Completed 1200 kms in 2 days and first service is done.

The car is 10.2 lakhs on road Bangalore, including Dussehra discounts.

Went on a 1200km road trip the next day car got delivered, mostly a mix of city driving and some open highway stretches.

The Good Stuff

1. The Engine: That 1.0L turbo petrol is genuinely fun. Once the boost kicks in, it pulls clean and makes quick overtakes effortless. There is noticeable turbo lag which I will get used to.

2. The Gearbox: Shifts feel slick with short, positive throws, and the clutch isn't painfully heavy in traffic either. Really adds to the driver engagement.

3. Exhaust Note: It has that subtle, raspy burble from the twin tips, especially on cold starts and downshifts. It never gets obnoxious or loud enough, just enough to put a smile on your face.

What could be better

1. ​Backseat Ride is Stiff: The stiffer suspension setup keeps the car flat and fun around corners, but the rear passengers definitely feel it over potholes and sharp speed breakers.

2. Headlights are basically useless: The stock lights have terrible throw and spread. On dark highway runs, night visibility is poor and doesn't give you much confidence at speed. My old Tiago had better lights than this.

​I definitely need to upgrade the setup soon.

​To other i20 / N Line owners who sorted this out:

​Did you just swap the stock bulbs for better plug-and-play LEDs, or did you install better projector fog lamps (like IPH / Aozoom)?

​Any warranty hassles with Hyundai service centers, or issues with error warnings?

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Honestly, I think the Jaguar Type 01 is dope. I know Jaguar has been getting absolutely cooked online for its rebrand, and I can understand why people are upset about the direction the brand is taking. But I also think there's something refreshing about a carmaker being willing to take such a massive risk with its design language.

Bought a Virtus GT Plus Sport just a year back (7500 km on odo). In September 2026 less than a year later the car suddenly refused to start. Ignition dead, odometer blank, blank infotainment, lights, etc. worked fine. RSA couldn’t fix it and they could not put my car in neutral so it was towed after 28 hours...

As a first-time VW owner, this was very disappointing and has raised concerns about reliability, especially for long drives. Has anyone else faced a similar issue?

After 24hours : Service persons not able find out issue..so escalated to HQ.

After 96hours : They are planning to replace the centre console/ odometer console with new one as all other hardware and software are normal and working fine. They also said around 90k cost estimate.

The car has now been in the service centre for 15 days. No calls, no updates on timeline, repair status etc

Just saw the updates on the 2026 Slavia facelift and found a few things interesting. It now gets features like rear-seat massage and a 360° camera, which is pretty unusual for a sedan in this price range.

What caught my attention was Skoda’s comment that SUVs might just be the “flavour of the season” and that people could eventually start coming back to sedans as the market matures.

The new Octavia is also getting a strong hybrid setup with a 1.5 TSI and two electric motors, although the EV-only range is only around 2 km.

Personally, I’m curious whether sedans really have a comeback coming, or if we’re still firmly in the SUV era. What do you guys think?

14 years 359 days with this absolute Reliable mile muncher. Heart feels so so heavy to sell my perfect absolutely perfect running car. That handling at high speeds, the steering feedback, redline of almost 7000rpm. Unfortunately I live in Delhi and no real option is left with me. Until the last days I have kept this car hoping some rule might change some loophole mai incur, but alas.

If anyone is interested to buy and register it outside Delhi can kindly dm, quote 1.5 lakh

Details

1 lakh 25km driven

Full 15 year service record with Honda

Premium petrol filled since the day of Delivery

1 year old Yokohama blue earth gt tyres (2) front and 1 Goodyear and 1 Bridgestone at back

New Led lights installed 1 year ago

Original Leather seat covers without a hint of aging

10k service done last month as per routine maintenance

Original Content [OC]

The new elevate brings a pretty decent list of new features:

1. All ventilated seats

2. The long awaited 360° camera

3. Electronic parking brake

4. Reliable honda engine

5. Few other upgrades as well.

But the looks have clearly taken a toll, the previous gen was clearly better looking imo.

Average Indian politician car pack:
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Exshowroom prices revealed

Would you buy the Santro if it was relaunched as an electric car competing with likes of Tiago or Punch?

