The Skoda Kylaq is a premium compact SUV, so with that comes a premium price, but you do get your money’s worth because, other than the design and interiors, which you like, the Kylaq is brilliant to drive.The 1.0-litre TSI engine is one of the best small-capacity petrol engines in the market and offers superb performance and refinement. Skoda cars are not as easy on the pocket as Japanese or Korean cars, but they're not going to make a hole in your pocket either. It is solid enough to last 10 years or more.Yes, the 1.0 TSI works best on 95 octane, which is now the base octane rating for normal E20 petrol that has been rolled out nationwide. So you really don’t have to search for 95 octane fuel and can fill anywhere.

We would narrow your choice down to the Mahindra XUV700, but suggest you wait for a month when its replacement, the XUV 7X0, will be launched.The Mahindra XUV 7X0 will be absolutely feature-packed with a three-screen layout, a full suite of ADAS, and connected tech. Though your running isn’t very high, we would still recommend the diesel as it's smooth, economical and will command better resale value.

If budget is not a limitation, then the best 5-6 seater will have to be a three-row luxury MPV, as luxury sedans are fundamentally designed for four people, and three-row luxury SUVs have compromised third row comfort.For 5-6 people, the Toyota Velfire is the most comfortable, as even the third row has good space all around and comfy seats that are almost on par with the second row. You get lots of features and storage space, which makes it like a lounge on wheels. But at Rs. 1.58 to 1.7 crore (on-road Mumbai), it is very expensive.

The best option is the newly launched Mahindra XEV 9S, which is superbly priced and fits your budget well. You can go for the 70kWh battery option, which is a good sweet spot between a very aggressive price of Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom) and a decent range.The reason why the XEV 9S trumps other cars is because of the spacious back seat, which slides back and forth and reclines, making it the most comfortable car at this price. The ride is also very plush, though there is a bit of up-and-down body movement because Mahindra has tuned the suspension on the softer side. We don’t see any better option coming in the next 4-6 months, and feel this is the best replacement for your Ciaz.