Long-time reader and a fan of your work. I quite like the Tata Curvv, but my family will buy it only if an expert suggests it. So can you please suggest a strictly Indian-make car that has a boot space of exactly 500 L, a flower-petals alloy design, and is equipped with a 1.2 L turbo petrol engine mated to a DCA, preferably manufactured by a Belgian firm? I am not too keen on good rear visibility. I know this set of requirements leaves a lot of options off the table. I look forward to reading your recommendation.

Autocar India

•7w

Haha, yes, you are right, the Tata Curvv suits your requirements perfectly, and there is nothing else that will be a match. Honestly, if you love a car that much, go ahead and enjoy it. Your family is probably worried about the service and reliability, and while Tata Motors is yet to get to the top, they have made many improvements.

Besides being a Tata Motors customer already, we're sure you are having a decent ownership experience, and that is why you want to buy another one.

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