I am looking for a bike with a parallel twin engine, and my budget is around ₹4.5 lakh. After researching, I found that two bikes with parallel twin engines have caught my attention. One is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the other is the Yamaha R3. Which bike should I buy?

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Both your choices offer different experiences, so it boils down to where your priorities lie. With your usage of 500-700 km a month and a mix of city and highway driving, the XUV 3XO offers a modern cabin, a spacious rear seat, and a stronger feature set for the money. The turbo-petrol engine also gives it a clear edge on the highway, with better overtaking performance and a more engaging driving experience. Further, the Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts from Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi).The Brezza 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol is a solid, reliable choice with Maruti’s strong service network, but does not offer the same level of performance. It makes up for it by being more fuel efficient, particularly in the city. Overall, the 3XO is the more complete car, but if efficiency and low running costs are a priority, then go with the Brezza.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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Go for the Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT. As a first-time buyer who has just learned driving, you want something that is easy to handle, not too big and still offers good ground clearance for Hyderabad roads. The Hyundai Venue fits that brief perfectly.It is compact enough to be easy to park and manoeuvre, while still offering a comfortable seating position for a 6-foot-tall driver and enough space for a family of four with two toddlers. The automatic gearbox in this Hyundai car is smooth, easy to use in city traffic, and low running costs make it a very sensible first car. The Skoda Kylaq automatic is also worth considering.

Hyundai Venue

Skoda Kylaq

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi petrol. It is the most sensible first car in this shortlist. The Brezza is a proven, reliable and low-maintenance SUV with Maruti’s unmatched service network, which is exactly what you want for long-term ownership. The ZXi variant is well equipped, the naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and dependable, and the car is easy to drive in the city while still being comfortable on highways. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXi is also a good option, but the Brezza feels like a more complete package with a stronger ownership track record. The Hyundai Creta EX is a good car, but at this price point you are getting a lower variant with fewer features, and the Brezza ZXi offers better value for money. Overall, the Brezza ZXi strikes the best balance between reliability, running costs, features and long-term peace of mind.

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Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Hyundai Creta