Mumbai

•18h

I am looking for an SUV under Rs. 30 lakh for a monthly running of around 2,500 km, mostly in city conditions. The vehicle will be chauffeur-driven most of the time, with a few long self-driven trips each year. I intend to keep the vehicle for around 5-7 years.

Autocar India

•29m

Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid or its sister model the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara; with 2,500 km a month in city and a chauffeur, it will slash fuel costs and stay smooth and quiet in traffic. In real city use, you can see around 20kpl, the automatic is seamless, and the hybrid system is proven for long, low-hassle ownership over 5-7 years. The back seat is comfy enough for daily commutes, ride quality is calm, and for your few self-driven highway trips it cruises easily and has the range of a petrol without the diesel DPF worries.

One point to note: the hybrid’s boot is smaller than some rivals, so two big suitcases plus soft bags is about it. Also, it isn’t the quickest for fast hill overtakes, though it’s perfectly fine at normal speeds. If you need a bigger rear seat and huge boot above all else, MG Hector is roomier, but its city fuel costs will sting. For your use, the Maruti or Toyota Hybrid is the sweet spot under Rs. 30 lakh.

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I am currently using a Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost petrol that is around 8-9 years old. It is in excellent condition and has covered only 30,000-35,000 km. I would like to know whether there is any alternative available today with a similar petrol or hybrid powertrain, along with excellent suspension, ride comfort, audio quality, and AC performance.

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Go for the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI. It feels the most “EcoSport-like” today. It offers a firm, well-damped suspension that handles bad roads easily, a steering with real feel, and a turbo petrol engine that pulls a lot like your EcoBoost. Thanks to the recent update, the Kushaq's AC performance is now strong, and the higher trims have a clean, rich-sounding audio system with a subwoofer. The catch is that Skoda service can be hit-or-miss in smaller cities, and the rear seat is not the roomiest.If smooth city driving and mileage matter more than driving feel, look at the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrid. It glides around town on electric power often, rides softly, has strong AC and a nice sound system in top trims. Just know it will feel much calmer than your Ford on a fast highway run. The Volkswagen Taigun drives like the Kushaq, so pick it if you prefer VW's styling and have a dealer nearby.

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We are a family of four, and my budget is up to Rs. 10 lakh. I am looking for a car that is safe, fun to drive, fuel-efficient, and stable on highways. It should also be comfortable for three passengers in the rear seat, have a good sound system, effective air conditioning, and sufficient boot space. The maintenance and service network should also be hassle-free. My running is usually at weekends, 60% city and 40% rural. I prefer a petrol manual only. Is there any ideal family car which fits into my requirements, or do I need to stretch my budget a bit, say by 1-2 lakhs, to get a car suiting my requirements? Please suggest. I am also open to used car options.

Autocar India

•1d

The Kia Syros HTK (base) Turbo-Petrol MT variant is an excellent family car that seems to meet your requirements of comfort, highway stability and good air-conditioning. Additionally, this car is surprisingly spacious despite being under four metres in length. Alternatively, you could consider the new Hyundai Venue HX2 Turbo-petrol MT or Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX M. Both of which are good options, and should be in the Rs 10 lakh on-road price.If you're keen to explore used options, we'd recommend getting the newest possible example covered by factory warranty for added peace of mind. You could consider a Honda City or Maruti Grand Vitara (or Toyota Hybrid), which are safe, sensible options that should be priced at around Rs 10 lakh.

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•2h

Hi, I'm currently driving the Honda Elevate CVT. So far, I am not unhappy with it. The car does what I want it to do, and while it is not particularly exciting, I am satisfied with it. My question is: if the Elevate eventually gets a hybrid option, should I consider upgrading? I am concerned about fuel economy as fuel prices continue to rise. I currently get around 11-12 kpl overall. Assuming the hybrid is priced around Rs 5 lakh higher, my calculations suggest I would need to drive roughly 1.5-1.7 lakh kilometres to recover the additional cost. Financially, it does not seem to make sense. However, there is also the peace of mind of seeing fuel economy figures above 20 kpl, and the hybrid setup could offer slightly better performance and make the car more enjoyable. What do you think? If Honda eventually launches it, should I go for it?

Autocar India

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Honda near term focus has been on EVs and upcoming new-generation products rather than adding a hybrid powertrain to the current Elevate. More importantly, we have recently reported that Honda currently has no plans to introduce an Elevate Hybrid, and that the upcoming Elevate update is expected to be a minor facelift with no hybrid powertrain being added.That is why we would not overthink this. Your own calculations already suggest that a Rs 5 lakh premium would take a very long time to recover through fuel savings alone. While a strong hybrid would certainly deliver better efficiency and a more effortless driving experience, it is unlikely to transform the ownership experience enough to justify replacing a perfectly good Elevate CVT.The bigger point is that you already seem satisfied with the car. The Elevate is doing exactly what you bought it for. Unless Honda surprises everyone with a competitively priced hybrid version, which currently looks unlikely, we would simply continue enjoying the car you have.

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