I have Kia seltos GTX+ Diesel, i20 Nline N8 MT and Jimny Alpha MT presently and planning to buy BMW X3 20d. Which car should i dispose among the three cars i own already considering as second car to commute for myself and my wife.

Autocar India

•50m

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXi petrol - for your family size, mostly city use, and a few long trips, it is the most comfortable and easy-to-own choice in your list. Coming from a Tigor CNG, the Ertiga will feel far roomier in the second row and the third row will work well for the child and shorter adults on shorter runs. It rides bumps well, the steering is light, and the engine feels smooth in traffic. Parking is not hard for its size, and Maruti’s wide service network makes ownership simple almost anywhere.One thing to be aware of: with all three rows up, the boot is small, so for holidays you will likely fold one part of the third row or use a roof carrier. Also, when fully loaded on a steep hill, the petrol engine feels just okay rather than strong, so you will need a gentle driving style. If you want lower fuel spend and don’t mind losing boot space, the Ertiga VXi CNG is worth a look, though it feels a bit slower with the air-con and full family on board.Pick the Renault Triber / Nissan Gravite only if budget is tight and parking space is very tight - it is cleverly laid out but the engine feels weak with six onboard. Choose the Mahindra Bolero Neo only if your roads are really rough and you need a tough, high-clearance vehicle - its city comfort and side-facing third row are not ideal for family use.If you can, test the Ertiga with all six seats in use and drive a short hill or flyover - that will tell you if petrol or CNG suits you better.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Autocar India

•2h

The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 Diesel AT is an excellent all rounder. For your 1,200-1,500 km a month, mostly city with a few long trips, and a growing family, it fits best across comfort, space, ease of use and long-term running costs. The diesel automatic is smooth in traffic and relaxed on highways, so you will not feel tired on those 2,000km long drives in a year. The extra row is handy with two kids and luggage; with the last row folded you get a huge boot. Mahindra’s service network is wide, and long-term ownership is generally simple.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Autocar India

•3h

Go for the Kia Seltos - it is the newer, more modern car, with a more premium and spacious interior compared to the Hyundai Creta. Both Creta and Seltos share their petrol-automatic powertrain, so efficiency and running costs will be similar.

Kia Seltos