yes El Yes Yes El/Yes s

MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Strong engine, ride quality.
Length 4695mm Width 1815mm Height 1840mm You won’t Poor after-sales support, body roll.
Ground Clearance 215mm We say A good old-school SUV.
Boot NA Tank 70 litres Buy 4x2
Kerb Weight 1935kg
P
4x2 A/T (Diesel) 27.12** 27.12** 27.45** 27.34** 27.45** — — — — 178 11.40 F c/a L P p 2 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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4x4 (Diesel) 27.52** 27.52** 27.86** 27.73** 27.86** 64818 9.5 13 — 178 12.45 F c/a L P p 2 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes — s

MAHINDRA SSANGYONG REXTON HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Fantastic cabin quality, Auto is loaded
Length 4755mm Width 1900mm Height 1785-1840 mm with features, tough build.
Ground Clearance 252mm You won’t Noisy engine, slow auto box, dull to drive.
Boot NA Tank 78 litres We say First SsangYong for India offers Mahindra-typical good value.
Kerb Weight 1986-2000kg Buy RX7
P
RX5 (Diesel) 23.23 26.34 20.75 22.24 23.53 69776 — — 12.4 164 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes — s

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RX6 (Diesel) 25.15 29.39 22.58 28.33 29.94 — — — 12.4 164 — F c/a L P p 6 D D Y q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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RX7 A/T AWD (Diesel) 26.59 31.13 23.06 30.00 31.69 77653 — — 11.18 187 10.92 F c/a L P p 6 D D Y q Yes In Yes Yes El/Yes s !
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MODEL BY MODEL LIFESTYLE TO LUXURY SUV SMALL
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

LIFESTYLE
JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Sheer off-road ability, timeless looks.
Length 4583mm Width 1877mm Height 1829-1860mm You won’t Gearbox, back seat, price.
Ground Clearance 238mm We say Extremely capable off the road
Boot 884-1980 Tank NA but very expensive.
Kerb Weight 2119kg Buy 4x4

2.8 4x4 (Diesel) 71.59** 94.06 NA 82.06 NA — — — — 200 — F c/a L P p 2 D D Y q No Ex No — Yes Ex/No s! —
MARUTI GYPSY HHH
Doors 3 Seats 5/8 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Peppy engine, light weight,
Length 4010mm Width 1540mm Height 1845-1875mm capable off the road.
Ground Clearance 210mm You won’t Unstable at speeds, lacks creature comforts.
Boot NA Tank 40 litres We say Only for serious mud-pluggers.
Kerb Weight 965-1000kg Buy King

King ST (Petrol) 7.10 7.60 7.02 7.22 7.96 18443 — — 11.3 83 16.39 — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
King HT (Petrol) 7.26 7.77 7.18 7.39 8.15 19032 — — 11.3 83 16.39 — — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
MAHINDRA THAR HHHH
Doors 3 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Rugged appeal, off-roading ability,
Length 3920mm Width 1726mm Height 1930mm locking rear differential.
Ground Clearance 200mm You won’t Ergonomics, uncomfortable rear seats.
Boot NA Tank 60 litres We say Only for serious mud-pluggers.
Kerb Weight 1750kg Buy 4X4

4x4 CRDe (Diesel) 10.23 10.59 10.32 10.37 10.82 — — — — 105 17.45 E — — — — — — — — — — No Ex No — No Ex/No — —
ISUZU D-MAX V-CROSS HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Capable off-road, on road manners,
Length 5295mm Width 1860mm Height 1840mm comfy ride, torque-y engine.
Ground Clearance 225mm You won’t Ponderous in traffic, basic interior.
Boot NA Tank NA We say As pick-ups in India go,
Kerb Weight 1905kg it is the best value proposition. Buy 4X4

