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Entry Level Hatch |
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Winner
Best Entry Level Hatch
This may well be the hottest volume-churning segment in the country right now, and for good reason. |
Rivals
Entry-Level Hatch: Rivals
Earlier dominated by the Maruti 800, the entry level hatch segment has a new king in terms of the Nano. Check out the competition on how they stacked up against the might of the tiny Nano! |
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Mid-Level Hatch |
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Winner
Best Mid-Level Hatch
For those who don't take too much pride in being with the absolute entry level cars, the mid-level hatchbacks offer a good option. |
Rivals
Mid-level Hatch: Rivals
The Hyundai i10 and the Fiat Palio no doubt give the A-Star a run for its money, but the cute Maruti just managed to pipe the competition... |
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Entry Large Hatch |
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Winner
Best Large Hatch
This has easily been the most exciting segment in India since the last couple of years, ever since the Suzuki Swift came and changed the rules of the Indian car game. |
Rivals
Large Hatch: Rivals
The Ritz may have shaken its own cousin's safe spot at the top of the large hatch heap, but the Swift still remains one of the most competitive cars in the country especially in its diesel form. |
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Premium Hatch |
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Winner
Best Premium Hatch
Premium hatches are somewhat new to our country, and slowly but surely buyers are ditching their big-car complexes for these spacious, modern and practical cars. |
Rivals
Premium Hatch: Rivals
This is a new segment in India that has faced a lot of flak, however premium hatches are here to stay and though the Jazz might rule the roost, the others aren't far behind. |
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Entry Level Petrol Sedan |
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Winner
Best Entry Level Petrol Sedan
The D'zire was supposed to be the successor to Maruti's long running and successful Esteem so it had a lot resting on its strong waistline. |
Rivals
Entry Level Petrol Sedan Rivals
The value for money segment in sedans, and its a brutal battle to be the best here. The D'zire has made it to the top, against the Indigo, Ikon, Accent and Logan. |
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Mid-size Petrol Sedan
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Winner
Best Mid-size Petrol Sedan
1998 was when Honda made inroads into India with the City. Ever since, it's been the top seller in its segment. The most important factor for its success was the engine. |
Rivals
Mid-size Petrol Sedan Rivals
This segment has gained a lot of momentum over the years and young money seems to find these cars rather attractive. The Honda City tops in terms of aspirational value, however cars such as the Fiesta, Verna, Aveo and SX4 have managed to give it a run for its money. |
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Entry Level Diesel Sedan |
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Winner
Best Entry Level Diesel Sedan
The D'zire was supposed to be the successor to Maruti's long running and successful Esteem so it had a lot resting on its strong waistline. Based on the highly successful Swift, the D'zire was an immediate success. |
Rivals
Entry Level Diesel Sedan Rivals
Stacking up similar to their petrol powered siblings, the D'zire once again walks away with the laurels against the likes of the Indigo, Ikon and Logan diesels... |
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Mid-size Diesel Sedan |
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Winner
Best Mid-size Diesel Sedan
The Ikon 1.6 was the original 'Josh Machine' from Ford. After the end of its production, Ford introduced the all new Fiesta. |
Rivals
Mid-size Diesel Sedan Rivals
The Mitsubishi Lancer diesel had a strong fan following in the southern states, however it failed to make a national mark. The Linea is plagued by a lacklustre company reputation so it is no wonder these cars lost out to the 'Josh' machine. |
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Entry Level SUV Segment |
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Winner
Best Entry Level SUV
SUVs in India are rather expensive. This is because most of these big cars come to India in the form of CBUs (Completely Built Units) imported from other countries. |
Rivals
Entry Level SUV Segment Rival
The Tata Safari was the first SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India. It started life with a 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine which was replaced over the course of time and it now comes with the 2.2-litre DiCOR VTT engine. |
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Entry Best MPV |
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Winner
Best MPV
While it may not appear so to the average-Joe car buyer, MPVs, or Multi-Purpose Vehicles make up a fairly large part of the Indian automobile market. |
Rivals
MPV Segment Rivals
The Xlyo might be the poor man's Innova, and the Tavera might be a great peoples carrier, while the Sumo Grande has a reworked look and is based on the original peoples carrier, none of them can pipe the style and luxury that the Innova offers. |
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Best Used Cars under Rs. 10 lakh |
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Best Used Cars under Rs. 10 lakh
One of the most modern and sleek looking cars in the executive sedan segment is also still one of the most desirable. |
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