I am currently using 2021 model S-presso manual. I am looking to upgrade a compact SUV with automatic. My budget is 10 lakhs to 12 lakhs. My usage is 6000 kilometers per year. I am maximum driving 60 percentage out of city and 40 percentage in chennai city. Which one is correct for me pls suggest. Then I am looking to start once or twice in a year solo trip plan. Pls consider that also. Pls suggest me a Good Car.

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If your 2021 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is mechanically sound, regularly serviced, and you are happy with how it drives, there is no reason to change it right now. This Maruti Suzuki car is reliable and low-maintenance car, and with just 53,000 km, it still has plenty of life left in it. The scratches are cosmetic and can be addressed, and the tyres can be replaced when they are completely worn. Financially, it makes more sense to keep the car for another 3-4 years and extract more value from it rather than taking a depreciation hit on a well-maintained car. The only reason to change would be if you want a bigger, safer or more feature-rich car. Otherwise, continuing with your Baleno is a sensible decision.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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With 76,000 km in 4 years, you are clearly a high-mileage user, and that changes the EV equation. The bigger question is whether you are ready for the electric car ownership experience. If you have reliable home charging and your usage pattern is predictable, the Mahindra XEV 9S can make sense. But if your driving includes frequent long highway trips or unpredictable routes, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol remains the more hassle-free option for now, or perhaps a diesel to bring down your fuel bills.As for the XEV 9S is a very interesting product and will feel like a natural slide over from your 700; however, expect a softer-sprung suspension, which can be discomforting to passengers who feel travel sick, and the electronic features, while plentiful, can cause some more niggles than your 700. These points aside, the XEV9S is a good EV worth considering.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Mahindra XEV 9S

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Go for the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI automatic. Your usage pattern of 30km+ daily running with occasional mountain trips makes the Skoda Kylaq a better fit than the Kia Sonet diesel. The 1.0 TSI engine is a proven unit with a strong mid-range, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is well-suited to both city driving and mountain roads.The concerns about high fuel consumption in the mountains are exaggerated. Any car will see a drop in fuel efficiency on steep climbs, but the Skoda will still deliver reasonable figures, and the overall ownership experience is strong. Coming from a diesel car, you will notice a difference in low-end torque, but the turbo petrol compensates well once on boost, and the gearbox is responsive enough for mountain driving. On E20, there is no need to worry, as modern engines are engineered to handle E20.

Skoda Kylaq

Kia Sonet