Autocar India
•23h

Hello, I am planning to buy a new car. I am looking at an SUV, and my budget is around Rs 30 lakh. My previous car was a Jeep Compass Petrol AT, and I absolutely loved its build quality, solid feel on highways, and driving dynamics. My priorities are: 1. Petrol (must have) 2. Driving: 7,000-10,000km/year 3. 5- or 7-seater, both are fine 4. SUV with good ground clearance 5. Mix of city and highway driving 6. Automatic transmission (TC or DCT, both are fine). Final two choices: 1. XUV 7XO AX7 T Petrol AT 2. Tata Harrier Fearless Ultra Petrol AT. Which one should I pick?

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•8m

Go for the Tata Harrier. Coming from a Jeep Compass, you clearly value a solid, planted feel and good driving dynamics, and the Harrier delivers that in a more complete package. The newly introduced 1.5-litre turbo-petrol is strong and refined, the automatic gearbox is smooth, and the Land Rover-derived chassis feels well sorted on highways. It also offers a more spacious and versatile cabin, better rear-seat comfort and a more mature ownership experience. It also offers a more comfortable ride overall.The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good car with a strong turbo-petrol engine and a genuinely premium feel, but the engine is a heavy drinker, especially with the auto gearbox. Overall, given your usage, the Harrier edges ahead as the better choice for you.

VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleJeep Compass
Tata Harrier
Tata Harrier
•20h

I'm an employee who rides my vehicle to work every day on a combination of bumpy roads, ghat roads, and highways, covering 96km daily up and down. We are a family of four and also have a dog. Considering these factors, is the Thar ROXX an option for me, or are there any better alternatives? I have previously driven a 2021 Venue, Alto, and Baleno. My budget is around Rs 10-25 lakh.

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•33m

The Thar Roxx is a fun and capable off-roader, but it is not the right choice for your usage. Your 96 km daily commute on a mix of bumpy roads, ghats and highway demands a car that is comfortable, efficient and easy to live with. This Mahindra car is heavy, has a bouncy ride, limited boot space and is not very fuel-efficient either. It is best suited as a second car or a weekend adventure vehicle.Given your requirements, the Tata Sierra diesel is the best fit. It has an engine that's strong enough to handle your highway and ghat sections with ease, a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin for your family and a large boot for your dog and luggage. It is also far more efficient and refined for daily use than the Thar Roxx. If you want something more premium and comfortable, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is also worth considering, but the Sierra will be more fuel-efficient, and you will get a top-spec variant in your budget.

VehicleTata Sierra
VehicleMahindra Thar Roxx
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
•19h

I (55M) need a family car for long-term ownership of 10+ years. My current monthly running is 1,500-2,000km. We are a family of four with two dogs, but we will rarely travel together. My budget is Rs 10-13 lakh on-road. My priorities are low running costs and comfort. I was mostly looking at the new Brezza CNG and Nexon CNG, but I am open to diesel as well.

Verified
•1h

With a monthly running of 1,500-2,000km and a 10+ year ownership horizon, diesel might sound like a good idea, but at your budget, there aren't many options. What you will get will only be base model cars with few creature comforts. In that respect, CNG is a better VFM option as you can get mid- to high-spec variants of cars. Plus, diesel requires the added maintenance of a DPF and the cost of AdBlue top-ups, as well as more maintenance costs over time. That said, there are also compromises of CNG ownership, such as lower power and torque, and the inconvenience of refuelling.The Maruti Brezza CNG ZXi would be the best choice, as it has an efficient yet powerful enough engine, a CNG tank located under the floor, and plenty of features within your budget. The Nexon CNG would be the next best bet, offering more power and similar underfloor CNG tanks, but it is not as efficient and is more expensive, spec-for-spec.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Brezza
VehicleTata Nexon
•17h

I live in Navi Mumbai and am looking for an electric car. I've shortlisted the Tata Sierra Adventure 75kWh (around Rs 23 lakh) and the MG Windsor Essence Pro (around Rs 20 lakh). I'm not able to decide which one to go with.

