Best of 2022: Most read car, SUV comparison reviews

From a six-person super SUV comparison to a four-way battle with premium hatchbacks, here are the best-loved Autocar comparisons of 2022.

Published on December 25, 2022 09:00:00 am

2022 is a busy year with many important launches. The SUV segment saw the most action, with the launch much anticipated Scorpionand Toyota‘sand Maruti SuzukiThe corresponding midsize SUV, Urban cruiser Hyryder and Grand Vitara. The premium hatchback space, too, has seen new arrivals like new Baleno and Glanza. Multiple launches in the same niche means we’ve done quite a bit of comparison, so here are the most popular ones.

5. Scorpio N vs Classic Scorpio

After the launch of Scorpion, Mahindra updated Scorpio’s original and gave it the nickname ‘Classic’. The Classic is only available in two variants and the price overlaps with the lower variants of the Scorpio N. To find out if the Scorpio Classic will still find buyers at the launch of the Scorpio N, we went head-to-head with the Scorpio N. surname. To find out how scared they are, click this for detailed comparison.

4. Glanza vs Baleno vs i20 vs Altroz

The premium hatchback segment currently consists of only four models – Glanza, Baleno, i20 and to replace. We compared the petrol-auto variants of these hatchbacks and while they were tested on all parameters, we specifically focused on convenience, comfort, value, features and features. and the feel-good factor. To find our favorite premium hatchback, you can Read our comparison this.

3. Grand Vitara vs. Creta vs. Seltos

Electric vehicles are expensive and the popularity of diesel engines is dwindling. So is hybrid the answer to fuel economy? To answer this question, we competed Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid with Hyundai Creta petrol and oil Kia Seltos diesel oil. We analyzed the numbers in detail to find out which powertrain makes the most financial sense. In addition, we’ve also reviewed SUVs by our usual parameters, letting you know how they perform in areas such as performance, comfort, ride and handling. physical. Back to our question – are hybrids the answer to fuel economy? Find out by clicking this.

2. Slavia vs City

The rise of SUVs is eating away at the popularity of sedans, however, City continues to have a large following of fans. The fifth generation model went on sale in India in 2020, and two years later it has found a worthy rival in the form of Skoda Slavia. Launched to replace Rapid, Slavia is Skoda’s second product in the ‘India 2.0’ strategy.

For comparison, we looked at the petrol-automatic variants of the two sedans. To find out if Slavia beat the City, read our comparison this.

1. Astor vs Creta vs Seltos vs Kushaq vs Taigun vs Kicks

Our biggest comparison this year is also our most popular, attracting more than 50,000 views. We compared MG’s latest midsize SUV with other popular SUVs to find out if the new entrant has what it takes to break into this highly competitive segment. Diesel engines, once a popular choice with SUVs, have fallen out of favor and of the six models, only two offer a diesel option. For the test, we looked at the most powerful turbocharged petrol variants paired with an automatic transmission. To know more about our winners, you can read our comparison this.

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