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Sandeep

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My current vehicle is a Hyundai Xcent, and I want to sell it and buy a 6 or 7-seater car. My budget is Rs 10-15 lakh. Which car would you suggest?

Autocar India

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Within Rs 10-15 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the best all rounder. It gives the most usable third row at this price, so adults can sit there for short to medium drives, and the ride stays comfortable over broken roads. The light steering and good all-round visibility make it easy to handle in traffic, and when you fold the last row you get a big boot for airport runs or luggage-heavy trips. Its got excellent fuel economy, and in your budget, you should be able to get a top spec version and even an automatic gearbox if you like. You could also try Toyota's version of the Ertiga - the Rumion - or if you want captain's chairs in the middle row, there is the Maruti Suzuki XL6.

Some things to note: with seven on board the petrol will need a few more gear changes on hills, and you only get the option of a single petrol engine or a CNG version. Another great option is the Kia Carens Clavis, which is big on space, practicality, comfort and quality. However, at your budget, you will only get lower variants and the basic 1.5-litre petrol engine, and will have to spend more to get the turbo petrol or diesel versions. If you're able to up your budget by a few lakhs, it is definitely worth considering.

Pinaki Bhattacharya

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Check Alcazar. Nice car.

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Mousumi Bhattacharya

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Which is the better option among the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXi manual petrol top variant, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga with similar features, or the Maruti Suzuki Dzire top variant petrol manual? I drive around 24 km daily in a metropolitan city. I am 57 years old and have a family of four.

Autocar India

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With mostly 24 km a day in city traffic and a family of four, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire top petrol manual fits your use best. It rides smoother than the Wagon R on broken city roads, so you and your family feel less tired. The steering and clutch are light, and the car feels steady on the highway. You also get a big boot for bags, while the car still stays easy to park in tight spots.Two small trade-offs: the seat is lower than the Wagon R, so you sit less upright, and you need to bend a bit more to get in and out.If a high, easy step-in seat is your top need, the Wagon R ZXi works well for short city trips and narrow lanes, but it can feel bouncy on bad patches and is not as wide for two adults in the back. Skip the Ertiga unless you often carry six or seven people; for four in a metro, its extra size just adds parking and traffic hassle. For your daily city use, pick the Dzire top petrol manual.

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Kumar

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I own an Alto LXI 2011 and now want to upgrade to a new car. My requirements are mainly for family trips with senior citizens and kids, ranging from 250 km to 1200 km per trip. My usage is around 70% highway and hill driving, and 30% city driving. I live in a tier-3 city and am looking for a strong, safe, and comfortable family car that is also comfortable to drive. I am 5 feet tall. Please suggest a good car within a budget of ₹15-23 lakh. I am open to ICE, hybrid, or EV options.

Autocar India

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On a Rs 15-23 lakh budget, the Kia Carens Clavis diesel automatic fits your use best. It rides comfortably on long trips, the low step-in makes it easy for elders, and the third row lets you carry six or seven or fold it to free up a big boot. The diesel pulls well on hills with a full load, and the automatic keeps driving effortless in traffic. For you at 5 feet, the high seat, wide glass area and light controls help with confidence in a tier-3 city, and Kia’s service reach outside big metros is a plus.Know that, compared to your Alto, it is a long car, so tight parking needs a bit more care. With all three rows up, boot space is small, so plan to fold one side when needed. If five seats are enough and you want a sportier feel on hills, look at the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 automatic. If smooth city running and lower fuel use matter more, you can go for Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid. Given your affinity for long family road trips, we would not recommend an EV at this stage. Overall, the Carens suits your family-first brief best.

