TorQue: TUV300 Review, Fully Loaded Ford Figo 2015 and More

#TorQue: Your weekly high-octane rush from the world of automobiles.

Mahindra TUV 300. (Photo: MotorScribes)

1. Review: Mahindra TUV300 is Surprisingly Awesome

‘Inspired by a battle tank’ is what we were told when Mahindra first spoke of the TUV300 at a press briefing in Mumbai a month before its official launch. Upon seeing it in the flesh, the design is far from that, and bears a closer resemblance to the Jeep Cherokee from up front and the Range Rover when viewed in profile. The result of this design effort actually cannot be criticised, for the TUV300 has ended up with a design that can best be described as personable.

Mahindra TUV 300. (Photo: MotorScribes)

2. First Drive: The All New Ford Figo Is a Fully Loaded Hatchback

The Figo hatch descends straight from the philosophy of the Figo Aspire sedan which was launched just a few months ago. But thanks to the weight it has shed from the back, it’s about 20kg lighter than its sedan sibling.

We recently got a chance to drive both the Diesel and Petrol Automatic versions of the car along with Vikram Gour from MotorScribes and we think that the new Figo has got what it takes to compete with the likes of Hyundai’s i20, Maruti Suzuki’s Swift and Ritz and also Honda’s new Jazz.

3. India’s 125cc National Champion S Sarath’s Love for Racing

S Sarath Kumar is just 23 years old, one of India’s professional motorcycle road racers and a national champion in the 125cc class.

Sarath began his racing career in 2008 with the Ten10 Racing Team and competed in the 125cc class in the 2011 MotoGP.

4. ‘Formula 1 Drivers Miss The Indian GP,’ Says Karun Chandhok

Indian race car driver Karun Chandhok has spent over a decade around the fast life of Formula 1.

From being an aspiring F1 driver when the concept was simply unheard of, to becoming the first Indian to drive an F1 car at the Indian GP and now, to when he’s donned a commentators hat – Karun’s entire life has revolved around the sport.

So well, who better than him to catch us up on the latest from the paddocks.

5. Mercedes-Benz Redefines Luxury SUV With the New GLE Launch

Mercedes-Benz India launched one of the most awaited luxury SUVs – the GLE and has priced it at Rs 58.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the GLE 250 d, and Rs 69.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the GLE 350 d version.

Mercedes-Benz plans to strengthen its presence in the growing luxury SUV segment in India with the launch of the GLE.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India with the new GLE. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz)