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2018 Toyota Yaris review, test drive

The Yaris sedan for India will only get a 1.5 petrol engine. We find out how the new Toyota fares in the mid-size sedan segment.
7 min read15 Apr '18
Shapur KotwalShapur Kotwal

Toyota Yaris has a slightly stiff suspension that allows it to take bad roads in its stride.

It would have looked better with bigger wheels; these 15-inch ones are a bit small.

The new design of the nose is sporty and the headlights and grille combo are attractive.

Chrome door handles stand out, look a bit out of place here.

2018 Ford Freestyle review, test drive

Ford is ready with its new cross-hatchback, the Figo-based Freestyle. A mere cosmetic job or something more substantial?
8 min read3 Apr '18
Nikhil  BhatiaNikhil Bhatia

Bump absorption is excellent. It feels like it’s made for bombed-out roads.

It’s got all manner of cross-hatch addenda. Increased ride height makes it look more substantial than the Figo.

Dash from Figo but restyled to house touchscreen. Brown-on-black theme on offer in higher-spec trims.

We like

  • Excellent ride quality

  • Engaging handling

  • Safety equipment

We don't like

  • Not as spacious as rivals

  • Average cabin plastics

2018 Skoda Vision X concept review, test drive

The Vision X previews Skoda's future small crossover and highlights an innovative hybrid powertrain. Autocar UK has had a brief drive in the hybrid CNG crossover.
3 min read2 Apr '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

2018 Renault Zoe e-Sport review, test drive

The outrageous Zoe e-sport concept is a showcase of Renault’s EV technology and a glimpse of what the future of the hot hatch could be.
6 min read31 Mar '18
Hormazd SorabjeeHormazd Sorabjee

The smallest flex of your foot is met with an instant response.

Sounds and sensation of driving a racing EV feels alien.

Zoe e-Sport concept – not for production.

e-Sport, with all its bulges and flared-out arches, means business.

2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift review, road test

The Swift has long been India’s most-loved hatchback. Does the bond deepen with the new third-generation model?
12 min read29 Mar '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Grip and body control are great but the lifeless steering is a killjoy.

Just like its predecessors, the latest Swift has a youthful air about it.

Despite its light weight, the Swift feels confident at high speeds and stability is good.

Swift is attractive but top-spec versions' jazzier wheels and LED headlights make a big difference.

We like

  • Spacious for a Swift

  • Peppy petrol engine

  • Excellent efficiency

We don't like

  • Lifeless steering

  • Slow gearshifts (diesel-AMT)

  • Top versions are pricey