I booked the Innova HyCross GX(O) last month, and the expected delivery is in November. I see that the new facelift is being launched. Is it worth waiting for the facelift?

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Wait for the upcoming JSW Jetour T2-based SUV. If your priority is specifically a turbo-petrol hybrid, this is the most interesting option to wait for. JSW is expected to bring the Jetour T2 to India as a locally assembled plug-in hybrid, using a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with electric motors. It is expected around late 2026/early 2027, and we expect JSW to price it at around Rs 35-40 lakh ex-showroom price bracket.If you want to buy right now, the choices become more limited because most hybrids in this price range use naturally aspirated petrol engines. The Toyota Innova HyCross is the obvious option if you want a proven hybrid and maximum practicality, although it won't give you the turbo-petrol character you're looking for.The newly launched MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is another interesting option. It uses a plug-in hybrid system with a 20.5kWh battery and offers over 115km of claimed electric range.

JSW Motors Jetour T2

Toyota Innova HyCross

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV

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Since your 2021 Venue has completed five years without a single DPF or other issue, you already have a positive Hyundai ownership experience. If your heart is also with the Creta, there is little reason to ignore that preference.The new Kia Seltos is the more substantial and feature-rich product, but the Creta offers a very similar mechanical package, excellent comfort and a more familiar ownership proposition. If you are planning to keep the next car for several years, the difference in features shouldn't outweigh your preference for the Hyundai Creta.The Seltos makes sense if you specifically want its additional space, features or styling, but there is no compelling reason to choose it purely for reliability or mechanical reasons.

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

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Yes, it is worth waiting. Hyundai has now confirmed that its new compact EV, codenamed HE1i, will debut by the end of 2026. It will sit below the Creta Electric and compete with the Punch EV, Nexon EV, XUV 3XO EV and Syros EV. It will also get standard- and long-range versions.The interesting part for you is pricing. Current expected pricing puts the Hyundai at roughly Rs 10–14 lakh in Delhi, depending on the battery/variant, although these are still estimates and not Hyundai's official prices.So if your ceiling is around Rs 15 lakh, there is a good chance the Hyundai will fit, including a higher-spec version. It should also be more spacious and better suited to your requirements than the Punch EV.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

Hyundai Creta Electric

Kia Syros EV

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV