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Faisal Khan

@fasbeam

Founder MotorBeam & FK-R, car & bike nut, food lover, MBA Finance and travel freak. Join me on FKRtribe #FasBeam

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Mahindra has loaded the XUV 3XO with a ton of features (it has things which even the flagship Mahindra SUVs lack) because the Tata Nexon is selling very well. But do you like the design of this car? Do you think it will beat the Nexon in sales?

Mahindra has loaded the XUV 3XO with a ton of features (it has things which even the flagship Mahindra SUVs lack) because the Tata Nexon is selling very well.

But do you like the design of this car? Do you think it will beat the Nexon in sales?
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I had a glimpse of the Curvv's design process at Tata Motors' Design Centre in the UK & realised that the company is putting a lot of emphasis on the design of its cars. While I am not a big fan of family design language, Tata Motors is following it with all their cars (except

I had a glimpse of the Curvv's design process at Tata Motors' Design Centre in the UK & realised that the company is putting a lot of emphasis on the design of its cars. While I am not a big fan of family design language, Tata Motors is following it with all their cars (except
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The X-Trail has been launched at an on-road price of Rs. 60 lakhs, what Nissan is trying to do in India is just comical! Anyone with a little sense of the Indian car market knows that you don't price your car anywhere close to the Fortuner & at this price, no one is going to buy!

The X-Trail has been launched at an on-road price of Rs. 60 lakhs, what Nissan is trying to do in India is just comical! Anyone with a little sense of the Indian car market knows that you don't price your car anywhere close to the Fortuner & at this price, no one is going to buy!
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Rs. 1.31 crores (OTR) is the cost of new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupé & yes they have downsized the engine by 2-cylinders yet it makes more power (+31 HP at 421 HP) but less torque (-20 Nm at 500 Nm). 0-100 km/hr in 4.8 seconds, lovely interior, doesn't sound as good as the old one!

Rs. 1.31 crores (OTR) is the cost of new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupé & yes they have downsized the engine by 2-cylinders yet it makes more power (+31 HP at 421 HP) but less torque (-20 Nm at 500 Nm). 0-100 km/hr in 4.8 seconds, lovely interior, doesn't sound as good as the old one!
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Mahindra has played a master-stroke with the Thar Roxx - this car is very well equipped & quite desirable, it is sure to eat into sales of pseudo SUVs which are FWD! 5-door Thar is sure to become a top-seller for Mahindra & could also dominate the Rs. 15-25 lakh segment!

Mahindra has played a master-stroke with the Thar Roxx - this car is very well equipped & quite desirable, it is sure to eat into sales of  pseudo SUVs which are FWD! 5-door Thar is sure to become a top-seller for Mahindra & could also dominate the Rs. 15-25 lakh segment!
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Well, you won’t hear ME disagreeing with this verdict! 🙂 Thar Roxx vs Creta vs Scorpio N vs Jimny vs Thar - Mega Comparison | Fai... youtu.be/LyBTjM7wbcI?si… via YouTube

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1.76 lakh bookings in 60 mins for the Thar Roxx, is this a world record by an Indian car brand? I predicted the Thar Roxx will set the sales chart on fire when I first saw it & now it seems that Mahindra will easily breeze past Hyundai to occupy the second spot! If they keep

1.76 lakh bookings in 60 mins for the Thar Roxx, is this a world record by an Indian car brand?

I predicted the Thar Roxx will set the sales chart on fire when I first saw it & now it seems that Mahindra will easily breeze past Hyundai to occupy the second spot! If they keep
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Rs. 77.37 lakhs (OTR Mumbai) for the new Carnival which is quite the price jump considering engine & platform are similar to the old car. Price aside, the new Carnival is a fantastic family MPV, we really need the Honda Odyssey & Toyota Sienna in India! Vellfire overpriced too!

Rs. 77.37 lakhs (OTR Mumbai) for the new Carnival which is quite the price jump considering engine & platform are similar to the old car.

