Unfortunately, within your budget, you won't find a brand-new machine from a reputed Japanese or European maker on the market today. In fact, some of the most affordable big bikes in India, like the Kawasaki 650s, Triumph Trident 660 and the Honda CB750 Hornet, all start above the Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom) mark, with GST 2.0 partly contributing to this.If you are open to the idea of a used machine, you will find Kawasaki Z650 / Ninja 650 and perhaps even a Honda CBR650F in your budget. Do bear in mind that you need to be cautious and do a thorough background check on these machines. Because a replacement mechanical part will cost you a pretty penny. And these older bikes also won't be E20 petrol compatible, so that's another factor to consider.

Since you are a family of 5 adults and one infant, we would recommend a three-row SUV. In that way, everyone can be buckled up in their own seat, including your child, with the ISOFIX child seat that you have. We would thus recommend the recently launched Mahindra XUV 7XO. The XUV is also very safe and stable on highways. With your budget of Rs 25 lakh, you will get a version equipped with ventilated seats and a sunroof. Depending on the amount of driving that you do, you can opt for either the petrol or diesel engine; both deliver well on performance and refinement.

Multiple diesel-automatic options will fall within your budget, but if you want a car as compact as the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. You could consider the new Hyundai Venue, which is well-equipped, and delivers good performance and efficiency. Albeit a bit pricey at the top-end, it feels like a well-rounded package. Alternatively, you could also consider a mid-spec Kia Seltos, which shares its powertrain with the Venue. But will be a lot more spacious and will feel like a big upgrade over your Jimny.

Given the requirements you've listed out, it's hard to go wrong with the Lexus ES 300h. It's the only one in this price range that offers the power recline function at the rear; its ride quality is superb. Also, being a Toyota underneath, maintenance and services are fewer and more affordable than those of other luxury cars. The Toyota Camry is, of course, even better value, but it doesn't have the same luxurious interior as the Lexus. With German brands having got significantly more expensive lately, the Lexus has somehow remained in the lower price bracket. Alongside the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, which only further enhances its value proposition.