Hi team! 🙋 Hope you are having a good day. Wanted your help in reaching an informed decision. I'm getting a used 45K Run 2024 Curvv EV Empowered+ A 55 for 16.5L . Do you think it is an okay price? I haven't negotiated yet. What will I be missing in comparison to the new SeriesX? Is the backseat of the old model comfortable for long journeys? I heard there were some complaints before n they improved it in the new one. Was there anything else bad apart from the headroom before, and how bad was it anyway, if tall passenger won't be sitting at the back? Also r there any known issues? What should I double check before buying one used? Or should I wait n buy a new Syros EV instead? Really appreciate your work in helping us out. Thanks in advance.

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With your requirement of keeping the purchase cost as low as possible while also getting something reliable, go for the Honda Amaze CVT. The CVT is smooth, the car is easy to drive, and Honda’s ownership experience is among the best in the segment. It will also be the most affordable option on your shortlist, which fits your budget constraint perfectly. It should be more than sufficient for your parents and their usage, but bear in mind, it's not much larger than the Figo they're moving from, so it may not feel like as much of an upgrade. Also, make sure entering and exiting the vehicle are not an issue for them, as it is quite low-slung.The Elevate CVT is the largest vehicle here, and as such gives a bit more space and comfort than the others, and it meets your other requirements, but if you're locked in on the V CVT variant, it might feel a bit barebones. The V CVT is well within your Rs 17 lakh budget, so consider going up a variant, as that would make it worth your while.The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, however, might be your best bet. The ZXi AT is great value for money; efficiency and hassle-free ownership are Maruti hallmarks, and the 6-speed AT gearbox is as smooth, if not smoother, than Honda's CVT. It's compact enough to be easy to drive, yet almost as spacious as the Elevate, with easy ingress and egress. We feel this will be the best fit for your parents.

Honda Amaze

Honda Elevate (2023-2026)

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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The best all-rounder of these three is the BMW X5, as it offers the best engines, a good mix of driver enjoyment and comfort, great interior space for five, the latest tech and the widest dealer network. Its two six-cylinder engines - a petrol and a diesel - offer a superb mix of power and refinement, and whichever you choose, it feels well suited to a luxury SUV of this size and price.The Range Rover Velar is pretty good value if you don't require too much space. It's half a size smaller than the others, and thus not as roomy, and its four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines aren't as powerful, smooth or refined as the BMW's sixes. It's the more stylish choice, but it is starting to show its age now.The Volvo XC90 is also starting to show its age, but a recent facelift means it has received the latest in Volvo's in-cabin tech. It's the only one here to get a third row of seats, and luxury and the features list are pretty good too. However, its 2.0-litre petrol engine doesn't feel strong enough for the SUV's size and it's not as comfortable or refined as the BMW.

BMW X5

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Volvo XC90