Verified
•1h

Go for the Tata Sierra EV 75kWh. It's the superior EV in almost every way. It's got a significantly larger battery, so even if it isn't quite as efficient as the MG Windsor Essence Pro, the overall real-world range will be better. Though the Windsor is spacious, the Sierra is even more so, with a much larger boot. It's more powerful with a rear-wheel-drive layout and more fun to drive as well. Tata's service network is also wider than MG's, so you are more likely to find something closer to you.The only things that could swing it in favour of the MG car are the fact that it is slightly smaller and thus easier to manoeuvre around town, and the Rs 3 lakh price difference. However, we feel in this case the Sierra EV 75kWh is worth the stretch, and that you should go for it

VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleMG Windsor
Tata Sierra EV
Tata Sierra EV
•1w

After owning and loving my Yamaha MT-15 for the past 7 years, I'm finally looking for my next motorcycle, one I'll hopefully keep for the next 10+ years. I've test-ridden the new Duke, Speed 400, and Triumph Tracker 400. Duke: Absolutely loved its chassis, handling, braking, and confidence, but the aggressive styling and character aren't really my taste. Speed 400: Silky smooth, refined, and comfortable, but it didn't excite me enough. Tracker 400: My favourite among the Triumphs. I loved how naturally it leaned with my body and how confidently it absorbed bad roads. I just wished it had a bit more power and an even smoother drivetrain. These rides made me realise I'm looking for an enthusiast motorcycle, not just a comfortable commuter. Budget: Less than Rs 5 lakh (slightly stretchable). Could you please suggest the best bike to upgrade to for me?

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•3h

Since you found the KTM 39O Duke too aggressive and the 350cc Triumph Speed / Tracker models a little bland, a good alternative to these is the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. The engine of this Royal Enfield bike has a potent mid-range, its handling is quite engaging, and the ownership experience is likely to be pleasant as well.Take a test ride and see if you gel with the Guerrilla.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
KTM 390 Duke
Triumph Speed 400
Triumph Tracker 400
•5d

Has Husqvarna stopped manufacturing the Vitpilen 250, as all the dealers in Ranchi have informed me that Vitpilen 250 has been discontinued. However, the company's customer support team says otherwise.

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•15h

The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is still very much on sale in India. What you are likely experiencing is a local availability issue in Ranchi rather than a nationwide discontinuation. Husqvarna models are usually experience with much lower demand in comparison to their KTM brethren, so it is not uncommon for certain models to be unavailable in specific cities or dealerships for extended periods. This can sometimes lead dealers to incorrectly state that a model has been discontinued when, in reality, it is simply not being stocked locally. If you are keen on the Vitpilen 250, it is worth checking with dealerships in neighbouring cities or, as this Husqvarna bike should still be available through the official KTM/Husqvarna network.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
•2d

Hello Autocar, I'm planning to buy an EV with a budget of around Rs. 20-22 lakh (ex-showroom). Although I can stretch it a bit if it's worth it. The models that I'm currently considering are Tata Sierra Adventure 75, Tata Harrier EV Adventure 65 and Mahindra XEV 9e 59 kWh (base variant). My usage will be around 70% city driving. I also own a 2025 Hyundai Creta Petrol CVT, so I'm looking for an EV that genuinely feels like an upgrade rather than just a different powertrain. Among these, I liked the XEV 9e the most, but I'm a bit concerned about the long-term practicality and battery life of the 59 kWh pack, since it's the smallest battery among the three. Which one would you recommend, and is there any other EV in this price range that I should consider?

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•16h

Go for the Mahindra XEV 9e 59 kWh. It is the most complete electric car from the ones you're considering and will genuinely feel like an upgrade over your Creta. The Sierra and Harrier EV are good cars, but the XEV 9e feels more premium, more modern and more sorted as an overall package. Going for the smaller 59 kWh battery should not be a concern since it is still a large pack, and Mahindra’s battery management system is well engineered. The car is also more efficient than the Tata EVs, so real-world range is not as far behind as the numbers would suggest. The only reason to stretch to the larger battery is if you regularly do very long highway runs. For your 70% city usage, the 59 kWh pack is more than sufficient. The Sierra EV is the better Tata EV, but the XEV 9e is the better car overall.

VehicleMahindra XEV 9e
VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleTata Harrier EV
Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra XEV 9e
•6d

Hi, I would like your suggestion on a good bike for my needs. I am 40 years old, 5'9" tall, weigh 115 kg, and have a family. My daily commute is 72 km. The road conditions are around 6 out of 10, considering potholes and speed breakers. Traffic is above average; if I were to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least and 10 is the highest, I would rate it 7. I am open to both ICE and electric bikes. I would also prefer a bike that offers good fuel efficiency.

Verified
•17h

Given your long daily run with lots of traffic and bad roads, a simple commuter would be the best fit for your usage. In the 125cc segment, look at options like the TVS Raider, Honda Shine / SP125 and Hero Super Splendor/Xtreme, depending on your design preferences.In the 160cc class, options like Honda Unicorn / SP160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are our top picks. Depending on your budget and fuel economy requirements, pick between the class of bikes that best suit your needs.

TVS Raider
Honda Bikes SP 125
Honda Bikes SP160
Honda Bikes Unicorn
Honda Bikes Shine 125
Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor Xtec
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Bajaj Pulsar N160