We are planning to buy a luxury SUV and had initially shortlisted the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the BMW X7. However, after noticing that the Porsche Cayenne is available at a similar price point, we have become quite confused about which option to choose. Could you please advise which package would be better overall?

Autocar India

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With 1,000km a month, mostly in the city, four on board most of the time and the odd highway run, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strong-hybrid does make a lot of sense. In heavy stop-start city traffic, it can run purely on electric power and deliver much better efficiency than the mild-hybrid.Our real-world tests revealed that the strong hybrid manages an incredible 23.77kpl in the city, while the mild-hybrid manages 11.60kpl. Highway efficiency is closer, but the strong-hybrid still wins with 20.39kpl versus the mild-hybrid’s 15.30kpl. The strong-hybrid also has better performance, which will be useful since you often travel with four people on board.That said, the upfront purchase price of the strong-hybrid is significantly higher and, even with the difference in efficiency, your limited usage means it will take a while to recover the extra cost. If you are on a tight budget, then the mild-hybrid is still a good choice. Its automatic is smooth in city traffic, and performance is adequate for most scenarios.For your city-heavy use, though, the strong-hybrid automatic lines up best.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Autocar India

•3h

Daily 60-65 km with a mix of short highway and narrow rural roads, and a Rs. 12-14 lakh cap, in this brief, the Tata Punch EV Accomplished + S fits best. It is smaller and easier to thread through tight lanes than the other two, yet it has good ground clearance and a suspension that takes rough patches well, so your rural stretches won’t feel tiring. It will easily cover your daily run with charge to spare, and since you already have the Seltos for longer trips, you won’t miss the extra punch or size of the bigger cars.The Tata Nexon EV Fearless MR/Creative 45 and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 are better suited for long highway days, but they may stretch your budget and are a size up, which can be less convenient in narrow bylanes.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

Autocar India

•14h

Being a Fiat Punto Evo owner, you're likely to lean towards the Citroen Aircross for its outstanding ride-handling balance, overall comfort, and its strong turbo-petrol powertrain. Fundamentally, it is excellent, and with the new interiors and feature set, it does make you feel like you've spent your money well. The only downside and perhaps the biggest deal-breaker for many is that its sales and support network is limited, compared to other brands. But if you have a Citroen touchpoint close to you, this is a car you must surely consider.In comparison, the Honda Elevate will be a more conventional option. What's nice is that its ride quality and long-distance comfort are quite good too, and its 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers strong performance.

Citroen Aircross

Honda Elevate