The Citroen Aircross has a turbo petrol engine, so relatively lower mileage is not surprising. In our tests, the Aircross returned around 9.5 kmpl in city conditions for both the manual and automatic variants. For reference, the Kia Sonet, which is similarly priced but smaller in size, returned around 11.5 kmpl in the city, giving it an advantage of almost 2 kmpl in efficiency. The main reason for that is the Aircross’s larger size and weight.That said, since our efficiency test was carried out in Mumbai, in cities with more free-flowing traffic, you can expect a bit more mileage from the Aircross.

We would strongly suggest opting for a 7-seater. Having a safe car but carrying six persons in a 5-seater is equally, or even more, unsafe. We recommend the Kia Carens Clavis, as it meets your space requirements. In the Clavis, you have enough room to mount two child seats (highly recommended for child safety) along with four adults, ensuring good comfort. The ride quality is also comfortable, and it is a large, practical car.Yes, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine doesn’t have the punch of the 3XO’s turbo petrol engine, and if that is something you are after, then we would recommend stretching and going for the base variant of the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It is a 7-seater, although the third row is not as comfortable as the Clavis, but it is good enough for children, and the turbo petrol engine is powerful and has effortless performance.

The Hyundai Venue is a good option for your requirements. It is a spacious and comfortable SUV that is easy to drive in the city and on the highway. This Hyundai car is packed with features and tech, and the cabin feels upmarket and well-built too. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol DCT powertrain engine is peppy and suitable for your daily commute.However, given your wife's intended long-range use of 120km plus, 3-4 days a week, we would recommend the 1.5 diesel AT. The engine is refined, and the gearbox is smooth, making it an excellent city commuter. Fuel efficiency will also be much better than the turbo petrol option.

Yes, you're right, the Skoda Kylaq is an excellent choice that fits your needs well. Apart from being comfortable and stable out on the highway, its 1.0 TSI engine has a lot of punch, and its 6-speed AT gearbox is very smooth. Mileage is decent, too, if driven carefully, and ingress and egress are quite easy.However, you should also consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which has more powerful engines and an able chassis, since you like to drive. It is slightly more comfortable than the Kylaq, which can feel a bit stiff, and since you do such long distances, unlike the Kylaq, it offers a strong but efficient diesel engine option, which will reduce the running costs slightly.