I want to buy a 7- or 8-seater car. I currently own an XUV500 and am considering the Toyota Hycross, Kia Carnival, MG Majestor, and Toyota Fortuner. I am a bit confused. The Hycross lacks some premium features, the Carnival feels too long for city driving, the MG Majestor seems like the perfect choice, but I am unsure about MG's reliability and after-sales service, and the Fortuner is not very comfortable, especially in the middle and last rows. Which one would you recommend based on these requirements?

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•6h

Yes, the Toyota Innova HyCross is E20 compatible. Toyota has engineered the 2.0-litre petrol engine used in both the petrol and strong hybrid versions of the HyCross to run on E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend), in line with the latest government norms. There are no special maintenance requirements or fuel additives needed when using E20.There is also no reason to worry about resale value or long-term reliability purely because of E20. Modern E20-compatible engines are designed with appropriate materials and calibrations to handle this fuel. The main real-world effect is a marginal reduction in fuel efficiency compared to lower ethanol blends.

Toyota Innova HyCross

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•8h

Go for the Kia Seltos Petrol IVT if it fits your budget, with the Hyundai Creta Petrol CVT as an equally good alternative if you prefer its styling or have a better local dealer. With a running of just 10 to 15km a day and predominantly city driving, a petrol automatic is the most sensible choice. A strong hybrid like the Victoris will save some fuel in traffic, but at this mileage, it will take a long time to recover its higher purchase price. The MG Windsor also doesn't make financial sense unless you have reliable home charging and specifically want to switch to an EV.The Seltos and Creta offer a very polished ownership experience with smooth, naturally aspirated petrol engines and reliable automatic gearboxes that are well-suited to stop-start traffic. They also have widespread service networks, good resale value and are likely to be easier and cheaper to own over the long term than newer alternatives.Since you don't want a sunroof but do want an automatic and a 360-degree camera, look at the variant lineup carefully, as these features are often bundled together.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

MG Windsor

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•4d

Go for the Innova HyCross ZX. For a chauffeur-driven 500 km Delhi-Haridwar run every week, the strong-hybrid keeps fuel costs low and cruises quietly, which matters when you are in the back seat for hours. The second row is spacious with captain seats, and Toyota’s service reach on that corridor is unmatched, so long-distance peace of mind is high.Skoda Kodiaq Lounge feels more premium and is nicer to sit in, but its petrol thirst will sting with your weekly highway use, and upkeep outside big cities can be fussier. A used Kia Carnival gives the most lounge-like comfort and space, and its diesel suits highways, but you take used-car risks and NCR’s 10-year diesel rule can chop remaining life if the car is a few years old.One caveat on the HyCross ZX: the 18-inch wheels make low-speed bumps a bit firm, and the engine can sound busy if pushed. No clear, confirmed HyCross facelift is around the corner in India, so it is not worth waiting just for that.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Skoda Kodiaq

Kia Carnival