Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury, Author at DriveArabia

2019 Nissan Maxima SV

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. May 6, 2019.

The Good:
– Head-turning style
– Cabin trim and features
– Fair power and handling

The Bad:
– CVT “gear-shifts” don’t add much
– Steering feel
– Less agile than SR model

Video review: 2019 Lexus UX in the UAE

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. May 5, 2019.

We take the all-new Lexus UX 200 for a spin to find out if the little luxury crossover has what it takes to compete with the Germans.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss and RST regular-cab models are Middle-East exclusives

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. April 17, 2019.

American Car News

The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is officially debuting in the UAE and GCC today. But the most interesting news to come out of the launch are the two Middle East-exclusive models, namely the Silverado Trail Boss Regular-Cab and the Silverado RST Regular-Cab.

Video review: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition in the UAE

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. April 11, 2019.

We test-drove the Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition, which is quite possibly the most attractive four-door car around. And probably one of the last V12-powered cars ever.

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 AMG

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. April 10, 2019.

The Good:
– Head-turner with the right paint
– Great handling and comfort
– Powerful and economical

The Bad:
– Expensive relative to performance
– Lack of feedback from controls
– Rear space and boot inefficiencies

2019 Lexus UX 200

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. April 2, 2019.

The Good:
– Attractive design details
– Feels premium in driver’s seat
– Quiet and comfortable

The Bad:
– Rivals offer more power
– Hard plastic on rear doors
– Smaller boot than expected

Video coverage: Museo Storico Alfa Romeo museum in Italy

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. March 31, 2019.

On invitation from Alfa Romeo, we visited the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo museum in Arese near Milan, Italy. Check out concepts, prototypes, sports cars and race cars from a brand that is now more than a hundred years old and has been witnessing a resurgence.