I am considering buying a Tata Harrier Petrol Automatic. Is it a good option? My monthly running is around 1,200km (800km highway and 400km city). My other concern is what impact on performance, mileage or other aspects I might experience if E22, E25 or E27 petrol is introduced by the government in the near future.

Autocar India

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The Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT would be the recommendation for your usage. While the Seltos Turbo DCT is undoubtedly the more exciting car to drive, the reality is that most of your mileage will come from Gurgaon, Noida and NCR city driving. In those conditions, the IVT's smoothness and ease of use become more valuable than the turbo's extra performance. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is adequate for highway cruising and mountain trips, and the IVT is one of the most refined automatic gearboxes in daily use.The Turbo DCT does make a noticeable difference when accelerating hard, overtaking on highways or driving enthusiastically in the hills. However, it comes with a price premium and the performance advantage is unlikely to be fully utilized given your predominantly urban usage.The Harrier Petrol Pure X Dark AT is the emotional choice. It has a much stronger road presence, a more spacious cabin and a larger boot. It also comes surprisingly well equipped for the variant. However, it is a significantly larger and heavier SUV, and fuel efficiency will be noticeably lower than either Seltos, especially in NCR traffic. For a family of three, the extra space is nice to have rather than essential.Reliability and ownership experience are also important considerations. Kia currently has an edge here, and the Seltos feels like the safer long-term bet if hassle-free ownership is a priority.

Kia Seltos

Tata Harrier

Autocar India

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While both SUVs are strong contenders, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza offers a more polished and well-rounded ownership experience. The CNG integration feels very well sorted, fuel efficiency is excellent, and Maruti's service network and long-term reliability are major advantages. It is also one of the few CNG SUVs that does not feel significantly compromised in everyday driving.The Tata Nexon iCNG counters with a stronger safety package, a more modern cabin and a larger feature list. It also benefits from Tata's twin-cylinder CNG setup, which preserves a usable boot. The Brezza CNG, meanwhile, is available only with a manual gearbox.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Tata Nexon

Autocar India

•2h

Consider the Kia Seltos HTK 1.5 petrol, manual. It suits your use because you already have the Tata Tiago EV for 100 km daily runs, so a simple petrol makes more sense than a costly diesel. The Kia Seltos is well-equipped on the lower trims and will feel like a significant upgrade over your Brezza, gives decent highway economy, and Kia service has a good reputation.For family drives, it’s roomy, the ride is comfy, the cabin feels airy, and you get a big, useful boot. On the odd office run, the manual is light and easy to use, but alternatively, the IVT will make city driving even more effortless.One thing to note is that with a full load and luggage, it feels just “enough” for quick overtakes.If you don't need something quite as big, the Hyundai Venue is a solid choice too.

Tata Tiago EV

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Venue