Autocar India
•5h

I am a retired person, and my daily city driving is around 15-20 km in heavy traffic, with occasional highway trips. My current car is a 2010 Honda Jazz. I am looking for a reliable and safe automatic car with a budget of around Rs. 25 lakh. I am open to a hybrid automatic, electric, or petrol automatic. Which option would you recommend?

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•32m

Given your limited usage, the initial premium a hybrid or an electric car command over a petrol-automatic can't be justified, despite the significant difference in running costs. Hence, we'd advise you to consider a petrol-automatic car instead. For the money, you can consider a VW Taigun 1.0 TSI 8AT or a Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI 8AT. Both these are smooth and compact in size, and will feel rather easy to drive in urban conditions. Also, both are solid, and you will feel confident driving on your occasional highway drives. In case you want a car that's larger and more modern, the Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT is an excellent option.However, if you're still keen to keep the running costs to a bare minimum, and if you have a provision for home charging, then consider the upcoming Kia Syros EV (expected to launch in the coming weeks). This Kia car is compact in size, yet it is surprisingly spacious, and with adjustable rear seats, the Syros will feel like a natural progression from your outgoing Honda Jazz. The electric powertrain is likely to be shared with the Clavis EV, which means it will be smooth and very efficient too. Sure, the Syros EV's looks might not be universally appealing; however, we'd strongly recommend that you drive it once - it is likely to be an ideal Jazz replacement for you.

VehicleVolkswagen Taigun
VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleKia Carens Clavis EV
Volkswagen Taigun
Volkswagen Taigun
•6h

Hi, I am planning to buy an SUV but am confused about choosing the best one from the three options. My maximum budget is Rs. 17.5 lakh. I am looking for a 5-seater car where safety and value for money are the top priorities. My monthly running will be around 2,000 km. My family members are suggesting the Kia Seltos with an automatic transmission. However, its overall size and length are bigger than the others. The Skoda is another option, but my friends say that its maintenance and spare parts are more expensive. I have no idea about Tata. Please help and advise.

Verified
•37m

Go for the Kia Seltos IVT. At Rs 17.5 lakh, you are right at the point where the Seltos becomes the most sensible choice. The IVT automatic is smooth, reliable and well suited to your 2,000 km/month usage, and the Seltos is a genuinely well-rounded SUV with good space, a comfortable ride and a strong safety package. Kia’s service network is strong, and ownership costs are reasonable. The Skoda Kushaq is the better driver’s car, but the Seltos is the more complete family SUV. Tata Sierra is a good option, and very spacious but would feel much larger than the Kia car, thus go with the Seltos it feels premium and is the better long-term ownership proposition. Although, the Seltos is also one of the longer cars in the segment, but this translates into better rear seat space and a more comfortable cabin for family use. Overall, the Seltos IVT is the safest, most value-for-money choice in your budget.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleTata Sierra
•2d

I am planning to buy a car, but I am confused between the Nexon CNG and Victoris CNG. I frequently travel from Mumbai to outstations(500 kms) in a month. Please suggest.

Verified
•1h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG. With your monthly 500km Mumbai-outstation runs, the Victoris CNG is the sensible choice. It is the larger of the two, with a more spacious cabin and a larger boot, which makes a difference on long trips with luggage. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine runs well on CNG, and Maruti's CNG calibration is among the best in the business.The Nexon, with its turbo engine, has a bit more performance for highway overtakes, whereas the Victoris' naturally aspirated engine might need a downshift or two. However, in most scenarios, the Victoris will feel adequate. Overall, the Victoris is the better choice, but test-drive both on the highway to see which you prefer.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Victoris
VehicleTata Nexon
•18h

I am considering the Tata Harrier Adventure X AT Diesel. I stay in Hyderabad. Currently, I have an Indigo CS, which I bought in 2009, a diesel. Now, I am planning to exchange it. What is your suggestion?

Verified
•1h

The Tata Harrier Adventure X AT Diesel is a solid choice if you are looking for a rugged, spacious and comfortable SUV with strong diesel performance. Coming from a 2009 Indigo CS diesel, the Harrier will feel like a massive step up in terms of refinement, safety, comfort and overall driving experience. The diesel engine is punchy and well-suited to highway runs, while the automatic gearbox makes city driving far less tiring.That said, it is worth considering the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic as well. This Mahindra car offers a more modern cabin, a stronger feature set and a more polished ownership experience overall.If you are set on the Harrier, the Adventure X is a good mid-spec variant with most of the essential features, but do check the exact feature list and compare it with the equivalent XUV 7XO variant before making a final decision.Overall, the Harrier is still a very good SUV, but the XUV 7XO is the one we would lean towards today.

VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
Tata Harrier
Tata Harrier
•6h

I have a budget of Rs. 12-13 lakh and am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for family use. My daily running is around 80-100 km, so I specifically need a diesel vehicle. Which option would you recommend?

Verified
•2h

With 80-100 km daily running, diesel is the right choice, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel is the best fit for your needs. It is one of the few sub-4-metre SUVs still available with a diesel engine, and the 1.5-litre diesel is a strong, efficient unit that will handle your daily mileage comfortably. The 3XO also offers a spacious cabin, good rear-seat comfort and a strong feature set, making it well-suited to family use. It is also a genuinely enjoyable car to drive, with good performance and a solid, planted feel on the highway.The Tata Nexon diesel is the other option worth considering, but the 3XO has the edge in terms of engine refinement, performance and overall ownership experience. The Nexon diesel is a solid car, but the engine is not as refined as the Mahindra unit, and the 3XO feels like the more complete package.The only caveat with the 3XO is that the boot is one of the smallest in the segment, so if you carry a lot of luggage, that is worth noting.

VehicleMahindra XUV 3XO
VehicleTata Nexon
•2d

I currently own a Toyota Innova Crysta 2.8 ZX Variant AT, which has covered 55,000 km and has been an absolute peace of mind. I am now planning to upgrade my vehicle with a budget of around Rs. 30 lakh. Which car would you recommend?

Verified
•3h

If you have enjoyed 55,000 km of trouble-free ownership with the Innova Crysta, the most logical upgrade is the Toyota Innova HyCross. It retains the core strengths of the Crysta - reliability, comfort and Toyota's experience - while offering a genuinely meaningful step up in refinement, technology and efficiency. The Toyota Cars hybrid powertrain is particularly well-suited to Indian conditions, delivering strong fuel economy in the city and a smooth, effortless driving experience on the highway. The cabin is a significant upgrade over the Crysta, with a more modern layout, better materials and a more premium feel overall. The only caveat is that the HyCross does not offer the same diesel torque as the 2.8, so if you are a very heavy highway user who values that diesel punch, you may want to consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel as an alternative. However, for most owners, the HyCross represents the best balance of reliability, comfort and long-term peace of mind.

VehicleToyota Innova Crysta
VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO