The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is an off-road vehicle and doesn't make for an ideal city vehicle. While small in size, the Jimny has a large turning circle, the steering is on the heavier side (which means it'll need more effort), and the ride isn't the comfiest you can get for the money. Fuel economy is also not exceptional for this size of vehicle. However, your daily commute of 6-8 km is short enough to overlook many of these lesser aspects of a Jimny. It's an undoubtedly charming vehicle that stands out from the crowd. Alternatively, you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza , which is a comfier, more practical and easier to live with compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts Latest questions Asked by: Pooja Sharma I am planning to buy the Mahindra XUV700. My monthly running is around 600km, and I am interested in the diesel variant, but I have heard a lot about DPF issues online. Will this be a problem for me? Should I instead go for the petrol variant? Please advise. It is not the total running in a month but the running per drive. If most of your trips are short distances and intra-city commutes, then yes, you can have a diesel particulate issue. The DPF burns off trapped soot only after it gets hot enough, and this happens only when the car is driven for longer distances and at higher speeds. Roughly a run of about 80kms with speeds above 60kph should be just about sufficient. If these conditions are not met, you will get a message saying the DPF needs a regeneration, and you will have to do run the cycle as instructed.Typically, the 60 to 80 kms drive with speeds above 60kph or a stationary one with the engine idling above 2000rpm for about 10 minutes. Thus, if your driving includes long runs at least once or twice a week, you should be fine. Otherwise, you should look at the Mahindra XUV700 petrol instead. Asked by: Balasaheb Kiswe I own a 2021 Hyundai Creta EX Diesel with stock 205/65 R16 steel rims. After driving nearly 70,000km, I am planning to upgrade the wheels and tyres. Since most of my driving, around 90 to 95 percent, is on national highways and I often maintain triple-digit speeds, I want an upgrade that offers stability and comfort while also handling unexpected bumps or potholes. Which wheel and tyre size would be ideal for my Creta? Also, should I consider any specific aftermarket wheel or tyre brands apart from the Hyundai OEM option? For a 2021 Hyundai Creta, if you are planning to change both rims and tyres, you can safely upsize from the standard 205/65 R16 to the 215/60 R17S, which is a standard factory option and a common, safe upgrade. The increase width will improve the contact patch, thereby improving road holding, and up-sizing the rims will give a better ride comfort.If you are deciding to retain the same rims, you might consider the 215/60-R-16s as an option as well. Both the 16 and 17 inch options are available from most Indian and imported manufacturers. Asked by: Parul I need advice on buying an automatic car for a 68-year-old self-driving female. The car will be used mainly in the city and very sparingly. I would like all the fancy ADAS benefits, but do not want a sunroof. Fuel efficiency is not important since the car will not be driven much, but it should offer a comfortable ride. I currently own an automatic Honda City and am very happy with it, but my main issue is its low ground clearance. Please suggest the best options within Rs 14 lakh. The third-gen City you have did have ground clearance issues, but Honda has addressed that with all its models. Since you drive yourself, we would suggest you consider the Honda Amaze.It may seem a step down from the City and the performance certainly won’t be as good, but since the car will be sparingly used and only in the city, performance isn’t that critical. Importantly, the Amaze has an excellent CVT auto transmission, which is well-suited for stop-and-go city driving. It also comes with ADAS features, which work quite well. View all questions Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts
