For around 1,000km of monthly running, a petrol SUV would suit your needs well. Since nearly 80% of your driving is within the city, an automatic will be far more convenient than a manual.The Kia Seltos is the largest and most spacious SUV in this comparison, while the Nexon and Venue are both sub-four-metre SUVs. The Seltos HTK (O) variant is a tempting option, but it misses out on a few features you might expect at this price point. Automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera and ventilated seats are not offered. Also, the 1.5-litre petrol engine feels a bit underpowered compared to the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol available on the Venue HX 8, which fits within the same budget.The Venue also offers a stronger feature set overall and if value for money is important to you, it is the better buy.The Nexon CNG fits within the budget and will be the cheapest to run. However, you will have to deal with long waiting times at CNG stations, especially in the city where most of your driving will be.If you want a spacious SUV with a smooth driving experience, the Kia Seltos HTK (O) with the CVT gearbox is a good choice. But if you want the maximum number of features and are willing to compromise slightly on rear seat space, the Venue is the one to go for. The Nexon is worth considering only if fuel efficiency is your top priority.

The Tata Nexon EV will be the ideal choice for your requirements. The Fearless 45 version gets you the bigger 45kWh battery pack with a real-world range of 350km and it has a good set of features along with an excellent ride that will come close to the Duster you owned. It is stable on the highway, the charging network is growing rapidly and as a city car, it offers the lowest running costs in comparison to ICE.

Given your high daily driving and need for good range, the Mahindra XEV 9S is the best choice. It features a large 79kWh battery pack that offers a range of over 440km and it has strong performance for those who enjoy driving. The Pack One Above variant starts at around Rs 22 lakh and is extremely well-equipped. Moreover, the XEV’s 409V electrical architecture supports DC fast-charging speeds of up to 175kW making quick top ups quick, if you have a fast-charger in the vicinity. The other choice would be the Tata Harrier EV that gets a 75kWh battery and is more expensive than the 9S from the entry variant. It also doesn't get the same plush cabin as the Mahindra and overall lacks in terms of value for money.

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is shaping up to be an interesting SUV. It is nicely loaded with features - more so than the imported Tiguan R-Line - and features sporty looks and a powerful engine. As for the DSG gearbox, yes, dual-clutch gearboxes have been known to experience greater wear than torque-converters or CVTs, but that is only if they're not handled with care, and mostly in stop-and-go conditions.Best practices like shifting out of D at a standstill, rolling off smoothly will greatly prolong the life of the gearbox, and of course not skimping on recommended maintenance. Moreover, these issues were more prominent in older iterations of the DSG used on smaller cars, like the Polo's DQ200, things have been greatly improved in newer iterations and on larger cars with more powerful engines; the Tayron uses a newer DQ381-7A. As for VFM, we do not know the price as yet, though the hope is that local assembly will at least make it competitive. However, later this year, Volkswagen will launch a standard version of the Tayron, without the R-Line specification, that will miss the body kit and some features, and that could be the one to pick.