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•27w

Is it worth upgrading my Nissan Terrano, or should I buy a new car?

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The Nissan Terrano is essentially a rebadged Renault Duster, and both models are now quite old. If you are happy with the car and its performance, you can consider upgrading to a new one. However, the Renault Duster will be making a return next month, and Nissan will also have its own version, which it calls the 'Tekton'. 

We would recommend you wait to see those SUVs and then plan your new purchase. 

 

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Hi, Need your advice on choosing between the Kia Seltos 1.5 DCT, Renault Duster 1.3 DCT, and Skoda Kushaq 1.5 DSG. This will be our first car. We live in Bangalore, and our usage will be roughly 400-500 km/month in bumper-to-bumper city traffic, 500 km/month on highways, plus one 1,000 km road trip every quarter. I've driven (test drive in city) the Seltos and Kushaq, but not the Duster yet. I loved the plush ride and comfort of the Seltos. My wife's cousin, who owns a Slavia, says it's firm in the city road (but manageable) and much more stable on highways. Considering our usage, comfort, city drivability, highway stability, and long-term ownership, which one would we pick and why?

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All three options have their highlights. The Kushaq is the most enjoyable to drive, the Duster feels the most rugged, while the Seltos feels the plushest. Given your usage, we'd recommend the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG as the best pick. It's got the nicest gearbox, feels the peppiest, and will liven up your frequent highway drives. There is a firmness to the suspension, but it's not uncomfortable. The Skoda feels smaller than the others, and the positive to that is that it will put the driver at greater ease in congested city roads. On the flipside, the Kushaq isn't as spacious as the Duster or Seltos and is best thought of as a four-seater - the rear seat is not ideal for three passengers. If you want a more complete all-rounder, the Kia Seltos is a great pick. The DCT isn't the smoothest in town, though.

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•2d

Hello, I am currently driving a Ford Figo 1.5 TDCi Diesel and have covered almost 1.5 lakh km with it. The car has been extremely reliable, and I still enjoy its excellent ride quality, handling, punchy engine, and fuel efficiency. I am now exploring an upgrade, but so far I haven't found many options that offer the same balance of driving pleasure, comfort, and efficiency. I have test-driven most of the diesel automatic options currently available in the market, and the only one that impressed me was the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Lately, I have also started considering strong hybrid vehicles. The Renault Duster and its upcoming sibling, the Nissan Tekton, have caught my attention, and I am willing to wait for them. My requirements are: - Budget: Rs. 25–28 lakh - 5-seater preferred - Open to both SUVs and sedans - Good ride and handling - Strong performance - Excellent fuel efficiency - Can wait 6–8 months for upcoming launches Based on these requirements, what would you recommend? Are there any upcoming launches that I should specifically keep an eye on?

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Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic. The steering still feels natural, the ride stays calm at speed, and the 2.2 diesel has effortless shove for quick highway passes while returning impressive mileage. Sure, being much larger in size, it might not feel as agile or as convenient to drive as your Figo, but that's something you will have to get used to.Alternatively, you could consider the Honda City hybrid too. It is a very efficient sedan which recently got a mid-life makeover and some new features. Yes, the City is expensive, but it is the only hybrid sedan on this side of Rs 30 lakh.If you're not in a hurry to buy, the strong-hybrid versions of the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton could be worth waiting for.

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Hi, I own a 2023 Nissan Magnite XE. My annual running is relatively low as I am retired. I underwent knee surgery six months ago, and therefore, I am considering upgrading to an automatic vehicle. Would it be possible and practical to upgrade from my current Nissan Magnite XE to an automatic version?

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Yes, but not by converting your car. The safe and sensible route is to trade in your 2023 Magnite XE for a Magnite automatic. Given your knee surgery and low running, go for the turbo automatic version because it is much smoother in traffic and takes the stress off your left leg completely. Be aware that the turbo automatic will sip a bit more fuel than your current manual. If you are on a tight budget, then the naturally aspirated Magnite can be had with an AMT, though it isn't the smoothest-shifting AMT out there. If you are looking for alternatives, then the Hyundai Exter AMT or the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R AMT could be good choices. They are both easy to get in and out of, compact for city use and fuel-efficient.

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Posted on: 12 Dec 2025