I am looking for a very comfortable SUV for 5 people. My budget is 15 lacs, and I want almost all features in my car.

Autocar India

•10h

The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV will only be launched in India in 2027, and its ICE counterpart is expected to follow after that - perhaps in late 2027. The ICE version is expected to resemble the new GLC EV on the outside and inside, featuring new details like the illuminated grille, 3-pointed star DRLs in the headlamps and tail-lamps, and the 39-inch Hyperscreen display on the dashboard. However, while the GLC EV is newly developed on a pure-electric skateboard platform, the ICE version is expected to be a heavy facelift of the current model, built on the same platform and using the same petrol and diesel engines. With all the updates, however, expect the price to go up, and while we can't say for sure as it's a long way off, it could go up to about Rs 95 lakh, on road, in some cities. If that is too much of a jump, and too much of a wait, the current GLC remains an excellent choice, with strong engines, great comfort and a well-appointed cabin. And if you're interested in an EV but don't want to wait until the GLC EV is launched, consider the BYD Sealion 7 or Tesla Model Y L.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

BYD Sealion 7

Tesla Model Y

Autocar India

•14h

Go EV for 1500 km a month if you can install a charger at home or work. Your running cost will drop sharply, and in daily city use, an EV is smoother and easier, with very little upkeep. Over a year, that mileage makes electricity bills far lower than buying petrol or diesel, so the higher price of an EV pays back faster.Skip EVs if you rely on public fast chargers. Those can make costs closer to petrol, and you will spend time waiting. In that case, buy petrol or, better still, a hybrid. It is simpler to live with in the city, cheaper to run than diesel, and you avoid diesel’s soot filter troubles on short trips.Pick diesel only if most of your 1500 km are long highway runs, or you drive a larger SUV that feels strained on petrol. Diesel still gives long range and quick refuelling on trips, but new diesels cost more to buy and can be fussy in stop-start traffic.

Autocar India

•15h

Yes, sedans still make a lot of sense in 2026, and for your 80% highway use, the Hyundai Verna 1.5 turbo with the automatic is a great option. Its low, slippery shape helps you get better fuel economy at a steady cruise than most SUVs, and the turbo engine has enough punch for quick overtakes without needing a downshift. At highway speeds, it sits stable and quiet, and the boot is big enough for long trips.Driven calmly on open roads, you can see mileage in the mid to high teens, but if you drive with a heavy foot, it will drop. In slow, stop-go traffic the automatic can feel a bit hesitant, though your usage is mostly highway so that’s a small worry. If mileage edges out performance for you, the non-turbo Verna with the manual does better on fuel but is nowhere near as quick. For your brief though, the Verna turbo DCT hits the sweet spot.

Hyundai Verna