We are planning to buy a CNG vehicle for our family. Our monthly running is usually around 200-300 km, although in some months it may increase to 500-600 km. We currently own a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG and are looking to upgrade to a compact SUV or SUV that offers better comfort, safety, and features for family use. We are confused between the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG and the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2026. Which model would be the best choice?

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With a daily 40 km city commute and a 500 km one-way highway trip every month, a petrol hybrid is the most sensible choice. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the best fit for your usage and budget. It delivers excellent fuel efficiency in the city thanks to the hybrid system, while also being reliable and low maintenance. On the highway, it is comfortable and efficient, and you do not have to worry about charging infrastructure or range planning.An EV is not the ideal choice here. While your daily commute is well within EV territory, the monthly 1,000 km round trip means you would have to plan charging stops and rely on public charging infrastructure, which can add time and uncertainty to your journey. The cost savings of an EV are also less compelling when you factor in the higher upfront cost and the need for fast charging on long trips.The Victoris Hybrid strikes the right balance between efficiency, reliability and ease of ownership. It is a car you can buy and use without having to change your routine or worry about charging. Go for the Victoris Hybrid and you will have a car that is efficient, reliable and easy to live with for years to come.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

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For comfort, performance, practicality, proven reliability, and a trouble-free ownership experience, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.0 Turbo MT LXI seems like the most sensible family car under Rs 9 lakh. Of course, being the entry-level variant, features will be limited. If you're looking for a sedan, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXI MT is also a good buy. It'll be more efficient than the Brezza, with the only drawback being that its performance won't be as effortless.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

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Given your usage pattern of 80–85% city driving with occasional highway trips, the Renault Duster Hybrid is actually a very good fit. The hybrid system is designed to maximise efficiency in stop-start city conditions, and the Duster’s ride quality and robust suspension make it well-suited to Indian roads. The new Duster also feels like a genuinely fresh product, with a strong value proposition and a more engaging driving experience than most rivals.The Kia Seltos Diesel, on the other hand, is the better choice if your usage was more highway-focused. The diesel engine is efficient and relaxed on long drives, but with predominantly city driving, the benefits of diesel ownership diminish, especially with modern diesel particulate filter systems that can become problematic with short, low-speed runs.Your concern about Renault service is valid. The brand’s service network and consistency are not on the same level as Kia, and that is something to factor in. However, the new Duster is a far more important product for Renault than the Pulse ever was, and the company is likely to put more effort behind it.If you are still hesitant about Renault’s service, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid are worth considering. Both offer strong hybrid systems, excellent fuel efficiency and a far more reliable and widespread service network.

Renault Duster

Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder