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•13w

Which would be the better choice among the BYD Sealion 7, Mahindra XEV 9e, and Vinfast VF7? I currently own a Skoda Superb, which is 6 years old, and my ownership experience has been good so far. However, I am considering switching to an EV as a replacement, mainly because I am concerned about potential mechatronics-related repairs and higher maintenance costs as the car ages, even though I have not faced any issues yet. My heart says the BYD Sealion 7 would be the ideal replacement or upgrade for the Superb because of its build quality, premium cabin, and overall feel. However, my mind wonders whether it truly offers good value for money considering its premium price tag, although budget is not a major constraint for me. My daily driving is around 20-30 km, mostly within the city, with only occasional outstation trips. Considering my usage pattern and expectations, which of these EVs would you recommend?

•12w

Pick the BYD Sealion 7. It comes closest to your Superb in the way it feels inside and the calm, premium way it goes down the road, and BYD’s EV tech is well proven here. For 20-30km city usage it is smooth, very efficient, and the cabin quality, quietness and ride will feel like a real upgrade that's on par with luxury cars in the same price range.

The Mahindra XEV 9e and Vinfast VF7 do sound like good value with the amount of performance and features they offer, but they both belong a size and segment down on the BYD, and that's reflected in the price too. Plus, though feature laden, their cabins will not give you the same plushness you enjoyed in your Skoda Superb.

One catch with the Sealion 7 is BYD’s smaller network as compared to Mahindra. But with budget not being a big worry and your usage being mostly in the city, the peace-of-mind of mature EV hardware and genuine upmarket feel makes the BYD car the right call for you. Charge at home and you will need to top up just once every few days.

•12w•

@autocar.india thank you. Just needed a small push to go for it and you did it. Should at all is it worth waiting for sealion 6 or jaw jetour t2.

•12w•

Creta owner · 19,800 km

@krishnasamy_84 Personally, I wouldn't wait. The Sealion 7 is already a well-rounded product. The Sealion 6 and Jetour T2 may turn out to be great cars, but there are still question marks around pricing, timelines, and the overall ownership experience. If the Sealion 7 has already won your heart and fits your needs, I would say go ahead and enjoy it rather than keep waiting for the next big thing.

•12w•

@adarsh_paliwal30 thank u . Gonna pull up the trigger for it.

•12w•

I am confused which EV cars is best BMWix1 or Volvo or should I go for Mahindra XEV 9S

•12w•

Creta owner · 19,800 km

@arvindgupta If it were my money: BMW iX1 > Volvo EX40 > XEV 9S for luxury and brand appeal. XEV 9S > BMW iX1 > Volvo EX40 for value for money.

•12w•

@adarsh_paliwal30 any other car in same range as BMW iX1

•12w•

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•2d

Currently, I own a Kia Sonet Diesel Manual and Scorpio N diesel manual. I want to replace Scorpio N diesel manual with a mid-size SUV EV. So, I’m waiting for the Mahindra BE 07 since the XEV 9e is too big for my daily commute and the Mahindra BE 6 isn’t suitable for a family. I am replacing my Scorpio N because there’s too much traffic in the city, parking constraints, and that car is huge, and I want to drive something smaller for daily commute. My usage is 70% within city and 30% within highway.

•2d

You are making the right call moving away from the Scorpio N. It is ok as a highway SUV, but in dense city traffic and tight parking, its size becomes a daily headache. The XEV 9e would put you in exactly the same situation, so it is not the right replacement. The BE 6 is a good EV, but it is more of a coupe-style SUV with a sloping roofline, which compromises rear headroom and practicality for family use.The BE 07 is the right car to wait for. It is Mahindra’s upcoming flagship EV and is expected to be a proper midsize SUV with a more practical, family-friendly cabin. It should offer the right balance of size, space and EV performance for your 70:30 city-highway usage. The only caveat is timing - if you need a car soon, the BE 07 may not arrive quickly enough.If you want an alternative that is available now, the Hyundai Creta EV is a very good option. It is spacious and practical EV with a comfortable ride and a family-friendly cabin. It is not as rugged as the Scorpio N, but for city commuting and occasional highway runs, it is a very well-rounded package, moreover the electronics and powertrain are very well calibrated making for a fuss free and easy drive experience and with very good reliability. Not something todays current EVs can boast off. Overall, your thinking is correct: the BE 7 is the right size and type of EV to replace a Scorpio N for city-focused family use. If you can wait, it is worth holding out for to see if it shapes up well. If not, electric Hyundai Creta is the best available alternative at the moment.

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•1h

There are two school of thoughts to choose between Creta and Seltos For Seltos the argument is like, it's built on the new platform and is safer snd has a better interior but despite that the Creta is a kore tried and tested model. No influencers advocates for Creta in social media perhaps because they won't get commission on a car that sells by itself. But, again there sre opinions that Creta is a great Diesel car bit not a good petrol car. Which automatic car should really be the buyer's choice given the driving will be 90% in NCR.Every major thing matters Mileage, service cost and comfortable interiors and smooth overtaking. Or is there another player in the market that beats them both

•1d

We currently have a 2012 Toyota Etios Liva diesel manual, but we are planning to buy a new car because Delhi's 15-year diesel rule does not allow us to continue using it. We want to switch to a petrol automatic. There are three people in our family. Our usual running includes a 5- 7 km trip to the temple every Monday, along with another 500-600 km of monthly running. Our old car covered around 1,10,000km over the last 14 years. We have Rs 9 lakh in cash and are willing to take a loan. Earlier, we were considering the Kia Seltos HTK(O) petrol DCT, which costs around Rs 18.5 lakh. However, we are now considering the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha O AMT, which costs around Rs 11.5 lakh. The features I specifically want are an auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs and ventilated seats. Everything else is an added bonus, and I do not necessarily require it. The Seltos feels more premium and has a larger engine, but the Baleno makes more practical sense for our usage. What do you think?

•5h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT (AGS). It’s compact, easy to drive in Delhi traffic, reliable and very efficient. The 1.2 petrol is smooth, and the AMT is simple and dependable. It also keeps your budget in check and leaves you with a smaller loan.The 2026 Baleno Alpha gets auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs and ventilated seats, all the features that you're looking for. The Alpha O gets you the addition of Level 2 ADAS at a premium of Rs 40,000, which you may or may not want to opt for. Overall, this Maruti car is the more practical, sensible and cost-effective choice for your usage.

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•4d

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•6d

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•5d

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•6d

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•5d

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