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•7w

I have a 2016 Grand i10 and I loved the experience of driving a small car in Delhi. I want to change it now. My husband cannot sit in a low lying car but at the same time, I don't want to upgrade to a bigger car. My daily commute is between 30-35 kms. My budget is up to 10 lakhs. Please suggest a car.

•7w

Given your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most sensible recommendation. It offers a higher seating position and easy ingress and egress, which will address your husband's discomfort with low-slung cars, while still remaining compact and easy to drive in Delhi traffic. The Brezza is also known for its reliability, low maintenance costs and strong service network, which makes it a stress-free ownership proposition. Your daily commute of 30-35 km is well within the comfort zone of a petrol car, and the Brezza's naturally aspirated engine is smooth and efficient in city conditions.

If you are looking for something slightly more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is also worth considering. It offers a more modern cabin, a wider rear seat and a higher level of equipment, but it wont be as fuel efficient as the Brezza. Moreover, Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts from Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi).

Overall, the Brezza strikes the best balance between comfort, practicality and ease of ownership. It will feel like an upgrade from your Grand i10 without being cumbersome to drive in the city.

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•7w•

@kaur Go for Brezza because it is more fuel efficient, better interior than the same old style in Mahindra, far better boot space, better looking exterior, better reliability, more service network and better road presence. If you need a punchier engine go for Mahindra.

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•1d

I am looking for an automatic SUV under Rs 14 lakh, preferably with a torque-converter or CVT gearbox. The car will primarily be used for city driving, with occasional highway trips and long-distance journeys. I am leaning towards a petrol model rather than an EV, as I feel EV charging infrastructure is still not widely available. My main priorities are mileage and long-term reliability. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Skoda Kylaq, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

•11h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic. Your priorities are mileage, reliability and predominantly city driving, and the Brezza lines up perfectly with that brief. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is proven, the 6-speed torque converter automatic is smooth and reliable, and Maruti's service network and low maintenance costs make it a very easy car to own long-term. It is also one of the more fuel-efficient naturally aspirated petrol SUVs in the segment, which matters given your usage pattern.The Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO are both excellent cars, but they are turbo petrols and will not be as fuel efficient in city conditions. The Hyundai Venue is a good all-rounder, but it comes with a DCT automatic that is nowhere as smooth as a CVT or torque converter. The Brezza is not the most exciting car to drive, but it is the most sensible choice for your requirements.

I’m planning to buy a sub-4-metre car and have a very low monthly running of around 300km. Most of my driving is on the mountain roads of Uttarakhand, including narrow and winding roads. I’m looking for a safe petrol-manual car that I can keep for around 15 years. I currently own a Tata Altroz 1.2-litre petrol. Which car would be best suited to my requirements?

•1d

With only around 300km of monthly running and most of it on narrow, winding mountain roads, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza Turbo MT is a strong fit. It is compact enough for Uttarakhand's tight roads, has good ground clearance and the 1.0-litre turbo petrol's 110hp and 170Nm provide useful pulling power on climbs. The six-speed manual also suits hilly terrain well. Its five-star Bharat NCAP rating and Maruti's extensive service network are further advantages for a 15-year ownership.The Mahindra XUV 3XO 1.2 Turbo MT is an alternative if stronger performance and more cabin space are priorities. Its 111hp engine produces 200Nm, but the wider body can be less convenient on very narrow mountain roads. The Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI MT is another option for buyers who prioritise driving dynamics, although its service reach is not as extensive as Maruti's.

I am 56 years old and am thinking of upgrading to an SUV. I currently own Maruti Suzuki Baleno that I had purchased in June 2016. The car is in good running condition and has completed 88,000 km till date. Should I upgrade my car now or wait for another 2 years to get a new vehicle? Should I dispose off the old one and go for new one now? Please suggest accordingly.

•1d

At 56, you are at a stage where comfort, ease of use and long-term reliability become more important than chasing the latest technology. Your Baleno has completed 88,000 km and is still running well, which suggests you are a careful owner and the car has plenty of life left. If it is mechanically sound and you are comfortable with it, there is no pressing need to upgrade purely for the sake of a new model. Cars today are not changing radically every two years, and waiting does not guarantee a significantly better product.The decision should be driven by your needs. If you are finding the Baleno low to get in and out of, or if you want a more comfortable ride and better visibility, then an SUV upgrade makes sense now. If you are happy with the car and it is not giving you any trouble, you can easily keep it for another couple of years.As for the upgrade, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a sensible choice. It offers a higher seating position, good ride comfort and Maruti's proven reliability and service reach. If you want something a bit more premium, the Kia Seltos is a good step up, but only if it fits comfortably within your budget.

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Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•5d

Given your 12 years of trouble free City ownership, the Elevate is the most natural replacement. It retains Honda’s simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds substantially better ground clearance and gives you the easier ingress and SUV driving position you liked. The CVT is also very well suited to your low speed, low running usage and should make the transition to an automatic easy.On your E20 concern, we would not treat it as a reason to avoid the Elevate. Honda says all its cars manufactured in India since January 2009 are E20 material compatible, and the current Elevate is officially certified for E20. Honda also says E20 should not cause durability concerns or require any component changes. There can be a marginal reduction in fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy than petrol, but with your 500km monthly running, that is unlikely to be significant.The Seltos is worth a look, particularly if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but given your priorities of reliability, easy driving, low maintenance and long term ownership, the Elevate fits your requirements more naturally. The Windsor EV is also an interesting option, but at just 500km a month, there is little financial reason to move to an EV, especially when you have concerns about its touchscreen heavy interface.

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