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Jay

•11h

I have a 2007 Swift. This is only the third car I’ve owned in my life, and I’m no longer a young man, so my next car will probably be the last one I buy. I also intend to take occasional road trips, roughly once every two months. My next car definitely has to be either an EV or a strong hybrid. However, I’m getting all kinds of confusion: 1. If I buy an EV, it will mainly be for city driving, where I average about 80 km a week, along with occasional well-planned road trips. Otherwise, my road trips may become anxiety-ridden, especially when traveling with my two dogs. 2. If I buy a strong hybrid, the road trip concern is addressed. But since I already own an Ather 450X, I really want to use only an EV for my city driving. 3. I also know that a few plug-in hybrids are expected to arrive in India soon. This is where I’m getting confused: 1. Isn’t a plug-in hybrid essentially two cars in one; an EV and a strong hybrid? While that sounds like an advantage, won’t it also mean more complex technology and potentially higher maintenance costs? 2. Which plug-in hybrids are being planned for launch in India, what price points are they likely to be launched at, and when can they be expected? 3. Should I simply buy an EV and retain my Swift for road trips? 4. Or should I just buy a strong hybrid and not feel guilty about using it for my city driving? Please help!!

Autocar India

•5h

We think you are overcomplicating this slightly, so let us simplify it. Your usage pattern is actually very clear: very low city running, occasional long road trips, and you want this to likely be your last car. That changes the answer completely.A pure EV can absolutely handle your weekly 80 km city usage with ease, but if you already know that your occasional road trips with two dogs will create charging anxiety or force overly rigid planning, then that emotional friction matters. A “last car” should make life easier, not add a layer of planning every time you head out.A plug in hybrid sounds perfect on paper because yes, it is effectively both an EV and a hybrid. But the trade off is exactly what you suspect: more complexity, higher cost and right now, very little real choice in India. Mainstream plug in hybrids are still some distance away, and even when they arrive, expect them to be expensive. Unless you are happy waiting a few years, we would not base your decision around future promises.Which brings us to the practical answer: buy a strong hybrid and stop feeling guilty about using it in the city. A good strong hybrid will do a surprising amount of low speed urban driving in EV mode anyway, so you are not “wasting” fuel in the way a conventional petrol would. More importantly, it completely solves the road trip question without asking you to retain an ageing 2007 Swift purely as backup.Keeping the Swift only for occasional road trips while buying an EV for 80 km a week feels like an inefficient two car solution unless you have a sentimental reason to keep it.If we were in your shoes, we would buy something like a Toyota Hyryder or Innova Hycross hybrid and enjoy the simplicity.

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My wife and I earn around ₹4.5 lakh per month. We are planning to buy our first car, and we prefer the EMI to be around ₹15,000-₹20,000. What car would you suggest we should buy?

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It really depends on how much down payment you are comfortable putting in, because your EMI target of Rs 15,000 to 20,000 can get you very different cars depending on the loan tenure and upfront payment.That said, for a first car that is easy to drive, safe, comfortable and still feels special, one of the strongest picks today is the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic. Skoda’s official pricing puts the Signature automatic in a range where, with roughly Rs 2.3 down payment and a 7 year loan, your EMI can sit broadly in your target bracket. The turbo petrol engine feels punchy without being intimidating, the torque converter automatic is smooth and fuss free, and the size is just right for a first time buyer.If you want to spend less and prioritise maximum ease of use, the Hyundai i20 IVT is another excellent first car. It is easier to drive than most SUVs, the IVT automatic is extremely smooth in traffic, and ownership is straightforward. You give up the higher seating position of an SUV, but for urban use, it is arguably an even easier first car.

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I have booked the Kia Seltos turbo DCT. My monthly running is around 900 km, mostly in Chennai traffic. Should I wait for the hybrid version? Is it expected soon? Also, how much price difference can be expected between the turbo-petrol and the hybrid?

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•4d

The Kia Seltos hybrid, as well as the new-generation Hyundai Creta with the hybrid tech, are both expected to arrive next year. If you can wait until then, it would be better to do so, as the hybrid would be far more fuel-efficient. As for the price difference, it's hard to pinpoint right now, but expect to pay about Rs. 50,000 extra over a turbo-petrol automatic.Thus, if the wait time and the premium are not ok with you, stick with the Kia Seltos. However, given that you are mostly driving in traffic, remember that a turbo petrol would not be very efficient, and for heavy, slow traffic, the DCT can feel a bit hesitant at crawling speeds and can run warm in long jams. The Seltos with the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol with CVT is better suited to your use, as its smoother in the city, would be more fuel-efficient and would potentially be more reliable too.

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