4X4 M/T NA 15.41 12.63** 12.49** NA — — — — 136 — F c/a L P — 2 D D — — q No Ex Yes — Yes El/Yes — —
MAHINDRA GETAWAY HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Off-road ability, robust build.
Length 5098mm Width 1770mm Height 1874mm You won’t Looks like a Scorpio, handling.
Ground Clearance 210mm We say A no-nonsense pick-up with
Boot 1540 x 780mm (Load width x load height) genuine off-road ability.
Tank 80 litres Kerb Weight 2050kg Buy 4x4

Getaway 2WD (Diesel) 8.61** 11.14 8.12** 8.03** 11.12 — 9.1 11.4 — 117 18.17 E c/a L P — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
Getaway 4WD (Diesel) 9.60** 14.65 9.12** 9.02** 12.77 — 9.1 11.4 — 117 18.17 E c/a L P — — — — — — q Yes Ex No — No In/No — —
TATA XENON XT HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear/Four You’ll like Styling, rugged appeal.
Length 5125mm Width 1860mm Height 1833mm You won’t Rear seats, shallow bed.
Ground Clearance 200mm We say If you need the utility and like
Boot NA Tank 65 litres to do things in style.
Kerb Weight 1860-1990kg Buy 4x4

EX 4X2 (Diesel) 11.37 12.12 11.49 12.36 12.46 30719 9.2 12.9 — 140 14.82 E c/a L P — — — D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —
EX 4X4 (Diesel) 12.95 13.36 12.65 13.61 13.75 34175 9.2 12.9 — 140 14.82 E c/a L P — — — D — — No Re Yes — Yes El/No — —

LUXURY SUV SMALL

AUDI Q3 HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Engine is smooth, comfortable seats,
Length 4388mm Width 1831mm Height 1608mm cabin finish is good.
Ground Clearance NA You won’t Lifeless steering, cramped rear seat.
Boot 460 Tank 64 litres Kerb Weight 1520-1660kg We say A competent small luxury SUV.Buy 35TDI Premium
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30TDI S Edition M/T (Diesel) 36.90 40.09 37.04 38.62 39.38 — — — — 140 9.99 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
35TDI Premium (Diesel) 41.23 44.78 41.28 44.47 45.50 — 10.5 14 — 176 8.35 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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35TDI Premium Sunroof (Diesel) 43.03 46.73 43.04 46.39 47.37 — 10.5 14 — 176 8.35 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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35TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 45.87 49.80 45.84 50.14 51.24 — 10.5 14 — 176 8.35 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

BMW X1 HHHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Strong engine, spacious cabin, well-designed,
Length 4439mm Width 1821mm Height 1612mm well-insulated. You won’t Hard plastics in the cabin, small front seats.
Ground Clearance 165mm We say Very different from the original but
Boot NA Tank 51 litres Kerb Weight 1550kg better in most ways. Buy xLine
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sDrive20d Expedition (Diesel) 30.99** 38.49 35.22 38.52 38.36 — — — 18.56 190 8.61 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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sDrive20d xLine (Diesel) 34.99** 44.86 39.75 43.43 44.87 — — — 18.56 190 8.61 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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xDrive20d xLine (Diesel) 36.99** 47.36 42.02 45.89 47.43 — — — 18.56 190 8.61 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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xDrive20d M Sport (Diesel) 40.99** 52.36 46.55 50.81 52.56 — — — 18.56 184 8.61 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q No Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES GLA-CLASS HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Rear You’ll like Cabin quality, high ground clearance.
Length 4417mm Width 1804mm Height 1494mm You won’t Crashy ride, noisy engines, claustrophobic cabin.
Ground Clearance 183mm We say More practical than sporty, GLA diesel is a very
Boot NA Tank 100 litres Kerb Weight 1525-1720kg likeable package. Buy 220d 4Matic

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GLA 200 Sport (Petrol) 41.57 43.32 41.99 43.64 45.62 — — — — 187 — F c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

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GLA 200 CDI Style (Diesel) 38.96 41.57 37.29 41.12 42.98 — — — 17.9 136 9.51 F c/a N P — 7 D/P D — q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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GLA 200 CDI Sport (Diesel) 43.52 45.37 40.69 44.94 46.99 — — — 17.9 136 9.51 F c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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GLA 220d 4Matic (Diesel) 46.01 49.01 39.96** NA 50.83 — — — — 170 — F c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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GLA 45 AMG (Petrol) 83.62 94.85 84.35 90.35 94.69 — — — — 360 5.13 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

