Ford EcoSport VS Tata Nexon

Hyundai Creta VS Kia Seltos

Tata Altroz VS Hyundai i20 New

Honda Amaze VS Maruti Dzire

MG Hector VS Toyota Innova Crysta

Honda City VS Hyundai Verna

Toyota Fortuner VS Ford Endeavour

Maruti Swift VS Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS

Maruti Ignis VS Hyundai Grand i10

Volkswagen&#39;s flagship model for India is the 7 seater Tiguan Allspace. Sold in one trim, the petrol powered model replaced the older, non BS6 5-seater Tiguan that was smaller in size as well. Imported and sold as a limited period model, the Tiguan Allspace is for those who want an easy to drive, fuss free family SUV that has enough power and off-road aids for adventure drives. Fully loaded, the 2.0 TSI motor is surprisingly efficient inspite of all that punch on offer.&nbsp; 
While the last row is tight for adults, folding these seats liberates a good amount of space in here. As is the case with most VW offerings, the Allspace comes with a great mix of ride and handling and remains easy to drive on congested roads too. We appreciate the standard 4 year warranty which can be extended to as much as 7 years!

&quot;Stand out from the crowd&quot; is what the official brochure of the Volkswagen T-Roc says. Yes, this SUV does look bling for the segment and hats off to VW for bringing it to India. Sold in limited numbers, the T-Roc is for those who don&#39;t want the usual pick of Creta or Seltos. Rs 19.99 lakh makes it expensive but remember its got a potent motor under the hood and comes feature loaded. Grab this before it gets sold out!

Showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo in Feb&#39;20 and finally being launched in July, the Hector Plus 6 seater comes across a value deal. It is based on the normal Hector but is 40mm longer due to the redesigned bumpers. It gets tweaked DRLs and new fog lamp housing as well. Apart from this, the exteriors remain largely unchanged. The USP is the cabin with an additional third row of seats which is best only for kids. The 2nd row now offers two independent seats, something that customers love in the Innova. MG will aim to get in a fair amount prospective customers from Toyota into their showrooms!&nbsp; 
This feature loaded 6 seater comes with the same 1.5 petrol and 2.0 diesel units as the normal Hector. A DCT automatic is offered with the petrol while a standalone manual does duties on the diesel. Priced about 60k over the normal Hector at launch, the Hector Plus is for those who want a large, comfortable vehicle for family usage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 2020 Honda City comes across as an all-new product. It is based on a new platform, gets revised exteriors, a new cabin, added features and the same good old 1.5 petrol and 1.5 diesel engine options. It has the largest footprint in the segment of C segment sedans and does have ample road presence. The Civic like nose is impressive and the City continues to carry a premium appeal. The same is true for the cabin as well - step inside and quality levels are very good. Attention to detail is great - for example, the way the air-con controls work. There is more space than before and we must admit, in this price of Rs 10-14 lakh, no other car or SUV offers as much space for five.&nbsp; 
Honda has added more features but still misses out on wireless charging or ventilated seats. That said, this won&#39;t be a deal breaker.&nbsp; 
The 1.5 petrol motor gets slight improvement in terms of low end punch, the CVT remains as good as ever and the diesel has been a lot of improvement to keep sound, vibration and harshness levels low.&nbsp; 
Priced from Rs 10.9 lakh onwards, Honda, true to the car&#39;s image, is not offering the car it in a feature stripped base trim. Overall pricing remains similar to the outgoing model which makes the City even better value for money!

The sportier GLC comes with a 260 PS petrol and a 247 PS diesel engine option. 4MATIC or 4x4 is standard and the ride is on the firmer side to complement the way it looks. 500 litre boot aids practicality and being made in India now, long term ownership is affordable too. We love the way it looks and comes complete with MB&#39;s safety kit. The 5-6 lakh premium over the regular GLC will be worth your investment we say. Highly recommended!&nbsp;

Imported into India as a CBU or a completely built unit, the all-new Audi A8L is expensive. At close to Rs 2 crore on-road, its chief rivals, the Mercedes-Benz S Class and the BMW 7 Series seem better value. However, what goes in favor of the ringed limo are the customizable options. Right from exterior paint shade to the leather and a lot more, you can surely demand what the colour of rear seats that your better half wants in this car. The A8L also pampers you in a better way with more comfort and space than ever before. The rear seats are strictly for two but features and gadgets keep you happy and engaged. It gets power from a 3 litre engine putting out about 350 horses and with a 48V mild hybrid set up for company, this expensive limo will keep you happy with a reasonable real-world economy of over 10 kmpl.

