Autocar India
2w

I want to buy skoda slavia but my main concern is the upcoming e27 e30 norms by government Skoda slavia is only e20 compliant will new norms cause any long term issues and is it safe to buy or should i wait I currently own from turbo e20 will the New norms cause mechanical damage to my car

2w

Dear friend, if everyone thinks like this how new cars will sell? Showrooms will close down. I still see Euro IV Euro VI-1 running successfully on E20. So please go ahead with your plan even if E27/E30 comes this is not going to happen soon. Moreover Car manufacturers must have already started their home work.

2w

I understand your concerns about the Skoda Slavia and the upcoming E27/E30 norms. While the Slavia is currently E20 compliant, many manufacturers are adapting their engines to meet stricter regulations. If you plan to keep your car for a long time, it might be wise to wait for a model that's E30 compliant. As for your current turbo E20, it should run fine for now, but keep an eye on how future fuel standards impact maintenance.

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Hi Autocar India Team, I am planning to buy first car for my family and would really appreciate your guidance. Our budget for a used car is up to Rs. 8 lakh, although we are open to stretching it if there is a significantly better long-term option. We are a family of five members, including my elderly grandmother. Both my brother and I are over 6 ft 2 in and lean, so front and rear seat space is a very important consideration. My grandmother should be able to get in and out of the car comfortably, so a higher seating position would be preferable. The car will be used primarily for city driving, with one or two trips every month to our village, which is around 200 km one way. We are looking for a car that is safe, reliable, easy to maintain, comfortable on highways, and inexpensive to own over the long term. Since this will be our family's first car, hassle-free ownership is very important to us. We would prefer an automatic transmission, but we are open to a manual if it is a much better overall choice. So far, we have shortlisted the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol, as it seems to meet most of our requirements. However, we are completely open to other suggestions if there are better options in the used car market. Could you please recommend the best used cars for our requirements and explain why you would choose them over the Creta? Also, considering the current E20 mandate, would you advise stretching our budget and buying a new car instead? If yes, which new cars would you recommend that offer the best value, comfort, safety, and long-term ownership experience for a family like ours?

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31m

Given your requirements, the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol is actually a very sensible choice. It offers a comfortable ride, a higher seating position for your grandmother, good reliability and a proven ownership experience. In that context, a 2020-2021 Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol automatic is also worth serious consideration. Both these offer meet all your requirements, and will also be reliable and inexpensive cars to own over the long term, with excellent service reach and low maintenance costs. Additionally, they're likely to be newer than a Creta petrol-automatic available at this price point.As far as E20 goes, most pre-2023 cars are not compatible with this fuel type, however the impact of using E20 in these older cars is not likely to be immediate. But if you can stretch your budget sligthly, for peace of mind, get a new car instead. You could consider a base Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo-Petrol AT, which will cost you around Rs. 11.50 lakh (on-road). It is safe, spacious, and it meets all your requirments.

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Posted on: 21 Jul 2026