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Mitesh Jasani

•16w

We already have two cars in our family - a Tiago EV for regular commute and office use, and a Tata Altroz AMT for my wife. We want to purchase another vehicle, mostly an SUV, for outstation rides and office use. Our yearly run would be around 30,000 km. Since we are already using an EV and are quite happy with the running and maintenance costs, would you suggest another EV with a longer range, or something else?

Autocar India

•14w

Since you are already using an EV for your daily commute, it makes sense to look at a combustion-engine SUV for your outstation runs. The low running costs of an EV are very tempting. But if the primary use is highway and long-distance travel, a conventional SUV is simply more practical. Also, it is easier to refuel without having to plan around charging infrastructure.

With an annual running of around 30,000km, a diesel SUV makes very good sense. There are quite a few strong options in the market. The safest bet is the Hyundai Creta 1.5 diesel automatic. It’s efficient, smooth, proven, affordable to maintain and has good resale value.

A better alternative in the same space is the Kia Seltos 1.5 diesel automatic. It shares its mechanics with the Creta but feels a bit more spacious and has fresher-looking interiors.

If your driving is predominantly outstation and you value high-speed stability, the Mahindra XUV 7XO with the strong 2.2 diesel is an excellent highway car. It feels solid and planted at speed, though it’s not as manoeuvrable in the city as the Creta and Seltos, nor is it quite as fuel efficient

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Aditya

•14w

Go for harrier ev. Don't waste money on diesel vehicle. Calculate TCO over 10 years. You already own a ev you know the requirements of charging infrastructure and range related matters and expect to handle it easily.

Praveen S

•14w

Hi I want to purchase a family car under 11 lakhs with features like safety, TPMS, 360 degree camera but not interested for sunroof This is my first car. Please suggest best cars.

Nitin

•14w

I have a budget of 14 Lacs kindly suggest me which car to buy with 6 kms say per day roaming

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Pankaj

•1d

Harrier Petrol Pure X Manual vs Hyundai Creta S(O) IVT vs Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT - which would be the better choice? My daily usage is around 40 km in the city, and I do highway trips of around 600 km once every 2-3 months.

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•5h

Pick the Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT. With 40 km of city use every day, it is the easiest to live with - the CVT automatic is smooth in traffic, steering is light, the ride is comfy, and it will likely use less fuel than a Tata Harrier petrol. For your 600 km runs every 2-3 months, it cruises quietly, feels relaxed, and the back seat is spacious too.The Hyundai Creta S(O) automatic comes close, but it isn't as well-equipped or as new as the Seltos. The Harrier petrol Pure X manual is the wrong fit here. It is larger and heavier, the manual will tire you in stop-and-go traffic, and it also takes more effort to park in tight city spots.One trade-off with the Seltos IVT - it does not have the performance of the Harrier petrol or the turbo petrol version of the Seltos.

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Hi, We want to buy a new SUV. We have selected some of the options between Siera and Creta. Our budget is between 16 and 16.50 lakhs. Firstly, we are going for the Sierra Pure Plus because it is new, but later we found out that its engine is the worst in this segment. So, we decided to go for the diesel variant of Sierra Pure, comprising the sunroof and also my dad wants a new design, actually Sierra's design. So what should we do, go for the Creta or the Sierra diesel? In Creta, we got almost all features. Our mostly drive is in highway, we take trips every four months, long trips like 1000km.

Autocar India

•6h

Pick the Hyundai Creta diesel. For your kind of use - mostly highway and 1,000 km trips every few months - Hyundai’s diesel is relaxed, efficient and already proven, so you get long range and low-stress cruising. You also said the Creta gives you almost all the features you want within Rs. 16-16.5 lakh, which keeps the maths clean, and this is something you will enjoy each time you use your car. The Tata Sierra looks fresh, and your dad will love the design, but the diesel with a sunroof will likely sit well above your budget.Creta’s seats and ride are sorted for long runs, and Hyundai’s network makes life easier on the road. You do give up the Sierra’s stand-out look and bigger road presence, so if design is your number one goal and you can stretch the budget and accept potential first-batch rough edges, go Sierra. Otherwise, Creta diesel is the smarter highway pick.

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Sabya

•5d

We're a family of three. I'm looking for a reliable petrol automatic with high safety, good fuel efficiency, E20 compliance, ADAS features, and all the modern equipment expected in a B- or C-segment car. A strong hybrid would be preferred, although options are limited. My budget is ideally under Rs 20 lakh on-road, with a maximum stretch to Rs 25 lakh. Running will be 30% city and 70% highway. Future-proofing is important, and while E20 compliance is essential, I am also interested in vehicles that may be compatible with future E30 fuel blends. Please suggest at least three models.

Autocar India

•1d

Our first recommendation would be the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic. With 70% highway driving, you will appreciate its comprehensive ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. It also has a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, a wide service network, and you’ll get the full spread of modern features inside your budget. The honest catch is that the automatic is tuned for calm progress, not thrills. The honest catch is that the automatic is tuned for calm progress, not thrills.The Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol automatic lands very close. It matches the features and ADAS you want, rides a touch softer for family comfort, and Hyundai’s service reach is the strongest. Highway economy is similar to the Seltos, and it is E20-ready.The Honda Elevate is a strong choice, too, giving you ADAS and a very easy drive. It also offers slightly quicker performance than the above two. It stays within your price range and is proven on long runs.All three are E20-compliant. No mainstream brand here officially guarantees E30 yet, so that is the one future-proofing gap today.

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I want to buy a car under Rs 12 lakh. It should be a petrol automatic and will be my first car. I need good ground clearance, a good engine and gearbox combination for 70% city and 30% highway use, and my daily running is around 30 km in Bengaluru traffic. Comfort, space, decent fuel efficiency, ease of driving, and long-term ownership are important to me. I do not want a Fronx, Baleno, i20, Exter, Punch, or Nexon. Please suggest a value-for-money option. Thank you.

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•2d

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Posted on: 22 Feb 2026