My daily weekday commute is 60 km in total, and I also use the car for weekend city drives with family. What’s a good SUV under ₹25 lakh (on-road Mumbai) for this kind of use?

Autocar India

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Here are some SUV options under ₹25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) that suit your needs:

Mahindra XUV700: The diesel-automatic variants (AX5 and AX7) will fit your budget and even get three-row seating to ferry up to seven passengers. The Mahindra XUV700 on road price in Mumbai for AX5 variants starts at ₹22.85 lakh.
Kia Seltos & Hyundai Creta: You could consider the top-spec diesel-automatic variants of these if you want cars with all the bells and whistles but relatively smaller in size. The Kia Seltos on road price in Mumbai for the Diesel X-line AT variant is ₹24.87 lakh, while the Hyundai Creta on road price in Mumbai for the Diesel SX(O) Knight AT variant is ₹24.68 lakh.
VW Taigun or Skoda Kushaq: If fuel efficiency isn't a concern and you need a four-seater, both are great to drive. The Volkswagen Taigun on road price in Mumbai for the 1.5 DSG variant is ₹23.06 lakh, and the Skoda Kushaq on road price in Mumbai for the Prestige 1.5 variant is ₹22.49 lakh.
Hyundai Creta Electric: If you're open to EVs, the Creta Electric is a well-rounded, fuss-free option. The Hyundai Creta Electric on road price in Mumbai for the Electric Smart (O) LR variant is ₹24.82 lakh.

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Vijay Pratap Mishra

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Hi, I want to buy a new car for a family of 5. Long drives will be once or twice a year. I am looking for longevity, low maintenance cost, a strong service network, and all necessary features. My budget is around ₹6.5 lakh on-road. Kindly suggest which brand and variant would be best for my requirements.

Autocar India

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The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a good pick for your requirements. It's a reliable car that's affordable to maintain and comes backed by Maruti's massive service network.What makes the Wagon R well-suited to you is its spacious cabin. The Wagon R is surprisingly roomy for a car of its size and can accommodate five passengers in decent comfort. We'd recommend the more powerful 1.2-litre version, which adds more power over the base 1-litre engine. The 1.2’s superior performance makes a noticeable difference in both everyday driving and occasional highway trips.You can consider the Wagon R ZXi 1.2, which is within your Rs 6.5 lakh budget. If you are open to spending a bit more, the ZXI Plus is worth a look. It packs in a touchscreen-based infotainment system among other feature additions.

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Anunay Sinha

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Hi, I am planning to buy a mid-size SUV with a budget of around ₹15-16 lakh on-road. I have shortlisted the following options: Tata Sierra Honda Elevate Renault Duster I am considering the second base variant, and my driving will be around 60–70% in the city and the rest on highways. Please suggest a tension-free (reliable and low-maintenance) engine option, as I am currently using a Tata Altroz NA engine.

Autocar India

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Since you are looking for a proven tension-free engine, pick the Honda Elevate, its 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated engine is a very reliable unit and coming from your Tata Altroz NA. You’ll appreciate the Elevate’s smooth, linear power delivery from a simple 4‑cylinder petrol, no turbo lag, fewer parts to worry about, and a decade of reliability in India. The steering is very light at low speeds, and this is also something you would like, given that you drive mostly in the city. What's nice, though, is that it weighs up nicely as speeds rise. The ride is a bit firm but not to the point of being uncomfortable. The 1.3 litre turbo direct injection engine on the Duster is also another good and reliable powerplant, and should you not like the Elevate, you could also look at this. You will have lower rear space, and the gearbox is a DSG unit, which in start-stop city traffic is not as smooth as the CVT on the Honda.

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Indranil Basu

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I currently own a Maruti Suzuki S-Presso VXi. While I like its compact size and ground clearance, I now feel the need for a proper 5-seater car. My driving includes about 200 km per month within Bangalore city and around 4,000 km of long-distance travel annually. Could you suggest an automatic car with good ground clearance, a high seating position, and a comfortable rear seat for three passengers?

Autocar India

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Check out the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. It has a relatively compact sub-four-metre footprint, but still manages to be spacious for five adults, thanks to its boxy and tall design. This design also affords it a tall seating position, and visibility is great all around. And since you're already in the Maruti Suzuki ecosystem, it will be an easy transition, and you could even ask them for a loyalty bonus. The Brezza's 1.5-litre petrol is not exceptionally powerful, but it is sufficient, and its 6-speed automatic gearbox is smooth and seamless with its shifts. The best part, however, is that it's incredibly fuel-efficient, which should make your annual long drives a little easier on the pocket. Ground clearance is a substantial 198mm, and the suspension is well-tuned for comfort and stability. Another alternative is the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which also has a wide second row bench and strong petrol and diesel engines as well. But its driving position isn't as tall, and it isn't particularly fuel efficient.

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