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•12w

I am having a Volkswagen Vento diesel automatic 1.5 TDI high line plus from 2016, and now I am planning to change the car, mostly driving in the city with 2-3 long highway trips in the desert and hills with some adventure. And my annual running is approx 10000 km. And my budget is approx 35 lakhs. Pls suggest a suitable car.

•12w

Get the Jeep Compass diesel automatic, ideally the 4x4, because it stays easy in the city yet feels rock solid on highways and can handle desert sand, and hill climbs without stress. You are coming from a Vento, so you will like the Compass’s tight body control, strong mid-range pull, and the calm way it cruises. The 4x4 brings real traction for soft sand and steep trails, plus good ground clearance, but it still parks like a midsize SUV, not a barge.

With 10,000 km a year, diesel is fine if you do a decent weekly run to keep the system happy. If your budget is strict at Rs. 35 lakh on-road, the 4x2 automatic will fit and is still great for bad roads and long trips, just not deep sand.

As an alternative, you can also look at the AWD Mahindra XUV 7XO, off-road it will not be as accomplished as the Compass, but it will be more than enough for basic trails and light off-roading.

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•12w•

I have a chevy cruze vcdi ltz AT. have completed 15 years driving it & still live every bit of the car. However looking to upgrade to a SUV. Can you suggest equivalent SUV to match cruze comfort & engine performance

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I’m considering buying a brand-new 2025-manufactured Audi Q3 Sportback (E20-compliant) after being offered an on-road price of Rs 55 lakh. I’m getting a good deal as it’s an outgoing model, and I’m quite inclined towards going ahead with it. However, before I make the decision, I’d like your unbiased expert opinion: does the Q3 Sportback at this price make sense, or should I reconsider and look at other options such as the Mahindra XUV 7XO (space is not a priority, as we are a family of four)? Also, are there any specific concerns with buying a 2025-manufactured outgoing Q3 in 2026 that I should consider?

•2h

Go for the Audi Q3 Sportback at Rs 55 lakh on-road. That is a genuinely strong deal for a 2025-manufactured car, and this Audi car remains a well-rounded premium SUV with a strong 2.0 TFSI engine, a well-built cabin, and a genuinely premium ownership experience. The fact that it is an outgoing model is not a major concern; Audi’s product cycles are long, and the Q3 will continue to be supported for years to come.The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a very different proposition. It offers more space, more features for the money, and a strong diesel option, but this Mahindra car is not a direct rival to the Q3. The Audi is a premium product with a different ownership experience, and if space is not a priority, the Q3 makes more sense.

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•2d

My budget is around Rs. 30 lakh for a chauffer driven car that will be used for approximately 140 km of daily commute (70 km from home to office and same for vice-versa) that translates to approximately 40,000 km annually. I will be using the rear seat and my priority is a convenient and safe journey without any tiredness because I travel daily. Please suggest me cars for the same.

•2d

With 140km of daily running and around 40,000km a year, this is exactly the sort of usage where the HyCross strong hybrid makes sense. Since you will be chauffeur driven and spend most of your time in the second row, its spacious cabin, excellent rear seat comfort, easy ride and strong air conditioning make it well suited to reducing fatigue on a daily commute.The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T diesel automatic is another option worth considering within your budget. It has a comfortable ride, strong highway performance and useful active safety technology, but its second row does not offer the same chauffeur driven experience as the HyCross.

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•1d

I am considering the XUV 7XO AX7T/L. However, given the several videos people post online, covering everything from software glitches to even sunroof leaks, do you think it will offer a seamless ownership experience? I have been considering the Seltos as a second option, and I don't see many people raising deal-breaking issues like these. I am very confused right now.

•1d

The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a fundamentally well-engineered car with strong engines, a comfortable ride and a spacious cabin. The software glitches and sunroof leaks you see online are not widespread issues, and Mahindra has been proactive in addressing them through software updates and warranty support. The Kia Seltos is the safer, more polished choice with a more consistent ownership experience, but the XUV 7XO offers more space and stronger performance.That said, if you are the kind of buyer who will lose sleep over the occasional niggle, the Kia car mentioned above is the safer bet. But if you want the more capable and more spacious car, the XUV 7XO is the better choice.

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Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•6d

Given your 12 years of trouble free City ownership, the Elevate is the most natural replacement. It retains Honda’s simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds substantially better ground clearance and gives you the easier ingress and SUV driving position you liked. The CVT is also very well suited to your low speed, low running usage and should make the transition to an automatic easy.On your E20 concern, we would not treat it as a reason to avoid the Elevate. Honda says all its cars manufactured in India since January 2009 are E20 material compatible, and the current Elevate is officially certified for E20. Honda also says E20 should not cause durability concerns or require any component changes. There can be a marginal reduction in fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy than petrol, but with your 500km monthly running, that is unlikely to be significant.The Seltos is worth a look, particularly if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but given your priorities of reliability, easy driving, low maintenance and long term ownership, the Elevate fits your requirements more naturally. The Windsor EV is also an interesting option, but at just 500km a month, there is little financial reason to move to an EV, especially when you have concerns about its touchscreen heavy interface.

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