Hi, I am a loyal subscriber of Autocar India since more than two decades. I would like to replace my Kodiaq with another 7-seater. The available options, as I could gather, are Meridian, Fortuner (don't like the interiors), Innova and Carnival. I wanted your opinion on the above and any additional information that you can provide. Thanks.

Autocar India

•1h

Your daily 20 km city drive and occasional highway trips are exactly what the Maruti Suzuki Swift does well. It is easy, efficient and already familiar to you, and since you are not facing any real limitation, moving to a mid-size SUV right now will feel more like a lifestyle upgrade than a necessity. You will gain space, comfort and a higher driving position with options like the Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos, but in your current usage, the difference in day-to-day practicality will not be dramatic.Waiting also works in your favour. Your car still has useful life left, and upgrading later means you extract better value from it while also stepping into a newer generation of cars, when the upgrade will feel more meaningful.On the question of selling versus retaining, the approach is simple. If you upgrade later, sell the Swift while it still holds good value. If you upgrade now, keep it only if you genuinely need a second car.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

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On paper and in real-world ownership, these are very different cars, and the Mahindra XUV 7XO sits in a clear segment above. The XUV 700 is a bigger, more complete SUV. It offers more space, better road presence, stronger performance and a far richer overall experience, including the option of a third row and a more premium cabin. It is designed as a proper family SUV and feels more capable on highways and long drives.The Renault Duster, even in its new form, is a simpler, more driver-focused and lighter SUV. It will likely be easier to drive in the city and feel more rugged and straightforward, but it is still a step down in terms of overall size, features and cabin experience.So the decision really comes down to intent. If you are moving because you want something more compact, easier to use daily and less feature-heavy, then the Duster can make sense. But if you are expecting it to feel like an upgrade or even equal to the XUV700 in terms of space, comfort and overall experience, it will not.

Renault Duster

Autocar India

•1h

Since you are in Mumbai, your practical path is to re-register the car at the Maharashtra RTO before the August 2026 expiry. For that you need an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the respective Haryana RTO, a letter that lets you shift the registration to another state. Clear any fines, make sure insurance and PUC are valid, and if the car once had a loan, get a closure letter from the bank.With the NOC, Mumbai RTO will inspect the car, take the due road tax as per Maharashtra rules and green tax if applicable, and issue a new MH number. After that, you can legally keep using it in Mumbai, with periodic renewals as required. We'd suggest you begin the re-registration process immediately, as it could take a few weeks to complete.