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Gaurav pakharia

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Which car should I choose within a budget of Rs 16 lakh? My daily driving is around 10 km within the city, with a monthly running of about 400-500 km, usually with two occupants. I like the Maruti Victoris and Mahindra 3XO, but I am open to exploring other options as well. Considering the low running, should I opt for a petrol car?

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Yes, since your running is low, a petrol car would be fine. Both the Maruti Suzuki Victoris and the Mahindra 3XO are good options, but quite different in their offerings. 

The Mahindra 3XO is a sub-4 meter car, while the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the larger of the two and over the 4 meter mark. If the Victoris is something you like, you can safely go ahead with it and enjoy the feel-good factor of having a higher segment car. 

Bear in mind, though, rear space is not as good as some other mid-size SUVs in this segment, but since it is just the two of you, this should not be a problem for you.   

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