BBC Top Gear India – July 2019

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TOPGEAR

NEW CAR GUIDE

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

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City FE Climate control

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Highway FE TouchscreenAuto headlampsAuto wipers

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No. of Airbags TG RATING

AMEO: Aggressively priced CS is a solid drive and packed with features, but short on power and cabin space

L: 3995mm, W: 1682mm, H: 1483mm, Ground Clearance: 165mm, Wheelbase: 2470mm, Tyre Size: 175/70 R14, Fuel Tank: 45 litres, Boot Space: 330 litres

Trendline 5.50 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 74 110 NA 16 12.7 16 2 Yes No No No No No No No NA
Highline 7.35 lakh 3cyl 1198cc 74 110 NA 16 12.7 16 2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10
Trendline TDI 6.51 lakh 4cyl 1498cc 109 250 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes No No No No No No No NA
TDI Highline DSG 9.90 lakh 4cyl 1498cc 109 250 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

VENTO: Fantastic value for a VW sedan; tarmac-smothering ride and still a great looker.

L: 4960mm, W: 1699mm, H: 1467mm, Ground Clearance: 168mm, Wheelbase: 2553mm, Tyre Size: 175/75 R14, Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Boot Space: 527 litres

1.6 Highline Plus 10.83 lakh 4cyl 1598cc 103 153 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10
1.2 TSI Highline Plus AT 12.29 lakh 4cyl 1197cc 103 175 NA 11.52 11 13.9 2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10
1.5 Trendline TDI 9.52 lakh 4cyl 1498cc 108 250 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes No No No No No Yes No NA
1.5 TDI Highline Plus AT 13.66 lakh 4cyl 1498cc 108 250 NA NA NA NA 2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

PASSAT: The eight generation model reeks of luxury and comes loaded with all the bells and whistles Nature of build: CKD

L: 4767mm, W: 1832mm, H: 1456mm, Ground Clearance: NA, Wheelbase: 2786mm, Tyre Size: 215/55 R17, Fuel Tank: 66 litres, Boot Space: 586 litres

Highline 32.99 lakh 4cyl 1968cc 177 350 NA NA NA NA 9 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes NA

TIGUAN: Volkswagen returns to the SUV segment in India Nature of build: CKD

L: 4486mm, W: 1839mm, H: 1672mm, Ground Clearance: 149mm, Wheelbase: 2677mm, Tyre Size: 215/65 R17, Fuel Tank: 71 litres, Boot Space: 615 litres

Tiguan Highline 29.83 lakh 4cyl 1968cc 141 340 NA 10.6 NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

VOLVO

TopGear on Volvo: The company has been very subtle with its presence, just like its cars, but things are changing

with the S60 and the XC60.

Last year at TG Awards

Value Car Of The Year 2017: Volvo S90

Number of service centres: 17

V 40: A Swedish hatch that looks rather good and is backed by strong driving dynamics. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4369mm, W: 1857mm, H: 1420mm, Ground Clearance: 133mm, Wheelbase: 2647mm, Tyre Size: , Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Boot Space: 335 litres

D3 R-Design 31.91 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 150 320 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10
Cross Country D3 Inscription 32.83 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 150 320 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

S60: The S60 comes as a breath of fresh air; it’s a comfortable tourer and a worthy adversary to the German trio. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4635mm, W: 2097mm, H: 1484mm, Ground Clearance: 136mm, Wheelbase: 2776mm, Tyre Size: 215/50 R17, Fuel Tank: 67.5, Boot Space: 380 litres

S60 Momentum 38.50 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 150 320 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10
S60 Cross Country Inscription 44.26 lakh 5cyl 2400cc 188 420 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

S90: A stylish design with a cabin that makes you feel special. It’s not sporty, but it’s no slouch either. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4963mm, W: 2019mm, H: 1443mm, Ground Clearance: 152mm, Wheelbase: 2941mm, Tyre Size: 245/45 R18, Fuel Tank: 55 litres, Boot Space:

S90 Inscription 58.84 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 190 400 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7/10

XC40: The XC40 is a funky looking SUV with loads of tech. Drives well too. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4425mm, W: 2034mm, H: 1652mm, Ground Clearance: 211mm, Wheelbase: 2702mm, Tyre Size: 235/55 R18, Fuel Tank: 54 litres, Boot Space: 460 litres

R-Design 39.90 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 188 400 NA NA NA NA 8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

XC60: The new Volvo XC60 is a stunner to look at, nice to drive and has features to make it the segment best. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4688mm, W: 1902mm, H: 1658mm, Ground Clearance: 223mm, Wheelbase: 2865mm, Tyre Size: 235/55 R19, Fuel Tank: 71 litres, Boot Space: 505 litres

XC60 Inscription 57.90 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 235 480 NA NA NA NA 8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

XC90: All-new avatar moves the game forward. Is now a real threat to its German compatriots too. Nature of build: CKD

L: 4950mm, W: 1668mm, H: 1776mm, Ground Clearance: 210mm, Wheelbase: 2984mm, Tyre Size: , Fuel Tank: 88 litres, Boot Space: 520 litres

XC90 Inscription 87.96 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 222 470 NA 8.1 8.1 9.8 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10

V90 CROSS COUNTRY: Volvo’s gorgeous estate hopes to spark more interest in the segment in India. Nature of build: CBU

L: 4939mm, W: 1879mm, H: 1543mm, Ground Clearance: , Wheelbase: 2941mm, Tyre Size: 245/45 r20, Fuel Tank: 60 litres, Boot Space: a

V90 Cross Country 65.31 lakh 4cyl 1969cc 235 480 NA NA NA NA 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8/10