Hi, my 2015 petrol Ciaz has been great and has done over a lakh kilometres. I’m now looking to switch to an SUV, preferably a 6-7 seater, mostly for highway use. It’s important that the SUV has a very good ride quality and minimal motion sickness. My budget is under ₹30 lakh. I’m considering the Hyundai Alcazar and the new Kia Seltos 5-seater. Please advise.

Autocar India

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The Hyundai Alcazar is a decent option for a 6/7-seater SUV with a comfortable ride quality. However, its third row of seats is not the most spacious or comfortable for adults.

If you're fine with going for an MPV, take a look at the Toyota Innova Hycross strong hybrid. It's got a refined petrol-strong hybrid CVT powertrain that has a claimed fuel efficiency of 23.34kpl.

Moreover, its cabin is far more spacious and comfortable than the Alcazar, and it has a comfortable ride on the highways too. Toyota Innova Hycross strong hybrid prices range from Rs 26.30 lakh to Rs 32.38 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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Alcazar

from ₹16.83 Lakh

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Innova HyCross

from ₹21.24 Lakh

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Tarangkumar Patel

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Hi, I currently own a Honda Amaze diesel 2014 model. Now, after using it for so long, I want to upgrade to a 7-seater. I shortlisted the Hyundai Alcazar and Kia Carens Clavis and have done test drives for both vehicles. My daily usage in the city is 25 km, and I occasionally do long family trips. Now I am super confused between both cars, as one has premiumness and the other has space. Please suggest the best vehicle for me. Is the turbo petrol good? Now I am super confused.

Autocar India

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Both cars are quite closely matched on premium feel, though one aesthetic seems to have worked better for you than the other. It's more a contest of road presence versus space, as the tall, SUV body style of the Hyundai Alcazar makes a strong impression on the road. It is boxy and upright and has the edge on ground clearance, as well as larger wheels.The price you pay is in the third row, where the Kia Carens Clavis' practical MPV shape liberates more space, and there's better ease of access too. Both cars have the same powertrain options, except that the Carens Clavis offers an additional engine option - the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol. It also gets an iMT automated manual gearbox with the Turbo Petrol engine instead of a conventional manual, which the Alcazar gets.Yes, the Turbo Petrol is a good option, as given your relatively low usage, a diesel doesn't feel necessary. The 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo feels strong enough to haul 7 people and is quite enjoyable to drive too.As for which of the two you wish to buy, if you simply must have an SUV for its visual appeal and ground clearance, that is the only reason to choose the Alcazar. If that is not a bother, then the lighter, more spacious, more practical Kia Carens Clavis is the one we recommend.

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Sarsoh Patel

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I am confused between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. My daily running is around 60 km, mostly within the city. However, I usually travel against traffic, so I generally get a relatively free run and can maintain a good average speed unless it’s an unusually bad day. Another factor I am considering is the government’s long-term policy on petrol and diesel vehicles, especially with increasing focus on pollution control and stricter emission norms.

Autocar India

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If you regularly travel with six or seven adults, then the Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid certainly has an edge due to its more spacious cabin. The Toyota will also be a lot more efficient too, thus your fuel bills will be in check. On the other hand, if the third row will be used only occasionally, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the better car to drive. Its diesel-automatic combination is smooth, refined and delivers punchy performance. Also, the top-spec XUV diesel-automatic is much more affordable than a Hycross hybrid, making the Mahindra good value too.

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Faizan

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I am planning to buy a car for my family of 6. I am not very sure which car I should go with, but I have explored a couple of options. As I am looking to buy a car with good looks and power, I resonate with the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700. Do you have any better options? Also, I don’t mind buying it second-hand too. Please help.

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From a pure six-seater comfort point of view, the Tata Safari is the better option. It offers a more comfortable third row, and thanks to the sliding middle row, you get more flexibility to create additional legroom and knee room for passengers sitting in the back.The XUV700’s third row is more suitable for children, and that too mainly for shorter journeys. This limitation remains even if you look at the used examples of the earlier versions.If you want an even better six-seater in terms of overall comfort, you can also consider the Toyota Innova HyCross. It offers a full-size third row and is comfortable enough even for adults, making it a stronger option if third row usability is a priority.

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