LUXURY SUV MID-SIZE

JAGUAR F-PACE HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Good road manners.
Length 4731mm Width 2175mm Height 1651mm You won’t Expensive to buy.
Ground Clearance 213mm We say First SUV from Jaguar looks and drives like one.
Boot 650 Tank 60-66 litres Kerb Weight 1775kg Buy 2.0 Prestige
s! P
2.0 Pure (Diesel) 80.12 92.93 NA 84.97 NA — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
2.0 Prestige (Diesel) 91.05 105.43 NA 96.54 NA — — — — 180 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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3.0 R-Sport (Diesel) 139.43 160.38 NA 147.28 NA — — — — 300 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE MACAN HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Deft handling, quality interiors, ballistic petrol engine,
Length 4699mm Width 1923mm Height 1624mm all-terrain ability.
Ground Clearance 230mm You won’t Price. We say Incredible driver’s SUV.
Boot 500 Tank 60 litres Kerb Weight 1925kg Buy Turbo petrol
s! P
Macan S Diesel 108.61** 106.62** 111.59** NA 122.64 — — — — 244 6.70 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Macan 2.0 Petrol NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 252 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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Macan Turbo Petrol 111.00** 108.98** 114.03** NA 136.13 — — — — 400 4.6 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES GLC-CLASS HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Capable and refined engines, comfortable seats,
Length 4656mm Width 1890mm Height 1639mm equipment list.You won’t Unsettled at high speeds.
Ground Clearance NA We say A good looking well-rounded SUV
Boot 550 Tank 100 litres with great appeal.
Kerb Weight 1871-1954kg Buy 220d Sport

s! P
GLC 220d Style (Diesel) 56.68 60.08 NA 63.69 62.64 — — — — 170 8.56 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GLC 220d Sport (Diesel) 60.87 64.51 NA 69.10 67.30 — — — — 170 8.56 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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GLC 300 Sport (Petrol) 60.02 63.88 NA NA 67.82 — — — — 245 7.49 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT HHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Refined engine, spacious cabin, 4WD is super.
Length 4600mm Width 1894-2069mm You won’t Outright performance is disappointing,
Height 1724mm Ground Clearance 212mm cramped third row seats for adults.
Boot 65 Tank 64 litres We say Capable SUV with a personality very distinct from its rivals.
Kerb Weight 2000kg Buy SD4 HSE

TD4 S (Diesel) 56.39 59.20 NA 59.14 62.09 — — — — 150 11.56 E c/a N P — 8 — D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/No s! —
TD4 SE (Diesel) 62.44 65.46 NA 65.50 68.70 — — — — 150 11.56 F c/a N P p 8 — D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
TD4 SE 5+2 (Diesel) 64.23 67.33 NA 67.37 70.71 — — — — 150 11.56 F c/a N P p 8 — D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
s! P
TD4 HSE (Diesel) 65.44 68.60 NA 68.64 71.84 — — — — 150 11.56 F c/a N P p 8 — D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
TD4 HSE 5+2 (Diesel) 67.22 70.48 NA 70.51 73.84 — — — — 150 11.56 F c/a N P p 8 — D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
SD4 HSE Luxury (Diesel) 74.22 77.84 NA 77.86 81.75 — — — — 191 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
SD4 HSE Luxury 5+2 (Diesel) 76.01 79.71 NA 79.73 85.74 — — — — 191 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
Si4 HSE (Petrol) 64.87 74.56 NA 77.86 NA — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Stylish looks, go-anywhere ability.
Length 4656mm Width 1900mm Height 1635mm You won’t A bit expensive to buy.
Ground Clearance NA We say In the market for a stylish SUV from the Range Rover
Boot 575 Tank 57 litres family? Look no further.
Kerb Weight NA Buy HSE

