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•21w

I am planning to sell my Mahindra XUV700 and switch to the Renault Duster. I would like your expert opinion on whether this would be a good decision.

•21w

On paper and in real-world ownership, these are very different cars, and the Mahindra XUV 7XO sits in a clear segment above. The XUV 700 is a bigger, more complete SUV. It offers more space, better road presence, stronger performance and a far richer overall experience, including the option of a third row and a more premium cabin. It is designed as a proper family SUV and feels more capable on highways and long drives.

The Renault Duster, even in its new form, is a simpler, more driver-focused and lighter SUV. It will likely be easier to drive in the city and feel more rugged and straightforward, but it is still a step down in terms of overall size, features and cabin experience. The Duster mileage stands at 19.41kpl for the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol manual. The 1.3-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol offers a claimed 17.75kpl to 18.45kpl, based on the gearbox option.

So the decision really comes down to intent. If you are moving because you want something more compact, easier to use daily and less feature-heavy, then the Duster can make sense. But if you are expecting it to feel like an upgrade or even equal to the XUV700 in terms of space, comfort and overall experience, this Renault car will not.

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•21w•

I have a 2020 Renault duster with 1.5 L petrol engine running on CNG. It's a wonderful car to drive. The advantage is it's balance of good performance, fuel efficiency, ruggedness, almost no maintenance except for oil & coolant changes. It doesn't require to downshift while driving on highways, while overtaking. The engine takes quick acceleration easily and without feeling stressed. From 1000RPM to 6000 RPM, the engine delivers power very uniformly, silently. Also I noticed that the manoverability is wonderful and I can drive while zigzagging ahed through slower traffic on the highways without any fear.

•21w•

I have been using Renault Dister since 11 years. Its a wonderful majestic car. Highway off road experience is good. But the service is hopeless in any service station. The cost of service evey 6 months ranges from 30 k to 50k. . They have no concept og repair, reuse. Only replace. Maintenance is costly affair. I wish they could do somethg about this

•21w•

Anything except Tata and Mahindra due to bad service after sales....I had owned both tata and Mahindra and now MG

•21w•

When is Duster hybrid is launching in India

•21w•

When is Duster hybrid launching in india

•21w•

I am using a XUV 700 AT 5 seater petrol for about 45 months and covered 55000 Km, I am satisfied with the overall performance but I am getting only 7 km in city and about 10 km in highway, wants to shift to EV, please advise, thanks, Mahendran.

•21w•

Been in your place and enjoyed driving till 1lakh kilometres. Realised I could buy another car with the cost of fuel i spent already. Switched to a hycross hybrid as still not sure of ev potential in my 3 tier city where frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations is a rule rather then a exception.

•21w•

I own 2017 Duster and already clocked 355000 km and still going strong with 21 km mileage.

•21w•

Is this available?

•21w•

I have 2017 Renault Kwid RXT has clocked 52K.Planning for a change which car should be opted in equivalent category, any suggestions please.

•21w•

If unr buying a mahindra car be rest assured your AC won't be in order for life and digital things aren't compatible with a brand lien mahindra

•21w•

I m planning to buy mahindra xuv 7xo , kindly give some suggestions, as I m completely new in this field..

•21w•

Duster i am using from2011. Super vehicle wrt performance and manuarability. I too have SUV 700 .big vehicle for big family both arddress different segmentation

•21w•

Renault AMT 2016 model diesel a- excellent on highway drives and can swiftly takeover - good pickup … Don’t feeel tired after driving 600-700 km in a day !!!

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•2d

I am planning to buy a new SUV under Rs 30 lakh and am open to both five- and seven-seater options. I have tried the Toyota Innova HyCross non-hybrid, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar, Kia Seltos and Renault Duster, but I am confused about which one to choose. My main priorities are space, comfort and a good engine. My running is not very high, at just under 1,000km a month. Please advise.

•10h

Go for the Toyota Innova HyCross non-hybrid. Your priorities are space, comfort and a good engine, and the HyCross delivers on all three. It is one of the most spacious cars in the segment, with a genuinely usable third row and a comfortable ride that makes it an excellent family car. The petrol engine is smooth, refined and well suited to your running of under 1,000 km a month, where the hybrid premium is harder to justify.The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a strong alternative with a more powerful engine and a more feature-rich cabin, but the HyCross has the edge on space, comfort and long-term ownership experience.The Hyundai Alcazar and Kia Seltos are good cars, but they do not offer the same level of space or comfort, and the Renault Duster is more of a driver's car than a family car. The Toyota car mentioned above is the car you will be happiest with after five years of ownership.

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•2h

Go for the Kia Seltos turbo petrol automatic. Coming from a Dzire, you will immediately notice the step up in comfort, refinement and overall premium feel. The Seltos offers a well-balanced package with a comfortable cabin, good rear seat space and a strong turbo petrol engine that delivers the performance you are looking for. The automatic gearbox is smooth and well suited to both city and highway driving, and Kia's service network is strong enough to make ownership relatively hassle-free.The Hyundai Creta is a very similar car mechanically, but the Seltos feels slightly more premium inside and offers marginally better rear seat space. The Tata Sierra is a genuinely interesting alternative with a spacious cabin and a comfortable ride, but it does not have the same long-term ownership track record as the Kia. The Nissan Tekton is a good value proposition, but Nissan's service network is not as extensive as Kia's, which can be a consideration for long-term ownership.Overall, the Seltos turbo petrol automatic strikes the best balance between comfort, performance and ownership experience in your budget.

Hi, I have a Kia Carens 1.5 turbo DCT and an Xcent AMT. I am looking to replace the Xcent with an EV. My monthly running is around 20k km, with mostly city usage. I want a sporty EV in the Rs. 20-25 lakh price range that will be more enjoyable to drive than the Kia.

•3h

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