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•4w

I live in Ahmedabad, and I am looking to upgrade my car. I currently drive a Honda W-RV Petrol manual. I am looking to upgrade to a C-segment SUV. I drive about 80 km every day within the city. While commuting in Ahmedabad is not as hectic as in Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru, it still gets pretty hectic, especially during peak hours. My second car is a Tiago EV. I am fine with any engine option. Reliability and spaciousness are my primary concerns. The budget is somewhere near the 20 lakh mark. Please guide me.

•4w

Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid. With your 80 km of daily city driving, it slashes fuel costs and makes peak-hour traffic easy thanks to its smooth automatic. Toyota’s reliability and service reach are rock solid, and the Hyryder’s back seat is comfortable for adults with easy ingress, which suits long days in Ahmedabad. In real city use, it does 20-plus kpl, so you’ll refuel far less than a regular petrol.

The catch is the hybrid’s boot is smaller than rivals, and the hybrid trims can nudge past Rs. 20 lakh on-road. If that stretch or luggage space worries you, look at the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic. It is roomier inside, has a bigger boot, rides comfortably, and is still very easy to live with in traffic, though mileage will be lower than the Hyryder.

Given reliability and space are your top asks, and you’re fine with any engine, the Hyryder hybrid fits your commute best and complements your Tiago EV nicely. If you value outright space over savings at the pump, the Seltos is the safer pick.

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•4w

@autocar.india Seltos was on my list, but I am confused wether I should go for a diesel or petrol or should I completely go for something like a Sierra EV? Also, would it be better if I waited until Seltos Hybrid comes out?

•4w

@dhairya.01 Skip the Sierra EV and don't wait for the Seltos Hybrid either. You can simply go for the Seltos Diesel as it offers excellent fuel efficiency, effortless performance for both city and highway driving, and has a proven ownership record.

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•6d

Dear Autocar Team, I drive around 45,000 km annually across highways and city roads. I previously owned a pre-owned Toyota Glanza Petrol (October 2020 to April 2024), which covered 90,000 km, and I currently drive a Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG (April 2024-present), which has now clocked 96,000 km. While the running costs are low, driving a manual car daily has become physically tiring. Additionally, frequent CNG queues and the limited boot space are major inconveniences. Around 85% of my driving is on highways. My questions are: Is 1.5 lakh km the right financial milestone to sell my Brezza CNG before major maintenance or overhaul costs start increasing? I am looking for an automatic strong hybrid car that can comfortably run up to 1.5 lakh km with low maintenance, fatigue-free driving, and a dedicated spare wheel (stepney). Between the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid, Hyryder CNG, and Honda City e:HEV, which would be the better choice for my requirements? Looking forward to your guidance.

•1d

With 45,000 km a year and 85% highway driving, your priorities are clear: low running costs, fatigue-free driving and long-term reliability. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG has served you well, but the manual gearbox and CNG queues are taking their toll. 1.5 lakh km is a sensible point to consider selling it before major overhaul costs start to creep in.Between the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid and the Honda City e:HEV, the decision comes down to your usage. The Hyryder Hybrid is the better fit. It offers a more relaxed driving experience with a higher seating position, better ground clearance and a smoother ride over long distances. The hybrid system in this Toyota car is well suited to your highway-heavy usage, delivering strong efficiency without the compromises of CNG. The Honda City e:HEV is a very efficient sedan, but this Honda car is lower to the ground, which may be a deal-breaker if you frequently travel on bad roads.Overall, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid is the best balance of efficiency, comfort, and long-term reliability for your driving pattern.

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•3d

I am planning to buy a car for my sister. She currently drives a 2016 Volkswagen Polo diesel manual. The budget is around Rs. 20-22 lakh. Her priorities are a premium-looking interior, a feature-rich cabin, low maintenance costs, and good performance. A diesel engine is strongly preferred. She was initially interested in the Hyundai Creta, but someone advised her to wait because the Creta is expected to receive a facelift in March 2027. Please suggest some good options.

