Grand Vitara, Hyryder, and Victoris are all strong hybrids. Do they have the same suspension and engine? If yes, can I go for the Victoris since it has more features? The badge and service do not matter to me.

Autocar India

•18h

For your usage, the Kia Seltos diesel AT is a strong fit. With 75-80km a day and a mix of city and highway driving, the diesel will be economical to run, and the automatic will make city driving stress-free. Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder only if the majority of your driving is in slow-moving city traffic, where it can run in EV mode and save a lot of fuel.The Kia Seltos diesel AT suits long, fast highway runs better. It feels stronger during quick overtakes, has a much bigger boot, and offers a more modern interior.It all boils down to your usage split. If your daily route involves a lot of traffic lights, congestion and urban speeds, the Hyryder will save you more money each month and feel easier to live with. But if your driving is a mix of highway and city use, the Kia Seltos is the better choice overall.

Kia Seltos

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Autocar India

•11h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid. It keeps the SUV ground clearance that's beneficial on hill trips, yet gives real 20-plus-kpl economy and an smooth, refined automatic driving experience. As retirees you will like the relaxed drive, light controls and the long features list - ventilated seats, 360 camera, EPB with auto hold, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - so you still get your bells and whistles without the size and thirst of your XUV700. And though the Victoris gets ADAS features, they aren't offered on the strong hybrid, but you do get cruise control, which should be helpful on long drives.While the Honda City Hybrid is an excellent option, and possibly more fuel efficient than even the Maruti Suzuki car, but its sedan shape works against it. Ground clearance is nowhere near as good, and ingress and egress could be an issue. Plus, as its hybrid system isn't localised like Maruti and Toyota's, the City Hybrid is very expensive. While the electric assist helps, as you've noted, hybrids in general are not as quick as a powerful turbocharged car like your XUV700, and the engine can sound strained when wrung out, such as on steep climbs. Also, the hybrid variant does not get AWD or hill descent. If you truly need extra grip in slush, the AWD mild-hybrid manual exists, but you will lose the auto hold feature.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Honda City

Autocar India

•15h

Pick the Maruti Victoris CNG over the Grand Vitara CNG. For your Rs. 15 lakh on-road budget and mostly city running, the Victoris VXi fits comfortably within budget, and it gets a dual underfloor CNG tank setup, which gives it a much more usable boot than the Grand Vitara.The downside is that the Victoris does not come with a spare tyre. However, you can buy one as a dealer accessory and carry it in the boot on longer journeys if needed.If you need other accessories, Maruti usually offers a long list of dealer-fit options. These are definitely preferable to aftermarket parts, which can sometimes affect your warranty coverage.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara