Of the options on your shortlist, the Hyundai Creta IVT is the best. Hyundai's CVT (IVT as they market it) is excellent, delivering a smooth experience, especially in city driving. It's free from the rubberband effect (rapid rise in engine revs without a corresponding rise in road speed) that CVTs are notorious for. Also, it works well in sync with the engine and adapts well to your driving style. Do note that, given that you want to keep the car for over 10 years, the Hyundai Creta that's towards the end of its life might not make the ideal choice. The new-gen Creta is about a year away, meaning opting for a current-gen car will have you miss the advancements made to all aspects of the model. We suggest you consider the new Kia Seltos IVT, which shares its engine and gearbox with the Creta IVT. By virtue of being built on a new-gen platform and being larger in size, the Seltos IVT makes for a more wholesome package for similar money.

A compact SUV is a good first car to buy. The sub 4-meter footprint makes it easy to manage in crowded streets, and most of the models today offer sufficient space inside and a good level of performance. Which car you buy really comes down to some specific requirements, since you have already experienced the Tata Nexon and like it, you can safely go ahead and buy it. The car is a good all-rounder; however, if you would like livelier performance and more space for rear passengers, then the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the better option, just bear in mind the mileage will not be as good as the Nexon.

The Keeway V302C is a unique offering with its V-twin engine and mean, bobber looks, and it is also a rare sight on our roads, which might persuade you to get one. However, in our experience, there are a lot of areas where this bike needs work. Its rear suspension has very little travel, leading to a jarring ride over less-than-perfect roads. Its fit and finish, as well as overall build quality, cannot justify its Rs 4.15 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag, and Keeway has a minuscule dealer network across India. Also, the V302C isn't a machine that has cemented its reputation for reliability like other, more mainstream rivals. All this being said, we recommend you steer clear of the Keeway V302C and, for that matter, other Chinese-origin bikes on sale in India. Sadly, the cruiser space in the middleweight displacement segment has seen very few entrants and aside from the Super Meteor, you are limited to the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (Rs 6.16 lakh) and Vulcan S (Rs 8.13 lakh), the only two offerings from a reputed make under the Rs 10 lakh mark. Other options will require you to significantly increase your budget.

Unfortunately, none of the turbo petrol options you listed will be very efficient. Given your limited running, this should not be a concern.We would recommend choosing between the Skoda Kylaq and the Mahindra XUV 3XO. Both are engaging to drive, offer strong turbo petrol engines, smooth 6-speed torque converter automatics, and a comfortable ride.The key difference is space. The Mahindra is the better five-seater thanks to its wider body, while the Skoda offers a larger and more practical boot.The Tata Nexon remains one of the highest-selling cars in the segment, but it is also among the oldest and is due for an update.