I own a 2003 Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXi. Due to low fuel economy, I want to upgrade. My current mileage is 8 kpl in the city and 14 kpl on the highway, which I find low. Please suggest alternatives.

The Renault Triber would be a good option for you and would fit your budget. The MPV is compact and thus easily manageable in city streets, and despite its small footprint, the third row of seats is surprisingly usable. However, the engine is quite down on power, so it needs to be worked harder on highway drives or when the car is fully loaded.If you want something bigger with a more powerful engine, you could opt for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. However, this would be at the top end of your budget, with higher variants crossing it.

Since you are looking at ADV-style bikes, we recommend you consider the TVS Apache RTX 300, as it will be available within your budget. The RTX is a comfortable, feature-loaded, and powerful motorcycle that is priced close to smaller, less feature-rich bikes and therefore warrants serious consideration.If you want to stick with a Japanese brand instead, between the Honda NX200 and Suzuki V-Strom SX you've shortlisted, the Suzuki makes for the better all-rounder. Take a test ride of these three to see which one suits you best.

With Maruti out, you have limited options in this budget, and you will have to compromise on either space or features. Nevertheless, you can consider either the Tata Punch 1.2 Petrol or the Hyundai Exter 1.2 petrol AMT.The Tata Punch was updated recently, so you get a fresh-looking car with updated interiors. You can opt for the Tata Punch Pure+ variant, which comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, cruise control, and more. It also offers a tough feel and has one of the better suspension setups in the segment. In case you want to choose automatic, opt for the Hyundai Exter. It has one of the smoothest AMTs and comes with more or less the same features as Punch.

Since you want more power than your current Hyundai Creta, the best option for you is the recently launched Mahindra XUV 7XO.Considering your Delhi NCR location and your limited running of under 12,000 km a year, we would recommend the petrol version. The turbo petrol engine is powerful, refined, and delivers effortless performance, making it a clear upgrade over your Creta.Given Delhi conditions, we would also suggest the 6-speed torque converter automatic. It is smooth, quick shifting, and will make daily driving far less stressful.With the facelift, Mahindra has also improved the ride quality, added more features, and overall, the 7XO feels more premium and modern inside and out.Within your budget, you can go for the AX7 variant, which is well-loaded and comes with all the features you would expect at this price point.