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•15h

Hi, I am planning to purchase a Jimny this year. I love to travel to the mountains and visit offbeat locations. I am from Uttarakhand. Also, I have really liked the Mahindra Vision S in the spy shots. Will the Vision S be available with 4x4? Should I wait for it or go with the Jimny? Thank you.

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•14m
Go for the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Your usage is exactly what the Jimny is designed for: mountain travel, offbeat locations and challenging terrain. It is a proven, purpose-built 4x4 with a low-range transfer case, compact dimensions and excellent off-road capability. That makes it ideal for Uttarakhand’s narrow mountain roads, broken tracks and unpredictable conditions. The Jimny is also reliable, easy to maintain and backed by Maruti’s strong service network, which is important in remote areas.
The Mahindra Vision S is an interesting upcoming product, but it is not a direct rival to the Jimny. It is expected to be a larger, more premium SUV and is unlikely to be offered with a proper 4x4 system with low range. It will be more of a lifestyle SUV rather than a hardcore off-roader. If your priority is genuine off-road capability and mountain travel, the Jimny is the clear choice. If you want a larger, more comfortable SUV for family use with occasional soft-roading, then the Vision S could be worth waiting for. But for your specific use case, the Maruti car mentioned above is the right tool for the job.
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•1d

I need advice on whether I should switch to a corporate car lease for tax savings or retain my current vehicle, given my situation. My current situation: I own a 2023 Mahindra XUV300 W8(O) Diesel Manual (manufactured in February 2023) with 39,000 km on the odometer. It is one of the rare, trouble-free batches without a DPF filter. It delivers 15-16 km/l in the city and 20-21 km/l on the highway. The change: I will be relocating next month, and my daily commute will increase to 50 km, taking my annual running to around 15,000 km. The opportunity: My company offers a corporate car lease program that allows me to lease a vehicle using pre-tax income, resulting in around 30% savings in income tax. The wildcard: I am actively exploring job opportunities abroad. If I relocate, the car will be left behind for my father or brother-in-law to use. Given this situation, should I opt for the corporate car lease or continue with my current vehicle?

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Given your situation, we would recommend retaining your current XUV300 rather than switching to a corporate car lease. You already have a rare, trouble-free diesel without a DPF filter, delivering excellent fuel efficiency and reliability. With your daily commute increasing to 50 km, the car is well suited to the task, and you are not facing any immediate ownership concerns. The corporate lease does offer a 30% tax saving on the lease amount, but that benefit is only meaningful if you are certain you will remain in the job and location for the full lease period. Since you are actively exploring opportunities abroad, there is a real risk that you may have to leave the car behind mid-lease, which can create complications and potentially negate the financial benefit. Your current car is already a strong financial asset, and there is no pressing reason to replace it. The only scenario where the lease makes sense is if you are certain you will stay for the full lease term. Otherwise, the safer and more sensible decision is to retain the XUV300 and avoid unnecessary complexity.

•1d

I have been using a Renault Duster Diesel 2014 model RXL(O) 85 PS since 2015. I sold my car recently, and I regret. I travel 8-9k per year. I am confused about which car to choose now; my budget is 18-21 lakhs. Looking for the MG Hector or the new Renault Duster, but the fuel option is one thing I am still in a dilemma about, as I personally do not like petrol engines and automatic transmissions. Whether to go for a hybrid or EV, or a large vehicle with a 2L diesel engine.

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•12h

Given your annual running of 8-9,000 km, a diesel no longer makes financial sense. The payback period is simply too long at this usage level, and modern petrol engines are far more refined and efficient than they were a decade ago. The new Renault Duster petrol is a strong option if you loved your old Duster. It retains the same rugged character and excellent ride quality, and the 1.3 turbo petrol is punchy and enjoyable to drive. The MG Hector is a spacious SUV with a roomy cabin, but it isn't as rewarding to drive as the new Renault Duster.If you are open to hybrids, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is worth considering. It offers excellent fuel efficiency and a very smooth driving experience, especially in city traffic. However, it does not have the same rugged SUV feel as the Duster.The key is to move past the old diesel mindset. Modern turbo petrol engines are genuinely enjoyable to drive, and the new Duster is the closest you will get to the car you loved, just with a more sensible fuel choice for your usage.

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•4d

Hi, I am a teacher and a first-time female driver with a budget of Rs. 11.5 lakh. I am looking for an automatic car that I plan to keep for the next 15 years, but I am confused about whether to buy a petrol AMT, CNG AMT, or an EV due to the uncertainty surrounding ethanol blending. My daily commute is 46 km, of which 22 km is on the highway, 18 km is on normal roads, and 6 km is on bumpy village roads in poor condition. Please recommend the most suitable fuel type that will keep my overall cost of ownership low.

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•4d

Hi, I am confused about which car to buy within a budget of Rs. 8-9 lakh (on-road). This will be my first car, and my daily running is around 50 km, with an occasional 1,000 km round trip. Kindly suggest the best car in this budget with good fuel efficiency, reliability, safety, and comfort.

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•4d

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Posted on: 27 Jul 2026