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•9h

Hi, My budget is 20 lacs and I am looking to buy a car with good driving performance and fuel efficiency. I travel in Delhi and sometimes travel to Jaipur. I am open to hybrid, petrol plus CNG, or EV. If there are any good car launches coming up, I am ok to wait till year end.

•3m

For your budget of Rs 20 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the most sensible recommendation. This Maruti Suzuki car offers a good balance between fuel efficiency and performance, making it well-suited for your Delhi city driving as well as occasional runs to Jaipur. The hybrid system delivers excellent fuel economy in the city, and there's enough performance for highway cruising. Maruti's service network and proven reliability also make it a safe long-term ownership proposition.

EVs are not the best fit for your usage pattern. While they are efficient in the city, the Delhi-Jaipur highway run can be inconvenient due to charging stops. CNG is also not ideal for your requirement, as it compromises boot space and performance.

Overall, the Victoris Hybrid strikes the best balance between efficiency, performance and hassle-free ownership.

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I’m 52 years old and have been driving a Maruti Ciaz ZXI for the last 10 years. It has covered only around 83,000km. I’m now looking for a 5 to 7-seater SUV with a budget of around Rs 20 lakh, with a 10 percent flexibility. I’m confused about whether to choose an automatic or manual, and whether petrol, diesel or a strong-hybrid powertrain would be more suitable. My priorities are good ground clearance, comfortable ride quality, well-finished interiors, a good infotainment system, strong safety features and reasonable maintenance costs. Please suggest a suitable vehicle based on these requirements.

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