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•12w

I drive around 1,000–1,300 km per month (about 70% city and 30% highway) and plan to keep my next car for at least 5 years. I'm confused between buying a petrol SUV (around ₹13–15 lakh) and an EV (around ₹16–18 lakh), considering financing costs, running costs, resale value, reliability, features, and overall ownership experience. Please provide a detailed comparison and recommend the best value-for-money option for my use case. I am currently looking for curvv ev is that a good option?

•12w•

Curvv EV is a decent choice. It offers lower running costs and less maintenance than a petrol SUV. Make sure you have charging facility nearby you.

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•5d

Hi, I am planning to buy an EV with an on-road price within ₹20 lakhs. Can I consider the ZS EV? My daily commute is around 50-60 km, including 30-35 km of highway driving, with the rest being city driving. I need a spacious car with a good interior. I don’t like the Curvv or Windsor designs. I currently use a Nexon petrol, which I like.

•4d

The MG ZS EV is a strong fit for your requirements if it is the discounted car under Rs 20 lakh on road. Your daily 50 to 60km commute, including 30 to 35km on the highway, is well suited to an electric car, and this MG car offers a more premium cabin and a roomier feel than your current Tata Nexon petrol. Since you dislike the Tata Curvv and MG Windsor designs, there's little reason to force yourself towards either.The current ZS EV has a 50.3kWh battery and a real world range of around 340km. Its comfortable ride and conventional SUV styling make it a sensible upgrade, while the main drawback is that it is an ageing model, with a replacement reportedly expected around 2027.That could affect resale value, but the discount can help offset the risk.

Hi Autocar Team, I am confused between the Hyundai Venue HX5 Turbo MT and the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 TCMPFi. I am getting a good offer on the Venue. We have owned a Hyundai Grand i10 Nios for the last seven years without any issues. I like the XUV 3XO for its engine and the additional features it offers over the Venue. However, I also like the Venue because I am familiar with its driving experience and refinement. I plan to keep the new car for at least seven years, so I am looking for trouble-free ownership and a good service centre experience. My spouse prefers the rear-seat comfort of the 3XO, especially its under-thigh support and legroom, but dislikes its boot space. We also expect our family to grow in the coming years, so practicality is important. In terms of performance, I am not expecting a race car at this budget. I want a car with decent power that does not feel sluggish or make highway overtaking difficult. It should also offer reasonable mileage in city traffic and a comfortable ride for both front and rear passengers on city roads and highways. My usage will be around 60% city driving, along with a long drive of approximately 500 km every month. We have already considered other cars, and these two are our final choices. Could you please compare them in terms of ownership costs, maintenance, performance, comfort and reliability? It would also help if you could highlight any notable issues I might face with either car that could affect the driving experience or passenger comfort.

•2d

It seems like you're leaning towards the Mahindra XUV 3XO for its stronger engine performance, better feature set, and a nicer back seat experience. It is a genuinely well-rounded car, and its ride comfort and drive experience make it feel like a much larger, more expensive car. Also, between the two, the XUV 3XO is the much better car for the highway. As you've rightly pointed out, its boot space is lower on paper; however, the actual usable space is quite similar to the Venue's. So, if you like the XUV 3XO, go for it; it is a good buy.The Hyundai Venue HX5 Turbo MT might seem a bit more user-friendly with lighter controls, which make it easier to drive in the city. Moreover, you already have a positive ownership experience with Hyundai, and the Venue continues that formula with a refined turbo petrol engine and a well-built, more modern interior. It has enough performance for confident overtakes on the highway and remains reasonably efficient in city traffic. Between the two, though, the XUV 3XO gives you a big car feel, while the Venue is easier to drive in the city. For similar money, we'd pick the XUV 3XO; however, if you're getting the Venue at a substantially lower discounted price, it is a car you can't go wrong with.

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•3d

Hi, I'm planning for a reliable car for my family for long term ownership. Mostly, I drive within the city with monthly average of 300-500 km and take 2-3 long trips in a year. I had shortlisted Seltos HTX petrol. However, I'm getting recommendations to go with Harrier base under my budget. Should I opt with Seltos or Harrier?

•2d

Go for the Kia Seltos HTX petrol. With your usage of 300-500 km a month and mostly city driving, petrol is the right choice, and the Seltos is a very well-rounded car. It is comfortable, easy to drive in the city, has a good feature set in the HTX trim, and Kia’s service network is strong. The Harrier base is a bigger, heavier car and is better suited to buyers who do a lot of highway driving or need the extra space and ruggedness. For your usage, the Seltos will be easier to live with, more efficient and a better fit overall. The only reason to consider the Harrier would be if you specifically need the larger size and more rugged nature, but for your requirements the Seltos is the smarter choice.

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•1w

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•1w

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•6d

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