India&rsquo;s oldest surviving passenger car maker still holds over 50% of the market share even today. The company now sells vehicles through two divisions, namely, Arena and Nexa showrooms. Monthly sales continue to be over a lac units consistently and the company is present in as many as a dozen segment of cars. Maruti&rsquo;s unbeatable network of showrooms and workshops across the length and breadth of the nation is a major deciding factor for new car buyers. From the most affordable car in India, Alto 800, to their range topping XL6 premium MPV, the range of cars from Maruti covers over 80% of the market requirements today.

One of the youngest players in the Indian car market has a British heritage but comes under a major Chinese player, SIAC. This company (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) has multiple automobile brands under its umbrella and this gives MG an upper hand when it comes to picking a model for Indian use. The Hector is a perfect example, being retailed under various badges worldwide. Their second product, the ZS EV too is not a made-for-India vehicle likewise. As massive R&amp;D costs are saved, it allows the company to price their vehicles very competitively, which making sure they are feature loaded, comfortable and future ready. We say, if you have any apprehensions about the Chinese parent company, don&rsquo;t think too much as this brand is here to stay for long, with reliable vehicles. Go for one!

Set-up in 1996, Hyundai brought in technology and features never before seen on any Indian made car. The (then) Santro was a perfect example and over the years, this Korean giant has ensured a solid number two position in terms of sales. They continue to sell over 40,000 units on a monthly basis and overtaken Maruti in some segments as well. The company has been experimenting with premium products like the Santa Fe, Tucson and Elantra and has not lost its focus from providing a 
(more) premium experience to its owners. Most of their new models intact come with segment defining features, something that other manufacturers end up providing in due time.

One of the oldest car manufacturers in India has a loyal following even today. Inspite of its offerings being priced at a premium, customers don&rsquo;t shy away from owning a Honda in the Indian market. Their sub-brands like the City are still selling in great numbers, keeping the company among the top 6-7 manufacturers in terms of sales. The model line-up offer a premium appeal, ease of driving, high levels of comfort and a strong brand recall. As of March 2020, the company sells 7 models in 
India, ranging from the Amaze to the CR-V. Yes, there is no hatchback offering from Honda and going forward, they will concentrate on the mid and high segments only. In the recent past, the company has also made huge efforts to bring scheduled maintenance costs, on par with rivals in the segment. Also, unlike Maruti, Honda is going ahead with BS6 compliant diesel engines for its products.

Present in the Indian car market since 1997, Toyota has earned trust of consumers when it comes to providing reliable vehicles. Even the first generation Qualis MPV continuous to do duties in smaller town without a hiccup. Ditto for the Innova that is well known as a reliable workhorse. Unfortunately, the company&rsquo;s smaller offerings like the Etios and the Liva have not tasted success. To overcome this, the company has tied up with Maruti Suzuki and the result of which has been seen in the form of the Glanza hatchback. More such products will be launched in 2020 and 2021. The company is also very strong in the full sized 7 seater SUV space with the Fortuner and in the super exclusive luxury MPV space with the Vellfire. Toyota has brought in its luxury brand, Lexus to India. There are as many as 6 different offerings under this flagship brand for the domestic car market.

Another homegrown manufacturer that is holding onto its fort tightly is Mahindra. They only have SUVs / MPVs in their line-up and their oldest brand, the Bolero still remains a best seller in most markets around India. For passenger vehicles, the likes of the Scorpio, XUV500 and XUV300 still make up for a good chunk. Mahindra&rsquo;s offerings have moved ahead with times when it comes to features, reliability and road presence. Though they do promote adventure, most of their offerings do not offer 4x4 or AWD anymore. However, the all-new Thar is one awaited compact SUV that will suit adventure junkies and urban youth alike. Likewise, other SUVs in the portfolio are also due for a complete makeover in 2020 and in 2021. The company is also working hard towards EV options with the eKUV100 being the latest addition.

