Between the two, if you are looking for something more premium and newer, we would suggest going for the Kia Carens Clavis in the HTE (EX) variant. It is the newer of the two and is also larger, offering a greater sense of space. Overall, it feels more premium and upmarket both inside and out.In terms of equipment, both cars are fairly well equipped, but with different highlights. The Maruti Suzuki XL6, being the top variant, offers features such as leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats and alloy wheels. The Clavis, on the other hand, is offered with a sunroof, which the XL6 does not get.When it comes to performance, both cars are quite similar as they use 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines. While the Clavis has a more powerful engine on paper, it is also the larger and heavier car, which reduces that advantage in real-world driving. Where the Clavis clearly stands out is engine refinement and sound insulation, where it feels a notch better than the XL6.Overall, if you are choosing between the two, we would recommend picking the newer Carens Clavis over the Maruti Suzuki XL6.

We are not sure about your budget or any other specific requirements, like driving habits, etc. However, since you are buying the car for your son, we are assuming city usage and that he could be new to driving. Keeping this in mind, we would recommend the new Tata Punch. The car is easy to drive with a compact footprint and a high-set seating that gives you a better view outside. The 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine is not powerful and peppy, and it delivers just about sufficient performance.This is thus safer and more prudent for a young driver. Speaking of which, the car is also safe with good safety equipment and a 5-star BNCAP crash test rating. The new facelifted Punch also looks quite nice and comes in some youthful colors and this is something that your son should like.

In the ICE scooter space, among the practical, family-centric offerings, consider the TVS Jupiter 110/125 and the Suzuki Access. Both have some of the best ride qualities on an Indian scooter and are quite fuel-efficient, spacious, and practical. If you want something quicker, then the TVS Ntorq 125 / 150 models are worth taking a look at because they blend peppy performance and everyday usability quite well. Since you have a pretty long commute, in the EV space, you should look at options like the Ather Rizta 3.7, Bajaj Chetak 35 models and TVS iQube 3.5 variants so you have enough range to tackle other things outside of your daily run. These EVs will be quite a bit more expensive to buy than the petrol-powered scooters listed above, but you will recoup the additional money with the low running costs. We'd recommend a test ride of these machines over all sorts of roads so you can decide for yourself which is the best option for you.

The Tata Nexon CNG would be a good option for you. Instead of one large CNG tank eating into boot space, it uses Tata’s innovative twin cylinder setup, which places two CNG cylinders under the boot floor. This means you don’t lose out on a proper usable boot. Moreover, there's also a spare wheel mounted under the car. Boot space over the standard Nexon due to a higher floor, but it's still very useable and this and the spare can be handy on your long highway drives. The Nexon also has a good highway ride, and you will get a very well-equipped version in your budget.