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I own a 2016 Ford EcoSport Titanium Plus Diesel in good condition, with new tires and current insurance. As a second owner, the car has driven 100,000 km. I'm considering selling it and am curious about its current market value. Additionally, I'm evaluating two manual transmission SUVs: the Mahindra XUV3X0 and the Skoda Kushaq. Could you provide insights into their features, space, and driving experience to help me make an informed decision?

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The Ford Ecosport is one of those few cars that still commands a strong resale value despite the model being discontinued. Realistically, you can still expect a ballpark figure of around Rs 4 lakh for your car. However, the residual value is subject to the condition of the vehicle.

XUV3XO is a solid compact SUV - well-built, delivers strong performance, and is great to drive. One downside is its boot, which is quite small.

On the other hand, the Kushaq feels more premium, offering a bigger cabin and a segment-above experience. It ultimately depends on what you prefer -  a feature-rich, compact SUV similar to your Ecosport or a more spacious upgrade that feels a class above.

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Hi, first of all, thanks to Autocar for always replying to each query. I am looking for an automatic car. It should have a peppy engine and be fun to drive with proper safety. I will be driving my car mostly in the city and occasionally on the highway on weekends. I prefer petrol. I already own a Kia Sonet iMT. Kindly suggest any other car apart from the Kia.

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I am planning to buy the Kia Seltos HTX (A) with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and automatic transmission. What are your thoughts on this variant? Is it a good choice, or would you recommend any other cars in the same segment?

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I am planning to buy a new automatic car with a budget of around ₹12 lakh. My driving will be mostly in the city, with occasional highway trips on weekends. I would prefer a car with a peppy engine and good safety. I currently own a Kia Sonet iMT, so I would prefer suggestions from brands other than Kia.

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The Mahindra XUV3XO will meet your requirements of a car with a peppy engine and good safety. The petrol automatic comes paired with a torque convertor gearbox, which is the smoothest autobox around. Since your driving is mostly in the city, you will really appreciate this. We would recommend the 1.2 litre MPFi turbo engine, which would offer you more than enough pep and a slightly better mileage than the direct injection unit. Though bear in mind that on the whole, mileage will still be lower than something like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, as Mahindra tunes all its engines for a peppy feel. If mileage isn't a priority and you simply want a very peppy and lively drive feel, opt for the direct injection unit. The 3XO will also meet your requirements for safety as it comes well equipped with 6 airbags and ESP as standard, and it has secured a 5-star rating in the BNCAP crash tests

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Posted on: 9 Oct 2025