Once known purely for commercial vehicles, Tata Motors has come a long way when it comes to offering passengers cars in India. Right from the good old Indica to the current Altroz, the company has made bounds and leaps when it comes to engineering feats, quality of vehicles and overall package delivery. The 2020 Auto Expo further gave us a hint of things to expect from the home grown car maker. Each of their products today are up there with the best in the segment and with safety being their top priority, Tata is winning hearts each passing day. Focus is on 
larger bodied (read: SUVs) vehicle is this is indeed what thousands are looking forward too. If you have ever wanted to buy a Tata vehicle, the time is right - no more niggles and issues in their modern day offerings.

India&rsquo;s second Korean automaker is Kia. Not many know that both Hyundai and Kia are part of the same mother company but in the domestic market, Kia is being positioned as a premium brand. This is apparent in the way their showrooms and workshops are coming up. Even the first two models, the Seltos and the Carnival echo the same outlook. Kia as a brand is well known for its style statement and 
feature-loaded options. Infact, both the current offerings are doing extremely well in the Indian car market and have helped Kia come up in the list of India&rsquo;s top 5 car manufacturers in terms of monthly sales. With its factory loaded in Andhra Pradesh, the company is now gearing up for the launch of the Sonet compact SUV. If you are looking at stylish offerings that are feature loaded, head to a Kia showroom now!

Jeep is an Iconic sports utility vehicle (SUV) maker. The Jeeps are very popular in India and they have been built in the country since the 1960&rsquo;s by Mahindra. However, this American car manufacturer directly entered the Indian market in the year 2016. Jeep marked its debut in India with the premium go-anywhere and luxury 4x4 SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee. Within a year of its debut, Jeep launched its Made in India SUV called the Jeep Compass and it created a very strong image for the brand in the Indian market. Currently, Jeep sells four models in India: Jeep Compass, Compass Trailhawk, Wrangler, and the Grand Cherokee. This US carmaker also plans to soon launch multiple new products in India including a seven-seater version of the Compass SUV.

<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Volkswagen is one of the most loved car brands among the enthusiasts in India. This German car manufacturer entered the Indian market in the year 2007 and it&rsquo;s been now more than a decade that it has been serving the Indian car buyers. Volkswagen sells a slew of cars in India ranging from entry-level Polo hatchback to the Tiguan SUV and all its cars are built to last long, they are safe, well equipped, and offer good price to performance value. Volkswagen is also starting kick-starting its India 2.0 project and the German carmaker will soon introduce heavily localized products at affordable price in the country to serve a wide range of audience. Volkswagen is also one of those very few carmakers in India that has a very strong presence in the Indian Motorsports.&nbsp;

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Not many know that Ford has been present in the Indian car market since 1995! They had initially tied up with Mahindra and the company was termed as &lsquo;Mahindra Ford India Limited&rsquo; - cars like Escort and the Ikon were launched under this JV. However, with time, Ford parted ways and went onto get cars like the Figo, Aspire, Endeavour and the very successful EcoSport. Reports now suggest that the Ford-Mahindra JV is once again in place and we could expect future products to use engineering expertise from both the companies. Ford continues to make cars that are high in quality and safety levels and come with assured after-sales peace of mind. The &ldquo;kuch family jaisi feeling&rdquo; campaign has been pushed well for the past few years and seems to be working well with new consumers.

Renault has launched products that have redefined the segment. Take for instance the Duster that had a waiting period extending into months. Likewise, the little Kwid gave an entirely new dimension to entry level cars and the latest product to do is the Triber. The French car marker has taken time to understand the Indian market but seems to have mastered the art now finally. The company has also made India an important export hub and follows the &ldquo;make in India, for the world&rdquo; philosophy. In the coming few years, Renault will shy away diesels for India and will instead focus on petrol and hybrids. They might not stick to sedans anymore but the focus on larger vehicles will be in place. Reliability, features and value for money offerings will be order of the day.

