Good Morning, Team AutoCar Thank you for your valuable content on cars. We are looking for our first car in Bangalore. Considering the city’s traffic, we want to buy a compact automatic SUV for mostly city use and occasional highway trips. We are a family of three (husband, wife, and young child), and for long drives, there might be four adults and a kid. Our budget is ₹10–12 lakh. We need an SUV that offers a smooth ride in both city and highway conditions. Please suggest 2–3 best options within our budget.

If ₹15 lakh is a strict budget and a sunroof is a must, we suggest you consider either the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. With year-end offers currently available, you can negotiate and secure a good deal.The new Kia Seltos is an attractive option as well, but at this price point, the variant you get may not include a sunroof, and the Seltos is not particularly known for fuel efficiency. That said, if you are keen on the updated Seltos, it may be worth waiting for the price announcement on 2nd January.

Since you own a KTM 390 Duke and have spoken about its performance, we'll put that parameter at the forefront when recommending some options. The Kawasaki Z650, while a quick, light and premium machine, can feel a little dull if you're stepping up from the fast KTM. While the Honda CB / CBR 650 models are now knocking on the door of 100hp, they are also quite heavy machines, and the engine is rather peaky, which means that you'll really have to work for the performance. In the Honda lineup, we suggest you look at the CB750 Hornet, as that is a punchy and lightweight machine that will feel like a good step up from the 390 Duke. You can also take a look at the Suzuki GSX-8R because even though its spec sheet is quite modest, in the real world, this is a very fun machine that doesn't sacrifice practicality too much. Another option in the same segment is the Triumph Daytona 660, which is also a relaxed, real-world usable sportbike with engaging performance. If you want to break the 100hp barrier well and truly, bikes like the Triumph Street Triple R and Kawasaki Z900 are the most affordable options. The former is an accomplished track machine, while the latter will be a sublime road bike owing to its creamy smooth engine and plush suspension.We recommend a thorough test ride of all bikes before you choose to go ahead.

Unfortunately, your worry about the resale value of an electric car is correct. The battery is the biggest cost in EVs, and there is no effective way for second-hand car buyers to judge the battery health; hence, they sell at a discount.Instead, you can go for Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid, it will give you good mileage and will be in your budget too.

From a power and comfort standpoint, the Tata Harrier has an edge over the Creta, which is neither as spacious nor as powerful. The Harrier is also the better highway car – it feels solid and planted at speed, and the higher driving position gives you a lot of confidence on longer runs.​​In the city, though, its size makes it a bit more cumbersome than the smaller Hyundai Creta, which can slip into tighter gaps and parking spots more easily. If your top priorities are power and comfort, the Harrier, with its bigger cabin and more supportive seats, is the stronger choice. While it is larger, the Harrier can still double as a city car once you get used to its dimensions.​