Hi, I need advice to buy a new car which suits my needs, My requirements are: 1. Car under 13 lakh 2. My running is around 2800 km per month between Dehradun and haridwar, so needs best fuel efficient car, occasional long distance max. 300 kms. 3. Car possession will be almost for 10 yrs.

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Not a deal-breaker for most buyers, so you can go ahead with the Venue 1.0 DCT if your driving is a mix of city runs and some highway. Hyundai’s current DCT in the Venue has been updated over the years with better software and cooling, and in normal Indian traffic, it works smoothly and shifts quickly, which makes the 1.0 turbo feel lively and easy to drive.The worry is only in very slow, stop-start crawls for long stretches, especially in hot weather or on steep ramps. This dry-clutch automatic does generate heat if it’s slipping the clutch for ages, and you may see a temperature warning asking you to pause. It’s rare, but possible. If your daily grind is 60-90 minutes of bumper-to-bumper crawling every day, this could be problematic. However, if it involves flowing traffic with only minor jams, the DCT will cope just fine.If you are looking for alternatives, both the Skoda Kylaq and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx turbo come with torque converter autos that cope better while crawling in traffic.

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Skoda Kylaq

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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Consider the Maruti Suzuki Baleno petrol. With 40-50km a day and mostly highway driving, it delivers very good real-world fuel efficiency, keeps service bills low, and rides comfortably over bad patches. If you prefer a slightly higher seating position, then the Fronx is a good choice too. Both are E20-ready, and Maruti has done a good job calibrating its engines to run on E20 fuel, so efficiency remains competitive. When higher ethanol blends eventually roll out, you can still expect some drop in fuel economy, though most modern cars are already material-compatible with ethanol blends beyond E20.For your usage, petrol makes more sense. However, if you expect your running to increase significantly, particularly on the highway, then the Kia Sonet diesel or Hyundai Venue diesel would be worth considering.

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Given that your garage already includes an Innova, XUV700 and a Windsor Pro EV, the decision should be less about EV versus ICE in general and more about what gap you're trying to fill. For your usage pattern of 90% highway driving, an ICE vehicle still holds certain advantages. You'll spend less time planning charging stops, refuelling is quicker and long-distance cruising remains more convenient, especially if you frequently cover large distances across Telangana at highway speeds. Highway driving also tends to reduce the range advantage that EVs enjoy in city conditions.That said, you already own a Windsor Pro, which gives you first-hand experience of EV ownership. If the Windsor is comfortably handling your requirements and charging infrastructure on your regular routes is not an issue, there is no reason to rule out another EV.However, if this purchase is intended to be your primary long-distance tourer, we'd lean towards an ICE vehicle. With an XUV700 and Innova already in the garage, it may be worth looking at something that offers a step up in comfort, refinement or driving experience rather than another midsize SUV.The challenge is that you haven't mentioned a budget, which makes it difficult to recommend a specific car. Depending on your spending range, the recommendation could vary from a premium SUV to a luxury sedan or even a premium EV.

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