Forbes India Momentum
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Zontes 350T review — This adventure motorcycle leaves something to desire
The sub-400 cc category of motorbikes is now spoiling buyers with choices. Zontes 350T is a good option that serves 38hp and 32Nm off of a single-cylinder engine. The bike looks great, has a lot of kit onboard, a decent amount of power and torque, and it's a lot of fun on broken tarmac. Yet there is something left to desire. This episode of Forbes India Momentum explores where can Zontes 350T improve
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Ducati SuperSport 950 S review — Good looking sports tourer with ride comfort
Ducati SuperSport 950 S has a full 937ccs on two wheels, an L-twin engine that makes 110hp and 93.5Nm, and 210 kilos to haul. The numbers may seem a little scary for a two-wheeler, but the way this bike handles feels friendlier on the roads. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, find out why Ducati SuperSport 950 S shows the best side of a tamed beast
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Good design, killer engine but the Keeway V302C keeps you wanting for more
The Keeway V302C has its fundamentals in place but you come away disappointed after a long ride. Plug the gaps, and it can be the good ride it set out to be
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Audi Q3 Sportback review — Audi's coupe SUV is made for wider audience
If you are willing to forget about the practicality, Audi Q3 Sportback is a hugely competent and desirable machine. It has a 40TFSI engine which has 2-litre turbo petrol and makes 190hp and 320Nm. And it has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic same as Audi Q3. So in this episode of Forbes India Momentum, let's find out if the similarities end here
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Zontes GK350 review — Little pocket rocket is an all-rounder
Zontes GK350's 348cc, single-cylinder engine puts out 39hp and 32Nm. It has a 17-litre fuel tank that can take you up to 400km on one fill. It handles well on busy city roads but if you have an adventure on your mind, it will hold well even at 95-100kph on highways. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, we take you on a ride with the breezy commuter—Zontes GK350
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Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet review — The indulgence car
Mercedes-AMG E 53 4Matic+ Cabriolet is a thoroughbred AMG. It runs on an inline-6 which has a turbo and an e-motor to provide an extra boost. That's 435hp and 520Nm all in. It reaches 0-100kmph in 4.5 seconds. But the pops and bangs on the overrun are music to a petrolhead's ears. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, know more about the features of a car that can be your next indulgence if not a solution to a mid-life crisis
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BMW 320LD Review — Flagbearer of premium luxury sedans
With BMW 320LD, the German carmaker has made the driver-focused, fun-to-drive premium sedan a little more passenger-centric. It has the underpinnings of the 3 Series but now comes with more legroom for the passengers. Its twin-turbocharged, 2.0-litre diesel makes 190hp and 400Nm. And its 8-speed automatic gearbox is the standard others in the segment need to chase. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, you will know all about a perfect premium car
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Audi Q5 Review — Familiar comfort, luxury, just with a little facelift
There is nothing wrong with going for tried and tested when it comes to comfort and luxury. Audi Q5 is one such machine. The facelift offers redesigned headlamps, redesigned tail lamps, a new grille, a cabin upgrade and a whole lot of new kit updates. But it is still true to the Q5 essence loyalists and purists know and love. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, let's find out how the new details make Audi Q5 a premium machine
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Volvo XC40 review — True to Volvo reputation, XC40 is safe, comfortable, and wary of adventure
Volvo XC40 has everything you need. A nice-looking facade, a decent amount of space on the inside, quite a lot of kit, and a few new talking points every time a facelift comes along. It retains the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, but now also gets a 48V mild hybrid system. The adaptive cruise control with ADAS is another big highlight. But, staying true to Volvo's reputation, XC40 is safe, comfortable and wary of adventure
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Jaguar F-Pace review — It has comfort, luxury and opulence, but is the Jag SUV special?
Jaguar F-Pace is a Jag SUV. It nails the panache on the inside and the presence on the outside. It is fast and handles well for its size. You can spec a petrol engine or a diesel engine or if you are feeling adventurous, even an SVR engine. It's got everything in the right proportions—comfort, luxury, opulence, aesthetics, and oomph. Yet it becomes a little difficult to not judge it as just another luxury SUV on the road. Is it fair to test this on traditional Jaguar standards that are closely associated with the carmaker's sleek sedans? Or should we look at it as a standalone?
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Is Jeep Grand Cherokee the true 'luxury' SUV?
Many carmakers claim they make 'the' luxury SUV but it's either luxury or a true blue off-roader. Finding the right balance of the two is rare. Jeep wants to quash that assumption with its new Grand Cherokee. Does it succeed? We find out