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Thao

•2d

I want to upgrade from my current car to an SUV, but I am confused between the Mahindra Scorpio N, Tata Harrier, and Mahindra XUV 7XO. During the rainy season, I occasionally have to drive on a slippery uphill stretch that my current Hyundai i10 is unable to handle. My budget is around Rs. 23 lakh. Which would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?

Autocar India

•1h

For your requirement, the Mahindra Scorpio N would be our first recommendation. The key reason is that you have specifically mentioned a slippery hill climb during the rainy season. The Scorpio N's rear wheel drive architecture, higher ground clearance and more rugged SUV underpinnings give it an advantage in low grip situations compared to the Harrier and XUV 7XO. If your budget allows, even a 4WD variant would be worth considering.

The XUV 7XO would be our second choice. As an overall product, it is the most modern of the three, with a better interior, more technology and a more premium feel. It is also more comfortable and easier to drive every day than the Scorpio N. However, if that slippery hill climb is a recurring part of your ownership experience, the Scorpio N's more rugged nature gives it the edge.

The Tata Harrier is a good highway SUV with a comfortable ride, but for your specific requirement it would be our third choice. It is front wheel drive only and, apart from offering a more comfortable third row, the XUV 7XO is the stronger product in most other areas, including performance, technology, interior quality and overall ownership experience.

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Hello sir, I am currently using a Hyundai Grand i10. I am planning to purchase a new car but am confused between the Kia Seltos HTK(O) AT Diesel and the Tata Harrier Pure X AT Diesel. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. My daily driving is approximately 80 km, with a mix of city and highway usage. Please help me decide which option would be better.

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Go for the Kia Seltos HTK(O) diesel automatic. With 80 km daily in mixed traffic, the Seltos will be easier to drive and park than the Harrier, and it will be more fuel efficient too, owing to the Harrier’s bigger engine and weight. Coming from a Grand i10, the Seltos feels like a natural step up without feeling too bulky or large, and the Kia's cabin feels more premium too. The Harrier Pure X automatic is the tougher, larger SUV and feels more relaxed on long, fast runs and broken roads. If you often carry five adults or do lots of highway cruising, it will feel like the better fit.

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I am planning to buy either the Mahindra XUV700 AX7 AT Petrol or the Tata Harrier Pure X Petrol AT, but I am confused between the two. The XUV700 costs around Rs. 3 lakh more. My driving will be around 70% city and 30% highway, and there will usually be four people travelling in the car. Could you please suggest which would be the better option for my needs?

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•1d

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 petrol automatic; with 70% city use and four people on board most of the time, it is smoother and more powerful. Space and seat comfort are also slightly better in the XUV, and it gives you a third row as well. While the Harrier is more affordable, it misses out on a few features like leatherette seats, a powered driver's seat and dual-zone climate control. The XUV also has a larger infotainment screen, a front passenger display and that extra third row.If you do not see the value in these features, then the Tata Harrier is a good choice. Performance from its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is stronger than the displacement suggests, and while it does not have the outright performance of the XUV, it is more than adequate in day-to-day driving. Test drive both and see if the extra space, performance and features on the XUV 7XO feel worth the premium to you.

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I currently own a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which is either 5-seater or a 7-seater with a large boot space. I am planning to upgrade and am currently confused between the Toyota Innova HyCross and the Mahindra XUV 7XO. My annual running is around 35,000-40,000 km. Space and seating capacity are important requirements for my daily work. Based on these needs, which of these two vehicles would you recommend? Alternatively, is there any other option that might suit my requirements better?

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•23h

Go for the Toyota Innova HyCross, because space is your maximum priority, and it has the most usable third row and the best boot flexibility here. The HyCross’ cabin is wider, the floor is flatter, and access to the last row is easier, so adults actually fit. Fold the third row and you get a big, clean load bay for daily work. The hybrid is smooth and quiet in traffic and will save you fuel in city use, as well as out on the highway.Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO only if you want diesel punch, the SUV body style and road presence, and the latest tech. Its third row and boot are smaller and fuel use is higher, so is ultimately not as practical a 7-seater as the Hycross. The only thing you have to bear in mind is the Innova Hycross hybrid price at the top end will be higher than the XUV 7XO. That aside, however, the Toyota car remains the better option for you.

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