Within your budget, and given your requirements, you should consider the VinFast VF6. It is perhaps the best VFM electric car on the market today, with even the top-spec Wind Infinity version coming in at around Rs 20 lakh, on road. Its large 59.6kWh battery has an NEDC range rating of 480km, which should easily translate to more than 300km in real-world usage. Plus, it is powerful, with 204hp on tap, and has a comfortable ride and solid feel.Moreover, this VinFast car is loaded with features, including ADAS with Level 2 autonomous driving, which is difficult to get in an electric car at your budget otherwise. And finally, the Vinfast VF6 has scored 5 stars in Bharat NCAP crash test ratings.

If your father likes the Honda Elevate, he should go ahead with it. It's a practical, reliable, no-nonsense SUV that gets its fundamentals absolutely right; it merely lacks a bit of flash value compared to rivals. It perfectly suits your requirements of comfort, reliability, ease of driving around town, and SUV-like feel. Moreover, it's got one of the best naturally aspirated petrol engines in the segment, which is equal parts efficient, relaxed and fun, and it's mated to a smooth CVT automatic.As for the Renault Duster, it does seem like a good choice on paper. It does fulfill your requirements of a tall seating stance and commanding feel, but other than that, it is an unknown quantity - especially in terms of ease of city driving and reliability. We would recommend going ahead with the Honda Elevate.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is due for a facelift, given that the current model has been on sale since 2022. However, it is not expected to arrive anytime soon. So if you like the Baleno, go for it.The Baleno is spacious, comfortable and being a Maruti car, it will be reliable and stress-free to maintain. This hatchback is powered by a 90hp, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT automatic.The Baleno is fuel-efficient too, with the petrol MT claimed to deliver 22.35 kpl and the petrol AMT claimed to deliver 22.94 kpl. It's even available with a CNG option that has a claimed mileage of 30.61km/kg. Maruti Baleno prices range from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.10 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Given your requirements, you should consider the Skoda Kylaq. It comes with a punch 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that's paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The Kylaq also comes feature-loaded with equipment such as a 10-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, a wireless charger and much more.The Skoda SUV has also received a full, 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP. However, the Kylaq is a bit short on space in the rear for three adults, and it misses out on ADAS features. If you want a more spacious cabin and ADAS, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO.