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...
Manuals are dying
https://mavcbr.com/update/manualgearbox/3663921
You. Yes, you. The person reading this. If you weren’t a car enthusiast, you were a normal person with a normal life, answer this question. What is the single most important parameter that makes a car more enjoyable than ever? What is the secret ingredient? What is the special sauce that makes a car special? The secret, is the manual gearbox. The stick shift. Three pedals (one clutch, one brake, and one accelerator), and one shifter with an amazing to hold gear knob. A match made in heaven. No...
Kia-The Underdog that won the Indian market
https://mavcbr.com/update/kia/3660647
It was 2019. The world was going to face the Corona Virus Pandemic. Everything was going to be off-balance, including the auto industry. And this is when, something special happened. A new player entered the Indian car market. Kia. This Korean manufacturer, had already been in a joint-venture with Hyundai since 1998. Hyundai, had already been successful in the Indian market. So, Kia, had the advantage of learning from Hyundai. Which sounds like the only logistical explanation for Kia’s success....
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...
Should the Polo make a comeback to India?
https://mavcbr.com/update/polo-india-icon-comeback-makeinindia/3117484
The short answer is yes. But, let’s dive deeper.
Recently, the Golf GTI, which is the godfather of all hot hatches, and probably the most iconic hot hatch of all time, made a trip to India. Quite an expensive trip, a CBU trip to India. Which means it’s expensive. A bit above 50 lakh rupees. And no manual. However, I have a nagging suspicion that people will still buy it. Because, the Golf GTI might be the last time a hot hatch makes an entry into India. And people know this, which is why I s...
