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•12w

I have an Audi Q3 (that I want to replace) and an Innova. My budget is Rs. 1.3 crore (on-road), and I use my car mainly for city driving, with an average speed of 20 kph. I need a car that delivers a minimum mileage of 10 kpl, is easy to manoeuvre, and has features like a powered tailgate and ventilated seats.

•12w

Since mileage is key, most petrol-powered luxury SUVs available in this price will deliver single digit figures, especially given your average speeds of 20kph. The Lexus RX is a car that might interest you. Being a hybrid, fuel efficiency is likely to be impressive. Further, this Lexus car isn't too large to feel cumbersome to drive in the city. Also, it is well-equipped with powered tailgate and ventilated seats that you're looking for.

If you're looking for something that's a bit more fun-to-drive, and you don't mind opting for a diesel, you could pick between a BMW X5 and a Mercedes-Benz GLC. The BMW car will be a bit nicer to drive but it misses seat ventilation, while the Mercedes' interior is very impressive, and it packs in the features you're looking for. Hence, it is the GLE 300d that would get our vote.

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