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Sanjoy dholey

I have not owned a car until now. I want to purchase a car within 9-10 lakh. My preferences are Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite and Kia Sonet. Please suggest something.

Autocar India

•2m

Pinpointing a car from your shortlisted three is difficult without knowing your specific requirements and usage, such as city driving, bad roads, importance of rear space, etc. Thus, from the list, we would recommend the Hyundai Venue. It is the best all-rounder and the newest of the lot too.The Kia Sonet is quite old now, and rear legroom is tight. The Nissan Magnite is very cost-effective; however, the interiors do not have the same level of premium feel and quality as the others.

Hyundai Venue

Ashish

•1w

I want to buy a premium 5- or 7-seater, and my budget is around 50 lakhs. I am open to both EVs and ICE vehicles. Though I have thoroughly considered the BYD Sealion 7 as one of the best picks, I would love to know what other premium cars I could get at this price.

Autocar India

•22m

There are quite a few types of vehicles available within your budget, and it comes down to what you specifically want and like in your new car. SUVs like the BMW X1 and the iX1, or a three-row version like the Volkswagen Tayron.You can also look at a sedan like the Toyota Camry, which is comfortable inside and offers a strong hybrid powertrain. However, if you are liking the BYD Sealion 7, we would say go ahead with it as it offers a very differentiated appeal with a modern, tech laden interior that's high on quality. The electric powertrain calibration is also very good, and it offers a smooth, strong and progressive drive experience.

Harshal

I am looking to upgrade to a 7-seater SUV and am confused between the 7XO and Safari. I want good headlights, ADAS suite, fun-to-drive nature and a tech-loaded car.

Autocar India

•1h

Looking at your requirement, both the Tata Safari and the Mahindra XUV 7XO will do you fine. However, we would lean towards the Mahindra on account of your requirements of 'tech-loaded' and 'fun to drive' being better served with the 7XO.The Mahindra car offers features like a triple-screen setup that's standard across the range and a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon music system that sounds very good, among many more. Both the petrol and diesel engines on the Mahindra also deliver better performance and provide a very fun-to-drive experience. They are also more refined. As for the ADAS suite and headlights, both offer similar levels of performance.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Tata Safari

suhail

•4d

I am looking for a 7-seater car, and my budget is up to 17-20 lakhs. Main usage will be on highways (80:20). Monthly usage is between 700 and 900 km. I have used an Ertiga in the past.

Autocar India

•1h

Since you've owned a Maruti Ertiga in the past, you can try the Kia Carens Clavis. It is an excellent people mover, with ample space in all three rows, an upmarket interior, and ride comfort is very good too. The mid and higher variants with the 1.5 Turbo-petrol should fit your budget easily, and since your usage is mainly on highways, this engine delivers smooth, refined and effortless performance.The diesel version will certainly be more fuel-efficient. However, due to your limited monthly usage, it'll take you a long time to recover the substantial premium it commands over the turbo-petrol.

Kia Carens Clavis

Arpan Chakraborty

•1w

I want to purchase my first car, the Ertiga ZXi MT, for my family. Will it be value for money, or should I go for the ZXi+ MT? Also, I need your suggestion on how to deal with dealers during negotiations.

Autocar India

•1h

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a good family car, and the ZXi MT is quite well-equipped. For an increment of Rs 80,000 (approximately), the ZXI+ variant gets additional kits like cruise control, reverse camera, and auto headlamps, among others. So, if you don't mind skipping these few features, the ZXI variant is a better value.When it comes to negotiating with dealers, the key is to be well-informed and patient (don't rush into a deal). Approach multiple dealers, even if they're away from your place of residence. Understand what each of them is offering. Certain dealers might have the exact colour, variant in stock, hence they would be willing to negotiate more than others. Also, research online to find the best price for insurance, and ask the dealer to match it.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Deepak

•2d

Hi, I am from Akola. I previously owned a Ritz VDi and am now planning to buy a new sub-4 metre car. My city usage is very limited, and most of my driving would be on the highway. There is no fixed monthly running, but annually it would be around 10,000-12,000 km. I am considering the Venue Diesel AT.

Autocar India

•2h

The Hyundai Venue diesel AT is not a bad option. It's spacious, comfortable, well-equipped and packed with the latest tech. Above all else, it is smooth and surprisingly refined, which bodes well for all driving conditions.However, perhaps its only shortcoming is a lack of punch, which, considering the majority of your driving is on the highway, could be an annoyance. Test drive the Venue diesel AT and see if you find it satisfactory, but an alternative is the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel. It's a far punchier engine, which is great on the highway, and besides that, it has class-leading cabin space and excellent comfort. However, if you're after an automatic, its AMT is nowhere near as smooth as the Venue's AT, so bear that in mind.

Mahindra XUV 3XO