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•9h

I’m looking to buy a car with a 25L on-road price in Delhi. My running would be around 5-6k km per year with occasional highway trips, but I need absolute comfort for the family during those trips. Please suggest your pick.

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•13m

Get the Kia Carens Clavis, as it's the best car for transporting a family in comfort on a budget of Rs. 25 lakh. The suspension is comfy without being floaty, the second row has loads of space, and you can pick captain seats for easy entry and a relaxed posture. With only 5-6k km a year, petrol makes the most sense, and the Clavis is quiet and smooth at city speeds yet easy on the highway.

If you want hassle-free driving in traffic and effortless cruising, go for the turbo-petrol automatic in a mid trim to stay within budget. If you usually travel light and don’t mind a manual, the 1.5 petrol saves money and still works fine for occasional highway usage. You also get 6 airbags as standard and proper AC coverage for all rows, which matters when the car is full.

One thing to know: it won’t thrill keen drivers, and the 1.5 petrol can feel a bit lazy when fully loaded. But for pure family comfort, the Carens is the one. Alternatively, if you don't mind settling for a low to mid-level trim with fewer features on your budget, the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV 7XO offer even more space and comfort with more powerful engines.

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I have been using a Ford Figo for the past 15 years, and now I want to upgrade to a 7-seater. My budget is under Rs. 20 lakh. Also, please suggest which type of vehicle would be the best choice considering the current fuel scenario.

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Get the Kia Carens Clavis, because it is the most comfortable, family-friendly 7-seater you can buy under Rs. 20 lakh and it represents a clear step up from your old Figo, especially in terms of cabin space and quality. The third row can fit in adults, the ride quality is good over broken roads, and you get the choice of smooth petrols or a frugal diesel, so it works for both city commutes and long highway drives.About fuel choice, it should depend on your usage pattern. If most of your use is in city and your monthly running is below roughly 1,200 km, go for one of the 1.5 petrols - the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and relatively efficient while the turbo engine is punchy and more fun to drive. If you drive a lot, do frequent highway trips, or your monthly running is above roughly 1,500 km, the diesel makes a stronger case with it's efficiency. Top trims can sneak past Rs. 20 lakh on-road in some cities, so pick a mid variant to stay within your budget.

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•4d

I want to buy a 7-seater as a family car. My preferences are the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens, Kia Carens Clavis, and Mahindra XEV. I previously owned a Hyundai i20 and currently drive a Volkswagen Polo. I like the comfort offered by Volkswagen and Hyundai. I do not take family trips very frequently, but we do travel about twice a year. Based on driving comfort, long-distance comfort for all passengers, and fuel efficiency, what would you suggest? Also, would an EV be a better option?

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•2d

Pick the Kia Carens Clavis 7-seater, preferably with the diesel automatic, for the best mix of comfort and fuel efficiency. You like the calm, comfortable feel of Volkswagen and Hyundai car, and the Clavis comes closest to that, with a cushy ride, a quiet cabin and light controls that make city driving easy. On the two long trips you do each year, it keeps everyone happier with a roomy second row, a genuinely usable third row, strong air-conditioning and a stable highway feel. If your driving is largely restricted to the city, the petrol DCT would be the better choice, though it is not as smooth-shifting as the diesel automatic's torque-converter gearbox.An EV only makes sense if most of your driving is in the city and you can charge at home. In that case, the Carens Clavis EV’s smooth driving experience and very low running costs are worth it, though you will need to plan charging stops on those occasional highway trips.

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•1d

I'm looking to replace my seven-year-old Jeep Compass diesel manual with a suitable automatic transmission car. My usage will be mostly in city traffic, with occasional highway driving and off-road use. Please advise on a suitable high-performance replacement. My budget is preferably under Rs 35 lakh. Thanks.

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•11h

Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO AXL 7 diesel automatic AWD. In daily traffic, its torque‑converter automatic feels smooth and is far less jerky than dual‑clutch gearboxes, and the elevated driving position makes driving in the city easier.For your highway runs, it has a strong 2.2-litre diesel engine that's good for quick overtakes and for relaxed cruising. When you do leave the tarmac, it has an all-wheel-drive system and good ground clearance, so dealing with slushy trails, rocks and steep inclines will be easy. Mahindra XUV 7XO also comes with a premium cabin, all the features you'd ever need, and it fits under your Rs 35 lakh budget.

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I was planning to buy a Maruti Ignis, but it’s been discontinued. I prefer small cars for city driving and office commutes, but I also need something highway-capable for an occasional 900 km trip to my hometown. It will mostly carry three of us (my spouse, child, and me), but needs to fit five people when my parents join. With a 12-lakh budget, what are the best compact cars that balance city manoeuvrability, highway stability, and occasional 5-seater comfort?

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Posted on: 2 Jul 2026