s! P
2.0 Pure A/T (Diesel) 57.67 51.39** NA NA NA — — — — 179 — F c/a N P — 7 D/P D Y q No Re Yes — Yes Re/Yes s

s! P
2.0 SE A/T (Diesel) 64.54 67.68 62.67 67.72 68.92 — — — — 179 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes Re/Yes s

s! P
2.0 SE Dynamic A/T (Diesel) 66.03 69.45** NA NA NA — — — — 179 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
2.0 HSE A/T (Diesel) 70.81 74.27 68.10 74.30 75.02 — — — — 179 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
2.0 HSE Dynamic A/T (Diesel) 77.59 81.40 74.31 81.42 82.02 — — — — 179 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
2.0 SE A/T (Petrol) 53.20** 55.59** NA NA NA — — — — 241 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO HHH

Doors 5 Seats 8 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Go anywhere ability, torquey engine.
Length 4760mm Width 1880mm Height 1880mm You won’t Dull driving experience.
Ground Clearance 220mm We say Right image backed-up by a diesel
Boot 620 Tank 87 litres powered engine.
Kerb Weight 2140kg Buy Prado

s! P
Prado (Diesel) 109.26 120.46 87.36** 114.07 111.29 224543 — — — 172 — F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

AUDI Q5 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance, build quality.
Length 4629mm Width 2089mm Height 1653mm You won’t Uninvolving driving experience,
Ground Clearance 201mm excessive road and wind noise.
Boot 540/1560 We say Much improved and now
Tank 75 litres a much better-rounded product.
Kerb Weight 1865kg Buy Premium Plus

s! P
30TDI Premium (Diesel) 58.01 62.66 57.92 60.87 64.79 — — — 14.1 172 11.21 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
30TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 61.60 66.55 61.45 64.69 68.78 — — — 14.1 172 11.21 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
30TDI Technology (Diesel) 66.12 71.45 65.88 69.49 65.10 — — — 14.1 172 11.21 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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MODEL BY MODEL LUXURY SUV MID-SIZE TO LUXURY SUV PREMIUM
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

BMW X3 HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Great to drive, comfortable cabin, intuitive iDrive system.
Length 4648mm Width 1881mm Height 1661mm You won’t Dated interior styling. We say There is no denying that the new X3
Ground Clearance NA Boot 550/1600 Tank 67 litres is a clever piece of engineering.
Kerb Weight 1715kg Buy xLine
s! P
xDrive20d Expedition (Diesel) 48.00** 60.50 54.56 59.49 60.89 — — — 18.56 190 9.28 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive20d xLine (Diesel) 53.90** 68.44 61.25 66.75 69.09 — — — 18.56 190 9.28 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive25i xLine (Petrol) 54.90** 57.37** 62.39 NA 68.80 — — — 13.77 245 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
X3 M Sport (Diesel) 61.00** 77.25 69.31 75.49 78.18 — — — 16.55 258 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

VOLVO XC60 HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Superb seats, absorbent ride.
Length 4644mm Width 1891mm Height 1713mm You won’t Not as spacious as rivals.
Ground Clearance 230mm Boot 495 Tank 70 litres We say Grown up just a bit more.
Kerb Weight 1854-1912kg Buy D5

s! P
D4 Kinetic (Diesel) 57.19 65.91 53.09 55.04 62.14 — — — — 183 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
D4 Momentum (Diesel) 61.03 72.00 56.70 62.68 68.37 — — — — 183 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
D5 Inscription (Diesel) 67.88 77.09 60.90 68.43 74.55 — 9.0 12.2 — 218 9.90 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