Price aside, the new Carnival is a fantastic family MPV, we really need the Honda Odyssey & Toyota Sienna in India! Vellfire overpriced too!
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Mahindra has created quite the hype for its born electric cars but demand for EVs is low which makes me wonder, will these EVs boost interest in electric vehicles or Mahindra fans will still prefer to buy traditional SUVs at similar price points like the Scorpio N or Thar Roxx?

Mahindra has created quite the hype for its born electric cars but demand for EVs is low which makes me wonder, will these EVs boost interest in electric vehicles or Mahindra fans will still prefer to buy traditional SUVs at similar price points like the Scorpio N or Thar Roxx?
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Audi seems to have cracked the electric code with the new A6 e-tron which has a class leading range of around 700 kms! It comes loaded with plenty of features & drives well with a good dynamic balance but the petrol powered A6 will now be called A7 which is a bit confusing!!

Audi seems to have cracked the electric code with the new A6 e-tron which has a class leading range of around 700 kms! It comes loaded with plenty of features & drives well with a good dynamic balance but the petrol powered A6 will now be called A7 which is a bit confusing!!
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The Q7 has got yet another facelift & the changes are purely cosmetic with minor updates to the cluster & infotainment. While its immediate German rivals are younger, the Q7 offers a great ride, good interior quality & a punchy petrol engine that is smooth (a diesel is missed)!!

The Q7 has got yet another facelift & the changes are purely cosmetic with minor updates to the cluster & infotainment. While its immediate German rivals are younger, the Q7 offers a great ride, good interior quality & a punchy petrol engine that is smooth (a diesel is missed)!!
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New gen Amaze looks like Elevate from front & City from rear but is largely the same mechanically! Dash is new & it's the most affordable car with ADAS but still misses out on basic things like USB C ports, front centre arm rest & adjustable rear headrests! Retains 4-cylinders!!

New gen Amaze looks like Elevate from front & City from rear but is largely the same mechanically! Dash is new & it's the most affordable car with ADAS but still misses out on basic things like USB C ports, front centre arm rest & adjustable rear headrests! Retains 4-cylinders!!
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The Kia Syros is priced between Rs. 10.52 to 21.46 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai), yes the higher variants are expensive but this car has some features which are unseen in sub 4-metre cars! While space, practicality and equipment are the USPs of the Syros, the design is polarising!!

The Kia Syros is priced between Rs. 10.52 to 21.46 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai), yes the higher variants are expensive but this car has some features which are unseen in sub 4-metre cars! While space, practicality and equipment are the USPs of the Syros, the design is polarising!!
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The Panamera is a very under-rated sedan because it offers good amount of comfort, tech & features while driving like a sports car! This GTS has a 4.0-litre V8 engine that pumps out 500 BHP & 660 Nm, making it very quick! Handles like a charm, steering is unbelievably quick!

The Panamera is a very under-rated sedan because it offers good amount of comfort, tech & features while driving like a sports car! This GTS has a 4.0-litre V8 engine that pumps out 500 BHP & 660 Nm, making it very quick! Handles like a charm, steering is unbelievably quick!
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The bounce feature in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is one of the coolest suspension tricks in the automobile world, agree?

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I met Lewis Hamilton and also interviewed him (in Barcelona)! The only Indian (outside of F1 media) to interview the 7-time world champion! I also got a LH44 and CL16 autographed Ferrari cap!

I met Lewis Hamilton and also interviewed him (in Barcelona)! The only Indian (outside of F1 media) to interview the 7-time world champion!

I also got a LH44 and CL16 autographed Ferrari cap!
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Volvo will soon launch the EX30 in India with a 69 kWh battery pack and rear-wheel drive layout, after driving it for a couple of days, I feel it's one of the worst cars Volvo has ever made, here is why - Pros - - Small, nimble, peppy - the EX30 drives like most Chinese EVs -

Volvo will soon launch the EX30 in India with a 69 kWh battery pack and rear-wheel drive layout, after driving it for a couple of days, I feel it's one of the worst cars Volvo has ever made, here is why -

Pros -

- Small, nimble, peppy - the EX30 drives like most Chinese EVs

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