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Asked by: Deepak C R

I am looking for a 7-seater car with comfortable seating, good mileage, a good engine, a strong feature list, and stable highway performance on long runs.

The 7-seater that best meets all your requirements is the Toyota Innova HyCross Strong Hybrid. It will give you great mileage, has a very good engine, and offers almost all the comfort features you might need. But if your budget is lower, the other two options are Kia Carens Clavis or Maruti Suzuki XL6.The Carens Clavis is a very spacious 7-seater and comes with solid engines and a long feature list.
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22 Jan' 26
Asked by: Alok Dalvi

I have been owning a Honda Jazz petrol manual for almost 10 years and am now planning to upgrade to a bigger SUV with a budget of around Rs 28 lakh. I have test-driven the Mahindra XUV 7XO and liked it. My only concern is whether choosing the diesel manual variant could lead to DPF regeneration issues in the future. I prefer a manual gearbox, but the petrol manual does not get the AX7L variant, while the AX7 misses out on many features. My Jazz has covered around 90,000km in 10 years with a mix of city and highway driving. Please advise.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel is a great choice. It’s a marked improvement over the XUV700, especially the new DaVinci suspension, which has transformed the ride and handling. The diesel is powerful and refined and will be far more efficient than a petrol.Since BS6 emission norms were introduced over 5 years ago, almost all diesel cars have had to use a DPF to meet the emission standards, and now there is enough data on how DPFs perform. The DPF in the Mahindra 2.2 diesel engine is quite efficient and requires a ‘regeneration’ cycle (driving at a steady speed of 50-60kph) once a month or so to clear the DPF. So if you liked the XUV 7XO, go ahead and buy it.
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22 Jan' 26
Asked by: Ritik

I want to buy a new car and am considering the Tata Punch, but I am concerned about its engine reliability. I want a car that I can keep for the long term.

Tata Motors doesn't have the best reputation for reliability, so we understand your concerns about the Punch. However, with regard to your specific concern on the engine, Tata Motors’ 1.2, three-cylinder engine that powers the Punch has been around for quite some time now in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged form and is quite a proven unit with no major issues.What you are likely to face is a few niggling issues as the car ages and a service network that needs to improve. However, the new feature Punch has been launched at a very attractive price and is certainly a compelling option to consider and buy.
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22 Jan' 26
Asked by: INDRAJIT DAS

Please suggest the best 6/7-seater car with a stylish design, low maintenance costs, and high fuel efficiency, within a budget of Rs 15 lakh.

Keeping your priorities in mind, two good options are the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Maruti Suzuki XL6. Between the two, the XL6 will cost you roughly Rs 60,000 more for a comparable variant, but you get a more upmarket cabin and a slightly more stylish exterior. In your budget, the Ertiga ZXi and XL6 Zeta are good picks, as both come equipped with almost all the features you’re likely to need.Another option worth considering is the Citroen Aircross X Turbo. It has a strong engine and offers excellent ride comfort, especially on bad roads. However, it won’t match the Maruti duo in terms of fuel efficiency.
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22 Jan' 26
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Published on Oct 02, 2025 12:00:00 PM

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