Hello Autocar, I live in Noida travel Delhi daily approx. 70 KM per day which makes 20000 K per year, 405 times expressway or out of stations trip. I need 7-Seater car with best of milage and budget is approx. 25 Lakh. I also need car a which has lower maintenance cost also as my running is bit higher.

Autocar India

•1w

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis Diesel. Its diesel engine is smooth, refined and very efficient, which you will certainly appreciate on account of your high usage. While the automatic version will be convenient, you could even consider the manual instead - the latter being even more fuel efficient, and its clutch and gearbox feel light and easy. What's more, this car is a spacious six or seven seater, with adequate space even in the third row. Moreover, it is well equipped too, and feels quite premium on the inside.

If you want more power and higher ground clearance for rough roads, you could look at the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel, but efficiency will not be as good as the Clavis.

Also, if you're open to electric cars, the Clavis EV and Mahindra XEV 9S will be great options for you, and if you can arrange for home charging, both these will be very economical to run.

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Gaurav Gupta

•1w

I want automatic car no manual gear box also EV can be good but I used to go my home town 2-3 times in year around 550 KM away from delhi plus can’t take risk of searching charging point

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Gautham

•3d

I am a doctor with a daily travel requirement of around 200 km. I previously owned a Hyundai Creta, which covered approximately 3.5 lakh km, and I also have a Tata Nexon EV that has completed around 50,000 km. I am now looking for a car that can comfortably handle my daily 200 km commute while also serving as a family vehicle for six members during weekends and occasional trips.

Autocar India

•2d

With 200 km every day and a family of six on some weekends, you need a roomy three-row car that is easy in daily traffic and not heavy on fuel. In that use, the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid VX is the one I would pick. The strong-hybrid system runs on battery at low speeds and the petrol engine when needed, so in city stop-go it uses less fuel than most big three-row cars. It is also very quiet and smooth, which matters when you are driving long hours after a busy shift. Space is proper for six, the ride is comfortable on bad roads, and the automatic, which changes gears on its own, keeps things stress-free.Two things to note. The boot is tight with all three rows up, so for a full family trip, you may need a roof box or to fold part of the third row. Also, the Hycross costs more upfront than a diesel MPV, though running costs are low for daily city use.If you want something lower priced but still good for 200 km a day, look at the Kia Carens Clavis diesel automatic. It is easy to drive, frugal, and has a usable third row and strong air-con, though it does not feel as hushed or as plush as the Toyota. If your daily route is more highway than city and you want a stronger pull, the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic is a solid seven-seater with good safety and steady highway manners, but it will use a bit more fuel in town.Overall, for your mix of daily city runs and family duty, the Innova Hycross Hybrid VX fits best.

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•2d

Hi, we are a family looking for a 7-seater mainly for highways and road trips. For such usage, diesel cars seem most suitable, so we have shortlisted the Kia Carens Clavis diesel and the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic AX3. We need two cars, one for highway use and one for city use. For the city, we have decided on the Alto K10 VXi petrol manual. However, we are confused between the Carens Clavis and the 7XO for highway use. We previously owned a 2021 Tata Harrier XZ diesel manual, which was a good car, but the service experience was not satisfactory, so we want to avoid Tata. Our budget is around Rs 25 lakh, and we expect mileage of around 15-22kpl. We are fine with both manual and automatic, but will most likely choose automatic. We need a comfortable 7-seater with good mileage, suitable for long-distance travel across India, with minimal driving fatigue and a 5-star safety rating.

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis diesel automatic. For your usage, this is a family-first decision, and the Clavis simply does the fundamentals better where it matters most.The biggest factor here is third row comfort and flexibility, and this is where the Clavis clearly stands out. It has a longer wheelbase, which directly translates into better cabin space and usability for all three rows , and more importantly, the second row can be adjusted to create usable room in the third row, something the Mahindra XUV 7XO simply cannot do due to its fixed middle row. For long road trips across India with family, that flexibility makes a real difference because the third row is actually usable for adults, not just kids.The Clavis also suits your mileage expectations better. Its smaller diesel engine is inherently more efficient and tends to return better real-world economy than the larger engine in the XUV , which matters when you are covering long distances regularly.The Mahindra XUV 7XO still has its strengths. It offers a stronger diesel engine and better outright performance, and it also has a clear edge in safety credentials with a 5-star rating , but the compromise is clear. The third row is tight, and without adjustability in the second row, it limits how comfortably you can use all seven seats over long distances.

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•4d

I currently own a 2014 Swift Dzire, which has been driven 96,000 km, and I am planning to upgrade to an SUV. My driving will mostly be in the city, with an average monthly run of around 200 to 250 km. I take 2 to 3 long trips a year, covering 500 to 1,000 km. I have three kids. I have taken test drives of the Duster, Elevate, Kushaq, Taigun, Seltos, and Creta. I initially booked the Duster but cancelled it due to limited rear-seat space. I have now booked the Elevate, but it feels lacking in performance. Should I go ahead with a car now, or wait for some time considering the current geopolitical conflicts and rising oil prices, and explore hybrid 7-seater options in the future?

Autocar India

•23h

Go ahead with the Honda Elevate, there is no strong reason to wait. With your low monthly running and occasional long trips, what matters most is space, comfort and ease of ownership, and the Elevate delivers that well with a roomy cabin and a relaxed, fuss-free driving experience.Waiting for a 7 seater hybrid sounds logical, but realistically, apart from the Toyota Innova HyCross and Maruti Suzuki Invicto, there are no real options today, and new ones will take time to arrive, so you may end up waiting without a clear benefit.If you do want a 7 seater right now, the Kia Carens Clavis petrol is a strong alternative. This Kia car offers flexible seating for your family and is comfortable for both city use and occasional long trips.

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