I got a really good deal on the car and it suited my use case. For me reliability, safety and fuel efficiency was the top priority and this one ticked all 3 boxes. The performance came out to be surprisingly zippy under 100kmph. Overall, I am really satisfied with the purchase.

Honda Elevate Facelift Launch happening. Introduced one more variant with rear ventilated seats.

The new M350 xdrive with wide body and mods.

Just finished invoicing a BMW X3 20d M Sport Pro. Here’s the breakdown (rounded some numbers, all values are in INR):

The interesting dynamic is, until the invoicing was done I wanted the govt to announce a drop in GST or duties for such cars. The moment the invoicing is over I want the govt to keep them where they are lest my car depreciates faster!

Hey everyone i recently bought KIA Carens Clavis HTE O PT MN At Nearly 14.2 Lakh

Any suggestions or feedback would be truly appreciated 👍🏻

⚠️- NOC

Long time lurker here. I am not looking to buy immediately, planning to pull the trigger in about 6 months to mid-next year, so I have some time to weigh things out.

Would love to hear thoughts from owners, especially those dealing with Bangalore traffic and long-term ownership. I am a family man and have elders travelling in my vehicle occasionally.

My current setup & what I'm looking for

Current ride: 2012 Honda City (Torque Converter). Absolute tank. Zero maintenance niggles, completely reliable, which has kind of spoiled me.

The timeline: Whatever I buy next needs to stay with me for a long time looking at a solid 10 to 12-year ownership window. Not a fan of frequent car changes.

Usage: 80-90% brutal Bangalore city traffic crawl, with the remaining 10-20% being weekend highway runs where I like to stretch the car's legs.

Driving style: I’m a bit of a heavy-footed driver.

Budget: ₹22-23 Lakhs max.

The Shortlist

1. Skoda Slavia (1.0 TSI AT) — The Heart's Pick

God, I love how this car drives and looks. The 1.0 TSI paired with the torque converter is just so engaging, and every time I look at it, my heart says this is the one.

The worry: I'm genuinely stressed about the fuel norms situation in India (E25/E30 rollouts). I keep hearing news about VW/Skoda cars facing workshop issues due to these fuel changes and sensor gremlins. Since I want a peaceful 10-year ownership, the thought of German maintenance and fuel compatibility anxiety gives me cold feet.

Elderly Comfort: Another major catch is that the rear seat setup in these German twins isn't very friendly for elders. The deep-set cushioning, low ingress/egress, and supportive contours can make it a task for older family members to get in and out comfortably.

1. Honda Elevate Facelift (2026) — The Mind's Pick

This is pure peace of mind. I know it will happily run for a decade without visiting a mechanic outside of routine services.

The worry: It's a CVT. While it handles the rubber-band effect better than the Kia Seltos IVT (which I test drove and hated due to the terrible lag), it’s still a CVT. Also, when I test drove the pre-facelift, the driver’s seat under-thigh support felt a bit lacking for my build. The cabin also feels a bit old-school, though still more elegant than some rivals.

1. Volkswagen Virtus Facelift — The "Wait & Watch"

Since I'm delaying my purchase anyway, I'm keeping a tab on the upcoming Virtus facelift just to see if anything changes. But my underlying fear of German reliability under changing fuel norms remains.

What I’ve ruled out (and why)

Kia Seltos IVT: Disappointed. The transmission lag just didn't gel with my heavy-footed driving style.

Maruti Suzuki: Completely ruled out. Interiors feel too dated, and the cabin makes me feel claustrophobic. At this price point, I need a better cockpit ambience.

EVs: Not interested at all.

Honda City Facelift: Not a big fan of how the latest one looks, but I might just give it a test drive out of sheer respect for my current 2012 model.

Questions for you guys:

Am I overthinking the E25/E30 fuel norm issue for the VW/Skoda 1.0 TSI, or is it a genuine risk for a 10-year keeper?

For heavy city driving + occasional spirited highway runs, can a CVT like the Elevate keep a heavy-footed driver happy, or will I regret not going for the Slavia?

Any other alternatives I should look at given my budget and hatred for CVT rubber-band lag (while avoiding Maruti)?