The latest Volkswagen sedan offering in India is the Virtus, and its prices were recently announced. The Virtus replaces the Vento which had been around for over a decade. Powertrain options It's available with two turbocharged petrol engines — a 1.0 TSI and a 1.5 TSI. The former is rated at 114hp/178Nm, while the latter … Continue reading Dealership Test Drive: Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 TSI MT
First Drive: Mahindra XUV700 Petrol-Automatic
The Mahindra XUV700 is a popular mid-size SUV. It has an impressive premium package with its design, features and performance. While on a work trip to Arunachal Pradesh, I spent a fair bit of time travelling in and driving an XUV700. Engine specs The model I had for the trip was the fully loaded AX7L … Continue reading First Drive: Mahindra XUV700 Petrol-Automatic
Need For Speed Payback Review: GamerLoon Plays
Rating: 7/10 Yes, it's a flying 1971 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG, a flying Porsche Panamera Turbo and a flying 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. All specced for serious off-road racing. The kind of thing you can only do in the world of Need For Speed. It's the newest addition to the NFS franchise and its return to … Continue reading Need For Speed Payback Review: GamerLoon Plays
First Drive: Skoda Octavia RS 230
In case the Auto Loons haven't mentioned it enough, we really like fast four-door cars. We love the combination of daily use and performance at the beckoning of your right foot. While the West is excited about the new sixth gen BMW M5 F90 with 592bhp, 4WD with the option of 2WD mode, we in … Continue reading First Drive: Skoda Octavia RS 230
Renault Duster: 700km Review
I have quite often and quite openly announced my dislike for crossover-SUVs or compact SUVs, mainly in terms of their looks and the kind of people who usually buy them. However, I have refrained from commenting on how they drive, till the point I've actually driven them. A point I particularly kept in mind with … Continue reading Renault Duster: 700km Review