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KARAN NATH

•3w

Hi Team Autocar, Thank you for the invaluable expert advice you provide to so many enthusiasts and buyers. I currently drive a 2017 Renault Duster 110PS AMT Diesel and am now considering purchasing a used petrol automatic SUV that is around three years old. My priorities are decent fuel efficiency, low running and maintenance costs, and overall reliability. My monthly city driving is approximately 1,000-1,200 km. Please note that I am not considering vehicles from Maruti, Mahindra, or Tata. Could you please recommend the most suitable options for my requirements and budget? Regards, Karan

Autocar India

•3w

With mostly city use at 1,000-1,200 km a month and a focus on mileage and low upkeep, a three-year-old Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder hybrid automatic suits you best. In slow city traffic, it often runs on electric power, so fuel use is far lower than that of a regular petrol car, and the automatic transmission is very smooth and quiet.

Coming from your Duster diesel AMT, you will notice easier stop-go driving, lower vibration, and Toyota’s simple, predictable service experience.

Do note a couple of trade-offs. The hybrid’s boot is smaller than some rivals, and it doesn’t feel very strong if you push hard on the highway. Clean used examples can also cost more than a regular petrol.

If the hybrid price stretches the budget, look for a Hyundai Creta petrol automatic from the same period. It is easy to drive, comfortable over bad roads, and has wide, affordable service support.

Another sensible pick is the Honda Elevate automatic for its simple ownership and light steering. For your brief, the Hyryder hybrid lines up best, with the Creta or Elevate as safer-value backups.

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Himank Singh

•1d

Did I make a good choice by buying the Hyryder V MT after selling my 2017 XUV500 W10 MT? My priorities were brand reputation, engine reliability, and decent mileage in a 5-seater, all within a Rs 16 lakh on-road (CSD) budget. Was this a good replacement?

Autocar India

•11h

Yes, we would say you made a very sensible choice, especially considering the priorities you had laid out. The XUV500 W10 was a large SUV with strong performance and road presence, but by today's standards, it was beginning to show its age in terms of refinement, fuel efficiency and overall ownership experience. Since your priorities were brand reputation, reliability, fuel efficiency, and a practical 5-seater under Rs 16 lakh on-road through CSD, the Toyoat Urban Cruiser Hyryder V MT fits the brief extremely well.The biggest gain is in running costs and peace of mind. The Toyota badge, proven naturally aspirated petrol engine and excellent fuel efficiency make it the kind of car you can own for a decade without losing sleep. It is also easier to drive, more refined in everyday use and should prove significantly cheaper to run than the old XUV500.The only area where you may feel you have taken a step back is performance and the outright SUV feel. The XUV500's diesel engine had effortless performance and a sense of occasion that the Hyryder's naturally aspirated petrol cannot match. If you enjoy spirited driving, you will notice that difference.However, judging the purchase against the priorities you listed rather than against nostalgia for the XUV500, you absolutely made the right decision.

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Senthil Kumar

•3d

I own a Grande Punto MJD 2012 Dynamic and am planning to upgrade. Don't want to go for pure ICE cars. Hence, I am left with a few options, and I am inclined towards Toyota. However, they don't have any Hybrids (own badge) in that segment. Thought they would launch Corolla Sedan or Cross with Hybrid engines. Hence, I am now left with the Honda City Hybrid in the upgrade space. Or I need to go for a higher budget Innova Hycross or UC Hyryder (which I am in dilemma). What would be your suggestion? Will Toyota launch the Corolla Cross surprisingly in the Indian Market, or go with the currently available Hybrid models?

Autocar India

•2d

Given your situation, we wouldn't wait for a Toyota Corolla or Corolla Cross Hybrid. While Toyota is evaluating additional hybrid models for India, neither appears likely to arrive anytime soon.Among the cars available today, the Honda City e:HEV is a very compelling option. Its hybrid system is proven, fuel efficiency is excellent, and the driving experience is more refined than most strong hybrids in its price range. If you enjoy sedans and don't specifically need SUV-like ground clearance, it remains one of the best hybrid packages on sale today.If you want an SUV, the decision comes down to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid and stretching your budget for the Innova Hycross Hybrid. The Hyryder is efficient, reliable and easy to recommend, but if your hesitation is that it feels too closely related to a Maruti product, that perception is unlikely to change after purchase. The Hycross, on the other hand, feels like a more substantial upgrade and offers significantly more space, comfort and road presence.

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Tushar

•3d

I want to buy a car with the following features in mind within the next 2 to 3 months. I had a Nexon XZA+ Lux, but due to an accident, it is now under total loss. I am looking for something better. I have a budget of Rs. 20 lakh in mind. Please suggest a car with: smooth automatic transmission, preferably CVT/DCT, TPMS for individual tires, cornering lights, wireless android auto, climate control, adaptive cruise control, remote access and GPS monitoring, 360-degree camera, ADAS with collision avoidance, ventilated seats and 5-star safety rating

Autocar India

•4h

You could consider the Honda Elevate CVT ZX variant. Its petrol engine is powerful, and it drives well. It is the only car that falls within your Rs. 20 lakh budget, while still having most of the features that you're looking for except for the ventilated seats. If all these are must-haves, then we'd suggest you to increase your budget slightly and either pick Renault Duster 1.3 DCT Iconic or the Kia Seltos Petrol IVT HTX A, both of which are good, more modern, feature-packed alternatives.

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•6d

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•5d

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