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Sonu S

Hello. I want to purchase a big petrol automatic SUV in Chandigarh within an on-road budget of 21 lakh, which is almost 18 lakh, ex-showroom. Safety, prestige, decent mileage, low maintenance and some modern features are what I want. I will keep the car for only four years. I have zeroed in on Scorpio N Z8 Select AT, Tata Safari Pure X and Harrier Adventure X AT. Please advise. Primarily city driving with an occasional highway drive once a month.

Autocar India

•16m

The Mahindra Scorpio N offers a larger, more powerful 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, compared to the other two cars, and its rear-wheel drive layout will be a touch better to drive on hills, too. Additionally, being a body-on-frame SUV, it feels a touch tougher too, and more capable over bad roads. That said, since your usage is primarily in the city, the Scorpio N's ride will feel bumpier in the city. And purely for those reasons, we would recommend the two Tata SUVs.There's very little to differentiate between the Tata Safari and Harrier, with the former having a three-row seating configuration and the latter being a 5-seater. Both drive similarly, and the 1.5-turbo-petrol engine is surprisingly powerful, refined and smooth. So, between the Safari and Tata Harrier, pick the one that appeals to you more.

Amit

Hi, I need an automatic car for a daily commute of 50 km on weekdays in Mumbai city. I will hardly be taking any long trips on weekends or otherwise. Which car would you suggest: Harrier Petrol, 7XO Diesel or Seltos NA/Turbo, considering that I currently drive a Kushaq 1.0 manual? Budget is 25 lakh.

Autocar India

•48m

Purely as an urban commuter, the Kia Seltos NA Petrol IVT is the best option in terms of smoothness and user-friendliness. It is larger than your current car, and will feel like a proper upgrade in terms of space, comfort, features and tech.Do keep in mind that your Skoda Kushaq's Turbo-Petrol engine is more powerful in comparison, and the Seltos 1.5 NA's performance could feel a bit underwhelming on the open road. Its turbo-petrol version will feel relatively more effortless.The Tata Harrier and XUV 7XO are larger cars, and since you don't plan to use the new car for long trips, these could feel too big to drive in Mumbai's traffic.

Ajinkya Sonar

Hi Team, currently I have a Seltos HTX IVT Petrol Automatic and am planning to sell it. Could you please advise where I can get the best resale value, including Spinny?

Autocar India

•1h

If you are looking to sell your Kia Seltos HTX IVT Petrol, you should check within your friend circle and neighbourhood. Also, check with organised players like Spinny. It's best to shop around a bit, as the price people will offer you for your car will depend on its condition and how badly the buyer wants it.With the organised sector, at times, the value you receive might match the open market rate or may be slightly lower. However, you will benefit from a quicker process, full payment and all paperwork, including RTO transfer, being handled by the company.

Kia Seltos

Sanjoy dholey

•1w

I have not owned a car until now. I want to purchase a car within 9-10 lakh. My preferences are Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite and Kia Sonet. Please suggest something.

Autocar India

•1h

Pinpointing a car from your shortlisted three is difficult without knowing your specific requirements and usage, such as city driving, bad roads, importance of rear space, etc. Thus, from the list, we would recommend the Hyundai Venue. It is the best all-rounder and the newest of the lot too.The Kia Sonet is quite old now, and rear legroom is tight. The Nissan Magnite is very cost-effective; however, the interiors do not have the same level of premium feel and quality as the others.

Hyundai Venue

Ashish

•1w

I want to buy a premium 5- or 7-seater, and my budget is around 50 lakhs. I am open to both EVs and ICE vehicles. Though I have thoroughly considered the BYD Sealion 7 as one of the best picks, I would love to know what other premium cars I could get at this price.

Autocar India

•1h

There are quite a few types of vehicles available within your budget, and it comes down to what you specifically want and like in your new car. SUVs like the BMW X1 and the iX1, or a three-row version like the Volkswagen Tayron.You can also look at a sedan like the Toyota Camry, which is comfortable inside and offers a strong hybrid powertrain. However, if you are liking the BYD Sealion 7, we would say go ahead with it as it offers a very differentiated appeal with a modern, tech laden interior that's high on quality. The electric powertrain calibration is also very good, and it offers a smooth, strong and progressive drive experience.

Harshal

I am looking to upgrade to a 7-seater SUV and am confused between the 7XO and Safari. I want good headlights, ADAS suite, fun-to-drive nature and a tech-loaded car.

Autocar India

•2h

Looking at your requirement, both the Tata Safari and the Mahindra XUV 7XO will do you fine. However, we would lean towards the Mahindra on account of your requirements of 'tech-loaded' and 'fun to drive' being better served with the 7XO.The Mahindra car offers features like a triple-screen setup that's standard across the range and a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon music system that sounds very good, among many more. Both the petrol and diesel engines on the Mahindra also deliver better performance and provide a very fun-to-drive experience. They are also more refined. As for the ADAS suite and headlights, both offer similar levels of performance.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Tata Safari