Bale-not so good?
https://mavcbr.com/update/marutisuzukibaleno2026facelift/3677619
Maruti Suzuki has recently launched the Baleno facelift. They have removed the 4-cylinder K12 engine that was one of the highlights of the car, and they have replaced it with their new 3-cylinder Z12 engine that they recently launched with the latest Swift and Dzire. It loses a cylinder, and around 8 horsepower. Though Maruti Suzuki claims that the upsides were worth it-better low-end torque and responsiveness, and better fuel economy. Though, I don’t think the Baleno was lacking in either.Maru...
Renault Triber-An underrated Gem
https://mavcbr.com/update/renault-triber/3664509
If you were to ask me, which is the most underrated car in the Indian market, or one of the most underrated cars, it would be, the Renault Triber. It is not much of a driver’s car, but I still want one. Let me explain. The Renault Triber is an affordable 6-seater MPV, that can be also used as a 5-seater. What is interesting, is that it manages to do both things while being slightly smaller than a Maruti Suzuki Baleno (5 mm smaller). Yes, you heard that right! It is smaller than a Baleno in size...
My Take on the Toyota Hilux
https://mavcbr.com/update/toyotahilux/3656343
The new Toyota Hilux has entered the scene. And, it hasn’t changed much. In terms of exterior and interior appearance, there is some change. However, the problem lies in the fact that, they have removed certain things, which makes it a bit too barebones for it’ s approximately Rs. 50 lakh price tag. They removed climate control, there are no ventilated and electronically adjustable seats, and some of the quality of plastics in the interior don’t really feel premium. I know, it’s a truck and mea...
Compact "SUV"?
https://mavcbr.com/update/newbolero/3654619
The Indian market is dominated by compact-sub 4m SUVs and mid-size SUVs (slightly larger than compact SUVs). There is also this segment of micro-SUVs, which are a size smaller than even compact SUVs. But I will let you in on a secret, that manufacturers don’t want you to know. These aren’t SUVs, in the traditional sense. They are jacked up hatchbacks. Hatchbacks with raised ground clearance and SUV body style. They are front-wheel drive, monocoque, and are designed to be normal cars. They are n...
Hot Hatches: An Indian tragedy
https://mavcbr.com/update/hot-hatches-fun-tragedy-dying-rare/3114780
Yay! Hot hatches. I am serious, when I say that they are my most favorite type of car. They are the happiest type of car ever, in my opinion. I always wanted, and still want, a hot hatch. More badly than a sedan, or a pickup truck, or a jeep, or a rear-wheel-drive sports car which are all my favorites. It is the only type of car that can be more fun than a Porsche to drive. The best type of car for Indian enthusiasts, in my opinion. Forget the SUVs, lol! They are hatchbacks that are based on a...
