Long Term Reports

Whenever you get to keep a car for a couple of months, parting ways is always difficult. But as they say, all good things must come to an end – and so does my time with the Skoda Kylaq. I have come to appreciate the phenomenal ride quality and handling.

A month deeper into ownership, the Tiguan R-Line reveals its real-world strengths and flaws, from efficiency gains to ride comfort and tech quirks.

A quieter month behind the wheel revealed the Carens Clavis EV’s real strengths, from clever space usage to winter-related quirks that still need fixing.

A long highway haul, steep mountain roads, and city traffic — our 1,200km Himachal trip was the perfect test of the Victoris strong hybrid’s efficiency.

Having driven multiple generations of the Tiguan, the new R-Line immediately stands out with its fresh design, premium interior, and noticeable performance upgrade.

Two months with the Honda Elevate revealed a sensible, reliable SUV that gets the basics right, but it starts to show its age when pushed hard or compared to rivals.

Heavy travel schedules, long distances and broken roads showed how well the Skoda Kylaq handles the realities of everyday ownership.

After 550km and not a single fuel stop, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris makes a strong case for why hybrid efficiency still defines Maruti’s dominance.

After 700km with the Kia Carens Clavis EV, it’s clear this three-row electric MPV nails space, comfort, and smoothness, with only a few real-world caveats.

In a month of living with the Honda Elevate, its greatest strength has become clear: not performance or flair, but the kind of quiet reliability you can count on without question.