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•18w

Hello All. I am planning to purchase a sub-4 m SUV. Currently downselected Kiger turbo CVT petrol and 3XO turbo petrol AX5. Mostly driven in the city, with once or twice a month long drives. Both do not exceeding 1000KM a month. While this is not an apple-to-apple comparison, I have pinned down these two basis my 13-14L budget PS. I have rejected the Kylaq for rear seat discomfort.

•18w

Your mostly city use with a Rs. 13-14 lakh cap points you to the Renault Kiger Turbo CVT RXZ. The CVT automatic is smooth enough for city traffic, and the car is small and easy to park. It will also handle your once-or-twice-a-month highway runs without stress, cruising steadily and feeling easy to place on the road. The Kiger will also likely land a little cheaper too, leaving room for insurance and add-ons inside your budget.

Two things to note on the Kiger: the back seat is fine for two but feels tight for three adults, and the cabin feels basic in places. If your family often uses the rear seat, this matters.

If you care more about punch on the highway and a roomier back seat, the Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo AX5 makes sense. It feels stronger when you want quick overtakes and rides well over broken roads. Just check if the AX5 with an automatic transmission fits your budget in your city; if not, the manual will be heavier to live with in traffic.

For your mostly city use, the Kiger Turbo CVT RXZ fits best.

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•14w•

Hello I am looking to buy an diesel suv in 16 lakhs of strict budget and currently down selected xuv 3xo and hyundai venue actually I am living in town so I will drive it in town or I will get it onto highway few times a month I have confused in purchasing a car in between these 2 which car I need to purchase

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•2h

Please suggest an SUV for me with an annual running of around 8,000- 10,000 km, mostly on highways and mountain terrain such as Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. A manual diesel is my priority, along with safety. I have a family of two, and my budget is Rs. 10-15 lakh.

•1h

For your 8,000- 10,000 km annual running and frequent highway and mountain trips, the XUV 3XO diesel manual remains the first choice. This Mahindra car has compact dimensions that are useful on narrow mountain roads, while the diesel has plenty of low-end torque for climbs and rough terrain. It also offers strong safety credentials and is much easier to live with as an everyday car.If your Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir trips involve genuinely challenging terrain and you want a more capable off-roader, the Thar 3-door is the more specialised choice. The 2.2-litre diesel with 4WD offers a proper low-range transfer case, making it far more capable off-road than the 3XO.However, the Thar is less practical for everyday use. It is a four-seater, has limited boot space, and the rear seats are less convenient to access. The 3XO is therefore the better all-rounder, while the Thar makes sense if off-road capability is a major priority.

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•1d

I am planning to buy an SUV, and my annual running is quite low, around 4,000-5,000 km. Most of my driving will be in the city, with occasional highway trips of around 2,000 km annually. My budget is Rs. 10-12 lakh, and the car will be used by my family of four, including me. Please suggest the best SUV options for my requirements, considering comfort, reliability, safety, performance, mileage, maintenance, and overall long-term ownership.

•18h

With your low annual running of 4,000-5,000 km and a budget of Rs 10-12 lakh, a petrol compact SUV is the most sensible choice. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the strongest recommendation here. It offers the most spacious cabin in the segment, making it a genuinely comfortable 5-seater for a family of four, and the turbo petrol engine is punchy enough for occasional highway runs while remaining efficient in the city. This Mahindra car also comes well equipped and offers excellent value for money.The Maruti Suzuki Brezza Turbo is the alternative if you prioritise long-term reliability and low maintenance costs above all else. It is a proven, dependable product with Maruti's extensive service network, and it is also a comfortable 5-seater. The 1.2 petrol versions of the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are also worth considering if you want a more premium-feeling cabin and a wider feature list. They might not have the same performance as the turbo-petrol versions, but their engine is responsive and both are very user-friendly with light controls and good visibility.

Which car should I buy for my family? We currently have an eight-year-old Baleno, which my wife drives to work. We are now looking for another car primarily for family use, for me and my parents, who are also learning to drive. Our budget is around Rs 15 lakh. The car will mainly be used for city driving, with occasional highway trips.

•1d

If you want to shop within the Maruti portfolio, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza petrol automatic is a sensible choice for your requirements. Since your parents are learning to drive, the Brezza’s light steering, good visibility and easy-to-drive nature make it a very confidence-inspiring car. The automatic gearbox is smooth and stress-free in city traffic, and the naturally aspirated petrol engine is reliable and easy to live with. It is also a comfortable five-seater with a decent boot, making it practical for family use and occasional highway trips. If you want something a bit more premium and feature-rich, the Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO are also worth considering.

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•4d

I am planning to buy a naturally aspirated petrol automatic car and have shortlisted the Toyota Hyryder mild hybrid and Honda Elevate. Which one would be the better choice?

•4d

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•1w

I am new to driving and am looking for a sub-4-metre petrol SUV with a torque converter automatic gearbox. My budget is around Rs 12-13 lakh on-road. I have shortlisted two options: the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic and the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro automatic. We are a family of five. My current usage is mostly within the city, but based on my future work requirements, it could shift to an 80:20 mix of city and highway driving.

•5d

Go for the Skoda Kylaq Signature AT. For a new driver with predominantly city use, its 1.0 TSI with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic is smooth and easy to drive, while the compact dimensions make it relatively easy to manage in traffic. It also has a more mature, planted feel on the highway.The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro AT is the better choice if rear-seat space is the priority. Its cabin is wider and more accommodating for a family of five, and its 1.2 turbo-petrol makes 200Nm, giving it stronger low-end and mid-range performance than the Kylaq.However, the 3XO's boot is also one of its compromises, while the Kylaq offers a better balance of driving dynamics, boot space and highway manners. With your usage potentially becoming 80:20 city/highway, the Kylaq's combination works particularly well.

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•6d

Which car should I buy among Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Petrol base or Kia Seltos petrol base? And also tell me if anyone has faced power issue or pickup issue while overtaking as I want the car for long term.

•6d

Between the two, the Seltos is the better choice, especially if you are looking at the base variant. It feels more premium, is the newer product and offers a more complete package even in its lower variants.The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol makes 115hp and 144Nm. It isn't a particularly powerful engine, but it is smooth and refined and is perfectly adequate for normal city driving.For overtaking, it won't have the punch of the Seltos turbo, but it isn't underpowered either. With a full load and during quick highway overtakes, you may need to plan ahead and use higher revs. The Grand Vitara's 1.5 petrol is also a smooth, simple powertrain, but its performance is more relaxed and the base variant is quite sparsely equipped.

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