I’m a frequent reader of this section. I’m looking for a car that can comfortably seat five people. My priorities are safety, fuel efficiency, and low maintenance. My budget is below ₹10 lakh, and I’m open to hatchbacks, sedans, or compact SUVs. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•13w

Given your requirement for seating five passengers, an SUV would be a good choice. Under ₹10 lakh, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a good option. This Mahindra car has a roomy cabin with good space for five and a frugal diesel engine that offers low running costs and low maintenance.

If not the Bolero Neo, you can check out the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but beware, you will only get the base version under your budget, which will not be as well-equipped.

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Mahindra

Bolero Neo

from ₹9.98 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki

Ertiga

from ₹9.97 Lakh

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Allwyn

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I currently own a Maruti Ritz and want to upgrade to a new car, preferably a 7-seater. However, my budget is as low as possible, and I want a value-for-money product with a proper automatic that is reliable for years. I want a practical car that has all the necessary features, excluding a sunroof. I want a car with good ride quality, easy maintenance and strong safety. I am open to all options except the Renault Duster. I am even open to a 5-seater, but want a massive boot space.

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You should consider the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. It's a spacious and practical 7-seater MPV, and it has a comfortable ride quality. The Ertiga also comes with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with its 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine.The Ertiga also gets all the necessary features like a touchscreen, auto climate control, rear camera, alloy wheels and more. Being a Maruti car, it will also be reliable and easy to maintain. Maruti Ertiga petrol-auto prices range from Rs 11.20 lakh to Rs 12.94 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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I currently ride a 2025 TVS Jupiter. I have been riding non-geared scooters for the last 14 years, but I have never been comfortable with them. Due to home commitments, I could hardly switch to motorcycles earlier. Now my back and thighs hurt, and I commute 50 km daily. I need your advice on which motorcycle would be best for learning. I also plan to switch to an Apache 200 or Pulsar N250 in about a year.

Autocar India

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Since you are going to be learning on this motorcycle, getting something approachable and lightweight will be advisable. In that regard, both the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N250 are good options. Instead of getting them later, you can directly learn on these bikes and save some money, which will be lost when you sell your learner bike, because they are unintimidating machines, which will be good for a beginner rider. However, if you want something even more approachable, a simple 125cc commuter like a Honda Shine or TVS Raider would be an excellent place to start.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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Krushna Gavhane

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I want to purchase a new bike below ₹3.5 lakh. My back is very sensitive, and I am 5'11" tall. I would really love a bike that soaks up speed bumps and potholes well when travelling in the city or on uneven gravel roads. I tried the Royal Enfield Himalayan, but it is not suitable for traffic. I liked the Scrambler 400X and felt good on it (8/10) as it soaked up around 75-80% of the bumps. I could not ride the RTX 300 - is it better than the Scrambler 400X? Should I book it now since the waiting time is very long? Or is there any other bike that shines in this case?

Autocar India

•50m

Of the three bikes you've shortlisted, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X will be the best all-rounder and will also be very easy to ride inside city traffic with its tractable engine and short gearing. While the RTX 300 has slightly better suspension travel and composure, it is still a new product, and it would be advisable to wait some months before buying an all-new machine like this, so if there are any teething issues, they can be ironed out. If you are open to having a retro riding experience, then the Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350 are worth looking at. These are very comfortable machines, although their performance won't be anywhere close to as sprightly as the other bikes you're looking at. On the plus side, the Bullet/Classic are much more affordable to purchase. We'd recommend a test ride of the RE 350s before you make a decision.

Triumph Scrambler 400 X

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