BBC Top Gear India – July 2019

104 JULY 2019 → TOPGEAR.COM

Price Numbers Features

TOPGEAR

NEW CAR GUIDE

Ex-India Engine Max. Power Keyless entry Reversing cameraParking sensorsAlloys

(Bhp)

Max. Torque

(Nm)

Max speed

(Kph)

0-100kph

(sec)

City FE Climate control

(Kpl)

Highway FE TouchscreenAuto headlampsAuto wipers

(Kpl)

No. of Airbags TG RATING

Price Numbers Features

TOPGEAR

NEW CAR GUIDE

Ex-India Engine Max. Power Keyless entry Reversing cameraParking sensorsAlloys

(Bhp)

Max. Torque

(Nm)

Max speed

(Kph)

0-100kph

(sec)

City FE Climate control

(Kpl)

Highway FE TouchscreenAuto headlampsAuto wipers

(Kpl)

No. of Airbags TG RATING

VELAR: The Velar is the newest Rangie on the block and boy is it a stunner. Desirable yes? Nature of build: CBU

L: 4797mm, W: 2145mm, H: 1665mm, Ground Clearance: NA, Wheelbase: 2874mm, Tyre Size: NA, Fuel Tank: NA litres, Boot Space: 558 litres

2.0 Petrol SE 85.21 lakh 4cyl 1998cc 247 365 217 NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

2.0 Diesel HSE 89.93 lakh 4cyl 1999cc 177 430 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA

3.0 Diesel R Dy HSE 1.27 cr 6cyl 2993cc 296 700 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA

LEXUS

TopGear on Lexus:

Toyota’s luxury brand has come to our shores, armed with hybrids and good looking cars.

Last year at TG Awards

NA

Number of service centres: NA

ES: It’s working parts may have much in common with the Camry Hybrid, but the ES 300h is a totally different bit of kit. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4915mm, W: 1865mm, H: 1450mm, Ground Clearance: 151mm, Wheelbase: 2870mm, Tyre Size: 235/45 R18, Fuel Tank: 65 litres, Boot Space: 454 litres

ES300h 59.13 lakh 4cyl 2487cc 218 220 180 NA NA NA 10 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA

LS 500h: Luxury limousine that gives the Germans a run for their money; and it’s good for the environment too. Nature of build: CBU

L: 5235mm, W: 1900mm, H: 1450mm, Ground Clearance: 147mm, Wheelbase: 3125mm, Tyre Size: 245/45 RF20, Fuel Tank: 84, Boot Space: 430 litres

Luxury 1.77 cr 6cyl 3456cc 295 350 210 NA 12.1 10.3 14 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

Distinct 1.94 cr 6cyl 3456cc 295 350 210 NA 12.1 10.3 14 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

LX: Lexus’s range topping massive luxury SUV with a jaw dropping price tag. Nature of build: CBU

L: 5080mm, W: 1980mm, H: 1865mm, Ground Clearance: 225mm, Wheelbase: 2850mm, Tyre Size: 285/60 R18, Fuel Tank: 93 litres, Boot Space:

LX450d 2.21 cr 8cyl 4461cc 261 650 210 NA NA NA 10 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

NX 300h: The NX300h is stylish crossover that should catch your fancy if you want something different. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4640mm, W: 1845mm, H: 1645mm, Ground Clearance: 185mm, Wheelbase: 2660mm, Tyre Size: 225/60 R18, Fuel Tank: 56 litres, Boot Space: NA

F-Sport 55.58 lakh 4cyl 2494cc 194 210 NA NA NA NA 8 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

RX: Lexus’ star attraction is a luxury hybrid crossover that’s already attracted plenty of buyer interest. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4890mm, W: 1895mm, H: 1685mm, Ground Clearance: 195mm, Wheelbase: 2790mm, Tyre Size: 235/65 R18, Fuel Tank: 65litres, Boot Space: 453 litres

RX450h F Sport 1.29 cr 6cyl 3456cc 308 335 200 8.05 10.2 12 10 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NA

MAHINDRA

TopGear on Mahindra:

Crossed the fence from crude to refined. They do look intent on making it big on the world stage over the decade.

Last year at TG Awards

NA

Number of service centres: 313

ALTURAS G4: Mahindra’s flagship is brimming with luxury and has its sights set on the Fortuner and Endeavour

L: 4850mm, W: 1960mm, H: 1845mm, Ground Clearance: NA, Wheelbase: 2865mm, Tyre size: 255/60 R18, Fuel Tank: 70, Boot space: NA

NEW

ENTRY

Hot on the heels of the Marazzo,

Mahindra’s latest launch is also their

most expensive SUV yet. It is brimming

in luxury, and comes with the option

of both a lower spec 4x2 variant and a

top-of-the-line 4x4 variant.

This big SUV locks horns with the Fortuner

and Endeavour

MAHINDRA ALTURAS G4

Alturas G4 4x2 26.95 lakh 4cyl, 2157cc 178 420 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes NA

Alturas G4 4x4 29.95 lakh 4cyl, 2157cc 178 420 NA NA NA NA 9 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

BOLERO: Dinosaur bones, but surprisingly competent. Cheap, rugged, but cramped. Now available as a sub-4m offering, too

L: 4107mm, W: 1745mm, H: 1880mm, Ground Clearance: 180mm, Wheelbase: 2680mm, Tyre Size: 215/75 R16, Fuel Tank: 50 litres, Boot Space:

Power + ZLX 7.98 lakh 3cyl 1493cc 70 195 NA NA NA NA No Yes No No No No No No No 6/10