LUXURY SUV PREMIUM

MITSUBISHI MONTERO HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Abuse friendly construction, spacious cabin.
Length 4900mm Width 1875mm Height 1900mm You won’t Exorbitant price tag, quality of interiors.
Ground Clearance 235mm Boot NA Tank 88 litres We say It gets a robust build quality, a longer equipment list,
Kerb Weight 2335kg but it is just too expensive to purchase. Buy 4x4 GLS.
s! P
GLS 4X4 A/T (Diesel) 79.41 67.88** 68.48** 67.78** 86.36 — — — — 192 — F c/a L P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four Length 4828-4846mm You’ll like Performance, sturdy build, off-road ability.
Width 1943-1954mm Height 1749-1802mm You won’t Fit and finish, price.
Ground Clearance 206-210mm Boot 1025-1945 Tank NA We say A plush and rugged luxury
Kerb Weight 2432-2458kg SUV that can go anywhere.Buy SRT
s! P
4X4 Limited (Diesel) 93.64** 122.94 NA NA NA — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4X4 Summit (Diesel) 103.00** 135.71 NA NA NA — — — — 240 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
SRT (Petrol) 112.00** 147.07 NA NA NA — — — — 475 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

AUDI Q7 HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance, refinement, cabin quality, tech-loaded.
Length 5052mm Width 1968mm Height 1741mm You won’t Odd spare wheel positioning, rear styling, floaty ride.
Ground Clearance 215-245mm Boot 295/2075 Tank 72 litres We say High-tech SUV that feels two generations ahead of the older Q7.
Kerb Weight 2060kg Buy Technology
s! P
45TDI Premium Plus (Diesel) 86.37 93.41 86.09 90.46 95.19 — 8.3 12.5 — 245 6.95 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
45TDI Premium Plus Nav (Diesel) 88.44 NA 87.56 93.04 NA — 8.3 12.5 — 245 6.95 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
45TDI Technology (Diesel) 95.43 103.54 95.27 98.70 105.17 — 8.3 12.5 — 245 6.95 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

BMW X5 HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance and handling, overall ride quality.
Length 4880mm Width 1938-1985mm Height 1754-1762mm You won’t Rear-seat thigh support.
Ground Clearance 195-209mm Boot 570/1450 Tank 85 litres We say Fun and practicality put together.
Kerb Weight 2350kg Buy 30d Design Pure
s! P
xDrive30d Expedition (Diesel) 67.90** 86.21 77.21 84.15 87.29 — — — 15.3 259 7.05 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive30d Design Pure (D) 72.90** 92.48 82.89 90.31 93.57 — — — 15.3 259 7.05 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive35i Design Pure (Petrol) 73.50** 76.80** 83.57 NA 92.00 — — — — 306 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive30d Design Pure 5+2 (D) 76.00** 96.36 86.41 94.13 97.55 — — — 15.3 259 7.05 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
xDrive30d M Sport (D) 78.50** 99.50 89.25 97.21 100.76 — — — 15.3 259 7.05 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
X5 M (Petrol) 161.50** 162.00** 183.48 199.46 207.22 — — — — 575 4.22 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES GLS-CLASS HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Sheer road presence, very comfy third row, strong engine.
Length 5162mm Width 1982mm Height 1850mm You won’t Feels its size from behind the wheel.
Ground Clearance 307mm Boot 680/2300 Tank 100 litres We say A proper seven seat luxury SUV.
Kerb Weight 2495kg Buy 350 d
s! P
GLS 400 (Petrol) 94.63 108.96 NA NA 107.22 — — — — 333 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GLS 350d (Diesel) 96.71 101.59 84.14** 101.80 107.65 — — — — 258 8.21 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

BENTLEY BENTAYGA HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance, oppulance, ride quality.
Length 5140mm Width 2224mm Height 1742mm You won’t Price, design may divide opinion.
Ground Clearance 245mm Boot 590 Tank 85 litres We say Everything you’d expect a Bentley SUV to be.
Kerb Weight 2440kg Buy W12
s! P
6.0 W12 5-Door A/T (Petrol) 385.00** 402.32** NA NA NA — — — — 600 4.1 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

PORSCHE CAYENNE HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Goes like no other 4x4.
Length 4846mm Width 2155mm Height 1705mm You won’t Rear seats not as comfy as they should be.
Ground Clearance NA Boot 540/1770 Tank 85-100 litres We say The fastest go-anywhere vehicle.
Kerb Weight 2100-2355kg Buy Turbo V8 for top performance, Cayenne V6 for value

