2017 Jeep Compass audit, test drive

Jeep was the principal organization on the planet to configuration, designer and fabricate the main legitimate SUV. Known as the Willys Station Wagon, this extraordinary, awesome, incredible granddaddy of the advanced SUV initially went at a bargain in 1946. Also, it wasn't quite recently any old 4x4 junkie; it was the genuine article, with practically every basic SUV component exhibit. It had an upright two-box shape, a lot of space in the lodge, an intense form and, obviously, an appropriate four-wheel-drive framework that enabled it to climb over impediments easily.

Quick forward 70-odd years and it's decisively these qualities and strands of DNA that have given the new Compass an unassailable edge. We've just barely determined out of the plant in Ranjangaon, close Pune, however the Compass has effectively established such a solid first connection, to the point that we're scratching our heads. Is it truly that great?

Our test auto was done in silver, and keeping in mind that it isn't its most getting shading, it allows the lines to come radiating through: the all around characterized bear line, the sharp lines on the hood and those normally square and intense looking wheel curves. The concentration, obviously, is that seven-opening grille and those marginally indented headlights. Also, yes, it looks like a child Grand Cherokee – the attractive lines and a square jaw simple to appreciate. Be that as it may, there is an insight of ungracefulness from specific edges because of the level hood and long lodge, and greater wheels would have helped the tasteful. All things considered, there are some to a great degree professional points of interest, similar to the shark blade like D-column and the way in which the rooftop drops towards the back in a nearly Range Rover Evoque-like way.

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2017 Skoda Octavia facelift review, test drive

It's been nearly four years since the current-generation Skoda Octavia made its debut in India. In that time, the car has sold largely without any changes and this is the first big update for our market. For 2017, Skoda offers sharper styling, an updated cabin and minimal mechanical changes from the 2013 model.

At first glance, the Octavia's new quad headlamp design catches the eye immediately. It might look a bit strange in pictures, but in person, the effect is rather cohesive and makes what used to be a very safe design now stand out. The smaller lamps merge neatly with the lines of the butterfly grille while the larger, outer lamps are reminiscent of the old Octavia's, but shorter. You now get adaptive, full-LED lighting with an auto high-beam function on the top two models. Complementing the new face is a reworked bonnet with subtly stronger character lines. The front bumper gets a minor revision and sports a smart chrome strip that connects the new LED fog lamps on either side, which also provide a cornering light function. The side profile retains the smart, fuss-free design of the original car, the only difference being the new 16-inch alloy wheel design. Larger wheels would have filled out the arches nicely, but at the cost of ride comfort. Like the side, the rear section is highly similar, but sports mildly revised LED tail-lamps and an ever so slightly different bumper. Blink, and you'll miss both.

Just as the new split-headlamps headline the exterior changes, the cabin is highlighted by one very noticeable improvement – a new infotainment screen. The inclusion of the new, 8.0-inch touchscreen display bumps up the premium feel in the cabin. The physical buttons on the old 6.0-inch display have been replaced by touch buttons which further increase the perception of the screen size. The high-resolution display offers good touch response, as well as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink compatibility. For those who prefer an analogue input, twin scrolling knobs below the display allow control over the touchscreen. The layout of the dual-zone climate control system is familiar and the entire section gets a new, glossy black trim that matches the large display while providing a nice contrast to the beige cabin. Other new bits include a sleeker steering wheel and a refreshed instrument cluster. The Octavia now gets a parking assist function that can be activated via a button ahead of the gear selector. The top variant also gets colour-programmable ambient cabin lighting.

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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country India survey, test drive

Volvo has discovered significant accomplishment with its Cross Country (CC) models in India. To start with, there was the V40 Cross Country which keeps on moving better than average numbers. At that point the organization gotten the S60 Cross Country, indeterminate of how the market would get a tough, rough terrain well disposed family car. Surprisingly the S60 Cross Country is a hit, enormously surpassing its conventional kin. The intelligent subsequent stage was to check whether the Cross Country recipe could work its enchantment on the new 90 arrangement of autos. Since Volvo doesn't make a S90 Cross Country vehicle, the choice was made to bring its wagon-style kin, the V90 Cross Country here. Would it be advisable for you to be thinking about a vehicle in this body-style as a contrasting option to the normal extravagance car or SUV? Read on.

What is it?

The V90 is the most recent auto from Volvo globally and is an alluring wagon-style variant of the new S90 vehicle. The face and body segment up to the back entryways is pretty much indistinguishable to the S90. Be that as it may, the V90 makes a takeoff from the customary, square shaped homes of the past and has a smooth profile that comes full circle in an inclining back windscreen. A striking variant of the mark Volvo tail light group makes for a great looking and dynamic look. For the Cross Country, Volvo has toughened the outline with some gentle guard cladding while standard 20-inch wheels round out the huge wheel curves pleasantly. In any case, it's not all looks. Volvo has raised the auto by 60mm, giving it a SUV-equaling 210mm of ground leeway. All-wheel drive is standard and like the S90, there's versatile air suspension at the back. The bequest shape has not done well in India up until now, but rather the V90 Cross Country presents one of the prettiest types of this body style we've seen to date on a standard auto.

What's it like within?

Simply dazzling. The lodge depends on the S90, which thus depended on the way breaking new XC90. The dashboard has the same negligible subject with an expansive 9-inch touchscreen supplanting most physical catches, including aircon controls. The tall, thin aircon vents in favor of the screen finish the look however give up no usefulness. The V90 CC varies from its kin by exchanging the lacquer embeds on the dash and entryways for flawless woven aluminum boards. The shade of tan calfskin in our auto is Volvo's most mainstream decision, however indicates earth effectively. There are two more shading alternatives on offer.

The front seats are like the S90's – warmed and eminently strong and with electric modify for the reinforces, lumbar help and extendable squabs. In any case, the V90 makes it a stride assist with a cooling capacity and a charmingly viable back rub highlight that offers three modes and customizable speed and power. There's additionally a warmed directing wheel. The back seats in correlation are agreeable yet on the firm side and accompanied none of the customizability of the front. The new roofline implies preferred headroom over the S90 and knee room continues as before. Thigh bolster is low and extendable squabs would have made a difference. Also, the footwell under the front seats is somewhat more tightly than we'd have enjoyed. Space at the back is useful for two, yet the center traveler will be hampered by one of the biggest transmission burrows we've seen in a long time. The back seats offer an implicit hop situate choice for little kids and can electrically discharge to free further gear space. Be that as it may, you'd once in a while discover the prerequisite, with the wagon body freeing a gigantic 560 liters of wide and level stowage space. Should the need emerge, the seats can be dropped to build that number to 1,526 liters, enough for all your kitchen sinks. Recessed under the boot is a space saver save tire.

Volvo has made it a point to offer its autos in one, very pressed variation. The V90 CC is pressed to the rafters with pack, including an all encompassing sunroof, a thrilling 19 speakers, 1,400 watt Bowers and Wilkins sound framework, an electric rear end, a head-up show, four-zone atmosphere control and genuine cowhide to give some examples. This is likewise one of the primary new Volvos since the S60 Polestar to offer oar shifters. The amazing full-LED headlights, with a dynamic high shaft and a bowing capacity that in a flash takes after your guiding data sources merit exceptional say.

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