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Rakesh Dutt Chamoli

•6w

I am looking to buy a car for my family of six. My daily city driving is around 20 km, and I take trips to the hills twice a year. I currently drive a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (2015 model) and am planning to upgrade within a budget of ₹10-12 lakh. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens Clavis, and Mahindra Bolero Neo. Please suggest which would be the best option for my needs.

Autocar India

•5w

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 suits your needs best because it is the easiest upgrade from a WagonR with a comfortable ride, light controls and low maintenance, making it ideal for your daily city use while still being practical enough for a family of six on occasional highway and hill trips.

The Kia Carens Clavis, in comparison, is the better people mover with more space and a genuinely usable third row, along with stronger long-distance comfort, making it the better choice if you prioritise family travel and space over everything else, though it will feel slightly larger and less effortless in everyday driving.

The Mahindra Bolero Neo, on the other hand, is tougher and better suited to rough terrain and hills, but it feels basic, less comfortable and not as family-friendly for regular use, and overall lacks the refinement of the other two . Do keep in mind that both the XL6 and the Clavis will stretch slightly beyond your budget on the road, depending on the variant you choose .

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Rakesh dutt chamoli

•5w

Thank you Autocar, is it a reality to that If I go for XL6 it is considered to be a rented Taxi then a family car

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