Which Car Should I Buy?

In this episode of Which Car Should I Buy (Ep. 13), Siddharth Vinayak Patankar dives deep into the great Indian car debate — Manual vs Automatic - Breaking down every transmission type from AMT to CVT, DCT, and Torque Converters. He also answers real viewer questions on what to buy under different budgets; from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh+, comparing popular models like the Tata Tiago AMT, Hyundai i20 DCT...

Join us in this special edition of "Which Car Should I Buy?" as we dive deep into the Global NCAP 5-star crash test rating awarded to the Maruti Suzuki Victorious – the safest Maruti car yet! 🚨 Highlights: * India's second 5-star Maruti after the Fronx * What makes the Victorious crash test results so significant * How Maruti’s safety shift is challenging Tata & Mahindra * ADAS in a Maruti?!...

A landmark free trade agreement between India and the UK means that cars we import from Great Britain will soon cost less – but which cars actually come from there, and how does this deal actually work? How much money can you actually save if you want to buy a Range Rover, Aston Martin or MINI? Things aren't as simple as they seem. Your host Siddharth Vinayak Patankar takes you through all the...

India's petrol just got a little lighter, and many car owners are upset! The Government's push to increase ethanol content in petrol has raised a lot of questions – Is it really cleaner? Will it damage your car's engine? Will it reduce mileage? And why is there no choice at the petrol pump? In this episode, your host Siddharth Vinayak Patankar breaks down all the facts, and tells you w...

Genesis, the Korean luxury car brand from Hyundai Motor Company, is now confirmed to be coming to India. We don't know exactly when, but our sources tell us it's sure to cause a stir with its offerings as well as its strategy. Not a lot of people might have heard of Genesis, so ACKO Drive Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Vinayak Patankar will give you an overview of its offerings, who it will com...

EVs are no longer “five years away.” Tesla has landed. Kia’s Clavis EV is charging ahead. Vietnam’s VinFast is eyeing Indian roads. India EV Revolution is here. Where you're buying your first EV in India or just staying informed, this is your completeEV buying guide India. The electric game is heating up pretty fast. From ₹10 lakh starters to ₹2 crore techmachines, there’s now something for ev...

Are these once-popular car brands still worth your money or are Indian buyers right to beskeptical? If you’ve been wondering whether Honda, Nissan, or Renault are exiting India, thisepisode breaks it all down. We unpack the decline in visibility, resale doubts, and whetherthe fear is actually justified or just misplaced. Indian car buyers are still dealing with exit trauma - after Ford, Chevrolet,...

Rare earth magnets are the invisible engines behind EVs, smartphones, and satellites, and now, they’re at the center of a global supply chain crisis. With China tightening exports and India’s EV industry hanging in the balance, one tiny magnet is not just steering the future of automobiles but rewriting geopolitics. The future of electric vehicles may not depend on batteries or mileage. But on rar...

Which underrated cars in India are actually worth buying? Welcome to Episode 5 of "Which Car Should I Buy?" with Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, where we spotlight forgotten cars in the Indian car market that still make a whole lot of sense in 2025!In a market dominated by best-sellers like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Swift, Tata Punch, and Honda City, several hidden gem cars often go unnotice...

Everyone’s obsessed with SUVs—big, bulky, and ‘premium’. But are hatchbacks truly dead, or are we just ignoring the most sensible cars on the road? In this podcast video, we break down the reality of car buying in 2025 India: Why hatchbacks still matter, who they’re best for, and which models you should actually consider. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking for a second car for the family,...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Which Car Should I Buy? With Siddharth Vinayak Patankar. In this episode of the podcast we discuss car crash safety ratings and get into the details of how cars are crash tested. India’s automotive safety landscape has rapidly evolved, with five-star crash-rated cars becoming increasingly common. But are Bharat NCAP ratings truly robust and reliable? In this insightful disc...

In the car world special editions have been the easiest way to push sales and are the marketing team’s most overused tactic. Over the years we have seen many interesting special editions, which actually meant something. For example the Fiat Palio S10, which was dedicated to the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar or the Maruti Suzuki Zen Carbon & Steel Editions, which were 3-door hot h...

SUVs are some of the best sellers in the Indian automotive market, accounting for more than 50 percent of total sales. But there is a lot of confusion about which one to buy, with consumers wondering what suits their needs. It's a confusing market segment, but Siddharth Vinayak Patankar breaks down all the options for you. What are the types of SUVs? How much should you be paying? All these an...