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•1d

Hi, I am currently driving Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXI petrol for daily running of 70 km. I am planning to upgrade to a hybrid/CNG/EV with decent features. What are the options under Rs. 15 Lakh?

•6m

With a daily running of 70km, you are clocking over 25,000km a year, so fuel efficiency and running costs become very important. Since you are coming from a Dzire VXI, reliability and low maintenance are likely priorities as well.

CNG is the most cost-effective option for your usage, and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG is the most sensible upgrade. It is a practical, reliable SUV with a factory-fitted CNG kit, good service reach and low running costs. The Brezza CNG also offers a decent feature set and a comfortable ride, making it a very easy car to live with.

If you are open to EVs and have access to home charging, the Tata Nexon EV is worth considering. It will offer the lowest running costs and a more premium cabin, but only if your daily route is predictable and you can charge at home. Otherwise, CNG remains the more practical choice.

Hybrids like the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid are excellent for your use case, but they won't fall under your budget of Rs 15 lakh.

Overall, the Brezza CNG is the most sensible upgrade for your usage and budget.

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•2d

I am looking for a safe and fuel-efficient diesel or petrol car, and my daily travel is around 50km. I am looking for a car that will suit my needs for the next 7-8 years. Which would be the best car to purchase within my maximum budget of Rs 20 lakh?

•2d

With a daily running of 50km, you are looking at around 18,000km a year, which is right in the sweet spot where a diesel starts to make financial sense, especially if a significant portion of your driving is on highways. At the same time, you are also looking for a car that is safe, fuel-efficient, and reliable over a 7-8 year ownership period, all within a budget of Rs 20 lakh.The Kia Seltos diesel is the recommendation here. It has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and the diesel engine is both efficient and well-suited to your kind of running. This Kia car is also spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it a strong long-term ownership proposition. You should also get a reasonably high-spec variant within your budget of Rs 20 lakh.If you are open to petrol, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is worth considering. It, too, has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating; the hybrid system delivers excellent fuel efficiency, especially in city driving, and Maruti's service network and reliability are big advantages over a long ownership period. However, given your running, the diesel Seltos still makes more financial sense.

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•23h

I took my Victoris for its first service expecting to leave the car there most of the day. Was done much quicker than expected and there wasn't really anything extra.

•13h

I want a CNG car primarily for good mileage and comfort. I am considering the Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG and Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. Please suggest which one would be better for me.

•2h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG. It is the better choice if your priorities are mileage, comfort and overall ownership experience. The Dzire CNG is lighter, more aerodynamic and more efficient than the Brezza CNG, so you will see better fuel economy in both city and highway driving. It also has a comfortable suspension setup, which makes it good for daily commuting and long drives. The Maruti Brezza CNG is a good car, but it is heavier and less efficient, and the higher ground clearance does not really add much value unless you specifically need an SUV. If you want the best mileage and comfort in a CNG car, the Dzire CNG is the clear choice.

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•1d

Hi, I am planning to buy a CNG SUV and am considering the Tata Nexon CNG and Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. I will be driving around 150km every day for office, so my main concerns are fuel economy and maintenance costs. Many people have suggested the Brezza because of its mileage and lower running costs, but Tata is also a large company and has a wide service network. So, why do buyers generally recommend the Brezza over the Nexon CNG? I personally prefer the Nexon, but I am confused about whether it would be the right choice for my daily usage. Which one would make more sense for my requirements?

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Go with the Tata Nexon CNG if that is your preference. At 150 km daily, CNG is the right fuel choice, and both the Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are factory CNG cars, so reliability and safety are not a concern. The Nexon CNG is a strong product with good performance, a comfortable ride and a well-equipped cabin. The reason many people suggest the Brezza is Maruti's reputation for low maintenance costs, wide service reach and a long-standing reputation for hassle-free ownership. The Brezza CNG is also a very reliable and efficient package. However, the Nexon CNG is the more modern car and feels more premium inside.At 150 km daily, the key is to choose the car you will enjoy driving every day. The Nexon CNG is a solid choice, and there is no reason to change your decision.

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•6d

Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•6d

Given your 12 years of trouble free City ownership, the Elevate is the most natural replacement. It retains Honda’s simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds substantially better ground clearance and gives you the easier ingress and SUV driving position you liked. The CVT is also very well suited to your low speed, low running usage and should make the transition to an automatic easy.On your E20 concern, we would not treat it as a reason to avoid the Elevate. Honda says all its cars manufactured in India since January 2009 are E20 material compatible, and the current Elevate is officially certified for E20. Honda also says E20 should not cause durability concerns or require any component changes. There can be a marginal reduction in fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy than petrol, but with your 500km monthly running, that is unlikely to be significant.The Seltos is worth a look, particularly if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but given your priorities of reliability, easy driving, low maintenance and long term ownership, the Elevate fits your requirements more naturally. The Windsor EV is also an interesting option, but at just 500km a month, there is little financial reason to move to an EV, especially when you have concerns about its touchscreen heavy interface.

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