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Hi Autocar India Team, Thanks a lot for your videos and efforts towards the Automotive industry. I am looking to purchase my first luxury car entry level with a max budget of 60 lakhs. My choices are Audi Q3/A4//GLA200/X1. My main commute is home to office & vice versa, and may be weekend family drives in the city. max of 100kms per week. I am looking for petrol and want to keep the vehicle long-term.

•19w

From your picks, the Audi A4 petrol is a solid choice. For mostly city office runs and weekend family drives, it is the quietest and most comfortable of your four, with a smoother ride and a nicer back seat than the small SUVs. Its 2.0 turbo petrol is a proven motor and feels more relaxed in the city and highway than the GLA 200’s smaller 1.3 and the X1’s 3‑cylinder 1.5.

Value also lines up. The A4 Premium Plus typically fits within Rs. 60 lakh on-road in many cities, and it still feels properly luxurious inside. If you are frequently travelling on rougher roads where extra ground clearance is needed, the Q3 is a solid choice and uses the same 2.0, but adds weight and all-wheel drive.

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Hi Autocar, I’m unable to decide between the Renault Duster 1.3 petrol DCT Iconic and the Duster Hybrid Emotion. While I like what the hybrid has to offer, the current discounts on the petrol variant put the on-road price difference at close to Rs 3 lakh, which makes me question whether the hybrid’s additional upfront cost will ever pay off. My usage would be around 60 percent highway and 40 percent city, and I expect to drive about 7,000 km a year. Beyond the pure price equation, is there anything about the hybrid that should make me consider it?

•1h

With your annual running of just 7,000km, the Duster Hybrid's extra Rs 3 lakh is unlikely to be recovered through fuel savings alone. However, the hybrid does have a significant advantage in city driving: based on our tests, the real-world fuel efficiency difference between the 1.3 turbo petrol DCT and the hybrid can be around 10kpl in the city. That is a substantial gap, especially if a third to two-fifths of your driving is in town.The hybrid also has advantages beyond economy. Its 160hp powertrain is more powerful and refined, delivering strong acceleration while keeping the ride and handling excellent. It's also a good highway cruiser, so you're not sacrificing performance for better mileage.However, because you cover 60 per cent of your distance on highways, the fuel saving will be smaller than it would be for someone who drives mainly in the city. The petrol DCT is also significantly more efficient on the highway than in town, returning 13.47kpl in our test, but its overall tested average was 10.47kpl.If you value the hybrid's refinement, performance and city efficiency, it is worth considering. But at just 7,000km a year, the Rs 3 lakh premium is difficult to justify on fuel savings alone.

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•2h

I read a news that India will export Bayon to 50 countries. Is this for the first time or any other car has also been exported in past???

•14h

I’m looking for a family car with good suspension and strong performance, especially considering that elderly family members will be travelling regularly. Would the Skoda Slavia 1.5 DSG be a good choice?

•2h

Absolutely, the Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI DSG would be a good choice for your requirements. It has a comfortable ride, while the 1.5 TSI engine paired with the dual-clutch automatic delivers strong performance, which is one of your primary requirements. Unlike traditional sedans, the Slavia also has generous ground clearance, so it should handle speed breakers and uneven roads well. You also sit higher than in many traditional sedans, which should make it easier for elderly family members to get in and out too.

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•6d

I am looking for a petrol automatic car under Rs 12 lakh with good features. My first choice is the Honda Amaze, but I am concerned about its ground clearance and engine performance. Around 70% of my driving will be in the city. Would the Amaze be a good choice?

•5d

With 70% city driving, the Honda Amaze is actually a very sensible choice. The CVT automatic is smooth and easy to drive in traffic. The engine is reliable, and the car’s compact dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre and park.The only real drawback is that the engine is not particularly torquey, so it can feel a bit flat on highways or when fully loaded. However, for predominantly city use, that is not a major concern. The ground clearance at 172 mm is adequate for most urban conditions, but a fully loaded car can cause the rear suspension to compress significantly, requiring caution over large speed breakers. If you like the Honda Amaze petrol automatic for what it offers, go for it.

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•3d

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO Edge automatic. The Brezza VXi automatic is a safe, simple and reliable choice, but the 3XO is the better fit for your requirements. It offers a wider cabin, more space and a more premium feel, which your family clearly values. The TCMPFi engine is a turbocharged petrol unit and is fundamentally a sound engine. It is not a new or unproven powertrain, and Mahindra has had time to refine it. It is also paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is a proven and reliable gearbox type. Compared to the Nexon’s Revotron engine, the 3XO’s powertrain is more refined and the gearbox is smoother and more conventional in its operation. The Brezza’s naturally aspirated petrol engine is simpler and will likely be marginally more reliable over a very long ownership period, but the 3XO’s engine is not something to worry about from a reliability perspective. Given your family’s preference for space and the more premium feel, the 3XO is the better choice.

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