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•2d

I am a retired professor and now run a business. I commute around 50km every day. I currently own a six-year-old Volkswagen Ameo diesel, which I do not want to sell. I'm considering buying the low-end version of the Tata Tiago EV. Would this be a good decision? Please advise.

•18m

Given your 50km daily commute and the fact that you want to keep your VW Ameo diesel, the Tata Tiago EV is actually a sensible addition. Your Ameo is still a great highway car and will continue to serve you well for longer trips, while the Tiago EV can take over your daily city runs. At 50km a day, the Tiago EV's real-world range is more than adequate, and you will be able to charge at home overnight, which keeps running costs very low. This Tata car is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, and it is a genuinely practical hatchback with a decent boot and a comfortable ride for city use.

The only thing to keep in mind is that the base Smart variant will feel very bare on the inside, with no infotainment screen and manual winding windows. If this bothers you, it is worth stepping up to the Pure Plus trim. Overall, this is a sensible two-car strategy. Keep the Ameo for long-distance work and use the Tiago EV to slash your daily running costs.

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I travel around 70km every day. Is the Tata Tiago EV Smart 19 a good choice?

•1d

The main compromise is that the 19.2kWh battery is best suited to urban use. If frequent outstation trips are part of the ownership plan, the limited range will require more charging stops, making longer journeys less convenient than in the larger battery version.For a buyer covering around 70km every day, mostly in the city, the Tata Tiago EV Smart 19 is a sensible and economical choice. If the budget allows and occasional highway trips are expected, stretching to the Long Range variant is worth considering for the added range and flexibility.

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•4d

Dear Autocar Team, I am looking to replace our household’s trusty Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT model. This vehicle serves strictly as our secondary car, and its duties are entirely urban: daily school runs, grocery trips, and the occasional trek across the city. It will not see any highway use. Given that city traffic is notorious for tanking the fuel efficiency of petrol cars, I am wondering if shifting to an EV makes sense. I have been looking closely at the Tata Punch EV as a potential replacement. Could you please advise on the following: 1. For an exclusively urban, low-to-medium mileage use-case, is an EV truly recommended over traditional ICE automatic models, and will it be economically viable in the long run? 2. How does the Punch EV fare as a pure city commuter in terms of real-world range, ease of driving in traffic, and long-term reliability? Are there specific variants you recommend? 3. Are there any other petrol, automatic or EV alternatives in this segment that I should consider before making my decision?

•3d

Yes, switch to an EV if you have a fixed parking spot where you can install a home charger - for a pure city, second car, the Tata Punch EV fits best. Stop-go traffic is where EVs save the most, and with low maintenance and cheap electricity, the math works out over a few years. If you cannot charge at home, skip the EV idea.As a city commuter, the Punch EV is easy. Light steering, smooth creep, strong regen that lets you use the brake less, and ground clearance for bad roads. In real use, the Medium Range handles a typical week of school runs and errands on a single charge; the Long Range provides more buffer if others in the family do longer loops. Tata’s EVs have held up well so far, and support is wide. For variants, pick the Medium Range if your daily running is short and you can top up at home; choose the Long Range only if you want to charge less often. The 7.2 kW home charger is nice to have, not a must-have.Also, look at the Tata Tiago EV for a lower price, and the MG Comet if you want something compact. If you stay petrol, the Hyundai i20 IVT or Amaze CVT automatics are the easiest city alternatives.

We currently own a 2018 Hyundai Creta, but my mother is retiring next year and loves big cars. I'm looking for a 7-seater, preferably with a manual transmission, and my budget is around 45 lakh. The car will be used 90% on highways and 10% on rough roads. She likes the Mahindra Scorpio, but I'm not keen on it because of concerns about Mahindra's service centers. What would you recommend?

•1h

Pick the Toyota Innova Crysta diesel manual. For 90% highway use, it just eats distance, the seats are genuinely comfortable for seven, and the diesel’s easy torque makes overtakes calm even with luggage. It is a proper big, tough, ladder-frame car, so your 10% on rough roads is no worry, and Toyota’s service reach and consistency are a clear step up from what you’ve seen with Scorpio.The catch is that it is not a true 4x4, so deep slush or serious trails are off the menu, and it will not wow anyone with gadgets. If you want a more SUV-looking option and still a manual, the Jeep Meridian diesel manual is worth a look for its sharper cabin and nicer highway manners, but for space, toughness and hassle-free ownership, the Toyota car fits your brief best.

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