•12h

Go for the Kia Seltos diesel automatic. It is the best fit for your sister's requirements. Coming from a Polo diesel, she will appreciate the strong diesel punch, and the Seltos diesel automatic delivers that same effortless surge while being far more refined and relaxed on the highway. The cabin is among the most premium in its segment, with a rich feature list and a high-quality interior. Kia cars also have a widespread service network, and the 1.5-litre diesel engine has a proven reliability record, so maintenance costs are unlikely to be a concern.If she prefers something that is more engaging to drive and wants to stay with Volkswagen cars, the Taigun 1.0 TSI with the new 8-speed automatic is also worth considering. While it does not have the same diesel-like punch, the turbo petrol engine is strong, and the new 8-speed Aisin automatic is smooth with an improvement in terms of efficiency. That said, the Seltos diesel automatic remains the more natural and well-rounded upgrade for someone moving from a Polo diesel.

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•3d

I mostly drive in the city to commute to my workplace. My daily commute is around 20 km, and my annual running is about 10,000 km. I currently own a Hyundai Creta Manual. Can you suggest an upgrade, preferably an automatic, with decent city mileage?

•1d

With a 20km daily city commute and around 10,000km a year, your usage is predominantly urban and not high enough to justify a diesel. The priority should be a smooth automatic, good fuel efficiency and ease of driving in traffic. Since you are upgrading from a Creta manual, the natural step up would be a midsize SUV with a reliable automatic gearbox.The Kia Seltos IVT petrol is the most sensible recommendation here. The IVT gearbox is smooth, reliable and well-suited to city driving, and the Seltos is a well-rounded package with good comfort, features and a premium feel. It is essentially the same mechanical package as the Creta but feels like a more substantial upgrade in terms of cabin quality and overall experience.If you are open to a slightly different approach, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is also worth considering. The hybrid system delivers excellent city fuel efficiency and a very smooth driving experience, which is ideal for stop-start traffic. It is not as powerful as the Seltos, but it makes up for it with lower running costs and a more relaxed driving character.Between the two, the Seltos IVT is the safer and more premium-feeling upgrade, while the Victoris Hybrid is the more economical and city-friendly option. Both are strong choices, but given your upgrade from a Creta, the Seltos IVT feels like the more natural progression.

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I currently own a Skoda Kushaq Petrol AT. Everything is fine except the mileage. I am getting only around 10-13kpl with E20 petrol. My daily running is around 100 km. Should I buy a diesel car or an electric car?

•4d

With a daily running of around 100 km, fuel efficiency becomes a major factor in ownership costs. The Skoda Kushaq petrol automatic is a good car, but the 10-13kpl you are seeing is typical for a turbo petrol automatic, especially with E20 petrol. At this usage, a diesel or a strong hybrid makes far more sense.If you do regular highway runs, a diesel is still the most practical and cost-effective solution. The Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic would be the recommendation here. It is a strong highway car, comfortable, spacious and the diesel engine will deliver significantly better fuel efficiency than your Kushaq. Diesel running costs will be far lower over your kind of mileage. If that is out of your budget, something smaller like a Kia Seltos diesel, while not as powerful, is even more efficient.If your usage is mostly city a strong hybrid could be a better solution. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the most practical and cost-effective option. It is well priced, has a proven track record and will dramatically reduce your running costs. The strong hybrid is better suited to the city, where it is more likely to run on its electric motor than use the engine and deliver the better mileage.

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•3d

I’m planning to buy an EV with a budget of Rs. 19 - 20 lakh. My heart says the Tata Sierra EV Pure 63, but my mind says the Kia Syros top variant because of features like ventilated seats. Kindly suggest which one would be the better choice.

•2d

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•6d

I am looking for a spacious car for three people, with a naturally aspirated engine, automatic gearbox, and good mileage in both city and highway driving. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Honda Amaze. My budget is Rs 10-15 lakh. Please suggest.

•4d

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic. It is the better fit for your requirements. You want a naturally aspirated petrol engine, good mileage in both city and highway driving, and a spacious car for three people. The Brezza delivers on all those points. The 1.5-litre petrol engine of this Maruti Suzuki car is smooth and reliable, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is well suited to Indian driving conditions. It is also a more spacious car than the Honda Amaze, with a wider cabin and better rear seat comfort for three people. The higher seating position and SUV stance also make it easier to drive in the city and over bad roads.The Amaze is a good car, but it is a compact sedan and does not offer the same level of space or practicality. The Brezza is the more complete package for your needs.

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