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I am planning to buy Honda Elevate Vcvt varient. I am getting good discounts from the dealer. Since there is an update that there will be a face-lift version which will be introduced soon. Should I wait for it or go-ahead with the existing version as I am getting good discounts.

6m

Go with current model. It is smooth and offers good comfort also. In facelift, there might be some new features, but you won't get good discounts.

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My monthly driving is around 3,000 km, so I'm planning to buy an EV. I'm looking for a car that can handle both city driving and highway trips comfortably. Please suggest the best EV options.

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1h

Did you mean 3,000 km a month? If it is 30,000 km a month, that means you are doing over 1,000 km a day, which is an exceptionally high usage pattern.In that case, even an EV is not the right solution. The best EVs currently on sale would require multiple charging stops every day, and the time spent charging would quickly outweigh any fuel savings. For this level of usage, a diesel car is still the most practical and cost-effective option.If you're looking for a multipurpose vehicle for both city and highway driving, a Kia Seltos diesel would be a much better fit. It is comfortable, spacious, and an efficient long-distance cruiser. Its refined diesel engine is well suited to covering high mileages without the charging constraints of an EV.EVs make the most sense for drivers with high annual running but predictable daily distances, where overnight or scheduled charging is practical. They are less suitable for extremely high daily usage, where charging time becomes a significant limitation.If you still prefer an EV, you could consider the upcoming Kia Syros EV, with a 51.4kWh battery and a claimed range of up to 526 km on a single charge. It is likely to be priced within your Rs 15-20 lakh budget. Despite its compact footprint, it offers a spacious cabin, with an extremely efficient powertrain, given that it is shared with the Kia Carens Clavis EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.

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5d

I own a 2016 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta AT that has covered only 56,000km, and I'm now looking to upgrade. I would like my next car to be under 4 metres in length, or at most 4.2 metres. My priorities are safety, comfort, and decent mileage, with nothing below 10 kmpl, as I live in a city with narrow roads. Should I get the new Baleno Zeta AT be the right choice, or are there better alternatives? The car will mostly be used for city driving, with occasional highway trips, around thrice a year.

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Given your priorities of safety, comfort, decent mileage and city-friendly dimensions, the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta AMT is a sensible upgrade from your current car. It remains easy to drive, efficient and well-suited to narrow city roads, while adding more modern features and improved refinement. However, one important difference is that your current car uses a smooth CVT auto gearbox, whereas the new Baleno comes with an AMT. While the AMT is more fuel-efficient, it is not as seamless or refined in everyday driving.If your budget is between Rs 10-15 lakh, there are several alternatives worth considering. You could opt for the higher-spec Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT for additional features. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is another strong option. It is based on the Baleno but offers higher ground clearance and a rugged crossover design. It is also available with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, although mileage is lower than the 1.2-litre AMT.Another option is the Nissan Magnite. It is compact enough for city driving, has a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, and has a spacious, comfortable cabin. Both the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engines are reasonably fuel-efficient and are available with auto gearbox options. Overall, this Nissan car may actually be the strongest all-round choice based on your requirements.

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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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We'd recommend a petrol automatic. With a daily running of around 46km and an ownership period of 15 years, it offers the best balance of low ownership costs, reliability and ease of use for a first-time driver.We wouldn't let E20 fuel influence your decision. Modern E20-compliant petrol cars are designed to run on it, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20. It isn't a reason to avoid buying a petrol car today. A CNG automatic will certainly reduce your fuel bills, but the higher purchase price, reduced boot space and limited automatic options make CNG car less attractive unless fuel savings are your overriding priority. An electric car will have the lowest running costs, but at your budget, you'll have to compromise on size or features, and recovering the higher upfront cost will take time.Given your budget and usage, we'd look at the Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift automatic which will launch soon if you can stretch slightly, or the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta+ AGS if you want to stay within budget. Both are easy to drive, have good ground clearance for the 6km of rough village roads and come backed by Maruti Suzuki's extensive service network. If you prefer a smoother automatic, the Hyundai Exter SX AMT is also worth considering.

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Posted on: 26 Jul 2026