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•42m

If you could remove one feature from modern cars to make them cheaper, what would it be? Panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, powered tailgate or something else?

•1d

Hello, I am planning to buy an electric car for city drive (which is around 50 km per day) and occasional intercity drive (which is around 300km) to my village. I expect to own the car for a long time (around 8-10 years) and want a car that is easy to drive within city that can also carry heavy luggage. I want a good ADAS system. My other concern is regarding the damage to batteries when driven on village roads since they are placed underneath and battery warranty have many terms and conditions. I find Creta EV lucrative but it is a bit expensive. I am looking for something under the range of Rs. 15 lakh to 20 lakh. Please suggest 3-4 models of electric car that are available under my budget and specifications.

•1h

The Kia Syros EV would be a good option to consider. Since you need a city EV, the Syros' compact dimensions are perfect for an urban runabout and in your budget you can also get the ER variants that gets the larger 51.4kWh battery pack with a range of over 400kms for your occasional outstation trips. The Syros also has one of the most sought after ADAS systems that works well in our conditions and the battery also gets a protective casing to prevent it from being damaged over bad roads. The HTX ER will just about fit in your budget and is well equipped. The other option is the MG Windsor which is larger in size and has a lot of space on the inside, but isn't as good as the Syros in terms of range. Still if you want a larger boot than the Syros, the Windsor is worth looking at. It's top-spec Essence Pro will also fit in your budget.

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•1w

Dear Autocar Team, I currently own a Dzire diesel manual (2018) and now I am planning to buy a new car but I am very confused between Harrier EV Fearless Plus 75kwh and the XEV 9S Pack Two Above 79kwh. Although, I love diesel cars but since I live in Faridabad, my biggest concern is about increasing bans and restrictions on diesel cars. My main usage is on highways and bit within the city. I have clocked 1.3 lakh km on my Dzire in 8-9 years. I am getting the exact Harrier EV model for Rs. 22 lakh (on-road) whereas the XEV 9S will cost around Rs. 27-28 lakh (on-road) and that is my biggest confusion. Should I spend this additional amount on the XEV 9S for Harrier ev because I don't want any hassles as an since I plan to keep the car for the next several years.

•6d

Since your choice is between these two exact models, go for the Tata Harrier EV Fearless Plus 75kWh at Rs 22 lakh on-road. It is a much better value proposition given the Rs. 5-6 lakh savings over the Mahindra XEV 9S. The Harrier EV is a solidly-built, hardy SUV that's comfy for 5 adults and their luggage.Sure, the XEV 9S gives you the flexibility of three-rows of seating; a lighter steering with a tighter turning radius; and with a larger battery and a more efficient electric powertrain, real-world range will be better. But since you don't specifically need a three-row SUV, the Harrier EV's lower price makes it the more sensible buy.

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•6d

I am looking for a petrol automatic car under Rs 12 lakh with good features. My first choice is the Honda Amaze, but I am concerned about its ground clearance and engine performance. Around 70% of my driving will be in the city. Would the Amaze be a good choice?

•5d

With 70% city driving, the Honda Amaze is actually a very sensible choice. The CVT automatic is smooth and easy to drive in traffic. The engine is reliable, and the car’s compact dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre and park.The only real drawback is that the engine is not particularly torquey, so it can feel a bit flat on highways or when fully loaded. However, for predominantly city use, that is not a major concern. The ground clearance at 172 mm is adequate for most urban conditions, but a fully loaded car can cause the rear suspension to compress significantly, requiring caution over large speed breakers. If you like the Honda Amaze petrol automatic for what it offers, go for it.

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•3d

I am planning to buy either Kia Seltos HTX ivt or Tata Sierra EV empowered 75. Since there is concern on petrol availability/pricing and ethanol blending in the future, which option would be better for our monthly usage of around 500km within the city which will also include 2 trips outside the city every year. If I take Seltos, I am concerned about its resale value in 5 to 10 years and more for an EV as it is more expensive as compared to Deltos and its infrastructure problems. What do you suggest?

•3d

Go for the Kia Seltos HTX IVT. Your usage pattern of around 500km a month in the city with only two outstation trips a year does not justify the premium of the Tata Sierra EV Empowered 75. The Seltos IVT is a smooth, refined and reliable petrol automatic that will handle your city driving effortlessly, and Kia’s service network and ownership experience are strong. Concerns about petrol availability and ethanol blending are largely overblown - E20-compliant engines are designed to handle the fuel, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20 at this stage. The Sierra EV is a very impressive product with a premium cabin and strong range, but it is significantly more expensive and you will not recover that premium through fuel savings at your level of usage. The Seltos is the more sensible and cost-effective choice for your requirements.

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