Please suggest a replacement for my 10-year-old Maruti Suzuki Brezza diesel manual, which has done 1.07 lakh km. I am thinking of the Maruti e-Vitara, but I am confused between the 61 kW and 49 kW battery options. My running is about 900 km in the city, and I have a HyCross hybrid for highway journeys. Please advise which e-Vitara battery option would be best.

Autocar India

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Since you’ve had a long stint with your Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, it’s understandable that you’re looking at the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara as a replacement.

You’ve mentioned 900km of city running, which we assume is per month. For that kind of usage, the 49kWh battery should be sufficient. In real-world city conditions, you can expect roughly 250-300km on a full charge, though we have yet to test the range ourselves. For pure urban use, the 49kWh battery is practical and cost-effective.

The larger 61kWh battery would give you more range and flexibility. But given that you already have the Toyota Innova Hycross for highway trips. The smaller battery pack makes more financial sense unless you simply want the added buffer and peace of mind.

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Rajesh

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Will e Vitara be good with 61 kw battery and serve as daily workhorse as breeza diesel was or do you suggest any alternative , has to be automatic will 2026 selitos ivt in same price band of e Vitara zeta thinkable,

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Rajesh

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Before I begin, I would like to thank Autocar for always offering sensible and well-informed advice to its readers. I have been an Autocar India subscriber since 2002. As per your earlier advice, I am considering the 49 kWh battery version of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara for my monthly usage of around 900 km in Bengaluru. For longer journeys, I already own a Toyota Hycross Hybrid, so the EV will primarily be used for city driving. My main confusion is regarding the performance difference between the 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery versions. I recently test-drove the 61 kWh variant and drove it for about 20 km, and I must say it was a joy to drive and handled very well probably the best-handling Maruti I have experienced. However, I am concerned whether the 49 kWh version, which comes with a smaller motor, might feel noticeably less powerful or subdued in performance compared to the 61 kWh version, even though the torque figure is said to be the same for both.

Autocar India

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Thanks for being a loyal subscriber. As you've rightly mentioned, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara gets two versions 144hp/189Nm motor with a 49kWh battery, and the other is 174hp/189Nm motor, 61kWh battery. The common factor between the two versions is the 189Nm motor torque, which makes it zippy. Of course, being more powerful, the larger battery version is likely to hit higher (three-digit) speeds more quickly, but within town (up to speeds of 60-70kph), the difference between their acceleration is likely to be negligible. So opt for the 61kWh version only if you need more range, else as a city commuter, the 49kWh version's performance should be more than sufficient.

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Sidhant Singh Chandel

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I am currently driving a Maruti Suzuki WagonR (2017), and I now feel the need to upgrade as my monthly running is around 1,500-2,000 km. What car should I buy within a budget of ₹14 lakh?

Autocar India

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Since your monthly running is on the higher side, a diesel SUV would make sense. The newly updated Hyundai Venue in HX 5 trim would fit in your budget and is a big upgrade from the WagonR. The engine is refined, frugal and tried and tested, and should you get the manual gearbox, it has a light clutch that makes it easy in traffic. The HX 5 also gets a good level of kit, like a sunroof, cruise control, touchscreen, reversing sensors, TPMS, etc. The ride quality is good too, and it has a decent-sized boot for outstation trips. Hyundai's after-sales network is also one of the best, and it would be a hassle-free ownership experience.

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JAYAPRAKASH

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I currently own a 2018 Honda WR-V diesel manual (6-speed), which has run about 50,000 km, along with a Tata EV purchased in 2023, which has covered around 20,000 km. I have now decided to replace my WR-V with a BS6 diesel automatic car. Could you please suggest which diesel automatic model would be the best choice according to Autocar?

Autocar India

•17h

Without knowing your budget and more requirements, we can't recommend the ideal choice for you. We have shortlisted models that you should consider, and why they are of interest. Compact SUVs- Hyundai Venue: (+) Smooth diesel engine and auto gearbox combo, good interior space, upmarket interior | (-) Expensive for its size- Kia Sonet: (+) Smooth diesel engine and auto gearbox combo, upmarket interior, good value | (-) Rear seat space is limited, due to be replaced in the coming year Midsize SUVs- Kia Seltos: (+) Spacious interior, well equipped, good ride comfort | (-) Performance is adequate only- Tata Sierra: (+) Class-best space, feature-packed, tough build, ride comfort | (-) Engine feels noisy, road noise- Hyundai Creta: (+) Well equipped, decent performance | (-) Due to be replaced in the coming year

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