Hyundai Creta – Road test review by Autoportal.com

The in-fashion compact SUV/crossover segment is just getting hotter by frequent new launches in this segment. Launched here on July 21^st this year, Creta was the most anticipated car from the South Korean based automaker after the i20 Active crossover. The car made almost 15000 pre-launch advance bookings and soon went on to become the most selling SUV within just one month of the launch.  Check out more images, photos & HD wallpapers of latest car models, upcoming cars in India, Follow AutoPortal on Pinterest. 

Overview

Measuring 4270 mm in length, 1780 mm in width and 1630 mm in height, the Creta carries a wheelbase of 2590 mm and a healthy 190 mm ground clearance. A raised stance, bold chrome grille, sweeping headlamps and flat bonnet with a black cladding all around are the notable features outside. The famed Fluidic sculpture is very evident in the new car and it has an imposing road presence. Some of the impressive features seen in the Creta are the projector headlamps with LED positioning lamp, 17” Diamond Cut alloy wheels, 7” audio video navigation with 6 speakers, Smart key with Push button Start and 6 airbags. Although the Creta is a compact SUV, its wheel base promises a decently spacious cabin with good head room and knee space.

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Engine and Performance

Hyundai offers two diesel engines and one petrol motor. The diesel range gets a 1.4-litre CRDi diesel powertrain which produces maximum power of 90 PS along with 220 Nm of top torque and is mated to a six speed manual gearbox. The other diesel motor is a 1.6-litre,producing 128 PS of peak power and 260 Nm of maximum torque. This engine is available in six speed manual as well as six speed automatic transmissions. The petrol unit is a 1.6-litre VTVT gasoline engine capable of churning out a high power of 123 PS along with 151 Nm of top torque. This engine is also linked to the six speed manual transmission. All the engines are refined and the gear shifts are quite smooth. Mileage offered is also decent at 17-19 kmpl for the diesel ones and 15-21 kmpl for the petrol ones. 

The ride

Like most other Hyundai cars, the Creta also offers a fairly smooth ride. The electronic power steering is just perfect. Ventilated disc brakes at front and drum brakes at the rear are responsible for accurate stopping power. The NVH levels are very well under control resulting in a quiet cabin. One reason that makes the Creta stand over its rivals is its automatic diesel engine, which is the very first and also the only one in its segment. The automatic versions have been perfectly tuned in for highway cruising as well as urban city drives. It is hard to beat the Creta in terms of styling, refinement, practicality and ease of use.

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Mahindra TUV 300 – Autoportal.com reviews the tough TUV300 from Mahindra

Little about Mahindra& Mahindra

TUV 300 is a compact SUV type vehicle manufactured by the Indian car producer, the Mahindra and Mahindra. It was officially launched during September 2015 at Madhya Pradesh in India. Mahindra TUV 300 is designed by the research brains of the hometown Mahindra Research valley.  It’s a five-door,  four-wheeler built upon Scorpio platform and it can gallop quickly on roads and terrains with it 1.493 cm3 diesel engines.

Exterior Appearance

Mahindra TUV300 is designed with a refined battle tank concept. The outer appearance looks refreshing by giving a tough, bold and stylish look. The newly launched TUV 300 has a good ground clearance, refined bumper giving a perfect sporty appearance. The front portion resembles its sibling model, with a narrow nose and many distinct rectangular grills. The covered spare wheel on its talgate enhances its tough, rigid appearance. The static-bending headlamps along with chrome accented fog lamps and sporty alloy wheel makes the head turn towards this tough SUV.

Interior Appearance

The outer refined appearance gets lean-to its interior as well. The TUV-300 has a dual-tone interior with premium high quality leather seats and offerings. This time around, TUV 300 has large headroom, large leg room and large elbow room with comfortable driver seat adjustment and arm rest. The interior has chrome finish and hexagon themed centre bezel, giving a contemporary, uncluttered seating arrangement providing us a happy driving experience. The infotainment system has a 2- Din Audio system, blue tooth and other smart applications with steering mounted audio and phone control systems for easy driving. The steering looks stylish and provision of the sporty twin-pod instrument cluster gives an enhanced look on the first sight.

Below the skin systems

TUV 300 is provided with a 1.5 liter diesel engine and 2-stage turbocharger providing 84 bhp power and 230 Nm torque. The other noticeable features are the first in-class auto shift technology and eco mode functionary for monitoring the fuel consumption by improving the economy of the car. The other parameters that help for the smooth and effortless driving are 3-generation chassis for superior ride and handling, voice messaging system, Intellipark reverse assist, Micro-hybrid technology and cushion suspension technology with anti-roll balls for smooth riding at roads and terrains. The mileage obtained from TUV 300 is 18.5 kmpl.  

Safety measures

Mahindra TUV 300 offers good safety measures for relaxable and comfortable driving. The inbuilt safety features are a tough steel body that provides all around impact protection, 3 rd generation crash-worthy chassis, front crash sensors, automatic door locking system. Mahindra TUV 300 will lock horns with Hyundai Creta, Renault duster and Ford Ecosport. We can avail TUV 300 at a price range of 6.98-9.20 Lacs.

