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•4d

Hi, I live in Ahmedabad. My daily travel is around 85 km. I already own a Maruti Suzuki Baleno and a Hyundai Accent. My budget is Rs. 25-27 lakh. Kindly suggest a few good options.

•12m

With a daily commute of 85 km, your running is very high, so fuel efficiency and running costs become the most important factor. At the same time, you already own a Baleno and an Accent, so this car should feel like a meaningful upgrade in terms of comfort, space and overall ownership experience.

The best option for your usage is the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid. The hybrid system delivers excellent fuel efficiency in city and highway conditions, and the petrol engine ensures long-term reliability and low maintenance costs. The Victoris is also a very comfortable and spacious car, making it well-suited for long daily commutes. The hybrid system of the Maruti Suzuki car is particularly effective in stop-and-go traffic, where it can significantly reduce fuel consumption.

If you are open to diesel, the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel is also a strong option. It is a larger and more powerful SUV with excellent highway performance and a comfortable ride.

Overall, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the best fit for your needs. It offers the right balance of fuel efficiency, comfort, reliability and ownership experience for a high-mileage daily commuter.

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•4d

My wife and I are senior citizens and have both undergone knee replacement surgery. I have seen the Toyota Glanza, and its rear seats seem comfortable to me. I have also considered the Volkswagen Taigun. Both are petrol manual cars and will be driven by a chauffeur. Please give your opinion.

•1h

Since your priority is rear-seat comfort and ease of ingress and egress, the Toyota Glanza is the better fit. The rear seat is well cushioned, the floor is relatively flat, there is plenty of room, and the door aperture is generous, making it easier to get in and out. However, the rear seat is on the lower side, which means it isn't quite as easy to get in and out of as a Wagon R. Try getting in and out of the Glanza a few times and see if it bothers you. In terms of ease of ingress and egress, the Tata Punch is the better choice. The doors open wide, the seat is higher so you aren't stepping down, which should be kinder on your knees, and the rear seat itself is comfortable, though not as roomy as the Glanza.The Volkswagen Taigun is a good car, but the ride is firmer. It is also a larger and more powerful car, which does not really add any benefit if it is being chauffeur-driven. You can also consider Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Apart from the badging and some interior trim, it is exactly the same car as the Glanza, but costs nearly a lakh less.

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•5d

I currently own a Hyundai i10 and am planning to buy a second car for my son. He drives around 75km every day between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, with a monthly running of around 2,200-2,400km. On weekends, I'll also use the car for occasional highway trips of around 200km. My budget is around 10 lakh. Should I consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG LXi, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG, or would a petrol car be a better option? Please suggest.

•2d

Pick the Maruti Fronx CNG Delta. It fits your Rs. 10 lakh budget better than Brezza CNG, and you will save a lot on fuel costs given your high running. It is light and easy to drive in city traffic, yet still has good ground clearance for broken patches, and Maruti’s service network makes maintaining it easy.For your once-a-month 200 km highway trip, the Fronx CNG cruises calmly if you keep a steady pace, and the cabin is comfortable enough for family use. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG is roomier and feels tougher, but the LXi CNG typically crosses Rs. 10 lakh on-road.Do note, though, the performance with CNG is not great, and the boot is small. You'll also have to plan trips around CNG refills and contend with CNG station queues. If you want to avoid all that, go for the Baleno 1.2 petrol manual instead. It stays within budget and still returns good real-world mileage.

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•7h

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