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About Discovery Layer
Auto Index India compares the cars people actually shortlist, from ₹6 lakh hatchbacks to ₹30 lakh three-row MPVs, on the numbers that decide a purchase: ex-showroom price, claimed and real-world mileage, Bharat NCAP scores, boot space and service costs. Every figure links to its source, whether that's a manufacturer brochure, a crash-test report or a sales filing.
Start with the model directory to compare specs side by side, or open the brand profiles to see where each maker is strong and where it isn't. The news section covers launches, price changes and monthly sales as they happen.
Methodology
We use the same research process for every buying guide on Discovery Layer. Before a guide goes live, it has to clear the checks below.
- Check the important numbers. Prices, specifications, performance figures, and safety ratings link back to their sources. We look for an official document and a trustworthy independent source before publishing.
- Separate claims from real-world results. When an official figure differs from independent testing, we show both and name the sources. For buying decisions, we give more weight to independently verified results.
- Be honest about weaknesses. Every model has drawbacks, and our reviews say what they are. A useful buying guide should help you rule cars out, not just give you reasons to buy them.
- Keep rankings independent. Manufacturers cannot buy a place in our lists. We do not use dealer-portal affiliate links or sell the top position.
- Recheck changing details. Every article carries a Last verified date. We revisit prices, variants, and feature lists when a manufacturer updates a model.
Editorial principles
- Give readers the useful answer early.
- Put citations beside the claims they support.
- Say when the evidence is limited or a figure is only an estimate.
- Write plainly, without padding or sales language.
- Use comparison tables where they make a choice easier to scan.
Editorial team
The Discovery Layer editorial team handles source selection, fact-checking, corrections, and scheduled content reviews. The editor responsible for this work is listed below.
Sandilya M
Editor, Auto Index India · Auto Index India
Sandilya edits Auto Index India, covering the car market in India — launches, pricing, running costs, and what's worth a buyer's attention each week.
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Spotted a number that looks off, or have a model we should cover? Email hello@discoverylayer.org. Corrections are made within one business day; the article’s Last verified date is bumped on every update.