We are a retired couple looking to buy a new SUV that is safe and offers a very comfortable back seat. Our daily commute is around 35 km a day. Our budget is ₹25 lakh. Kindly suggest some choices for us. Thank you.

Autocar India

•5h

Since your running is quite high and that too in the city, a strong hybrid powertrain would be a good option to consider. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are mid-size SUVs with a strong hybrid powertrain and are excellent in the city. The battery and motor provide enough power for everyday driving, and they offer good ride comfort too. That said, if you do not prefer a strong-hybrid SUV, the new updated Skoda Kushaq will be launching soon. It gets the same engine as before, but the 1.0-litre TSI motor will not get an 8-speed automatic instead. If you are a keen driver and enjoy getting behind the wheel, the Kushaq would be a better choice. We would recommend that you wait for the launch. The Tata Harrier just got a new petrol engine, which is refined, but it's a bit too big for the city and isn't as polished as the Kushaq.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Skoda Kushaq facelift

Tata Harrier

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Autocar India

•14h

It purely depends on how much you drive per month and how important fuel efficiency is to you. As an example, the Kia Seltos IVT is likely to deliver around 10.3kpl in the city, whereas the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder hybrid is capable of delivering double that number.With the Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT, you get much more features, a more spacious and modern cabin, a bigger boot, and a more comfortable drive experience.Even the base S hybrid variant of the Hyryder commands a substantial premium over the Seltos variant mentioned above, and does not offer several feel-good features available in the Kia. But if your running is high, the hybrid could make sense due to significantly lower fuel costs.Overall, both cars will serve you well for a long tenure. You need to decide whether you want features and a thoroughly modern midsize SUV, or an extremely fuel-efficient one by sacrificing some features.

Kia Seltos

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

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Autocar India

•2d

The Kia Seltos IVT is the right pick for you. It has a smooth engine, and its CVT gearbox operates seamlessly, making it superbly suited to congested Mumbai city driving. Light steering and a comfortable ride are other facets that make the Seltos a great choice for you. Fuel economy is reasonable, too.You could get a high-spec Seltos IVT HTX in your budget with plenty of features such as a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inhc touchscreen, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and more.

Kia Seltos

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