Autocar India
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How do you compare the Renault Duster with the Toyota Urban Cruiser, especially in terms of the automatic drivetrain, value for money, and ownership costs? I will need to replace my Toyota Corolla (my third one) this year. Since I am now retired, my requirements are lower than before. My usage will be around 70% city and 30% highway driving, but I still want a comfortable and good-quality car without stretching my budget too much. We are a family of two, and occasionally I also need to help an elderly person in a wheelchair get into the car, so I am not looking for a very tall vehicle.

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6w

Your history of Corollas tells us that you want a reliable, fuss-free experience and that clearly points to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Given your limited use that is largely restricted to the city, the 1.5 NA petrol with the automatic will suit you fine. The strong hybrid will make more sense if you are covering larger distances every month, primarily in the city where it can run in pure EV mode and save a lot of fuel. Also worth noting is that the strong hybrid has a smaller boot, which might be a problem if you need to carry a wheelchair. The seat height and floor are not too high, the rear door opens wide, and the back seat is easy to slide into, which helps when guiding someone from a wheelchair.

The Duster is a great choice if you are willing to try something new. It is more powerful, rides well on bad roads and feels very surefooted, but its ownership costs and resale are less certain given that it is a brand-new car. Overall, for your use, the Hyryder automatic fits best without stretching the budget too far.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

6w

Why have they stopped giving beige or light shade interiors . These black interior look so uninviting and cramped

6w

My daily running is around 50-60 kms

6w

I'm looking for a comfortable suv with a bit premium feel and best mileage (may be diesel or strong hybrid) for delhi ncr running 70% city drive and 30% highway Budget is less then 15 lakh Mostly running 3 people, on highway 5 persons

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Which is the best SUV to buy now or is it better to wait for 1-1.5 years since there are going to be a lot of changes in the powertrain landscape? Should I buy a hybrid or a petrol automatic SUV under a budget of Rs. 25 lakh. My daily usage is 50-60 km within the city, including heavy traffic and bad roads, along with highway travel once or twice a month. I am looking for an SUV with a good driving experience, reliability, safety, good features, and a proven track record.

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Hi, I am planning to buy an SUV but am confused about choosing the best one from the three options. My maximum budget is Rs. 17.5 lakh. I am looking for a 5-seater car where safety and value for money are the top priorities. My monthly running will be around 2,000 km. My family members are suggesting the Kia Seltos with an automatic transmission. However, its overall size and length are bigger than the others. The Skoda is another option, but my friends say that its maintenance and spare parts are more expensive. I have no idea about Tata. Please help and advise.

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Go for the Kia Seltos IVT. At Rs 17.5 lakh, you are right at the point where the Seltos becomes the most sensible choice. The IVT automatic is smooth, reliable and well suited to your 2,000 km/month usage, and the Seltos is a genuinely well-rounded SUV with good space, a comfortable ride and a strong safety package. Kia’s service network is strong, and ownership costs are reasonable. The Skoda Kushaq is the better driver’s car, but the Seltos is the more complete family SUV. Tata Sierra is a good option, and very spacious but would feel much larger than the Kia car, thus go with the Seltos it feels premium and is the better long-term ownership proposition. Although, the Seltos is also one of the longer cars in the segment, but this translates into better rear seat space and a more comfortable cabin for family use. Overall, the Seltos IVT is the safest, most value-for-money choice in your budget.

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