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Citroen Basalt X road test review

Following a rebranding exercise and a mega interior update, does this coupe-crossover finally deliver the substance to match its stunning design? We put it through our real-world tests to find out.
9 min read30 Nov '25
Saumil ShahSaumil Shah
Citroen Basalt X front cornering
Citroen Basalt X cruise control

Cruise control has finally been added to the equipment list with this update. It is very easy to operate.

Citroen Basalt X power windows

All four power windows get a one-touch down functionality. These switches exude premiumness.

Citroen Basalt X Winged headrests

Winged headrests for the two outer rear passengers are comfortable and prevent the passengers’ heads from being tossed around or slipping off when taking a nap.

Mahindra XEV 9S review: Real steal

Mahindra’s first three-row e-SUV has all the makings of a sales success, but can it draw buyers away from ICE SUVs? We took it for a spin in Bengaluru to find out.
11 min read29 Nov '25
Lenny D'saLenny D'sa
Mahindra XEV 9S front left side driving on road
Mahindra XEV 9S frunk

Frunk holds up to 150 litres of luggage.

Mahindra XEV 9S boot

With the third row folded, Mahindra says there's 500 litrs of space.

Mahindra XEV 9S Lenny in car driving

We like

  • Strong performance

  • Feature-packed

  • Value for money.

We don't like

  • Ergonomic flaws

  • Infotainment not intuitive to use.

2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S review: The everyday supercar

Spectacular range-topping 911 makes light work of big numbers.
7 min read14 Nov '25
Nikhil  BhatiaNikhil Bhatia
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S front head on track cornering
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S rear head on track cornering
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S alloy wheel

Standard fit ceramic brakes deliver immense stopping power.

2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S Nikhil driving

Fast and furious Turbo S delivers big grins.

We like

  • Explosive performance is thrilling

  • Leech-like grip gives immense confidence.

We don't like

  • Expensive to buy and spec up

  • Limited allocations for India.

New Hyundai Venue review: All grown up

We drive the turbo-petrol-manual, N Line and diesel-automatic versions of the second-gen Venue to find out just how much Hyundai's compact SUV has grown.
9 min read11 Nov '25
Lenny D'saLenny D'sa
2025 Hyundai Venue front head on driving on road

We like

  • Cabin looks and feels premium

  • Slick infotainment system

  • Refined diesel and smooth auto combo.

We don't like

  • Top variants are pricey

  • N Line mechanically identical to standard version.

Suzuki e Vitara review: Powering Up

Maruti Suzuki’s first EV is finally ready and rolling on European streets. We head to the UK to see what’s in store for when it arrives in India next month to take on the Creta Electric.
6 min read10 Nov '25
Sergius BarrettoSergius Barretto
Suzuki e Vitara front left side on road

We like

  • Easy and comfy to drive

  • Good interior quality

We don't like

  • Tight rear headroom

  • Road and wind noise