April 01, 2025

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It may share its badge with its predecessor, but the new Kodiaq L&K quietly levels up every- thing -- space, quality, and refinement -- all while keeping its head down in a segment where flash sells more than substanceSpend Rs 50 lakh on an SUV in India today and chances are you'll be shown something large, diesel-powered, and dressed for adventure. The Toyota Fortuner still runs this segment by sheer momentum -- a vehicle bought as much for what it represents as what it offers. But if you're some- one looking for more civility, refinement, and tech-savvy features in your full-size SUV, your options narrow fastEnter the Skoda Kodiaq L&K. It's not trying to out-badge or out-muscle the Fortuner. Instead, it goes about solving a different equation -- one that's based on daily usability, cabin quality, and the kind of polish that isn't always visible in spec sheets. And in its newest form, it's the most convincing version of that idea yetAt first glance, the Kodiaq hasn't thrown its old

Electrifying the masses

let's start with a fun fact that most people wouldn't know about Honda. Their first electric scooter was introduced back in 1994, and it was called CUV-ES. Since then, the Japanese automotive giant has had other models along the way, some of which were aimed at personal mobility, while some catered to the commercial side of the market. However, its arguably most important and anticipated launch had to be that of the battery-powered Activa. It's important to remember that the Activa brand name is huge in our country, and has a loyal base of customers. In terms of the name, Honda has started on the right foot. In terms of design language, the Activa e: has a premium look about itself. It's got an elegant finish all around and feels like a well-finished scooter on the whole. The Activa e: gets a handsome DRL on the front-end of the handlebar. Also, it gets diamond-cut alloy wheels and a disc setup at the front. The topend variant of the electric Activa comes with a seven-inch TFT, and the lower variants come with a slightly smaller TFT screen, which is similar to the ICE-powered Activa. The switchgear on the Activa also feels upmarket, and thankfully, Honda has opted for toggle switches to control the screen rather than following the norm of fitting a