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?

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Pick the Ertiga ZXI automatic. Your running is low and mostly city, so a simple petrol with an automatic will keep life easy, and you still get true 7-seat flexibility when parents join. The Maruti 6‑speed automatic is smooth, reliable, and stress-free in traffic, and the K15 engine is E20-ready, so fuel changes are a non-issue for you.The Carens diesel manual is great on highways, but with tier‑2 short trips and only one long run every couple of months, DPF regens can be a headache you do not need. Also, you pay more upfront and won’t recover it with your kilometres. If you liked the Carens for space, the petrol will drink a bit more; that’s the trade you already spotted.Victoris is fine as a 5‑seat SUV, but it simply doesn’t solve your “sometimes six” use case the way Ertiga does.One honest catch with Ertiga: with all three rows up, boot space is tight, and it’s not the quickest for fast highway overtakes. For your family's pace and mileage, though, it fits your budget, comfort and usage best.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Kia Carens

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When you factor in inflation and how the segments have moved, a 7-seat SUV like the BR-V would cost Rs 25 lakh today, so your estimate is spot on there. The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is an excellent MPV, but might not feel like a sufficient upgrade from your BR-V in terms of size, space, quality and creature comforts. Plus, to match the running costs of your CNG BR-V, you'd have to choose a CNG version of the XL6, which is only officially available in a low-spec Zeta spec, and only in manual-gearbox guise.Our recommendation would be the Hyundai Alcazar diesel automatic. It's smooth, efficient and spacious, while also giving you the SUV body style with arguably greater road presence than your BR-V, and will thus feel like a proper upgrade. You will get a fully loaded variant for around Rs 26 lakh, which offers plenty of creature comforts and tech.If your budget is tighter than that, also consider the Kia Carens Clavis diesel AT. It costs a little less, and doesn't get you the SUV body style, but it's actually more spacious than the Alcazar, with the same efficient powertrain, and a similarly high-quality cabin.Overall, however, we feel the Alcazar diesel AT is the best bet for you.

Hyundai Alcazar

Kia Carens Clavis

Maruti Suzuki XL6

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Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid automatic. In your 95% stop-go city use it returns real 20-plus kpl, glides on electric at low speeds so the drive feels smooth, and the high seat with over 200 mm clearance gives far better visibility and confidence than your Ciaz. The hybrid system is Toyota-sourced and proven; with Maruti’s wide service network, running and upkeep stay low.For a family of five, the rear bench will handle two adults and a kid in comfort most days, and the ride soaks up rough roads and speed breakers well. One honest drawback is boot space on the strong hybrid, which is smaller than the non-hybrid; on the rare highway trip, you will need to pack accordingly.If you are looking for a slightly more modern interior, then the Victoris is also a strong choice with essentially the same powertrain. There are no three-row hybrids in your price range, so a diesel is your best bet for lower running costs. Here, the Kia Carens Clavis diesel auto is a good choice, but remember you will need to make a highway trip every couple of weeks to keep the DPF healthy.Overall, if a third row is not essential, the strong hybrid Grand Vitara is the best fit.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Kia Carens Clavis