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The turn indicator stalks felt better than Brezza. They also have the lane change feature (tap for 3 blinks on either side) which Brezza doesn’t. BHPian SlowDough recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I test drove a Fronx today, along ...

A Thar owner shares honest observations on the Jimny after a test drive

The seats of the Jimny are supportive and one doesn’t get thrown about from side to side, like one does in the Thar. BHPian shankar.balan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Today was a day where I actually drove all ...

Clocked 50000 kms on my Thar D AT: Maintenance, running costs & more

My driving style has changed quite a bit after I got the Thar. No more pedal to metal, a lot more relaxed. BHPian ph03n!x recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So Planet Earth’s spun around 864 times from this… …to ...

Did a Bhilai-Pune road trip in my XUV700 for a Mahindra plant visit

At the entrance of the Samruddhi expressway there is a huge round-about and the road is illuminated for quite a distance, which makes it prominent in the dark night. BHPian Sommos recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Drive to Pune ...

Took delivery of my Maruti Jimny Alpha AT: Key initial impressions

After entering the highway, the Jimny struggled to keep up with the other vehicles on road. The 4speed automatic gearbox started to feel sluggish. BHPian petrolhead7002 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Just got the delivery on 14th June of ...

Skoda Rapid owner drives the Slavia for 800km & shares his observations

Boot space looks same but takes up the luggage better probably due to slight change in dimensions. BHPian aadya recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own a MY19 Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT. A friend of mine has purchased ...

Why I feel Maruti's 4-speed AT is better for the Jimny than the 6AT

It just makes it better for both scenarios, where it should excel at least in my use case, if I buy the SUV. BHPian saurabh041086 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. If somebody is yearning for a 6AT over the ...

My XUV700 D AT clocks 25000 kms: Fuel efficiency & other updates

ince the last service, there seems to be some hesitation when accelerating and a drop in FE (on same routes) is observed as well. BHPian A.G. recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Stats after 50 Fill-ups, trip details and a ...

Real world fuel efficiency of my Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT

City fuel efficiency is hard to make sense of since there are a lot of variables. Let me just say in Bangalore with light load, 9-10kmpl is what I get. BHPian Game_of_Roads recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Just back ...

Honda City CVT owner drives the Fronx Boosterjet AT: 6 key observations

The car felt planted at turns at 80kmph and quick lane changes at highway speeds. I felt, this was at par or maybe even slightly better than the City. BHPian vvs29 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi folks. We ...

A year with my Jeep Compass S D AT: Ownership experience so far

Ventilated seats are an excellent feature, even though I am in Bangalore having ventilated seats mean AC can be kept at lower levels avoiding blower noise. BHPian kamleshp recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I bought a (company leased is ...

My Mahindra XUV700 D AT: Comparo my ex Ford Endeavour & other updates

The automatic transmission on the XUV7OO is much eager to lock the torque converter than the Endeavour – on my daily office commute now there is no unnecessary over-revving. BHPian A.G. recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Comparison with Endeavour, ...

2023 Mazda CX-3 Adds New Features for Australia

The 2023 Mazda CX-3 will be launched locally in September armed with a revised model lineup, new features across the range and pricing updates. Priced from $26,800 plus on-road costs for the new entry-level Sport, the CX-3 range kicks off ...

My Kia Sonet D AT: Significant observations after 20 months & 30000 kms

As far as fuel efficiency goes, if MID shows 15kmpl, tank to tank will be 12kmpl. There is a variation of 2.5-3kmpl between MID and tank to tank always. BHPian harry10 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I have a ...

Buying a Kia Sonet: Confused between the petrol DCT & diesel AT

My impressions of the brief test drives was that the 1.5 diesel was pretty refined. The TC gearbox felt excellent – very responsive and smooth BHPian FHM recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I am planning to buy a top-of-the ...

My Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT: 1st service experience at 9500 kms

There was a minor rattle in the dashboard at times on passenger side, particularly on cold mornings when engine would be warming up at 1200-1300 rpm. BHPian motonomad recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update at about 1 year and ...

Test drove the Jeep Compass 4x4 D AT: What I liked & what I didn't

The FCA 2.0L diesel does like to rev and it is very smooth. Power delivery is linear after the turbo kick. I can never get tired of diesels. BHPian vretdesbyrd recently shared this with other enthusiasts. While I flail about ...

My Mahindra XUV700 D AT: 2nd service & observations at 20000 kms

Despite the steering angle sensor being reset, the steering feel has gone for a toss and the steering has become quite heavy. BHPian A.G. recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 2nd service of 20000 kms: On the return from Nainital, ...

