Last updated: 27 July 2026
Our car reviews are based on real-world testing, not press-kit paraphrasing. For each vehicle we review, we follow a standardized testing protocol that covers: (1) at least 7 days and 500+ km of mixed driving (city, highway, and where relevant, hilly terrain); (2) instrumented measurements where possible (0-100 km/h timing with GPS, real-world mileage via tankful-to-tankful method); (3) subjective assessment across 8 categories (design, comfort, performance, ride quality, handling, fuel efficiency, value, safety); (4) comparison against at least 2 direct competitors in the same price segment.
Some reviews are conducted using vehicles provided by manufacturers on short-term loan (typically 7-14 days). Others use vehicles owned by our team, our friends, or paying customers who have agreed to share their experience. We disclose at the top of each review whether the vehicle was manufacturer-provided or independently sourced. Manufacturer-provided vehicles carry no obligation to write a positive review — we retain full editorial control.
Each reviewed vehicle receives a score out of 10 in each of the 8 categories above, weighted to produce an overall score. The weighting reflects Indian ownership priorities: safety 20%, fuel efficiency 18%, value for money 18%, comfort 14%, performance 10%, ride quality 10%, design 5%, handling 5%. We publish the breakdown so you can re-weight according to your own priorities if you disagree with ours.
For electric vehicles, we conduct a standardized range test: (1) start with a 100% charge; (2) drive a mixed loop of 60% highway (90-100 km/h) and 40% city traffic until the battery reaches 10%; (3) note the odometer reading; (4) divide by 0.9 to extrapolate full-battery range. We test with AC on (24°C, fan speed 2) and 1-2 occupants. We do not use manufacturer-claimed range figures as our headline — we always publish our own test result alongside the ARAI-certified figure.
No reviewer writes about a vehicle in which they have a financial interest (ownership, dealership employment, family relationship with a dealer). Reviewers are not paid based on the sentiment of their reviews — a positive review and a negative review carry equal compensation. We do not accept manufacturer-supplied 'review notes' or suggested talking points.
Where possible, we revisit vehicles 6-12 months after the initial review to report on reliability, service costs, and ownership experience. Long-term updates are published as new articles linked from the original review, so the original assessment remains unchanged.