BMW is a German luxury carmaker that entered India in the year 2007. BMW is the best luxury car manufacturer in India after Mercedes-Benz in terms of sales. The company operates its manufacturing plant in Chennai and has a warehouse in Mumbai. Mini and Rolls Royce, both are the subsidiaries of BMW group and BMW operates both the brands independently&nbsp;in India too. BMW 3-series is the highest selling car from the brand and it is assembled in India with other cars as well. The brand is hugely popular by its performance division called &ldquo;BMW M&rdquo;. The M brand offers M2 competition, M5 competition and BMW M8 coupe in the Indian market. Lately, we have started witnessing almost all models from its global line up here in India.&nbsp;

<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Audi started its operations in India under Volkswagen India pvt ltd in 2007 but has been selling cars in India since 2004. Audi India is a luxury car maker that has been leading the market with new age tech. Audi India doesn&rsquo;t have a manufacturing facility and shares the Skoda and Volkswagen plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra to assemble key products in India. From April 2020, Audi has put a hold on diesel engines in India and only focusing on petrol and hybrid powertrains. Audi also offers its performance brand in India called &ldquo;RS&rdquo; which offers high-performance sports cars and sports sedans. Some of the latest models include the stunning Q8 and the super luxury limo, the A8!

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Mercedes-Benz is part of the Diamler AG group that has its headquarters in Germany. The brand entered the Indian luxury car market in 1994 and currently has the largest luxury car network in India. Their manufacturing facility is based on the outskirts of Pune and the company sells almost the entire range of cars here in India. They also run the AMG Driving Academy for enthusiasts and remains the most desirable brand when it comes to aspirational cars in India. Not many also know that Mercedes even sells the luxury V class van in the country.&nbsp;

<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skoda Auto India Private Limited started its operations in India in the year 2001 and since then it has been selling quality family cars in the country. The brand mostly deals in sedans and it is also the producer of the famous Octavia brand. Skoda Octavia is very popular all across the globe and it also has its sporty iteration called the Octavia vRS which is a delight to drive. Skoda is a part of the VW Group and on behalf of the Volkswagen Group, it is leading their India 2.0 project under which the company will develop many India-specific cars at affordable price to cater the mass market in the coming years. Skoda currently sells a variety of products in India ranging from entry-level Rapid sedan to its luxury-saloon called the Superb and it also has the powerful Octavia RS 245 but only in limited numbers.

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Volvo is an Swedish brand that offers various kinds of body types in India -&nbsp;sedans, station wagon and SUVs are part of the&nbsp;line-up in the country. The SUV line up includes XC40, XC60 and the big boy XC90. Their plant is set up at the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The S90 is the ultra-luxurious sedan that rivals the&nbsp;BMW 5 Series and Merc E-Class. The popular S60 sedan is due for its next generation as it was showing its age in the market. The XC60 was also available with the Polestar variant and just recently,&nbsp;an all-electric model also known as Polestar 2 was unveiled. The Swedish carmaker has discontinued the diesel engine from the XC40 altogether and also the AWD version. Now, the XC40 comes with a 2.0L petrol engine and with an FWD set up. 
Their models are known for high-quality levels, safety features, and remarkable design themes.&nbsp; 
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Rolls Royce is a British Luxury carmaker which offers a total of 7 car models in India. Their flagship sedan Phantom VIII is the most expensive unit of the lot and sees a sticker price of Rs 9.50 crore. It is only available in EWB (extended) version in India. The most affordable Rolls Royce is the Ghost Series II which is priced at Rs 4.48 crore. The Cullinan which is the only SUV from the luxury carmaker is home to several celebrites of Bollywood and industrialists. Currently, the Ghost series II is discontinued in the Indian market as the carmaker is gearing up for the Ghost Series III. Not many know this fact but Rolls Royce is owned by the BMW Group

The MINI brand is part of the BMW Group and made its entry into the Indian car market in 2012. Their cars are retailed through a completely independent showroom set-up and the German brand got its range of Cooper and Countryman way back in 2012 itself. Their offerings remain exclusive and distinctive and the current line-up has the latest avatars of global brand names including John Cooper Works. Prices start from Rs 34,50,000 with almost unlimited ways of personlising your car!&nbsp;