My Altroz DCA at 4300km: Real time fuel efficiency & other observations

The highway runs are not the Altroz’s forte, but strangely enough the car returns decent fuel efficiency even when pushed hard BHPian W.A.G.7 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So, a couple of pictures here. As they say, a picture ...

My Mahindra Thar D AT clocks 39000 kms in 2 years. The journey so far

My Thar is my daily driver, takes me to office daily, grocery shopping, mall crawler, weekend runs and long trips. BHPian justwheels recently shared this with other enthusiasts. How it all began: I was born in Dehradun, a town known ...

How I beat the waiting period when buying my Mahindra XUV700 AWD

It had been 14 months since booking and the dealer had no clue about the delivery of the vehicle. BHPian jimmar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The wait for XUV 700 AX7L D AWD was getting longer and longer ...

Checked out the Maruti Fronx at a showroom: Quick observations

Its a good looking car. From the rear, I felt it looks a bit like the Mercedes GLA. BHPian shankar.balan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I went to a Nexa showroom nearby with my Dad and took a look ...

My email to Skoda India: Slavia issues & improvements

I do enjoy driving this car a lot due to the powerful engine and the responsive yet light steering, but there are a few things that this model needs improvement upon BHPian dr.avinash recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Sent ...

My Jeep Compass diesel AT: First observations after a Wolf Moto remap

Their quoted post remap figures were 210 BHP & 420 Nm of torque along with a 15% increase in fuel economy. BHPian Harsha89 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Regarding the sluggish gearbox response as posted by others, I too ...

A Jeep Compass petrol AT replaces my XL6: Impressions post first 3500km

Coming from the XL6, I do feel that the Compass is slightly lethargic, but I am beginning to start the sedate driving age now. BHPian sparks4077 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Took delivery of my Jeep Compass Limited(O) over ...

My Tata Safari AT Dark Edition: Key observations at 9 months & 13500kms

Best fuel efficiency I could achieve as per MID was 19kmpl on my recent Goa trip, where 90kmph was maintained consistently. BHPian negi recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I had been busy for a while at office and personal ...

Did couple of trips in my XUV700 D AT: Performance, FE & other updates

I did a trip to Ranthambore with some dear friends of the Ford Endeavour group. This allowed us to sample the newly built section of the Delhi – Mumbai Expressway. BHPian A.G. recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The ...

My Kia Sonet diesel AT: 8 key observations post 1000 km & first service

Engine is pretty silent. Sure, there’s some noise at higher RPMs, but since I’m coming from a diesel Amaze, I’m not bothered by it. BHPian epiccross recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My observations with the Black Beauty (HTX ...

Best Cars Under Rs. 10 Lakhs in India in 2023 – Price, Mileage, Specification

India is a diverse country with varied cultures, traditions, and lifestyles, and the automotive industry has evolved over the years to cater to the needs of its people. In 2023, the demand for affordable cars has increased, and finding ...

Best SUV Under 15 Lakhs in India in 2023 – Specifications, Features, and Price

Welcome to the thrill of the open road and the excitement of the Indian SUV battlefield, where the gladiators of the automotive world vie for dominance. If you’re in the market for the ultimate machines that redefine power, performance, ...

Best Mileage Cars in India in 2023 – Price, Mileage, Specifications

Picture yourself cruising down the roads of India, feeling the morning wind in your hair and the freedom of the open road. But as you glance down at your fuel gauge, the freedom is suddenly replaced with anxiety. That’s ...

My 2022 Jeep Compass diesel AT: Consistent issues leave me frustrated

Last month the alternator gave up and I had a breakdown while driving, though it was night and there was no moving traffic, so was lucky. BHPian snowmane recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Quick update everybody, I have ...

Upcoming Bugatti Cars in India in 2023 – Price, Specs & Features

Ettore Bugatti was born to a family of artists. His father, a jewellery designer, grandfather a sculptor. Combine that with a penchant for things with engines, specifically, cars, and it comes as no surprise that Bugatti, founded in 1909, ...

Best Crossover Cars in India in 2023 – Price, Mileage, Specifications

Crossover cars are a breed of vehicles that effortlessly straddle the line between practicality and style, comfort and performance, and versatility and elegance. They embody the perfect fusion of a sedan’s ride quality, an SUV’s ruggedness, and a hatchback’s ...

Best Petrol Hatchback Cars in India in 2023 – Price, Mileage& Specifications

Petrol hatchbacks are the purring felines of the automobile world, their engines growling and rumbling with a primal energy that awakens the senses. They are the graceful dancers of the road, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly through twists and ...

Best Petrol Automatic Cars to Buy in India in 2023 – Specs, Features, & Price

As the Indian automotive market continues to grow, so does the demand for automatic cars. With the introduction of BS-VI emission norms, the trend has only accelerated, leading to the availability of several affordable automatic cars in the market. ...

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