Hi, I am planning to buy a petrol manual car with a budget of Rs 18 lakh. My dream car from my graduation is the Mahindra Thar or ROXX. But as I am married now, I am also thinking of the Skoda Kushaq or Volkswagen Taigun. Kindly please suggest to me whether I should go with the Thar or others. And one major thing is that the majority of the drive will be on hill roads and bad roads. So please suggest to me accordingly. Thank you.

Autocar India

•7w

If most of your driving is on hill roads and bad roads, the Mahindra Thar ROXX makes more sense. It offers higher ground clearance, a tougher suspension setup and far more confidence on broken terrain. Compared to the three-door Thar, the ROXX is also more comfortable and practical, with better rear seat space and a usable boot.

That said, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are more comfortable, practical and efficient for everyday use. They can handle mild rough roads with ease, but are not meant for sustained bad terrain. Both are also due for updates with improved comfort and added features, so it makes sense to wait a month or two if you are leaning towards either of them.

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