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09/11/2024

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire was unveiled a few days back and it has already set up a benchmark by getting 5 stars from Global NCAP making it the safest cars in it segment after the Tata Tigor. Additionally, the previous gen Dzire was also been crash tested but it just got 2 stars.
The only thing to remember is that the tested mule was a base variant of the Dzire and it gets 6 airbags as standard across all the variants unlike the old Dzire which only gets 2 airbags. Moreover, with the new improvement we also hope that the new Maruti Swift also scores 5 stars.

Do let us know about what do you feel about the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire's safety ratings.

02/09/2024

The X-Trail is a flagship product in India bought by the Japanese brand Nissan via. the CBU route to take over the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Škoda Kodiaq and Citroën C5 Aircross. Here's the first impressions on the Nissan X-Trail.

1. As it's a CBU product the fit finish, paint and build quality levels are top notch.
2. It sits on a 20-inch wheels giving it a bolder stance.
3. No leather upholstery on offer.
4. The interior fabric seems to be borrowed from the lower Nissan models like the Magnite.
5. Third row is best when second row is tumbled or folded
6. Poor boot space if the third row is up. Best for small backpack.
7. Bigger screen and more features would have been welcomed at this price point.
8. Soft plastics panels would have been welcomed.
9. Powered tail gate is a huge miss.

At Rs. 63.50 Lakhs on road Navi Mumbai the price isn't justified as the competition offers more premiumness and better quality levels.
Do let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below. Also do let us know if you would get the Nissan X-Trail against it's rivals???

30/08/2024

One of the most anticipated launches of 2024 has to be the Tata Curvv and Curvv.EV. Today, I would share my impressions on the Curvv.EV.

1. The coupe design stands out from it's rivals.
2. The boot space is quite big and useable at 500 litres.
3. Headroom and kneeroom is sufficiently comfortable for people under 5.8 height
4. The fit finish and material quality is good.
5. The dashboard and interior is borrowed from the Nexon with some cosmetic changes.
6. The 18-inch wheels highlighted by the gloss black cladding add to the overall stance.
7. The IRVM gives decent view of what's behind
8. The tailgate opens like a notch making it big opening.
9. It also comes equipped with ADAS which is still missed by the bigger Tata's.

Overall, the Tata Currv.EV seems to be a fantastic product. But the limited headroom could be an issue for taller passangers due to sunroof. However, if you are the one looking for a car which has has different appearance and stance when compared to the other then the Curvv.EV is worth considering.

Thanks for reading! Do let me know your opinions in the comments below.

05/08/2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to get my hands on India's first CNG bike the Bajaj Freedom. So here are the first impressions on it.

Lets start with the pros of the bike
It gets a throaty exhaust note in both petrol and CNG modes
It pulls great on higher gears despite being on speeds as low as 15 kmph
The seat height at 825 mm is comfortable for tall riders, however short riders may find it a bit difficult.
The riding posture is quite aggressive for the commuter segment but it's not a great issue.

Coming to the negative points of the Freedom 125
One could find a lot of false neutral while shifting from 4 to 5. But overall shift quality is slick
The fuel filling flap is quite flimsy as the hinge is made of plastic. It might break if not operated properly
A seperate indicator for petrol would have been welcomed.

Verdict

Although, I loved the Freedom 125, but with great bits, there are some negatives as well. However, with a claimed range of over 300 kms it a great bike to be considered. Additionally, it may take some time to rectify the niggles as the one which I tested was a pre-production mule. But we expect Bajaj to work on it before its introduced to the customers

Do let us know your opinions in the comments below.

10/02/2024

Tata Sumo launched back in 1998 was quite popular vehicle back then. Initially launched with 2.0 L diesel engine sourced from Peugeot. It had 4x4 and 4x2 options, although 4x4 was only limited to Indian Army. Later it was upgraded to 3.0 L turbo-diesel although power was much up but the stress on the engine was reduced quite a lot. The Sumo was discontinued in 2019 due to upcoming pollution norms but it is quite popular amongst the Sumo enthusiast.
Pic 2 - Tata Sumo & Tata Harrier
It represents the journey (Evolution) of Tata Motors or Telco from 1998 to 2023. Both built to last long.

07/02/2024

Recently tried the OLA S1 Pro and here are the
Driving impressions of OLA S1 Pro
• Throttle is very soft
• Front Suspension is quite stiff
• If one is switching from ICE vehicle you may find the horn and indicator button quite hard and bit uneasy to operate
• Owner claims the range of 120 km which is quite respectful and sufficient for daily duties
• Regen too works in a smooth way
• Tried the various riding modes and each has its own character. Normal is god for city duties, Level 2 (sport) is quite furious, Level 3 (Hyper) didn't tried it but it should be more enthusiastic.
• Most of the things can be controlled via the touch screen but can be bit complex for new users.
Verdict- If one is looking for an electric scooter it's a good option, although it has its own pros & cons. But OLA has come a way ahead and the EV infrastructure is too improving.
Finally a special thanks to Sanika Tandel for lending her OLA S1 Pro
Do let us know your opinions in the comments.

