Vivek Menon, Author at DriveArabia

2016 Kia Sorento V6

by Vivek Menon. January 6, 2016.

The Good:
– Styling and cabin trim
– Space and tech features
– Comfortable and economical

The Bad:
– Not quite quick for a V6
– Third-row seat access
– Limited offroad abilities

2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

by Vivek Menon. December 1, 2015.

The Good:
– Commanding presence
– Luxurious interior
– Comfortable ride

The Bad:
– Little bit expensive
– Intentionally soft controls
– Pretty darn long

2016 Audi A6 35 FSI Quattro

by Vivek Menon. August 17, 2015.

The Good:
– Looks good with body kit
– Cabin trim and features
– Good ride and handling

The Bad:
– Average power from small V6
– No tail-sliding fun
– Complicated multimedia tech

First drive: 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5 in the UAE

by Vivek Menon. July 29, 2015.

The Subaru Legacy is Subaru’s flagship sedan, and has been around since a long time, even if nobody knew. Overhauled for 2015, the Legacy now gets an entirely new design and a new engine choice.

First drive: 2015 Subaru WRX STI in the UAE

by Vivek Menon. July 19, 2015.

We got to test-drive something different last week. Something that is genuinely Japanese and not the Chinese-American-Australian Japanese. Something that is blisteringly fast, sounds awesome, and is a pure joy to drive. It is interesting on the tarmac, and only gets infinitely more interesting beyond it. It is the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

First drive: 2015 Ford Fusion Ecoboost in the UAE

by Vivek Menon. July 5, 2015.

The all-new Ford Fusion debuted almost a year ago, and just as it’s catching up with the local car-buying public, Ford suddenly decided to roll in the all-new 2015 Ford Fusion Ecoboost, albeit quietly. So quietly that no one knows it’s here in the UAE. The Fusion Ecoboost had been here two years ago in its prototype stage for some extensive hot-weather testing, when we were offered an exclusive media test-drive that left Editor-in-Chief Mashfique thoroughly impressed. And the final production model that we just drove has only become better.

Long-term update: Vivek’s Renault Megane enjoying the summer sun

by Vivek Menon. July 5, 2015.

So it has been a year and 30,000 km since we bought our Renault Megane. Buying this car was an experiment, as it is the least noticed and least trusted car by the general public. Contrary to popular belief though, the car has chugged along rather well, probably due to the fact that it is almost purely a Nissan underneath, from almost every nut and bolt, right up to the engine and transmission. It may not have exceeded our expectations, but it has never let us down either. For the price paid, we actually do not have any complaints.

First drive: 2015 Ford Fiesta in the UAE

by Vivek Menon. June 23, 2015.

We usually don’t look at too many small cars simply because the cheapest offerings from all brands are now almost similar to each other. We end up looking at some when we have to rent one out though, like this all-new 2015 Ford Fiesta we had rented for a week.

2014 Renault Megane 2.0 Hatchback

by Vivek Menon. December 20, 2014.

The Good:
– Value-packed pricing
– Fair cabin features
– Decent ride and handling

The Bad:
– Not very fast
– Average rear legroom
– Some hard cabin plastics

First drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 300 in the UAE

by Vivek Menon. December 14, 2014.

We were on the lookout for a smooth rental highway runner on a restrained budget, but something with more poise than a regular Camry. The cheapstakes in us intentionally never looked beyond a basic Dodge Charger or a Ford Taurus, but what ultimately and least-expectedly came our way was something cheaper and more premium — a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E300.

Vivek Menon

2016 Kia Sorento V6

2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

2016 Audi A6 35 FSI Quattro

First drive: 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5 in the UAE

First drive: 2015 Subaru WRX STI in the UAE

First drive: 2015 Ford Fusion Ecoboost in the UAE

Long-term update: Vivek’s Renault Megane enjoying the summer sun

First drive: 2015 Ford Fiesta in the UAE

2014 Renault Megane 2.0 Hatchback

First drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 300 in the UAE

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