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•15h

I currently drive a 2018 Polo GT TSI. Now, I am looking for a new primary car; the Polo will continue as a secondary city car. The purpose of the primary car is a more comfortable back seat for my elderly parents, and I will have a weekly, once- or twice-a-week intercity expressway commute of about 300 km a day. So, comfort on the highway is also very important. Should I go with an EV? If so, which one? Or should I opt for the Virtus GT, as I enjoy my Polo a lot, or consider any other sedan? Budget: Up to Rs. 30 lakh OTR in Karnataka.

•3m

Given your requirements, the Volkswagen Virtus GT is the most sensible choice. You already enjoy your Polo GT TSI, and the Virtus GT builds on that formula with a more powerful 1.5 TSI engine, a larger and more comfortable cabin, and a genuinely enjoyable driving experience. It is one of the best driver's cars in the segment, and it is also well suited to long expressway runs.

The back seat is a significant step up from the Polo, with good legroom and a comfortable seating position for your parents. The ride is on the firmer side, but it is well controlled at highway speeds, and the car feels stable and confidence-inspiring on long journeys.

On the EV question, a 300km round trip once or twice a week is right on the edge of what most mainstream EVs can comfortably manage without charging stops in the real world. While cars like the Tata Harrier EV and XEV 9S can technically do it, you would be running the battery down to low levels, and charging infrastructure is still not consistent enough to make this a stress-free experience. The Virtus GT, on the other hand, is completely hassle-free on long highway runs.

Overall, the Virtus GT strikes the best balance between driving enjoyment, rear seat comfort and long-distance usability. It is the car you are most likely to still enjoy owning after five years. If you can wait a few months, however, Volkswagen is launching a facelifted version that should get a few more features.

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•5d

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I own a 2017 Ciaz Alpha Automatic and want to upgrade to either an electric or a hybrid car. The car will be chauffeur-driven and used only for city driving of about 40-50 km per day in Noida, with no major traffic. My budget is Rs 20-25 lakh. Please suggest good options with rear-seat comfort and safety. Thanks and regards.

•2h

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