Hi, is it possible to change the tyre profile from 45 to 50 or 55 in VW Tayron R line without changing the alloy size?

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For your use case, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol automatic you’ve booked is the better pick than the diesel automatic. In slow traffic, the petrol feels smoother and more refined, so daily driving is calmer and easier. The petrol is also cheaper to buy and a bit cheaper to maintain over time. Know the trade-offs. On long highway drives, the diesel will be more fuel efficient and will feel stronger when the car is full of people and luggage. For your current pattern, though, stick with the XUV 7XO petrol automatic. It fits your use best.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Autocar India

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MG Hector diesel has been on sale since the Hector’s launch in 2019, so it isn’t “coming up”, it’s already here! However, MG Motor India hasn’t really invested in it, and it still soldiered on with a diesel-manual-only option, with no automatic option even today. MG is also expected to transition the Hector range towards petrol and petrol‑hybrid powertrains over the next year or so, which makes the diesel feel like a bit of a dead end in the long term.Between these two variants, the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX3 is the better all-around pick. Its 2.2‑litre mHawk diesel is stronger and more refined. Also, the chassis is more sophisticated, and the overall driving experience is a clear step up from the Hector. You also have the option to move to an automatic, which you simply don’t get with the Hector diesel line‑up.

MG Hector

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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At Rs 10.5 lakh on-road, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder looks like a strong deal. You get Toyota’s reliability, strong resale confidence, good fuel efficiency and a comfortable family SUV package. The naturally aspirated petrol is smooth and easy to live with, though not exciting.The Kia Seltos HTE at ₹12.5 lakh gives you a more premium feeling cabin, a more substantial road presence and a more upmarket overall experience. But the HTE is still a lower variant, so you are paying a noticeable premium without getting the richer equipment that makes the Seltos really shine.Purely from a value perspective, the Hyryder makes much stronger sense here. The only reason to stretch to the Seltos would be if you specifically prefer its design, cabin ambience and larger car feel enough to justify the extra spend. Otherwise, at a Rs 2 lakh saving, the Toyota is the smarter buy.One thing though, do a proper pre-delivery inspection, check VIN, tyre manufacturing dates and battery health before signing, since it is stock clearance.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Kia Seltos

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You’re after a no-drama, long-term family car that is easy to drive, comfortable and roomy. For that brief, the Honda Elevate VX CVT is a good fit. The VX CVT is the sweet spot because the automatic keeps the engine smooth in traffic, and the VX trim gets the useful features without pushing the price too high.Why it fits your list: Honda’s simple 1.5 petrol has a long, clean track record, so it suits your “no issues for 10+ years” aim. The driving position is high, the steering is light, and the CVT makes stop-go city work very easy. Space is good for four adults, the seats are supportive, and the suspension deals with broken roads well, so daily comfort is strong.Trade-offs to note: it is not the quickest for fast highway passes, and rivals offer more flashy features. If you expect a lot of high-speed use with a full load, you may want more punch.Regarding waiting for a facelift, while it may launch this year, there is no confirmed date or list of changes. An update usually brings small styling tweaks and a few extra features, and prices can go up too. The basics you care about are space, ease of driving, Honda’s engine and service and these are unlikely to change much.If you do want to look around, pick the Kia Seltos IVT for more features and a more modern cabin. Overall, for your needs, the Elevate VX CVT lines up best right now.

Honda Elevate

Kia Seltos

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Going by your shortlist, you want a bigger family car on a tight budget and are looking at base trims. If you need the car in the next couple of months for mostly city use with some weekend trips, pick the Kia Seltos HTE (O) IVT. It is well equipped and, compared to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, gives you more back-seat space and boot room.The Brezza update will be relatively minor, though we expect the 1.5 NA engine to make way for the 1.0 turbo-petrol from the Fronx. Waiting for it only makes sense if you mainly drive in tight city areas and want an easier-to-park car.Overall, for a near-term purchase and everyday comfort, the Seltos lines up best with what you’re considering.

Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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With the kind of mileage you are already seeing from your 4th generation Honda City, I would not rush to fit a CNG kit. Around 16 kpl over 85,000 km is actually a healthy real world figure for a petrol sedan, and since the City is known for its smoothness and refinement, adding an aftermarket CNG kit will inevitably change the character of the car. Honda does not offer a factory CNG option for the City, so any retrofit will be third party, which means compromises in boot space, some loss in outright performance and the added variable of installation quality and long term reliability. Honda also recommends using fuel that meets the vehicle specifications, and aftermarket modifications can complicate warranty or support considerations on newer cars.A CNG conversion only starts making strong financial sense if your running is very high and you plan to keep the car for several more years to recover the kit cost. If your annual usage is moderate, the payback period can be longer than expected. The only real case for going CNG here is if fuel cost reduction is your absolute top priority. Otherwise, given how well your City is already performing, I would leave it as is and enjoy the refinement rather than fixing something that is not really broken.

Honda City