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Hi Autocar India Team, I’m planning to buy the Skoda Kylaq Prestige+ AT as my first car. Thank you for your advice on my previous question and for helping me with my purchase decision. I recently watched your AC torture test video from June 2026, in which you mentioned that an upgraded compressor, expected later this year, should improve the Kylaq’s cooling performance. I wanted to check whether this upgraded AC compressor has now been introduced in the Skoda Kylaq. Your clarification would greatly help me make an informed purchase decision. Thanks in advance!

•3m

Thank you for writing in and glad we could help. As for the Skoda Kylaq AC upgrade the current car has not yet received the new compressor that is in use in the Kushaq and the Slavia. It should happen at some point next year but for now there's not a definite timeframe that is known.

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Hi, I’m a beginner driver about to join driving school (learning manual first). My wife is also a new driver. We plan to buy an automatic car primarily for family convenience with our infant. Could you please advise on the following? Transmission: While IVT/CVTs are smooth and easy in city traffic, do they compromise too much on highway driving fun? Car Recommendations: Which automatic cars within Rs 13-20 lakhs would be best suited for two beginner drivers in terms of city ease, safety, comfort, and occasional highway enjoyment?

•1d

Considering you're looking for your first car and want something that's light, compact and convenient to use, the Skoda Kylaq would be our top recommendation. It has a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which is extremely smooth in the city and also very adept on the highway. The ride quality is also very good, and its compact dimensions make it easy to use in the city. You also have good ground clearance, so it is comfy when it comes to bad roads, and it actually fits well within your Rs 13-20 lakh budget and gets a lot of equipment as well.What's also very good on the Kylaq is the safety, as it has received 5 stars in BNCAP crash test ratings and gets good safety equipment. All things considered, the Kylaq in its top spec Prestige+ trim would be our top recommendationIf you'd like a second option, consider the Hyundai Venue. It is the newer car compared to the Kylaq, and it has a lot of features as well. Also, being a Hyundai car, it's very easy and light to drive and easy on the wallet. If you want something that's fuss-free, then the Venue will be a good choice and will fit within your budget if you go for the petrol automatic.

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•21h

If you had ₹15 lakh for a petrol automatic car, which would you buy?

•1d

I am planning to upgrade my 2021 Creta manual diesel with a more driver enthusiastic car that offers the best handling. This will be my daily commute car in smooth traffic run of around 50 km per day. I already own 2 EV cars as well as Innova Cysta for longer running. Can you suggest some possible sedans and SUV under Rs. 30 lakh?

•20h

Since driving dynamics are your priority, the updated Skoda Slavia would be a good option to consider. In its top-spec (Monte Carlo), the Slavia with the 150hp 1.5 TSI engine and 7-speed DCT gearbox would be a great choice as nothing in that segment matches the fun-to-drive nature of the Slavia. The engine has strong punch but is also refined to drive in the city. The gearbox is fast, responsive and genuinely fun and despite being a sedan, ground clearance is not an issue at all. The sedan style and suspension tune gives it fantastic handling manners. Another great thing about this car is its practicality thanks to a spacious cabin and a massive boot. Pair that with a good dose of equipment and the Slavia is easily the one for your needs. With the top-spec version around Rs. 24 lakh, it is also well within your budget.

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Which SUV would you pick for a family of 5?

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Hi, I am planning to buy a sedan and am confused between the Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 DSG GT Chrome for Rs 21.5 lakh (June-manufactured, due for delivery in November) and the facelifted Skoda Slavia Prestige 1.5 for Rs 22.70 lakh. Is it worth paying extra for the Slavia, or should I go with the Virtus?

•4d

If you're set on the 1.5 TSI engine, the Volkswagen Virtus GT Chrome at Rs 21.5 lakh makes more sense if savings matter, while the facelifted Skoda Slavia Prestige is worth the extra Rs 1.2 lakh if you want its additional features. Unlike the 1.0 TSI versions, where the Slavia's new eight-speed torque converter automatic is a meaningful mechanical change from the older six-speed automatic, the 1.5 TSI versions retain the same basic engine and seven-speed DSG combination. So you're not paying extra for a different powertrain.The Slavia Prestige adds meaningful equipment, including a 360-degree camera, larger digital displays, ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats, and a rear-seat massage function. It also gets improved air-conditioning hardware. These are useful additions, particularly if you plan to keep the car for several years.

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•5d

I am planning to buy either Kia Seltos HTX ivt or Tata Sierra EV empowered 75. Since there is concern on petrol availability/pricing and ethanol blending in the future, which option would be better for our monthly usage of around 500km within the city which will also include 2 trips outside the city every year. If I take Seltos, I am concerned about its resale value in 5 to 10 years and more for an EV as it is more expensive as compared to Deltos and its infrastructure problems. What do you suggest?

•4d

Go for the Kia Seltos HTX IVT. Your usage pattern of around 500km a month in the city with only two outstation trips a year does not justify the premium of the Tata Sierra EV Empowered 75. The Seltos IVT is a smooth, refined and reliable petrol automatic that will handle your city driving effortlessly, and Kia’s service network and ownership experience are strong. Concerns about petrol availability and ethanol blending are largely overblown - E20-compliant engines are designed to handle the fuel, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20 at this stage. The Sierra EV is a very impressive product with a premium cabin and strong range, but it is significantly more expensive and you will not recover that premium through fuel savings at your level of usage. The Seltos is the more sensible and cost-effective choice for your requirements.

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