Hyundai dealers are giving more than 1 lakh discounts on Creta. Should I wait for year end or not?

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Creta 2027 spied guys, its looking huge!

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Planning to buy my first car in 2027 with budget of ~20L? But really confused with buying EV or Hybrid. especially after Renault duster hybrid. Living in Chennai. My daily commute to office around 30KM a day and occasional round trip to my home town will be 1000 kms. Please clarify which one to go and what are the upcoming Hybrid launches planned in India for 2027 ?

•1d

For your usage, we would lean towards a strong hybrid rather than an electric car, especially since you occasionally undertake 1,000km round trips. Your daily commute of around 30km in Chennai is well suited to an EV, but the longer highway journeys would require charging stops and some route planning. A strong hybrid car offers the convenience of a conventional petrol car while delivering better fuel efficiency, particularly in city traffic.The Renault Duster Hybrid is worth considering, but since you are buying only in 2027, we would also wait for the expected Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos hybrid versions. Our recommendation would be to wait and see how the hybrid options shape up in 2027.

I am currently using a 2013 Polo Petrol. I want to buy an automatic (TC or IVT) car as my primary vehicle. Since my parents are getting older, easy ingress/egress and good ride comfort are mandatory. My driving speed is usually between 60 and 90 km/h, with an 80:20 city-to-highway usage split. I prefer a car with the best-in-class insulation and NVH levels. Please suggest 2 cars from each of the following segments within an on-road budget of ₹20 lakh: Sub-4m SUV Midsize SUV I do not prefer Tata due to poor after-sales service.

•1d

Given your priorities of refinement, low NVH, ride comfort and easy ingress and egress for your parents, we would suggest skipping the sub-4m SUV segment and looking at a midsize SUV instead. The smaller SUV cars at the higher end of the segment often use three-cylinder turbo petrol engines, which aren't the most refined. Midsize SUVs also tend to offer better sound insulation and a more comfortable ride.Within your Rs 20 lakh budget, the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and IVT would be our top two recommendations. This engine and gearbox combination is among the smoothest in the segment, while both cars offer good sound insulation, a plush ride, and a comfortable seating height. Their wide-opening doors should also make getting in and out easier for your parents.Between the two, we would pick the Kia Seltos. It is the newer product, feels more premium inside, and offers slightly more cabin space. The Creta remains a close alternative, but the Seltos gets our vote for your requirements.

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•3d

Which SUV would you pick for a family of 5?

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I am planning to buy the top-end Hyundai Creta Turbo Petrol DCT variant. My daily running is around 50–100km, which adds up to approximately 25,000–30,000km annually. I am looking for a car that offers strong performance and quick acceleration, along with a comprehensive set of comfort and convenience features. Should I buy the current Creta Turbo Petrol DCT top variant or wait for the 2027 Creta? For context, I currently own a 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Hybrid and a Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI.

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The 2027 Hyundai New Creta will be thoroughly updated inside-out, and it'll have more tech and features. If you don't mind waiting, it makes sense to get the 2027 new-gen model. Do note, its powertrain options are likely to be carried forward from the current version. If you can't wait, but still want the performance as well as the latest in terms of tech and features, consider the Kia Seltos turbo-dct instead, which packs in more or less everything the next-gen Creta is likely to offer.

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I’m planning to buy a new car, and my annual running is around 40,000km, primarily involving highway drives and ghat sections. I have shortlisted the Kia Seltos Diesel HTX and the upcoming facelifted Toyota Innova Hycross ZX. I’m considering two approaches: either buy the Innova Hycross and keep it for the next 10 years, given its reputation for longevity and the expectation that its engine can last at least 4 lakh kilometres, or buy the Seltos, drive it for around 2 lakh kilometres over 4–5 years, sell it and upgrade to a brand-new Seltos or another car of a similar price and size. On paper, the Innova Hycross Hybrid seems like the better choice, considering its long-term reliability and features such as the Ottoman reclining seats. However, I’m concerned that I might get bored of it after four years or that it may start feeling outdated as newer technologies and features enter the market. This makes the second option appealing, as it would allow me to upgrade to a brand-new car every 4–5 years. Which approach would make more sense in the long run, considering my high annual running and ownership costs?

•3d

It seems like you're leaning towards the Kia Seltos Diesel HTX, and we think it is a good choice. The diesel engine feels adequately powered for highway usage and ghat driving, and it is likely to return respectable efficiency too. Moreover, despite being modern with all the latest tech and features, the Seltos will be substantially more affordable than the Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid. So unless you need the Innova's extra space, or you frequently travel with six or seven passengers, the Kia Seltos diesel is your best bet.

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