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•3d

Hi, my family and I have been using a Wagon R since 2009, and we recently bought an Innova Crysta in 2022 for highway runs. We are planning to replace the Wagon R, primarily for city runabouts. I particularly like the headroom it offers, as I am 6'2" tall, along with its excellent all-round visibility. Will the upcoming facelift offer a CNG-AMT combination similar to the recently launched Dzire and Baleno? We are looking for a cost-effective city car, as our daily running is over 100km. We also checked the Dzire, but I found it to be a little tight. Would it be worth waiting for the upcoming Hyundai EV? My father is keen on switching to an electric car, and we have dedicated home charging facilities. What price range can we expect it to be positioned in?

•3m

The facelift Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has been spotted testing and is expected to get a dual-cylinder CNG tank setup. The 1.0-litre engine will likely be retained, while the larger 1.2-litre K-series engine could be replaced by the Z-series unit, as seen in the Baleno. A CNG-AMT combination is also possible, although this hasn't been confirmed yet.

An EV could be the perfect fit for your needs, given your long city commute and the fact that you can charge at home. Even an entry-level electric car offers a much better automatic driving experience than an AMT, which can be slow to shift and hesitant at times.

The Hyundai Ioniq P is expected to launch early next year and will compete with the Tata Nexon EV and Kia Syros EV. It is likely to be priced in a similar ballpark, at around Rs. 13-18 lakh. If you can't wait, the Syros EV is also a solid fit for your needs, with one of the roomiest interiors in the segment. If both these options stretch your budget, the Tata Punch EV is an excellent alternative. It offers enough space for your tall frame, while its wide-opening doors make getting in and out very easy.

Overall, an EV like the Syros EV or Punch EV would be a great fit for your needs.

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•2d

I currently own a Nissan Kicks 1.5 petrol, and I’m very happy with its performance and comfort. Now I’m looking to add another car to my garage for my wife to drive. Preferably, it should be an AMT and give good fuel efficiency in the city, since mine returns only around 8 kmpl in city traffic. Which car would you recommend?

•1d

Within your budget, we would suggest looking at the Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT or the Baleno/Toyota Glanza AMT. All three offer good fuel efficiency, easy city driving and relatively low maintenance costs, making them suitable as a second car for your wife.The Swift is more compact, easier to manoeuvre and has a slightly sportier driving character. The Baleno and Glanza, on the other hand, share the same mechanicals but offer a larger, more spacious cabin and a more comfortable experience for passengers. Their 1.2-litre petrol engine is also well suited to everyday city use.

Hi, I’m looking for a five- or seven-seater EV under Rs 20 lakh in Hyderabad, mainly for city driving with occasional outstation trips. Do you have any recommendations?

•1d

Both your options can come from the Kia stable. If you are looking for a value-for-money five-seater with good range, a spacious cabin and comfortable seating, the Kia Syros EV would be our recommendation. It offers 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options, with claimed ranges of 443km and 526km, respectively. The larger battery version also gets a more powerful 171hp motor, making it better suited to occasional outstation trips. If you need a proper seven-seater, look at the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It has a comfortable and flexible middle row, a genuinely usable third row and enough performance even with all seven seats occupied. The Extended Range version has a claimed range of 490km, although our real-world test indicated around 320- 350 km. This is worth keeping in mind when planning longer trips.

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•4d

Dear Sir, please suggest whether I should buy an electric car or an ICE car, and which make and model I should consider. I am a 62-year-old man and currently drive a 2012 Maruti Dzire Diesel VDi with a manual transmission. It has covered around 50,000km and still delivers over 23kpl on the highway and 19kpl in the city. Its suspension and overall condition are also good. However, I now want to replace it or buy a second car for my personal use. I will be the primary driver. My requirements are a small car with an automatic gearbox and a 360-degree camera. My annual running is up to 5,000km, comprising around 3,000km in the city and 2,000km on the highway. My budget is up to Rs 15 lakh. Thank you.

•2d

If you are going to buy an electric car, make sure you have charging at home, as relying only on public chargers is really not very feasible. As for the choice of car, we would suggest the Kia Syros EV, which is very comfortable to get in and out of, to sit inside and on the move. It is well equipped too, and the electric drivetrain and electronic systems are well designed and robust.At your budget, you would not get the variant with a 360-degree camera, but the car would have a reverse camera setup, which should help. If you must have this feature, consider the Tata Punch EV, which is also a good buy with a good ride and easy ingress / egress and a nice high driving position.

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•1d

It is a tricky choice, but we would lean towards the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi automatic. In today's increasingly congested traffic conditions, the convenience of an automatic transmission is something you will appreciate every day. The additional features on the Brezza ZXi manual or Grand Vitara Delta may seem attractive initially, but over the years, the ease of driving an automatic is likely to matter more.The Brezza VXi AT is not poorly equipped either. It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, six airbags, ESP and hill-hold assist. You will miss out on features such as cruise control, a rear parking camera and a sunroof, but some convenience features can be added later through accessories.

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•3d

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•3d

Mahindra has not yet confirmed an all-new ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket. However, there are some interesting developments on its future product roadmap. The company has outlined plans for 10 new ICE models by 2031, including nine new nameplates, with several expected to use its upcoming NU_IQ platform. The Vision X and Vision SXT concepts are among the products to watch, although their final positioning and specifications are yet to be revealed. A more immediate development is the possibility of a strong-hybrid version of the XUV 7XO, which Mahindra is evaluating and could introduce around 2027. This would potentially sit above the current petrol and diesel variants, offering better fuel efficiency and a more sophisticated powertrain. Mahindra is also working on a coupe-styled hybrid SUV, internally codenamed W623, which could arrive around 2028, although its positioning is not yet clear.

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•2d

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•21h

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