Cayenne (Petrol) NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 300 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —

Cayenne (Diesel) 101.18** 99.32** 103.95** NA 102.98** — — — — 245 7.40 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
Cayenne S (Petrol) 123.84** 121.56** 127.23** NA 126.04** — — — — 420 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
Cayenne S (Diesel) 125.75** 123.44** 129.19** NA 127.99** — — — — 385 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —

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MODEL BY MODEL LUXURY SUV PREMIUM
MODEL DETAILS PRICE (ON-ROAD) PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT cost options in blue
** indicates Ex-showroom price

Steering adjust (Tilt/Tele)

Electric/External/Internal
O indicates Optional

(Adjust/Electric retract)
Electric windows R/F

Boot release Remote/

Electric stability prog

* Indian Driving Cycle figures as per

Seats Height Adjust

Annual Insurance (Rs)

AC/climate control
Indian Driving Cycle*

Split/folding seats
ARAI standards

Traction control
Central locking/

Rear wash wipe

Remote locking
KEY TO VERDICT

Parking sensor
Rear defogger
Rear AC vents
Leather Seats

Alloy wheels

Door mirror
HHHHH Outstanding

MP3 player
HHHHH Very good

Airbags
Highway
Bengaluru

0-100 kph
Power hp
Chennai
Mumbai
HHHHH Good

Kolkata

ABS
City
Delhi
HHHHH Reasonable
HHHHH Poor Average kpl E/F c/a N O/P p D/P D Y q s! P
s

Cayenne GTS (Petrol) NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 440 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
Cayenne Turbo (Petrol) 185.89** 182.47** 190.97** NA 189.19** — — — — 520 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
Cayenne Turbo S (Petrol) NA NA NA NA NA — — — — 570 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 HHH
Doors 5 Seats 7 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Go-anywhere ability, flexible seating for seven.
Length 4835mm Width 2190mm Height NA You won’t Boxy styling, massive kerb weight, V6 diesel a little unenthusiastic.
Ground Clearance 185mm We say Great blend of comfort and off-road ability.
Boot NA Tank NA Kerb Weight 2718kg Buy 3.0 V6 HSE

3.0 V6 SE (Diesel) 128.35 139.20 130.92 136.05 166.12 195995 6.5 9.5 — 247 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! P
s

3.0 V6 HSE (Diesel) 138.29 149.40 139.50 147.40 179.44 212274 6.5 9.5 — 247 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! P
s

MERCEDES G-CLASS HHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Staggering performance, off-road ability, exclusivity.
Length 4662mm Width 2007mm Height 1931mm You won’t Stratospheric price, dated underpinnings. We say Sportscar
Ground Clearance NA Boot NA Tank 96 litres Kerb Weight 2550kg performance coupled with great off-road capability. Buy G63 AMG
s! P
G63 AMG (Petrol) 230.27 244.90 220.30 242.86 265.33 — — — — 543 5.42 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES GLE COUPE HHHH

Doors 4 Seats 4 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Performance, comfort for four.You won’t Doesn’t sound special
Length 4891mm Width 2003mm Height 1719mm enough. We say Stylish coupe-crossover with a good measure of
Ground Clearance NA Boot 650-1720 Tank 93 litres Kerb Weight 2280kg practicality too. Buy 450 AMG
s! P
GLE 450 AMG Coupe (Petrol) 101.92 86.40** NA 10.6.00 114.72 — — — — 367 5.71 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q YES RE Yes — Yes El/Yes s

