If you want to replace your XUV700 with something that offers similar power, performance and space, your best option is the XUV 7XO, which is the XUV700’s replacement.The shape and cabin space are largely unchanged, but you get several new features such as a 540 degree camera, rear ventilated seats, 6 way power adjustment for the co driver’s seat, and an edge to edge digital dashboard with a third screen. The biggest improvement is the suspension, and the 7XO rides noticeably better than your XUV700, especially on uneven roads.For your Rs 25 lakh budget, we can’t think of a better option than the XUV 7XO.

For your daily running and usage, an EV makes absolute sense, especially since you have access to home charging. The new Tata Punch EV is ideal if you are driving yourself and don’t need a lot of space.It offers a real world range of over 300 km, so your daily 120 km commute can be comfortably completed on a single charge without any range anxiety. Also, when charged at home, the running cost of an EV is roughly 20 per cent of a diesel car, which translates into substantial monthly savings.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Petrol Alpha is a good pick for you. It uses a smooth, proven 1.2 litre four cylinder petrol engine, offers good rear seat space, soaks up road undulations well, and returns very good mileage, all of which help keep running and ownership costs low.It does miss out on a few desirable features, such as a sunroof and ventilated front seats, but it remains a practical, easy to live with hatchback that also delivers excellent fuel efficiency.

The Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are indeed good options, and the fact that they have a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP is a big plus. The absence of a 360-degree camera and ADAS is not a deal-breaker, and they're still worth considering for their strong engines, smooth gearboxes and excellent driving dynamics. Do note, however, that both cars are still a few months away, with the Kushaq facelift expected to launch in March, and the Taigun facelift a few months after that. If not those, you could also consider the new Kia Seltos. It hasn't been given an NCAP rating yet, but its smaller sibling the Syros has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and as the Seltos is built on a new-gen platform, we expect it to get one too. The Seltos impresses with its features list, which includes a 360-degree camera as well as ADAS with Level 2 Autonomous driving.