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Shall I buy the existing Seltos HTX IVT as I’m getting a good discount, and will it have better resale value, or should I consider the XUV 3XO AX7L for better features and a turbo engine? My budget is around ₹14-15 lakh - please suggest.

Asked by: Abhijit Saha

If you are getting a good deal, go for the Kia Seltos HTX iVT. The new Seltos is bigger and fresher but gets the same engines and is likely to be at least a lakh more expensive. 

Yes, your resale will be hit once the new model comes out, but that can be compensated with the good deal you get on the outgoing model. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a smaller car than the Seltos, so it will be a step down in that sense.
 

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Asked by: Abhijit Saha

Shall I buy the existing Seltos HTX IVT as I’m getting a good discount, and will it have better resale value, or should I consider the XUV 3XO AX7L for better features and a turbo engine? My budget is around ₹14-15 lakh - please suggest.

If you are getting a good deal, go for the Kia Seltos HTX iVT. The new Seltos is bigger and fresher but gets the same engines and is likely to be at least a lakh more expensive. Yes, your resale will be hit once the new model comes out, but that can be compensated with the good deal you get on the outgoing model. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a smaller car than the Seltos, so it will be a step down in that sense.
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22 Dec' 25
Asked by: Vaibhav

I own a 2023 MG ZS EV and am very happy with the performance, service and overall reliability. It has done 90,000kms and I'm looking to upgrade it to something around 30 lakhs on road. I really like the BE6, should I wait for Sierra ev. I can wait for a few months. Please help me i'm open to other options too

It’s good to know you have had a good experience with EVs and are ready to buy your next one. The Tata Sierra EV is unlikely to arrive before August next year, so you will have a long wait. If you like the Mahindra BE6, go for it. It has a striking design, drives really well and comes with a lot of features. The big negative is that the rear seat isn’t very comfortable, and you may want to wait for a new variant due in late January or early Feb 2026. It will get a three-screen infotainment system similar to the one in the XEV range
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22 Dec' 25
Asked by: Karthick

Hi, I’m looking to buy my first car with an on-road budget of around ₹10 lakh in Chennai. I average about 500 km per month and also do trips to Coimbatore 3-4 times a year and occasional long drives, so comfort, features, reliability, and low maintenance are important. I’m considering the C3X Shine, 3XO, Baleno, Glanza, and Fronx, but I’m open to other suggestions that fit my usage and budget - please recommend the best choice.

We would lean towards the Citroen C3X Shine with the 1.2 turbo engine and six-speed AT. It's a little above your budget but will suit your needs best as it is extremely comfortable, has a superb suspension and the best powertrain for the price. For highway driving, it is the best of all the options you have shortlisted because of the brilliant engine and dynamics. However, we have added that Citroen’s dealer network is not the best, and hence, after-sales service could be a worry. If you want to play safe, go for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, it's well equipped, reliable and comes with low-cost maintenance. It’s just that for your budget, you will get the 1.2 petrol mated to an AMT, which is nowhere near as nice to drive as the C3X.
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22 Dec' 25
Asked by: Manindra Singh

My 2019 i20 is with my parents, and I am looking for a new car. My weekly running is around 30-40 km with occasional long highway drives, and sometimes I think about taking it to the mountains. I have test-driven the Škoda Kushaq, Slavia, and Honda Elevate, but am not able to decide. My budget can stretch up to ₹18 lakh - please suggest which car I should go for.

We suggest you wait for the new Skoda Kushaq, which will be launched next month. It has more features and is great on the highway and twisty roads. Your budget may limit you to the 1.0 TSI engine, but that’s a really punchy engine mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic box. The Honda Elevate works well as a city car, but it's nowhere near as good as a Kushaq or even a Skoda Slavia on a twisty road.
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22 Dec' 25
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