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•8h

I am planning to buy a small car for city driving. I already have a Toyota Innova Crysta for outstation trips. I would preferably like a clutchless car, and I am also considering EVs.

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•18m

The MG Comet would be our first recommendation. It is genuinely compact, extremely easy to manoeuvre in tight city spaces and has a very low running cost. The only drawback is its limited range, but since your usage is city-focused and you have the Crysta for longer trips, this should not be a major concern.

If you want something with a bit more range and a more conventional car feel, the recently updated Tata Tiago EV is a good alternative. The Tata car is still compact and easy to drive, but offers a more traditional hatchback experience and a longer range.

Overall, the MG Comet is the better fit for your brief, but the Tiago EV is worth considering if you want a bit more versatility. If your budget is under Rs. 5 lakh, you won't get a brand new EV. However, if you avail of MG's or Tata's BaaS (Battery as a service) subscription system, the upfront cost of both cars' base models does fall under Rs. 5 lakh.

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I am a retired professor and now run a business. I commute around 50km every day. I currently own a six-year-old Volkswagen Ameo diesel, which I do not want to sell. I'm considering buying the low-end version of the Tata Tiago EV. Would this be a good decision? Please advise.

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Given your 50km daily commute and the fact that you want to keep your VW Ameo diesel, the Tata Tiago EV is actually a sensible addition. Your Ameo is still a great highway car and will continue to serve you well for longer trips, while the Tiago EV can take over your daily city runs. At 50km a day, the Tiago EV's real-world range is more than adequate, and you will be able to charge at home overnight, which keeps running costs very low. This Tata car is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, and it is a genuinely practical hatchback with a decent boot and a comfortable ride for city use. The only thing to keep in mind is that the base Smart variant will feel very bare on the inside, with no infotainment screen and manual winding windows. If this bothers you, it is worth stepping up to the Pure Plus trim. Overall, this is a sensible two-car strategy. Keep the Ameo for long-distance work and use the Tiago EV to slash your daily running costs.

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•1w

We currently own a 2018 Hyundai Creta, but my mother is retiring next year and loves big cars. I'm looking for a 7-seater, preferably with a manual transmission, and my budget is around 45 lakh. The car will be used 90% on highways and 10% on rough roads. She likes the Mahindra Scorpio, but I'm not keen on it because of concerns about Mahindra's service centers. What would you recommend?

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Pick the Toyota Innova Crysta diesel manual. For 90% highway use, it just eats distance, the seats are genuinely comfortable for seven, and the diesel’s easy torque makes overtakes calm even with luggage. It is a proper big, tough, ladder-frame car, so your 10% on rough roads is no worry, and Toyota’s service reach and consistency are a clear step up from what you’ve seen with Scorpio.The catch is that it is not a true 4x4, so deep slush or serious trails are off the menu, and it will not wow anyone with gadgets. If you want a more SUV-looking option and still a manual, the Jeep Meridian diesel manual is worth a look for its sharper cabin and nicer highway manners, but for space, toughness and hassle-free ownership, the Toyota car fits your brief best.

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•1w

I travel around 70km every day. Is the Tata Tiago EV Smart 19 a good choice?

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•1d

The main compromise is that the 19.2kWh battery is best suited to urban use. If frequent outstation trips are part of the ownership plan, the limited range will require more charging stops, making longer journeys less convenient than in the larger battery version.For a buyer covering around 70km every day, mostly in the city, the Tata Tiago EV Smart 19 is a sensible and economical choice. If the budget allows and occasional highway trips are expected, stretching to the Long Range variant is worth considering for the added range and flexibility.

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