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•11h

I want to buy a sub-4 meter automatic car and my bugdet is between Rs. 10 to 11 lakhs (ex-showroom). Mostly, I use the car for trips on weekends. I am looking for a car that can be used for long term (around 15 years). I want a car that is reliable and has low cost maintainance car with good safety rating. I am trying to buy Kiger Emotion model. Is it the right choice? If not, suggest me a better car.

•3m

Yes the Renault Kiger is a good option. The car does meet your budget and gearbox requirements and it has a good safety feature list as well as a good 4-star crash rating in the GNCAP test. As for reliability and keeping it long term, here too the car should be fine. The SUV form factor will also give you a higher seating position with a good view outisde. An option would be the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, while it does not have the SUV body style benefits it too would meet your requirements of safety and reliability.

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•2w

I am looking for a petrol or diesel car priced under Rs 9 lakh. My monthly running is around 1,500km, with most of the driving being within the city.

•2d

Since your monthly driving isn't all that high, a petrol car would be a better bet. For the city, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a very good option to consider. It is easy to drive, has good space in the rear, good tech and features and the powertrain is frugal. The efficiency is a Maruti highlight and the maintenance costs are low too. You simply cannot go wrong with a Maruti for your needs. The Delta variant would fit in your budget, but if you stretch a bit more, you can get the Zeta that gets most of the essential creature comforts. If the Baleno is a bit of a stretch, the Swift would be the next best choice. It is more affordable and while the size is compact, it is perfect for the city.

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•1d

I want to buy a car for limited travelling in small city where I live. I prefer to buy an automatic car with good fuel efficiency. Please guide which car should I buy under a budget of Rs. 5 to 10 lakh.

•1h

Since you live in a small city we would suggest you go with the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, you would definitely find a dealer and service very easily and at your budget you will be able to get the top end model and enjoy features like a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and electrically adjustable and retractable ORVMs. The Celerio is also among the most fuel efficient cars available and driven in a normal manner would give you about 12 to 14kpl in light city traffic.

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•10h

What are Mahindra’s plans for an ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO? Specifically, does Mahindra plan to launch any ICE SUVs in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket?

•3h

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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•6d

I am planning to buy a car with a factory-fitted CNG kit, an automatic transmission, and cruise control within a budget of Rs 15 lakh. Please suggest some options.

•6d

There are quite a few options that would meet your requirements, so its hard to pinpoint a specific model without knowing a bit more about your requirements and driving conditions. If you are looking for a city car then pick the Tata Punch, the compact dimensions are easy to manage in tight city traffic and the elevated driving position gives you a decent view outside. If however you want something bigger and with more space then the Maruti Suzuki Dzire would be a good option as you will have more rear space as well as a larger boot. Both cars will fit well within your budget. If you want a larger CNG car then you will have to settle for a manual and the a model like the Kia Carens Clavis or the Maruti Victoris.

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•1w

improve the grammar and write it in a paragraph - Hi Autocar, Iam looking to book a car this week. I have narrowed it down to one of 3 cars. Petrol Automatic IVTs. My running is mostly going to be 95% city (office to work in Mumbai traffic). Daily commute is around 15km, so I don't want a turbo in traffic. That's roughly 5k annual running. I am 6ft tall so wouldn't want something that is cramped 1. New Seltos HTK(O) 2. New elevate VX 3. Bayon HX 8 All of these are close to the 16L ex showroom price. I've driven the Seltos and Elevate. I really liked both of them. The Seltos feels more premium from the inside and I feel like that is something worth having in a daily car. The elevate is brilliant, but it seems cheap on the inside. No pani sunroof too, although I would maybe use it 1 day in year, it's priced the same as the Seltos, so that felt a miss. I know Honda engines are top, but at my running and limited enthusiast journey, I'm not sure if that does justice to need. Now comes the bayon. I have not done a test drive yet as its not available, but the bayon pricing at Hx6 and hx8 seems very close to the Creta currently.. I am tempted to go for the hx8 as it as a 360 camera,( I think that might be usefull for parking etc as I am coming from a hatchback ) but I am getting a "lesser car" vs the Seltos here I wonder.. Which one would you recommend? I am keen on booking before diwali, will see if there are any discounts on the Seltos (unlikey though)

•4d

All things considered, the Kia Seltos is the better fit for your needs. Since you are on the taller side, you will appreciate the extra room it has to offer compared to the Hyundai Bayon. Opting for the Bayon does get you a higher variant with a 360-degree camera, which can be helpful in tight spots. However, once you get used to the size of the vehicle, you might find yourself using the camera less often.As for the Honda Elevate, as you rightly mentioned, the Seltos feels more premium inside and costs about the same. The Elevate does offer a bit more performance from its 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, but since 95% of your driving is in slow-moving Mumbai traffic, the added performance won't really make much of a difference.Overall, the Seltos is the right fit for your needs.

Dear Autocar India team, I am planning to purchase my first family car with a budget of Rs 11 lakh and have already booked the Kia Sonet HTK+ variant. However, concerns raised on social media about the performance of its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine have made me reconsider my decision. Since our monthly usage is relatively low and the car will primarily be used for occasional trips, would the Sonet HTK+ be a suitable choice for our requirements, or should I consider another model or an alternative powertrain within the Sonet range? I would appreciate your professional guidance in making the right decision. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

•4d

If your usage is primarily in the city, the 1.2-litre Kia Sonet will serve you just fine. It has a smooth, refined engine paired with a light clutch and gearbox, which makes it easy to drive in city traffic. Where it falls short is on the highway, where it may need a downshift to make an overtake.If you frequently travel on the highway with three or more passengers, you would be better off looking at a turbo-petrol version of the Sonet. Alternatively, consider something like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Hyundai Venue with a turbo-petrol engine. However, the trade-off for better performance from a turbo-petrol engine is lower fuel efficiency in the city.If you only plan on using the Sonet around town, stick with the naturally aspirated engine. But if highway performance is important, the turbo-petrol is a worthwhile upgrade.

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