Hi. I own an XUV 700 AX7L petrol, which I bought in November 2024. That time, there was no info regarding the facelift. Now I am feeling a little sad seeing the facelift getting launched. Just want to check whether the facelift has any major engine upgrade, or it's just the cosmetic updates?

The Honda CB350 and CB350 H'ness are essentially the same bike wearing different outfits. The former mimics the design language of the popular Royal Enfield 350s, while the latter has a distinct Honda design. As such, their riding experiences are going to be exceedingly similar and picking between the two will come down to which one you prefer the look of. Coming to your query, both these bikes offer good pillion comfort and are good to ride in dense city traffic with their neutral handling and light clutch action, thanks to the slip/assist clutch.

All three of the Royal Enfield 350s you have shortlisted will serve you well, but each has a different character. The Hunter 350 is the lightest and most affordable one and will be the most agile in the city, where you spend most of your time. The Bullet is a retro roadster with a commanding riding position that is going to feel quite a big larger. This will be the most comfortable bike owing to its neutral ergonomics and great suspension. The Meteor 350, with its laid-back rider triangle, will feel the most relaxed to sit on. But all your weight will be on your tailbone, which won't be ideal when tackling road imperfections. Of the three, the Hunter makes the most sense for your usage, but a test ride of all three will help clear the picture for you.

The Yamaha FZ-X Hybrid is a reliable, proven, fuel-efficient and decently comfortable machine which will serve you well inside the city. The Honda SP160 is essentially a re-skinned Unicorn with a few more features. So, its performance and fuel economy too will be very similar to that bike. Both of these Japanese commuters are decent options in the class and we would encourage you to take a test ride of both to determine which one suits you better.

The Mahindra Scorpio N would meet your requirements of a diesel, rear-wheel-drive, 6 or 7 seater, while the low to mid-variants will come in below your Rs 20 lakh budget. The Scorpio N has few options in a 6-seater configuration, but multiple 7-seat variants are on offer that you can choose from. Given that you drive mostly on highways, the strong performance from both the petrol and diesel engines will easily satisfy you. Also, between the two, we would recommend the diesel given its better efficiency while still delivering well on refinement and performance.