07/10/2023

The much awaited updates of Tata Harrier and Tata Safari have been unveiled.
Tata Safari
Mechanically this to remains more or less same as before, gets a 2.0L Kryotec engine produces 170Hp and 350 Nm of torque mated to 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox options with paddle shifters.
On the exterior it gets completely revised front and rear bumpers, head lights, connected DRL’s and tail light, new alloy wheels. Overall Tata Motors have tried to give Safari a differentiating look compared to Harrier.
On the interior it remains more or less same as the updated Harrier, but it get white and brown theme to give a more premium and upmarket stance, It also gets ambient lightening and 12 inch infotainment screen.
Feature and safety wise it gets 7-Airbags (6 as Standard), powered tailgate, dual zone climate control, ventilated front and rear seats, powered driver and co-driver seats, rear sunshade, air purifier and cooled front arm rest.
Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Prices of the updated Safari to be out in the upcoming festive season.

06/10/2023

The much awaited updates of Tata Harrier and Tata Safari have been unveiled.
Tata Harrier
Mechanically it remains more or less same as before, gets a 2.0L Kryotec engine produces 170Hp and 350 Nm of torque mated to 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox options with paddle shifters.
On the exterior it gets some inspiration from the Harrier.Ev concept which was showed in the auto expo. It gets connected DRL’s and tail light with welcome and goodbye function, new headlight setup and unique alloys wheels.
On the interior front it gets a completely revised dashboard layout which consists of 12 inch touch screen, 10 inch digital instrument cluster, new controls for AC, a new illuminated 4-spoke steering wheel and ambient lightening.
On safety and feature front it gets 6-airbags standard across all variants, ADAS, JBL 10 speaker system, 360 degree camera, smart trunk, TPMS, powered seats and ESP.
Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Launch and prices of the car to be revealed in upcoming festive season.

29/09/2023

Few days ago I visited Mumbai and I saw this beauty from the past….!!!!!
This is the FIAT 1100 manufactured around 1951-1960. Back it was also as ‘Dukkar Fiat’. It's also the predecessor of the Premier Padmini.
So, if you are wondering what makes it so special about the 1100 is the Su***de Front Doors the one mounted on the B-pillar.
Under the hood it used to get a 1.1L petrol engine which used to produce around 37 Hp back in the day.
Do let us know what do you think about this old Fiat 1100.

14/09/2023

Tata’s Nexon EV gets a new name and a new look…!!! Now it’s called Nexon.EV, a car completely different from outside and inside as compared to its pre facelift model.
From the exterior it looks quite similar to ICE counterpart but it gets a different grill and connected DRL setup. Whereas on the exterior it gets similar interiors but the biggest high light has to be its new 12 in infotainment screen which a big update from the previous one.
Mechanically, it gets a new GEN2 motor which is 20 kg lighter than before but the power output still remains the same except for the torque output which is slightly reduced. But there is marginal change in range figures.
Do let us know you opinions on the Updated Nexon.EV in the comment below.

02/09/2023

The newly unveiled Tata Nexon facelift presents a bold and futuristic appearance in contrast to its outgoing model.
Under the hood it gets a 1.2 L turbo-petrol engine which produces 120 hp and 170 Nm which is mated to 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or AMT and 7-speed DCA with paddle shifters, it also gets a 1.5 L turbo-diesel engine which produces 115 hp and 260 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed manual or AMT gearbox.
Safety wise it gets 6 Airbags, ESP and ABS standard across all variants.
Feature wise it gets a new 10.25 in infotainment screen, a new 10.25 in instrument cluster, IRA 2.0, voice assisted sun-roof, 9-speaker with subwoofer, wireless charging,360 Degree HD camera and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Comfort wise it gets ventilated seats, air-purifier, 382 L of boot space, a cooled glove box, driver and co-driver seat height adjust and rear AC vents.
The major highlight of the new Nexon has to be the interior colour theme and a new two spoke illuminated steering wheel. It gets three dual tone options based on exterior colours. A Purple-Black theme, Light Blue-Black theme and Black-Grey theme. It also gets Welcome and Goodbye light animation for both front DRL's and Rear tail lights.
Do let us know you thoughts and opinions in the comments below. The prices of the new Nexon will be announced on 14 September 2023.

01/09/2023

Royal Enfield’s Bullet 350 gets a new heart. It replaces the old 346 cc unit construction engine with a new 349 cc J-series engine. It gets a new chassis and lot of design inspirations from the old Bullet 350.
It looks quite a lot similar to the Classic 350, but what differentiates it is the classy looks from the old Bullets.
Feature wise it gets dual channel ABS.
The prices of the new Bullet 350 starts at Rs. 1.73 Lakhs ex-showroom.
Do let us know your valuable thoughts in the comments below.

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