MOTOWN INDIA FAVOURITE VEHICLES OF 2018

·         Motown India Favourite Scooter of 2018: TVS Ntorq 125

Our favourite scooter of the year 2018 was the TVS Ntorq 125. This 125cc offering from TVS really impressed us with how great it looked and a powerful engine that was actually fun to play with. The most impressive aspect, however, was the fully digital instrument panel which can be connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth.

·         Motown India Favourite MPV of 2018: Mahindra Marazzo

According to us, an MPV's prime goal should be to offer loads of space to occupants and the Marazzo achieves that easily thanks to the amount of space in the third row. It is actually usable and more than what most other big vehicles tend to offer. The 4-star Global NCAP crash test rating is just icing on the cake for the Marazzo!

·         Motown India Favourite Luxury Vehicle of 2018: 2018 Lexus ES 300h

A vehicle that made us feel all rich and pampered us was the Lexus ES 300h. The amount of smart features like HUD, driving modes and three-zone climate control and the hybrid nature of the ES 300h makes it our pick for this year. The breathtaking exterior is matched by an equally fascinating interior.

·         Motown India Favourite Compact SUV of 2018: Volvo XC40 R-Design

Long time readers would be aware of how we value safety and the XC40 being a Volvo already gets a good head start. The fact that it gets radar based assist features, a capable engine with paddle shifters and sharp looks land it the crown of our favourite Compact SUV this year.

·         Motown India Favourite 500cc+ Motorcycle of 2018: Suzuki GSX S750

The mid-segment naked bike from Suzuki was a lot of fun on the track and we found it very maneuverable despite the massive and mean looking facade of the bike. The easy start function is a nice little touch and the brakes were a godsend.

·         Motown India Favourite SUV of 2018: Mahindra Alturas G4

A capable SUV is one that can literally go anywhere and still provide you with a comfortable cabin. The new Mahindra Alturas G4 takes the crown for this one and it speaks loads about the work that Mahindra has poured into it. The Alturas has comfortable and cozy interiors to suite your city needs and this 4x4 is also mighty capable when you take it off road.

·         Motown India Favourite Motorcycle of 2018: TVS Apache RTR 160 4v

To win this category the product had to be usable for daily usage, have a justifiable price and still not skimp on many features. The bike that fit the bill was the TVS Apache RTR 160 4v FI version. We picked the fuel injected version for the smoother power delivery and the slightly better mileage that one could expect. The bike looks great now that it resembles the Apache RTR 200 4v, the performance is unquestionable and it even has a great instrument cluster.

·         Motown India Favourite Car of 2018: 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift

The new Swift fits a lot of the qualities that were mentioned in the favourite bike criteria. There is loads of space for the occupants, the updated looks are eye catching and the interior quality has also received an upgrade. The engines remain the same as before but the performance wasn't bad to start with. We like the diesel motor a bit better due to the torque available.