I have been driving a Mahindra XUV500 for the past 10 years, and the odometer now shows 1,60,000 km. I am planning to change my car and want to stay in the same segment. I have a stipulated budget of ₹18 lakh and am looking for a similar 7-seater SUV with minimal electronics, great comfort, better mileage, and strong safety. My typical running is about 10,000 km every six months. Please suggest what I should go for.

There are plenty of options to choose from, and without knowing your preference for fuel, gearbox, and rear space its a bit hard to pinpoint. However, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx would be a good all-rounder. With your budget, you would get the top trims and thus enjoy more features. The Fronx is also fairly easy to drive with a compact sub-4-meter length, light enough controls and a slightly elevated seating position that will give you a better view outside. Moreover, its taller stance offers you a good ground clearance handy for your occasional weekend trips outside the city. As for space rear room is good, as is the boot space too, so for your family of 4, this should do just fine.

Consider your usage and budget, bikes like the TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will be options we recommend you take a look at. Both are smooth and comfortable machines with neutral riders' triangles, which will be conducive to long stints in the saddle. You can even take a look at the Hero Xpulse 210 if you want a dual-purpose machine. It will be the most comfortable and capable of the three bikes we've suggested here. However, it is also the tallest, so if you are a shorter rider who isn't comfortable with tall bikes, then this may not be the best bet for you. Take a test ride of everything you shortlist before you make a decision.

Yes, seating three adults at the rear of the Tata Punch will be tight. Tata Motors has recently unveiled a new updated Punch; however, changes are to the features and engine, space inside will remain the same. We would recommend the Mahindra XUV 3XO as the rear is spacious, particularly in terms of width, which is what you will need to seat 3 adults at the rear. Moreover, the car has a comfortable ride and is well-equipped too. However, do not expect class-leading fuel efficiency as the engines are tuned with a bias towards a more lively performance.

The Honda CB350 and CB350 H'ness are essentially the same bike wearing different outfits. The former mimics the design language of the popular Royal Enfield 350s, while the latter has a distinct Honda design. As such, their riding experiences are going to be exceedingly similar and picking between the two will come down to which one you prefer the look of. Coming to your query, both these bikes offer good pillion comfort and are good to ride in dense city traffic with their neutral handling and light clutch action, thanks to the slip/assist clutch.