What more needs to be said about the most recognisable off-road vehicle in the Indian market? More terrain has been traversed by the Gypsy than by any other vehicle in the nation. Even after almost four decades since its introduction, Indians just can't seem to get enough of this car.
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We went insane when Honda debuted its infamous VTEC in the first generation City in India. It performed better than any other car available at the time. There was a very tune-friendly, classic JDM vibe to it, and the Indian audience still finds it quite appealing.
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GOING TO SO When Skoda first brought the Octavia vRS to the Indian market, it was the first generation of the car that Indians had ever seen. Every enthusiast's dream, it featured a performance-tuned turbocharged petrol engine (the first in the mass market segment), as well as fine-tuned suspension and steering. For almost twenty years, the Indian audience has been captivated by the gen-1 Octavia VRS.
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When Honda debuted the Civic (FD2) in India in the early 2000s, many were enthralled with its futuristic appearance and layout. It had raised the bar so high that some cars on the market are still attempting to compare with it. Globally, this vehicle functioned as the foundation for the Civic Type R and multiple alliterations of Spoon and Mugen. Among auto enthusiasts, this Civic variant is still incredibly well-liked in the Indian market.
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In India, the Hummer's equivalent is the Nissan Jonga. There were not many civilian versions of this vehicle, which was created for the Indian Army. However, thanks to restomods, many celebrities and enthusiasts now value owning these retired Army and civilian cars.
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Nothing on the planet has the same vibe as the original Willy's Jeep. With its World War II history and genuine tough off-roading qualities, the Willys Jeep cleared the path for modern SUVs. The SUV that started it all, the Mahindra, was produced in India and is still a favorite among enthusiasts and collectors.
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Before the Toyota Fortuner entered the luxury SUV market, the Mitsubishi Pajero dominated it. With a track record of success in some of the harshest environments on Earth, the Pajero cultivated a cult-like following that, like the car, is still going strong today.
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