The new Renault Duster seems does not have a wide 2nd row seat to accommodate 3 adults comfortably. Will the upcoming Renault Bigster be better in this aspect?

•5m

Yes, the Renault Bigster will be the better choice if accommodating three adults in the second row is a priority. The Duster is a strong product with excellent ride comfort and driving dynamics, but its rear seat width is not its strongest point. The Bigster is positioned as a larger, more family-oriented three-row SUV, and one of its key advantages is a wider cabin and a more accommodating second row. It is designed to be a more practical family SUV, and that includes better space for three adults at the back. If your primary requirement is rear seat width and comfort for three passengers, the Bigster is the more suitable option but you'll have to wait till the middle of next year

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•17h

I am currently driving a Grand i10 petrol (2014 model). I would like to buy a new car under a budget of around 20 lakhs. My running is 30% on highway and 70% in the city. I want to buy a car that is comfortable for the driver as well as for the passengers. The car should be modern, feels fun to drive and is fuel efficient too. Which cars should I consider?

•6h

Coming from a Grand i10 and with a 70 percent city, 30 percent highway usage pattern, the Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT would be the best all round upgrade around your Rs 20 lakh budget. It offers a comfortable and spacious cabin, smooth automatic, good refinement and enough performance for everyday driving, while being more fuel efficient than the turbo petrol alternatives. It also feels considerably more modern than your current car without becoming difficult to drive in the city. In our testing the Seltos IVT returned 9.27kpl in the city and 14.76kpl on the highway for the petrol automatic.The Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG would be the choice if fun to drive is more important. It is the most engaging SUV here, with strong performance and excellent highway manners, and it was also the most fuel efficient of the turbo petrol SUVs. You can get the Sportline variant with DCT in your budget.

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•5d

I have been driving Renault Kwid for the past 8 years for daily commute within the city. I have owned Scorpio, Sumo, Tata Indica and Santro in the past. Now, I want to upgrade to another car for daily city and highway driving. On an average, average monthly city driving is 600-800 km and with 3 long drives of 1500 to 1800 km annually on average. We are family of 3 and working professionals. My son is 20 years old. We plan to buy the car in October under a budget of 23 lakh. Please advise which vehicle, variant and fuel type should I opt for.

•5d

Based on your usage, a petrol automatic SUV is the most sensible choice. Your monthly running is around 600-800 km with three long highway trips a year, which does not justify a diesel. Given your budget of up to Rs. 23 lakh, the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the recommendation. It offers a good balance of comfort, space and features, making it a significant upgrade from the Kwid. The Seltos is also well-suited for both city driving and long highway journeys, and it will be comfortable for a family of three adults.If you want to stick with Renault, the new Duster is a good option. It feels more solid than the Seltos, has strong turbo petrol engines and a massive boot for your outstation trips. It gets all the bells and whistles and is priced very competitively, so your Rs. 23 lakh could go a lot further. Do note that the fuel efficiency won't be as good, however, and the rear seat isn't as spacious. Overall, the Seltos is your best bet.

I have booked Duster hybrid but right now, I am thinking about purchasing an EV for approximately 1500 km of monthly running that includes 1000 km on highway and 500 km in the city with approximately 1500 km of road trip twice annually. Please suggest.

•5d

With 1,500km a month, mostly highway, and two 1,500km road trips a year, the Renault Duster Hybrid is the right choice. The hybrid system will help in the city, but the real advantage is on the highway, where you get consistent range, quick refueling and no need to plan charging stops. Your long road trips are the key factor here - an EV would require careful planning around charging infrastructure, and even with a long-range EV, you would be stopping for 30-60 minutes at a time. The Duster Hybrid gives you the flexibility to just keep going.If you were doing mostly city driving, an EV would make more sense. But with your usage pattern, the hybrid is the more practical and stress-free option. The Duster Hybrid promises to be a genuinely enjoyable car to drive, with a good balance of ride comfort and handling, and a sophisticated hybrid system adds efficiency without complicating the ownership experience. Stick with the Duster Hybrid as it is the right car for your needs.

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•3d

I am confused between Creta SX IVT and Elevate CVT for 8000 km of annual running with long trips of 1200 km 3-4 times in a year for a family of 4. Apart from this, day to day usage is less than 100km per month. I am looking for a car for long term ownership and travel comfort.

•3d

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•4d

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•4d

Go with the Tata Nexon CNG if that is your preference. At 150 km daily, CNG is the right fuel choice, and both the Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are factory CNG cars, so reliability and safety are not a concern. The Nexon CNG is a strong product with good performance, a comfortable ride and a well-equipped cabin. The reason many people suggest the Brezza is Maruti's reputation for low maintenance costs, wide service reach and a long-standing reputation for hassle-free ownership. The Brezza CNG is also a very reliable and efficient package. However, the Nexon CNG is the more modern car and feels more premium inside.At 150 km daily, the key is to choose the car you will enjoy driving every day. The Nexon CNG is a solid choice, and there is no reason to change your decision.

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•1d

Hi Autocar Team, I am confused between the XUV 7XO AX7T diesel manual and automatic. My current ride is a Fluidic Verna diesel manual, which is nearing 15 years of ownership and has clocked nearly 2.5 lakh km. My usage consists of mixed city and highway driving, with around 40km daily and weekend highway runs of about 400km. For long-term ownership, which would be the better choice: the manual or automatic?

•1d

Go for the XUV 7XO AX7T diesel automatic. The diesel engine is well suited to your high running, and the automatic gearbox is a proven torque converter unit that is reliable and well matched to the engine. This Mahindra car will make your daily city driving far less tiring, while still being smooth and efficient on the highway. Coming from a 15-year-old Hyundai Verna diesel manual, the automatic will feel like a significant upgrade in terms of comfort and ease of use, without compromising on long-term reliability. The manual is still a good option if you strongly prefer the engagement, but for your usage and ownership horizon, the automatic is the smarter choice.

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