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    I want to buy a large SUV, but I’m confused between petrol and diesel. My budget is around ₹20 lakh. I’m concerned about DPF issues in diesels and fuel efficiency in petrol cars. Kindly suggest to me the best SUV in this price range.

    Asked by: Amit kumar
    A good choice to avoid the hassles of diesel while retaining the efficiency is a strong hybrid. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris with the strong hybrid powertrain will be the ideal choice.
    It is under budget in the ZXI trim and offers a fair bit of features and equipment with the ease of driving and maintenance that comes with the Maruti Suzuki brand.
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