My father is 58 years old and is going to buy a new CNG vehicle in Hyderabad. We are looking at Maruti, as we would like to use it for 10-15 years. We previously had a Verna 3rd gen. My dad's requirements are less maintenance and good mileage in the city and on highways, and this vehicle will be used mostly in the city and occasionally on highways with luggage and not exceeding 15k -20k kms annually. We are confused between Vitara and Victoris initial budget for Victoris was 12lacs on road, and my father is okay to stretch till 15lacs after visiting the showroom. Please suggest the best one, and is Grand Vitara good from the above 2 products and suggest what the add-on we should choose, which will help us in the long term, and can we add the add-on outside the showroom.

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Given your annual running of 8-9,000 km, a diesel no longer makes financial sense. The payback period is simply too long at this usage level, and modern petrol engines are far more refined and efficient than they were a decade ago. The new Renault Duster petrol is a strong option if you loved your old Duster. It retains the same rugged character and excellent ride quality, and the 1.3 turbo petrol is punchy and enjoyable to drive. The MG Hector is a spacious SUV with a roomy cabin, but it isn't as rewarding to drive as the new Renault Duster.If you are open to hybrids, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is worth considering. It offers excellent fuel efficiency and a very smooth driving experience, especially in city traffic. However, it does not have the same rugged SUV feel as the Duster.The key is to move past the old diesel mindset. Modern turbo petrol engines are genuinely enjoyable to drive, and the new Duster is the closest you will get to the car you loved, just with a more sensible fuel choice for your usage.

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If you can charge at home, the MG Windsor EV would be our first choice under your budget. This MG car offers a spacious cabin, excellent ride comfort, and feels like a car from the segment above, making it one of the best value-for-money EVs currently on sale. If home charging isn't practical, we'd recommend a strong hybrid car instead. At this budget, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid would be our pick. It shares its mechanicals with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid but offers better value and a more premium cabin. It delivers excellent fuel efficiency without requiring any charging and is easy to live with over the long term.

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Thank you for reading Autocar India and for your question. Your Magnite CVT is E20 compatible, so there is no need to worry about the engine. The drop in mileage you are seeing is normal. E20 petrol has a lower energy content than E10, so fuel efficiency drops by around 5-10%. This is expected and not a sign of a problem with the car.For your new car, your usage is mostly highway and you want good mileage with an automatic within Rs. 17 lakh on-road budget. The best fit is the Maruti Suzuki Victoris mild hybrid automatic. It is a petrol mild hybrid, so it delivers better highway efficiency than a standard petrol, and the automatic is a smooth torque converter unit that is reliable and well suited to long-term ownership. The Victoris is also a comfortable and spacious SUV with a proven ownership record.If you want a more premium feel and a slightly more engaging driving experience, the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic is a good alternative. It has a new 8-speed gearbox and the car feels more solid and planted on the highway. However, the Victoris will be the more efficient and easier car to own long term.If you are open to diesel, the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel automatic is worth considering. It will deliver the best highway efficiency and strong performance, but diesel makes sense only if your annual running is high enough to justify the higher fuel and maintenance costs.Overall, the Victoris mild hybrid automatic is the best fit for your requirements. It delivers good mileage, a smooth automatic and a hassle-free ownership experience.

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