Hi Autocar team, I am looking to buy an Audi A4 is it worth to buy as it is already discontinued in global market. I have budget of around 50-55, i have 70% city and 30 % highway traffic running. Also had a look at camery because of average. I am open to consider SUV also had a look at kodiaq and xuv 7xo. Very confused please help

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•10m

Based on your usage and priorities, there is no compelling reason to change your Kia Seltos right now. Your 2022 Seltos with 35,000 km is still relatively new and well within its prime ownership period. Since you and your wife are usually the only occupants, and your travel is limited to one or two highway trips every six months with a maximum of 300 km a day, moving to a larger 6-seater like the MG Hector Savvy CVT does not offer any meaningful advantage. While the Hector is a comfortable SUV, its larger dimensions and third row are unlikely to be fully utilised based on your current needs. The Seltos is already a comfortable and capable highway car, and it will continue to serve you well for the next five years until you transition to a chauffeur-driven setup. At that point, you can reassess your requirements and choose a more comfort-focused upgrade if needed. For now, keeping the Seltos is the more practical and sensible decision.

Kia Seltos

MG Hector

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•12h

With a 20 km daily city commute and a budget of under Rs. 12 lakh, the Tata Tiago EV is the most sensible choice. It is compact, easy to drive in traffic and has a proven track record as one of the most popular entry-level EVs in India. The battery options are well suited to your usage, and the car is backed by Tata’s strong EV service network. The MG Comet is also worth considering if you are looking for something even more compact and city-focused, but the Tiago EV offers a better balance of practicality and value. At this price point, it is the most complete and dependable EV for daily city use.

Tata Tiago EV

MG Comet

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•14h

Given your usage and aspirations, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny AT is the better fit. Your monthly running of 1,200 km in Delhi-NCR is well within petrol territory, and your intent to do long road trips to places like Leh and Arunachal points towards a car with capability rather than outright speed. The Swift is a fantastic highway car, but it is ultimately a hatchback and will not give you the sense of adventure or the ability to tackle rough terrain that the Jimny offers. The Jimny, on the other hand, is a purpose-built off-roader with a classic appeal, and it will allow you to explore the kind of destinations you have in mind with confidence. It is not the fastest car on the highway, nor is it spacious, but it is comfortable enough and excels when the going gets tough. Since you already have the Tata Punch EV for city duties, the Jimny can be your dedicated adventure vehicle, and you do not need to compromise by keeping only one car. This combination gives you the best of both worlds: an efficient city runabout and a characterful, capable highway explorer.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Tata Punch EV

Maruti Suzuki Swift