If you're in the market for a "hot" hatch, the only option you have right now is the Hyundai i20 N Line since the Volkswagen Polo bid us farewell in its well-worn fifth-gen avatar earlier in the year. What's different? An N Line model is not to be confused with an N model. The former … Continue reading Dealership Test Drive: Hyundai i20 N Line DCT
Dealership Test Drive: Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 TSI MT
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 Review
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 Review
Short Test Drive: Honda City e:HEV (Hybrid) Review
Honda has made the bold step of pushing its hybrid tech in India with little to no government incentives. Its latest electrified powertrain arrives in the shape of the new City e:HEV, i.e., the City Hybrid. It uses a self-charging hybrid system and even gets the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). I was … Continue reading Short Test Drive: Honda City e:HEV (Hybrid) Review
F1 2020 Review: GamerLoon Plays (150 Hours+)
This review was supposed to be shared with you all before the launch of the 2021 edition of the official Formula 1 video game. Better late than never I suppose. To the average person, it's hard to explain why we buy what is essentially the same game every year. For every new season of Formula … Continue reading F1 2020 Review: GamerLoon Plays (150 Hours+)
Formula 1: Drive To Survive Season 3 — A Review
Formula 1 is often known as the pinnacle of motorsport. It combines the cutting edge of propulsion systems, aerodynamics and driving ability. Many argue that it is more about the car than the man behind the wheel but that leaves out a lot of contexts. To most, it may seem dull to watch 20 cars … Continue reading Formula 1: Drive To Survive Season 3 — A Review
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
Gran Turismo Sport review: GamerLoon Plays
Rating: 8/10 Yes! The Auto Loons also feature game reviews! Well, now it does and what better game to start with than the newest addition to an iconic racing simulation series: Gran Turismo Sport. [Updated on 24th December 2017] Polyphony Digital has finally released the successor to Gran Turismo 6, and it's called Gran Turismo … Continue reading Gran Turismo Sport 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
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