I want to purchase a car for travelling to my hometown, which would be around 650km plus journey, 2-3 times a year. Looking for a comfortable rear seat where my mother can rest during the journey. Budget 8-10lakh, max. I am considering the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor. Please advise, thank you.

Autocar India

•4h

For your requirements, we would suggest going for the Honda Elevate as your first choice.The Elevate’s 4-cylinder petrol engine feels much smoother and more refined, so you won’t get those vibrations through the gear lever or cabin anymore. It is also easy to drive in the city, and on the highway, it feels stable with predictable steering, which matches what you like about your current car. Overall, it will feel like a clean, proper upgrade in terms of refinement and ease of ownership.If you still want to stay with Tata because you like the road grip, steering feel, and safety, consider the lower variants of the Tata Sierra petrol.The Sierra’s naturally aspirated petrol engine is much smoother than your Tiago, and for city driving, it will feel perfectly fine and easy to use. However, on the highway or during overtakes, it can feel a bit short on power. In terms of performance, it may not feel like a major upgrade over your current car, but it will definitely be far more refined, which is one of your main concerns.

Honda Elevate

Tata Sierra

Autocar India

•5h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 Alpha+ 6‑speed automatic; with 3-4 km daily runs and six onboard, it best blends easy ingress, smooth city drive, and comfortable captain seats.Captain seats in row two make entry and exit easier for ageing knees, and the 2740 mm wheelbase opens usable room in all three rows. The 6‑speed torque‑converter automatic is easiest in stop‑go traffic, smoother than an AMT at 10-20 km/h and simpler than a DCT. With just 300-400 km a month and 3-4 km daily, a petrol XL6 fits and avoids diesel DPF issues on short trips. Its compact footprint keeps parking stress low while still seating six comfortably.The one thing you give up is strong highway punch; the XL6’s naturally aspirated petrol feels adequate, not quick, when fully loaded and overtaking at 80-100 km/h.If your trips grow longer and frequent around 500+ km a month with 4-6 hour highways, consider the Kia Carens with 1.5‑turbo DCT (6‑seater) for stronger performance and 2780 mm wheelbase.During the test drive, seat your parents in the second row, try the one‑touch tumble to the third row, and check creep smoothness and gear changes at 10-20 km/h.

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Kia Carens

Autocar India

•17h

For your requirement of safety, comfort on mixed roads and very high daily running of 100 km, we would suggest going for the Tata Tiago iCNG.The Tiago is a good fit because it offers a comfortable ride over bad village roads, along with a stable feel on highways. It is also a safe and well-built car for its price, which aligns with your priority.More importantly, with your kind of usage, running cost becomes critical, and this is where the CNG version makes a big difference. Compared to petrol, CNG will be significantly more economical, which will save you a lot of money over time, given your daily 100 km usage. In your budget, you can go for the base XE variant.

Tata Tiago