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Best of 2015: Top car and SUV reviews

With 2015 coming to an end, here's a round-up of our ten most-read reviews.
2 min read3 Dec '15
Jaiveer MehraJaiveer Mehra
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Through this year we have consistently brought you all the latest launches and drives, some of them exclusively even. From all-new offerings like the Renault Kwid and Hyundai Creta to evolutionary models like the new Honda Jazz and Hyundai i20 Active, we have covered them all. To give you a brief recap of the year that has gone by, here’s a list of the most popular reviews on our website in 2015.

Honda Jazz review
The first generation Jazz was a spacious and practical hatchback but wasn’t very successful with Honda having priced the car at a premium compared to the rest of the segment. The new Honda Jazz is an all-new model built on the same platform as the older car but is clearly identifiable as a Jazz with its mono-volume shape. The new car has sharper styling with angular headlamps, a new design grille, sharper belt lines, 3D-effect tail-lamps and a fair bit of chrome garnish. Inside, the new car is as spacious as ever and gets features like touch-screen infotainment system and touch-sensitive climate control system. So does the new Jazz match up to its established rivals? We drove it to find out. Read our review of the new Honda Jazz here.

Best of 2015: Top car and SUV reviews

Maruti S-Cross review
Maruti’s entry into the crossover segment was with a model that felt more like a large hatchback than proper crossover. The styling, like with all other cars from the manufacturer, is conservative rather than bold while interior quality is unlike any other Maruti model till date in the country. Marketed as a ‘premium crossover’ rather than a SUV, the S-Cross has an all-new engine in its line-up, which is a Fiat- sourced 1.6-litre diesel motor alongside the tried and tested 1.3-litre diesel. So just how good is the new diesel crossover from Maruti ? Click here to read find out.

Best of 2015: Top car and SUV reviews

Mahindra XUV100 ready to be launched

The new compact crossover from Mahindra will be powered by all-new 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines.
2 min read2 Dec '15
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant

Volvo S90, V90 Polestar to get hybrid powertrains

Under the Polestar badge, Volvo is looking at developing high-performance versions of the sedan and estate with focus on electrification.
1 min read3 Dec '15
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Volvo S90. (For representation purpose only)

New Jaguar XE and XF score 5 stars in Euro NCAP tests

Other cars to score a top rating include the Mercedes GLC and the BMW X1; the XE and XF will head to India soon.
1 min read3 Dec '15
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Jaguar XE.

Jaguar XF.

New Toyota Innova, first look

The ever-popular Innova grows larger and more premium. Here is a comprehensive first look at its exteriors and interior.
2 min read2 Dec '15
Shapur KotwalShapur Kotwal

A large rear windscreen and new two-piece tail-lamps add to the looks of the car.

The use of slimmer seats and larger dimensions is expected to free up leg-room.

Projector headlamps get LED detailing.

Large front grille gets prominent chrome slats.

The long nose is very SUV-like.

Kink in window line gives plenty of character.

New two-piece tail-lamps also get LED detailing.

Even the 16- or 17-inch alloys look a bit small.

Reality check for auto sales in November after an upbeat Diwali

Maruti, Hyundai and Mahindra witness sales growth, whereas Honda, Toyota and Tata report a decline.
3 min read7 Dec '15
Staff WriterStaff Writer