MERCEDES GLE-CLASS HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Overall refinement, comfortable ride.You won’t No seven seater
Length 4819-4891mm Width 1935-2003mm Height 1719-1796mm option, not as sporty as rivals. We say New styling and more kit add much to
Ground Clearance NA Boot 651-2010 Tank 93 litres Kerb Weight 2150-2220kg the already well-rounded SUV. Buy GLE 250d
s! P
GLE 400 (Petrol) 85.58 63.82** NA NA 96.81 — — — — 333 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GLE 250d (Diesel) 73.32 76.66 61.54** 77.03 81.18 — — — — 207 — F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
GLE 350d (Diesel) 86.19 90.61 71.80** 90.60 95.51 — — — — 258 7.64 F c/a N P p 6 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER HHH

Doors 5 Seats 8 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Road presence, off-road ability, luxury.
Length 4950mm Width 1980mm Height 1910mm You won’t Pricey, doesn’t have the sheer quality of its rivals.
Ground Clearance 225mm Boot NA Tank 93 litres We say It’s a legend. Enough said.
Kerb Weight 2720kg Buy 200 Premium

200 Premium (Diesel) 158.65 173.78 120.00 163.10 170.08 — 5.3 8.5 9.65 265 13.10 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Ex Yes Yes El/Yes s! —
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT HHHH
Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Superb build, comfortable seats.
Length 4856mm Width 2073mm Height 1780mm You won’t Initial hesitation when you floor the throttle (3.0L).
Ground Clearance 227mm Boot 280/2558 Tank NA We say The new Range Rover Sport is an impressive car with a
Kerb Weight 2335-2675kg broad range of abilities. Buy 3.0 V6 SE

s! P
3.0 V6 S (Diesel) 139.40 155.30 130.23 146.43 166.22 — — — — 292 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
3.0 V6 SE (Diesel) 158.38 176.66 147.43 166.35 199.11 — — — — 292 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
3.0 V6 HSE (Diesel) 181.84 202.84 95.68 190.99 NA — — — — 292 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
5.0 V8 SC Autobiography (Petrol) 203.45 230.72 195.68 220.24 245.59 — — — — 510 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
5.0 V8 SC SVR (Petrol) 236.82 268.57 NA 256.35 235.00** — — — — 551 5.23 F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Waftability, exceptional fit and finish,
Length 4999-5199mm Width 2034-2220mm Height 1835-1840mm on- and off-road ability.
Ground Clearance 225-296mm You won’t Price.We say Everything a Range Rover stands for, only better.
Boot 535 Tank NA Kerb Weight 2687-2717kg Buy 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
s! P
3.0 TDV6 HSE (Diesel) 210.55 226.92 NA 220.92 NA — — — — 247 7.90 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
3.0 TDV6 Vogue (Diesel) 248.69 273.63 NA 251.16 NA — — — — 247 7.90 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE (Diesel) 296.52 326.27 NA 299.46 NA — — — — 339 8.20 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (Diesel) 305.05 316.47 NA 308.05 NA — — — — 339 8.20 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
5.0 V8 Autobiography (Petrol) 311.57 326.01 NA 317.33 NA — — — — 510 — F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
3.0 TDV6 LWB Vogue (Diesel) 262.91 289.27 NA 240.22 295.16 — — — — 247 7.90 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4.4 SDV8 LWB Vogue SE (Diesel) 308.33 343.50 NA 311.64 363.14 — — — — 339 8.20 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4.4 SDV8 LWB Autobiography (D) 321.20 357.84 NA 299.65 354.71 — — — — 339 8.20 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
5.0 V8 LWB Autobiography (P) 327.58 357.31 NA 304.93 371.99 — — — — 510 — F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
4.4 SDV8 LWB Autobio. Black (D) 456.92 494.30 NA 311.64 NA — — — — 339 8.20 F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

P
5.0 V8 LWB Autobio. Black (P) 465.72 508.32 NA 320.51 NA — — — — 510 — F c/a N P p 10 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s! s