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Mahindra TUV300 - First Drive Report from Autoportal

The compact SUV segment is seeing high demand nowadays and with the Mahindra TUV300, there is now even more choice to the customers. Mahindra has a great name in the utility vehicles market and the new car is sure to add one more feather to its cap. Launched on 10^th September 2015, the TUV300 went on to become the second best-selling SUV car just within one month of its launch. Here is a short review following the first drive in this SUV by the Autoportal team. Check out more tweets about latest car models, upcoming cars, used cars etc, Follow Auto Portal on Twitter. 

Appearance, design and build quality

As the name suggests (Tough Utility Vehicle), the TUV300 is a strong car with an imposing road presence. Yet it is lighter and compact than most of its rivals as it is built on a new ladder framed chassis.It is built on the lines of a battle-tank and carries the traditional boxy look with minimal body work and curves. The sub 4 metre SUV is 3995 mm long, 1835 mm wide and 1839 mm tall. A blackened D pillar, vertical tail lamps, full size mounted spare wheel in the tailgate, sweptback headlamps, square fog lamps and a rectangular mesh intake are the prominent features outside.

Interior cabin and comfort features

The wheelbase of 2680 mm gives way for a spacious cabin which is laid out neatly in a dual toned black and beige colour. 7 people can sit in comfortably in the 2+3+2 seating arrangement. It also offers the best-in-class boot space of 384 litres that can be expanded up to 720litres by folding away the rear seats. The plastics and knobs are of good quality and the texture is smooth to touch. The piano black hexagonal centre console houses the HVAC vents and infotainment system. Other notable features include power steering, power windows, tilt-able steering, digital immobilizer and ECO mode, keyless entry, voice messaging system and driver seat height adjuster. The car also meets all safety regulations. 

Engine specifications and the ride quality

The Mahindra TUV300 is powered by a 1.5-litre mHawk80 turbocharged diesel engine with the Micro hybrid technology. It is capable to produce a maximum power of 84 bhp along with 230 Nm of torque. Transmission options on offer are a 5 speed manual and a 5 speed automated manual transmission. Mahindra claims a fuel efficiency of only 18.49 kmpl for the TUV300.The engine is nimble and never feels under powered during the drive. The clutch pedal is lighter and the steering wheel picks up weight as the speed increases. The tough suspension and high ground clearance makes it an ideal vehicle to drive on unfavourable terrain. Stopping power is controlled by ventilated discs in front and drum brakes at rear, enhanced by ABS+EBD. 

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Mahindra Bolero – Tough and Stylish says AutoPortal.com

Mahindra cars in India have an array of models, belonging to the Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), Multi Utility Vehicles (MUVs) and compact SUVs. Despite being the bulky built rides that they are, Mahindra cars have always delivered a pretty decent mileage.

Mahindra Bolero, a top performing multi-utility vehicle, is equipped with a common rail diesel engine technology. The Bolero has changed the common perception about utility vehicles - that they lack style and comfort. Ever since its launch in 2000, Mahindra Bolero has continued to perform well in the Indian market and has been the highest selling SUV for consecutive years. If you have any query related to auto news , automobile industry, etc. Follow AutoPortal on Quora . 

Competition

This best off-roading vehicle faces competition from the Tata Sumo and the Mahindra vehicles the Thar, the Quanto, the Scorpio and the Xylo.    

Variants

Mahindra had come out with face lifts in 2011 and 2014. There are 14 versions of the Bolero, all in diesel. They are the DI non AC White and Silver, the EX non AC and AC, the Plus non AC and AC, the DI AC, the LX non AC, the LX 4WD non AC, the SLE BS3, the SLE, the  SLX, the SLX 2WD BS3, the ZLX BS4 and the Bolero Special Edition. The SLE, the SLX and the ZLX versions were launched in 2011 and the Special Edition in March 2014.

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Engine

The latest Bolero comes with more macho exterior styling and a new refined and peppy 2523 cc m2DiCR engine which combines the benefits of both the reliable Di engine along with common rail technology. The engine delivers a maximum power of 63 bhp with an amazing mileage of 15.96 kmpl. The new engine has low voice, harshness and enhanced drivability. The maximum speed of the Bolero is 117 kmph. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The Bolero accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph speed mark in just 26 s.

Dimensions

The earlier versions of the Bolero were 4107 mm long, 1660 mm wide, 1880 mm high and had a ground clearance of 183 mm, while the new LX 4WD model is longer (4440 mm long) and has a larger ground clearance of 195 mm. 

The more aggressive front has masculine bumpers. The front grille with honeycomb mesh adds a dash of style. The Bolero has Hawk eyed headlamps that make a statement, along with the manually adjustable body coloured ORVMs. The new age body decals, clear lens tail lamps and a side stepper on the exterior makes the Bolero stand out. The R15 wheels are in alloys for higher versions. The higher variants have AC, 1 DIN music system, leather seat covers, power steering and power windows.

Price

The Bolero comes at a price from Rupees 6.15 to 7.78 lakhs.

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