The Jetour T2 is manufactured by Jetour Auto, which is an independent subsidiary brand of the large Chinese automotive conglomerate, the Chery Holding Group. Jetour has sold over a million vehicles globally in just four years, and the T2 is their halo model with an unmistakeable likeness to the Defe...

Published on 26 Mar 2026

Sporty SUV with European Vibes

In the June issue of Motor, we introduced Deepal to you with their slick transforming E07 that could turn from an SUV into a pickup truck within a few seconds. Then, in July, we featured the Changan Lumin city car, a little pocket rocket of sorts that wowed us with its nippy personality and surprisi...

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Crab-Walking Luxury EV

Today’s electron-powered machine from China is the IM Motors IM6 luxury SUV. Brought to you by Evolution Auto, it’s made by IM Motors which is a brand under the hierarchy of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, or SAIC Motor as it’s now known. SAIC has a plethora of brands, including the ...

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Seven Seat SUV with a Petrol Powertrain

Electric vehicles are plentiful nowadays, but there’s also the good old internal combustion brigade vying for your attention and cheque book. And yes, some of these machines are from China. In fact, since the import ban was lifted, the Chinese auto floodgates have opened with gusto, giving us a ta...

Published on 22 Mar 2026

Refreshingly rare EV Sedan

Uncle Deepal (pronounced DePaul in case you didn’t know) has been quietly making waves in Sri Lanka. A brand of Changan Automobile and represented by Senok under the Deepal Sri Lanka name, they sold their 200th vehicle just before this test drive! And, with this latest feature; we’ve tested thei...

Published on 20 Mar 2026

In the world of car manufacturing, it usually takes around 30 years for a new brand to reach a point where it can consistently produce reliable, well-sorted cars that compete with the industry giants. Toyota, Hyundai, and even Volkswagen followed this trajectory....

Published on 18 Mar 2026

It’s a sedan…and it’s electrified!

Ah, a sedan! What a breath of fresh air amidst the onslaught of SUVs, I thought, as I was tasked with test-driving the JMEV ELIGHT. Then, I discovered that it was an electric sedan, which really piqued my interest. So far, the EVs I’ve tested have been SUVs and a pickup truck or two. Despite being...

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Avant-garde ambition at an attainable price

Once known primarily for rugged utility vehicles designed to take a beating in rural India, Mahindra has undergone quite the makeover. With a stronger design identity, serious investment in engineering, and surprising forays into premium features, the new XUV 3XO lands in Sri Lanka aiming squarely a...

Published on 24 Feb 2026

True-blue, petrol turbo crossover…

EVs, EVs, EVs. That’s what we’ve been mostly sampling for the past many months. That’s also why it was a breath of fresh air to check out the latest Suzuki Fronx in Alpha AT 1.0L Turbo guise, as brought down by Associated Motorways, official agents for Suzuki in Sri Lanka. Suzuki is probably o...

Published on 17 Feb 2026

A large family hauler that's surprisingly swift for the price

In a way, the Chery Tiggo 9 makes a definitive statement - that it can play in the flagship SUV space. It impresses with space, refinement, and strong value for money even given our vastly inflated prices; thanks to the local punitive import taxes. Smooth, quiet, generously equipped, yet with bliste...

Published on 16 Feb 2026