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•23w

My budget is ₹16-18 lakh, and I am looking for a car mainly for highway driving (around 12,000 km per year) with good mileage. I am considering the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Honda Elevate. Which one would be more suitable for long-term ownership, better resale value, and fuel efficiency? Also, which variant of both cars should I consider, and is it worth waiting for a facelift?

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•23w

Since you are comparing the Honda Elevate with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, we assume you are looking at the naturally aspirated engine of the latter and not the hybrid. Between the two, go with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder; it should offer better efficiency and resale value than the Honda Elevate. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder price starts from Rs. 11.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). 

In our real-world testing, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 petrol AT (essentially a badge-engineered Hyryder) delivered 15.3kpl on the highway and 11.6kpl in the city. This was slightly higher than the 13.10kpl highway and 10.85kpl city figures we recorded in the Elevate CVT. Resale value in India for Toyotas is also typically better than for Hondas.

The one thing you give up is boot space; the Hyryder offers around 355 litres, while the Elevate has a more generous 458-litre boot. If you often travel with a lot of luggage, then the Elevate may be the better choice.

On the test drive, reset the trip computer and check fuel efficiency with your driving style, and ensure the boot is large enough for your needs.

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•2d

Given your requirements for a large boot, opt for the Honda Elevate. At 458 litres the boot is under your specific measurement but is very well shaped and can easily managed a lot of cargo. Honda are known for their engines and your second requirement of a very reliable engine and gearbox will also be met with the Elevate. If you must have a minimum boot space of 470 litres consider the Renault Duster. At 518 litres the boot is the largest in the mid-size segment and the roof rails are also functional and can hold up to 50kgs so should you need even more space you can opt for a roof box, however check with your local RTO as these are not legal in many instances. If you are not looking for a very peppy drive feel, opt for the smaller 1.0 liter engine which does quite well in everyday traffic and even at steady cruising out on the highway. The engine and gearbox as well as the entire car is built tough and will last you for the 12 odd years you are looking to keeping the car, provided of course all services are done in a timely manner and the car is well looked after.

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•22h

I am looking to buy either an SUV or a Sedan under a budget of Rs. 28 - 30 lakh. I drive an average of 120 km everyday. I am not looking for an EV because the charging infrastructure is not very reliable where I drive to. Could you suggest me a car with good mileage?

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•6h

With a daily running of 120km, fuel efficiency and long-term reliability become the most important factors. A Honda City hybrid is worth considering, which should easily fall within your budget. Seat comfort is excellent and its hybrid system is particularly effective in city driving, where it can run on electric power at low speeds, and on the highway it remains efficient and refined. Honda's reliability and low maintenance costs make it an excellent long-term ownership proposition, especially given your high annual mileage.If you specifically want an SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the next best option. It shares its hybrid system with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and offers similar fuel efficiency benefits. The Victoris also gets brighter interior, it is comfortable, and it will keep running costs low over the long term.

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