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•1d

Hi Autocar India, Please suggest any EV car with a range of 500+ km with a budget of 17-18 lac.

•13m

For an electric car to deliver a real-world range of 500 km or more, it needs a fairly large battery. Since the battery is the single most expensive component in an EV, a larger pack directly increases the price. That’s why options with a claimed 500+ km range typically sit well above the Rs 20 lakh mark.

Within your budget, choices are limited, but the closest fit is the Maruti e-Vitara Zeta. It gets a 61 kWh battery with a claimed range of 543 km (MIDC), and its on-road price is just over Rs 18 lakh, depending on the state.

The e-Vitara comes across as a sensible, no-nonsense EV. It focuses on efficiency, ease of use and is backed by Maruti Suzuki’s widespread service network, which remains a strong advantage, especially for first-time EV buyers or those outside major metros.

That said, there are a couple of compromises to be aware of. The boot space is on the smaller side, and rear seat space isn’t particularly generous for a car of this size. Also, as with most EVs, real-world range will be lower than the claimed figure, so expect closer to around 450 to 470 km depending on driving conditions.

If your priority is genuinely achieving 500 km in everyday use, you may need to stretch your budget slightly or consider upcoming models. Otherwise, the e-Vitara remains one of the most practical options currently available near this price point.

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I'm planning to buy a small automatic car for my wife, who is 5'1" tall. The car will be used mostly in the city, with occasional highway trips. Which would be the best option?

•44m

For your wife, consider the Hyundai Exter. At 5'1", she will benefit from its good all-round visibility, light steering and compact dimensions, which make it very easy to manoeuvre in city traffic and tight parking spaces. This Hyundai car also gets driver's seat height adjustment from the base trim, which will be very handy for your wife. The AMT gearbox is smooth enough for daily commuting, and the car is very easy to drive. Fuel efficiency is decent; expect 9 to 10kpl in the city and 15kpl on the highway.If you want something a bit more efficient, consider the Maruti Suzuki Swift. In our testing we managed 12.7kpl in the city and 19kpl on the highway with the AGS. However, height adjustment for the driver's seat is only available on the ZXi trim onwards.Overall, the Hyundai Exter AMT is the better fit for your requirements. It is simple, reliable, easy to drive and well-suited to both city use and occasional highway trips.

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•1d

I'm looking for a car with a sunroof and a budget of around 15 lakh. Most of my driving is in the city, but I also do a 500km highway trip once a month. I'd also like good fuel efficiency. Which car would you recommend?

•2h

You could consider the Hyundai Venue Turbo-Petrol DCT, which is a well-rounded car. The powertrain is smooth, performance is adequate, and with light controls and good visibility, it is rather easy to drive. Additionally, it is spacious and feature-rich, with the sunroof you're looking for. The real-world Hyundai Venue mileage in the city goes up to 11.5kpl and 16kpl on the highways. These fuel efficiency figures are quite decent for this segment.If you want a car with a bigger sunroof, look at the Kia Syros. It has the largest panoramic sunroof in the compact SUV segment. It is surprisingly spacious, and it shares its turbo-petrol DCT powertrain with the Venue.

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•1d

I need an SUV for my weekend drives. I travel around 240km one way, about five times a month. The route is almost entirely on highways, with very little traffic and only occasional city driving. My total budget is 22 lakh. Which SUV would you recommend?

•3h

For your usage, the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 diesel manual is the best fit. Your running is high, the route is highway-heavy, and you are doing this regularly. The 7XO diesel is built for exactly this kind of use. The 2.2-litre diesel engine is strong, efficient and relaxed at highway speeds, and the car feels stable and planted on long runs. This Mahindra car is also spacious and comfortable, which matters when you are doing this distance five times a month. The petrol version is also good, but at this kind of running, diesel makes more sense financially and in terms of driving experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that the 7XO is a big car, so if your city driving is genuinely very limited, that is not a problem. If you want something smaller, the Kia Seltos 1.5 diesel is the alternative. It is more compact and still very good on the highway, but when you're running, the diesel 7XO is the more sensible choice.

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