I have been driving a Hyundai Venue iMT for the past four years and am now planning to upgrade to a bigger, more rugged, and solid SUV. I am currently confused between the Mahindra Thar Roxx and the Mahindra Scorpio N. Since I mostly drive on highways, highway comfort, stability, and overall driving dynamics are important factors for me. This will be my second car, so I am not specifically looking for a family-oriented vehicle. The 6- or 7-seater configuration of the Scorpio N is not a priority for me. I also considered the Mahindra XUV 7XO, but it feels more like a family SUV, which is not what I am looking for. I would appreciate your opinion on whether the Thar Roxx offers good driving comfort, ride quality, features, and highway performance, or if the Scorpio N would be the better choice overall. Additionally, would it be advisable to wait for the Scorpio N facelift, which is expected to be launched next month, before making a decision? Budget around 25 Lakh.

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With the Thar facelift around the corner, curious what existing Thar owners actually want Mahindra to improve. Ride comfort, rear-seat space, features or something else? The basic formula already works, so what would make the facelift feel meaningful?

Hi Autocar Team, I'm looking for some guidance on whether I've made the right decision or whether I should reconsider before delivery. My current car is Toyota Etios Liva V Petrol, which has been extremely reliable but now it delivers only around 10-12 kpl for my usage. This results in high running costs. My monthly driving is approximately 1,200-1,500 km that consists of daily commute and occasional highway trips. My initial plan was to keep costs under control and I had booked the Tata Punch EV Empowered+ 40 kWh, largely to restrict my budget to around Rs. 15 lakh on-road. However, while researching alternatives up to approximately Rs. 20 lakh ex-showroom in Kerala, I ended up booking the Kia Syros EV X-Line. The Syros EV appeals to me because of significantly better rear-seat space and cabin width as compared to my Etios Liva, more premium interior and features, better long-term family comfort, larger battery and range as well as better overall sense of upgrade from my current car. However, I'm still feeling anxious about whether I'm overspending. The jump in EMI from the Punch EV to the Syros EV is substantial and will have a noticeable impact on my monthly finances. While I can manage it, I want to be sure that the additional expenditure is genuinely justified and not merely an emotional decision. Based on my monthly running of 1,200-1,500 km, could you please advise if the Syros EV worth the additional cost over the Punch EV 40 kWh? From a value-for-money perspective, would you proceed with the Syros EV or step back to the Punch EV? Are there any other EVs under Rs. 20 lakh ex-showroom that I should seriously consider instead? I am not interested in the MG Windsor EV due to its styling, so alternatives apart from the Windsor would be appreciated. If you were in my position and were planning to keep the vehicle for 8-10 years, which option would you choose and why? Looking forward to your expert opinion.

Hello, I’m looking to buy a good car in India. We previously had an Alto, and this will be our first new car. I’ve taken test drives of the Creta and Seltos. The Creta looks good overall, while the Seltos feels newer and more premium, although my family didn’t really like its door handles. This will primarily be a family car, with our usage being around 80 percent on highways and 20 percent in the city. I’m considering either of these two, but I’m also open to other options under a budget of Rs 20 lakh. Any suggestions or recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!