Abhishek Chaliha

While the new Honda City may not be ground-breaking, it does everything well and makes a great case for the resurgence of sedans. After all, the driving dynamics offered by the City simply can’t be matched by any crossover or SUV.

In true EV fashion, the MG ZS EV is very enthusiastic from the get-go. There is a certain mechanical feel to the car’s operations, which, along with some mild vibrations through the steering wheel and pedals, makes you feel as if you are in a regular car.

The second-generation Mahindra Thar is a quantum leap over the previous model, as almost everything about it – from the chassis and body to front and rear suspension to its petrol engine and automatic gearboxes – is new. 

During our test, the Kia Carnival really surprised us with its performance on the track. We were impressed by the composure of this rather large minivan – one that has no business being on the track in the first place – around the tight corners of the BIC. It’s a truly multifaceted car.

The Tata Altroz feels very balanced and also offers good grip and feel when pushed hard. Interestingly, during our test at the BIC, it posted a lap time of 1:14.8, which isn’t too bad at all. Overall, the Altroz fares well, although it needs better powertrain options and more interior pizazz.

Like before, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza continues to be priced well. As a naturally aspirated petrol car, power delivery is now very linear, and there is no low-end lag like before. This linear powerband has made the Brezza far easier to drive on the road, thanks also to the tall gear ratios.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross retains its strengths of being a spacious and comfortable car for five occupants, with very supportive seats and easy ingress and egress. But we would choose the manual over the automatic because the four-speed auto does seem a little antiquated in this day-and-age.

During the third week of September 2020, petrol in Delhi is retailing at ₹81.10 per litre, while diesel is at ₹71.32 a litre. After the unnatural pandemic price surge, diesel prices have since come down. And despite all of the rumours and misconceptions

The 2 Series is offered with a sole 2.0-litre, turbo diesel mill that’s good for 188bhp and 400Nm. Like in the other cars such as the X1 and 3 Series where this engine does duty, it is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.  While acceleration is

Since its launch in 2016, the Toyota Innova Crysta has always been a bit pricey! And the BS6 switchover has made it even more so, for the large capacity diesel engine has to incorporate an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust gas treatment