VOLVO XC90 HHHH

Doors 5 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Fresh design, quality interiors, smooth diesel.
Length 4950mm Width 1923mm Height 1776mm You won’t Slow witted gearbox, thumpy ride, no six-cylinder option.
Ground Clearance 227-267mm We say Fresh, modern and very alluring take on the luxury SUV.
Boot NA Tank 368/1868 litres Kerb Weight 2011kg Buy Inscription
P
D5 Momentum (Diesel) 86.28 103.82 82.79 92.58 98.80 — 9.1 13.1 — 228 9.14 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
D5 Inscription (Diesel) 100.55 121.34 96.60 113.81 113.15 — 9.1 13.1 — 228 9.14 F c/a N P p 7 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes — s

P
T8 Excellence (Hybrid) 146.97 130.00** NA NA NA — — — — 407 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s !
s

BMW X6 HHH
Doors 4 Seats 5 Engine/Drive Front/Four You’ll like Sports car handling and performance.
Length 4909mm Width 1989mm Height 1689-1702mm You won’t Price, fuel economy, limited range.
Ground Clearance 195-212mm Boot 580 Tank NA We say If you’re looking for a sports car and an SUV,
Kerb Weight 2180-2340kg then here’s both. Buy xDrive40d
s! P
xDrive40d M Sport (Diesel) 120.50** 120.00** 136.70 148.72 154.41 — — — — 313 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

s! P
X6 M (Petrol) 166.50** 207.32 188.85 205.62 213.31 — — — — 577 — F c/a N P p 8 D/P D Y q Yes Re Yes Yes El/Yes s

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 Trading up
Family ties
The trade in A 2012 Volkswagen Vento diesel (45,235km)
The trade up A 2011 Skoda Superb diesel (82,334km)
The numbers The used Vento was valued at Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh
was added to match the price of the used Superb.
What’s being traded in?
The Volkswagen Vento is
the quintessential German
sedan. It looks simple and
understated and is built to
outlive its owners. It comes
with strong petrol and diesel
engine options. The cabin
is spacious with plenty of
legroom and headroom in the
rear with comfortable seats,
and good ride quality as well.
You also get rear AC vents.
The model shown here is a
Photography Omkar Dhas Words Jay Patil
2012 Highline trim that has
covered just over 45,000km
and is powered by the 1.6-litre
diesel engine developing
105hp and 250Nm of torque.
It has been maintained well
and only serviced through
authorised service centres and
is valued at Rs 5 lakh in the
used car market.
Why the trade up?
Though a decent all-round
114 | march 2017 whatcar?
'With the
launch of the
new model,
prices for the
old Superb
have taken
a plunge.'
performer, the Vento does
lack the feel-good factor. The
cabin is well built but is just
too plain. The features list too
isn’t too elaborate compared to
what all you can get nowadays.
What’s the best upgrade
on offer?
To retain what you loved about
the Vento, the best upgrade
can only be a German car;
in this case, a Skoda Superb.
With the launch of the new-
generation model, prices for
the old car have taken a plunge
lately and a well-maintained
one can be sourced for just
about Rs 7.5 lakh, which is
Rs 2.5 lakh over the Vento.
And if the Rs 2.5 lakh seems
steep, bear in mind you do
get a lot more car for it. You
also get the convenience of
an automatic gearbox. The
Superb shown here is a 2011
Ambition variant that has
clocked just over 82,000km
and is in good mechanical
and cosmetic health. It has a
2.0-litre diesel engine mated
to a seven-speed DSG gearbox
developing 142hp and 320Nm
of pulling power.
What do you need to look out
for in a used Skoda Superb?
The most important check you
need to make is the condition
Not ready to buy
a new car? How
about trading up to
a used one?
of the automatic gearbox. DSG
gearboxes are known to fail
due to mechatronics failures
which costs over Rs 1 lakh
to fix. Also, AC compressors
in Skodas are known to fail
prematurely and a replacement
will cost you Rs 60,000. Lastly,
check the instrument cluster
for ABS or ESP light. If it is
glowing, it could mean a faulty
wheel speed sensor. A new one
costs Rs 16,000.
says…
the Superb, without a doubt,
is the better car overall. It
maintains the German build
quality and subtle nature of
the Vento but also goes
beyond in terms of comfort,
space and features, and
hence is a good upgrade
from the Vento.
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