Believe it not but Porsche has been selling cars in India since 2004! With their HQ in Mumbai, this performance car marker has spread its wings far and wide and with options like the Macan on sale, they have&nbsp;also widened their customer base. 2020 will also see the launch of their e-Supercar, the Taycan. Likewise, more than half of all Porsches sold in India will either be hybrids or full-electric options. Porsche is part of the much bigger Volkswagen Group&nbsp;

Ferrari re-entered the Indian high performance car market in 2015. It now has two dealers in the country - Select Cars in New Delhi and Navnit Motors in Mumbai. So if you live in any other part of the country, you will be home delivered your dream machine. The brand needs no introduction and some years back, celebrated its 70th anniversary in style - at the Mecca of Motorsports, the Buddh International Circuit. Almost the entire range of Ferrari cars are on sale in India though the entire process take times. This is even more true when you want to personalise your collection. Inspite of other high-performance brands in the country, the name Ferrari remains super exclusive and surely the dream of millions of Indians.&nbsp;

Maserati entered the Indian luxury car market in 2011. However, two years down the line, they had to stop the commercial sale of cars due to the termination of the contract with the Shreyans Group. Two years later, in 2015, the Italian car marker re-entered the market with the FCA or Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, its parent company. The brand is known to offer high end sedans, performance coupes and powerful luxury SUVs. These command a premium and rightly so! Some of their best selling models in India are Levante SUV and the Ghibli sedan.&nbsp;

Speak of a luxury car brand in the country and Bentley will be one of the first ones to come in your mind. As a car brand that gives high importance to craftsmanship, quality levels, performance and luxury, Bentley offers premium cars in the market. Currently, the company sells four models in India which include Continental GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga and the Mulsanne. The cheapest on offer is the Continental GT with ex-showroom prices starting from INR 3.38 Cr. The cars from the brand are not just beautiful but manage to deliver an experience which one would have never been subjected to. Currently, the company sells its cars via its dealership in New Delhi which is managed by Exclusive Motors Pvt Ltd. It is worth noting the fact that the company lets the owners personalize their cars to a great extent.

Isuzu, a Japanese car manufacturer, officially entered the Indian market in 2012 with the establishment of ISUZU Motors India Private Limited. However, it was in 2016 when the company hit headlines post the introduction of Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. The D-Max V-Cross was just a renowned pickup truck worldwide, but was India&rsquo;s first Adventure Utility Vehicle. Since then, the company never looked back and went on launching many capable and highly competent products in the market such as the Isuzu mu-X which rivaled against the likes of Ford Endeavour and the Toyota Fortuner. As of now, the brand sells four models &ndash; D-Max V-Cross, mu-X, D-Max S-Cab and the D-max Regular Cab. The S-Cab and the regular Cab compete in the commercial segment while the V-Cross and the mu-X is available for the private car market. Isuzu products are not just capable but highly reliable, just like any other Japanese vehicle.

Often regarded as one of the oldest automaker in the country, Force Motors traces its root from the time of independence. Since then, the brand has launched a number of vehicles which catered to the market demands. Right from the launch of the TEMPO VIKING in the commercial segment in 1964, Force Motors vehicles has been one of the first choices for anyone who wants a reliable workhorse. Company&rsquo;s one of the highest selling products, the Force Trax was introduced in the market in 2000 and since then we have seen these vehicles acting as a bridge in connecting the rural India to the developed regions. Another famous product from the company&#39;s line-up, the Force Traveller, is a huge hit in the commercial and the tourist vehicle segment. As of now, the company offers vehicles not just in the commercial segment but also sells some highly competent vehicles in the agricultural segment.

<p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Launched in the country in 2017, Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota. Currently, Lexus is prominently selling its vehicles in more than 70 countries worldwide. The brand entered India with a lineup which included 6 vehicles &ndash; RX450h, LX450d, LX570, ES300h, NX and the LS. This Japanese car maker not only offers highly comfortable vehicles but also equip them with highly powerful engines and a premium cabin. The brand became the fifth luxury car maker to officially step its feet on the Indian soil and continues to offer some great products. They are promoting hybrid vehicles without letting go off the ever important &#39;fun&#39; element.&nbsp;

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