Hi, I currently own an Xcent SX O and am looking for a change. My options are Kia Carens, Citroen Aircross X, and Victoris. I drive about 4,000 km annually and have elderly people at home. I liked Citron very much, but I want to know about the company’s future, performance, and stability.

Autocar India

•20w

Citroen is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future, but the only concern could be a relative lack of aftersales and service touchpoints, depending on where you live.

The Citroen Aircross X is fundamentally a good product, especially after the recent update, offering a punchy petrol engine and superbly comfortable ride.

However, given you have elderly people as passengers, the Kia Carens Clavis might be a better option, as it has easier ingress and egress, and a more accessible seating height.

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Hi, I am stuck between two cars with specific models: Tata Safari Adventure+ (Petrol, Automatic TC) at ₹22.62 lakh and Kia Carens Clavis 2025 model HTX(O), DVT petrol at ₹22.06 lakh (I am getting ₹2.5 lakh discount for the 2025 model in Gravity Grey). I plan to keep the car for the next 15 years. I live in a nearby town of Bangalore and don’t drive inside the city much. It's mostly towns and highways, with occasional city visits to malls. Average driving is less than 1000 km monthly. The 7-seater requirement is just a few times a year (when I club my sister's family).

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