I am looking for a petrol seven-seater with 70% city usage and 30% highway usage. My budget is around Rs 25-26 lakh, and good city mileage is my main priority.

Autocar India

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If you can stretch your budget a little, you should consider the Toyota Innova HyCross strong hybrid. The HyCross has a spacious and very comfortable cabin for seven adults, and the 183hp, petrol-electric strong hybrid powertrain has a claimed fuel efficiency of 23.24kpl. Toyota Innova HyCross strong hybrid prices range from Rs 26.30 lakh to Rs 31.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Alternatively, you could also consider the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, which is essentially a rebadged Innova HyCross with the same strong hybrid powertrain. Prices for the Invicto range from Rs 24.97 lakh to Rs 28.70 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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Naveen

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I own a ecosport tdi 2017 Pre facelift with 60,000 km on the odometer after 9 years. I plan to keep it for city use and buy another car mainly for highway drives, as we take long trips twice a year. I am considering an EV or a diesel but am open to suggestions. We are a family of six, including two senior citizens.

Autocar India

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Your requirement is clear. You already have the EcoSport for city use, and now you want a comfortable, dependable long-distance car for a family of six including senior citizens. That means space, ride comfort and ease of ingress matter more than anything else.The Kia Carens Clavis is the most sensible starting point. It is a proper 6 or 7 seater, easy to drive, and far more comfortable than compact SUVs. The ride is soft, the seating is flexible and the cabin feels modern and airy. It is also positioned as a more premium, updated version of the Carens with better interiors and features, which suits family usage well. For highway trips, this Kia car is stable enough and the diesel automatic option works very well if you want efficiency.If you want the best possible comfort and willing to spend more, the Toyota Innova HyCross is in a different league. It offers far better ride quality, more space in all three rows and a much more relaxed driving experience. It is also extremely reliable and easy to own long term. For senior citizens, the ease of getting in and out, and the overall comfort level, are clearly superior.Compared to EVs, your usage does not strongly justify one. Long highway trips are still more convenient in petrol or diesel cars, especially in remote areas where charging infrastructure can be inconsistent.

Kia Carens Clavis

Toyota Innova HyCross

David

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I am planning to buy a new car by the end of the year, and my current top choice is the Mahindra XUV7X0 (AX7 petrol automatic variant). Earlier, I was considering the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, but I no longer like their current exterior designs, so I have shifted my focus. For context, I currently own a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (petrol + CNG), which is almost 10 years old and has been driven only around 50,000 km. My usage is quite low. The office is about 13 km away (around 30 km round trip), but I often use public transport. I mainly use the car on weekends, roughly 2-3 times a week, and my monthly running is around 400-450km. My priorities for the new car are: strong road presence and mass appeal, comfortable and premium interior, good reliability, reasonable service and maintenance costs (I am used to Maruti-level affordability), suitable for family trips. Given my low usage and requirements, would the XUV7X0 petrol automatic be a good choice, or should I consider other options?

Autocar India

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Low monthly use, mostly weekend family trips, and you want strong road presence with a premium feel, in that brief, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol automatic is the right fit, and it’s the one we would pick for you. It lines up with your goals for three clear reasons. First, presence and space: it looks big, sits high, and feels like a big step up from your Maruti Ertiga. Five adults ride in real comfort, and with the third row folded, you get a huge boot for family trips. Second, the petrol motor feels smooth and strong at low speeds and on the highway, so city gaps and quick passes are easy without effort. Third, the cabin feels premium for the price, with a clean screen layout and a quiet ride that your family will like.A few trade-offs to note, given your context: service will not be Maruti-affordable, and the car will use more fuel than your Ertiga CNG. It’s also a large car, so tight parking will need care, and Mahindra’s software still throws the odd small glitch.If the budget allows, the Toyota Innova HyCross hybrid brings top comfort and very low city fuel use, but it is pricier. Overall, for your low running and desire for presence and a premium feel, the XUV 7XO petrol automatic fits best.

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Toyota Innova HyCross

Manvik

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Hi, i have a kia sonet 2020. I am looking to upgrade to a car under 35 lakhs. I want a 7-seater car with all the features of the Sonet (top variant) and more. We were comfortable enough with the space and comfort of the car. So our main priority is features and technology. The third row will mostly be used by kids. Our yearly driving is less than 10000 km. We are also open to EV options, since our trips are mostly a maximum of 400km with chargers at the destination. Also, note that I won't have tax on EVs since I live in Telangana.

Autocar India

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Given your focus on features, limited running, and openness to EVs, the Mahindra XEV 9S is a strong fit. It feels like a clear upgrade from your Kia Sonet in terms of tech and safety, with features like an HD triple-screen setup, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera and ADAS. It is smooth, quiet and effortless in city use, with plenty of performance for the highway. The first two rows are very comfortable and spacious, though the third row is tight for adults. Since you will mostly use it for your kids, it should work fine.If you want to stick with an ICE vehicle, then look at the Toyota Innova HyCross Hybrid VX (O) 7 seat. It is very quiet and easy to live with, and the third row is a touch better, but at this budget, you may miss some of the fancier tech that Mahindra offers. If you'd like to stay with Kia, then the Carens Clavis EV is also an excellent alternative. It isn’t as big as the Mahindra car, but it still has a better third row.

Mahindra XEV 9S

Kia Sonet

Kia Carens Clavis EV

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