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•6w

I want to buy an SUV; my usage is 70:30, mostly within cities like Bangalore, and a few times off-road. I’m ok to stretch the budget up to 60 lakhs around I’m confused between Kodiaq, Hycross, Fortuner, BMW X1, or wait for the new Fortuner if it is released by this year's end. Can anyone give me suggestions?

•5w

Pick the Skoda Kodiaq. Your usage is mostly in Bengaluru city, and the Kodiaq is the best all-rounder of this lot. It's spacious, comfortable, refined and well equipped, but also comes with AWD and enough ground clearance to handle bad roads and the odd trail without fuss. It rides and handles far better than ladder-frame SUVs like the Fortuner, feels properly premium inside, and is far less tiring in traffic.

The Fortuner is unstoppable off-road, but in the city, it is big, bouncy and heavy to drive, and you will pay more for less comfort. The next-gen Fortuner is unlikely to go on sale this year. The BMW X1 is great for city use, but it is not very powerful, and FWD, which isn't great for off-road use; also, the space is tighter than the others. The Innova Hycross hybrid is the most spacious and practical, with the best mileage of the lot, but it lacks that SUV road presence and status.

Overall, the Kodiaq is the best choice, but bear in mind petrol costs in heavy traffic will be higher than the HyCross, and the third row is best for kids only.

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•5w

Better have a try with VW Tayron R line.. last week had a TD and its better than kodiaq in multiple departments than torque and power.. it has Auto park assist pro which is very in Bangalore like cuty.. have a TD..

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•6d

I am planning to replace my 8-year old Harrier and would like to buy a proper 5-seater car in which 5 adults can be comfortably seated. I have considered Innova HyCross, XUV 7XO and Kodiaq. However, to me the interior of Innova felt dull and Kodiaq won't be able to seat 5 adults. I am now left with XUV 7XO. Apart from seating for 5 adults, I am also considering the power of the engine. The car should be fun to drive but it should not be a big car as bigger cars become difficult to handle within the city. Should I consider any other options besides XUV 7XO. I have also heard about after-sales issues with Mahindra? Thanks in advance.

•3h

The XUV 7XO is a very good choice for your requirements. It is one of the few cars in this price range that can genuinely seat five adults comfortably, thanks to its wide cabin and supportive seats. It also has strong engines, both petrol and diesel, and is genuinely fun to drive for a large SUV. Mahindra's after-sales experience is generally good, but it depends on the dealership and location, so it is worth checking the reputation of your local dealer before committing.The HyCross is still worth considering despite the dull interior. It is the most comfortable and reliable long-term ownership proposition in this segment, and the hybrid powertrain is smooth, efficient and effortless to drive. The interior may not feel as premium, but the overall ownership experience is hard to beat.The Kodiaq is a great car to drive and feels very premium, but it is not as wide as the XUV 7XO and is not the best choice if seating five adults comfortably is a priority.Overall, the XUV 7XO is the best fit for your requirements, but the HyCross is worth considering depending on your priorities.

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•5d

I am confused between the Innova Crysta VX, Innova HyCross VX, and Kia Carens Clavis Diesel AT. The car will mainly be used by my aged parents, replacing our 2011 Ritz diesel. It will be driven 99% of the time by our regular driver, and occasionally by me. It will mostly be used as a 5-seater, with occasional use as a 7-seater.

•2d

Go for the Toyota Innova HyCross VX. Your usage is mostly chauffeur-driven with elderly parents, and the car is primarily a 5-seater with occasional 7-seater use. The Toyota HyCross is the best fit here because it offers a much more comfortable and refined experience than the Crysta, especially for rear-seat passengers. The hybrid powertrain is smooth, quiet and efficient, which makes a big difference in daily city driving, and the automatic gearbox is seamless.The Crysta VX is still a great car, but it is more utilitarian and not as refined or comfortable as the HyCross.The Kia Carens Clavis Diesel AT is a great value alternative and offers a very comfortable and practical interior. If it is going to be used primarily in the city, diesel won't be the right choice, though. Overall, the HyCross VX strikes the right balance between comfort, efficiency and Toyota's proven reliability, making it the best choice for your requirements.

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•1w

I currently own a 16-year-old i10, that has covered 60,000 km. My annual running will be less than 5,000 km, and I want to switch to a fully loaded automatic car under Rs. 15 lakh. It should be a sub-4-metre, value-for-money car that is highly dependable for highway driving and occasional hill station trips.

•13m

With less than 5,000 km a year, your priority should be a petrol automatic that is dependable, easy to drive in the city and still feels confident on highways and hill drives. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic fits this brief very well. It uses a simple and proven 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is smooth in traffic and reliable over the long term. The Brezza is also one of the more comfortable sub-4-metre SUVs, with a well-sorted ride and a robust build that inspires confidence on highways and hill roads. It is not the most powerful car in the segment, but it is dependable, easy to maintain and backed by Maruti’s extensive service network, which is exactly what you want coming from a 16-year-old i10. If you want something a bit more premium feeling, the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic is also worth considering. It offers a more powerful turbo petrol engine and a richer feature list, but the Brezza remains the safer long-term ownership bet.

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•5d

Hey, We are planning to buy a sub-4-metre SUV, and our main requirement is good suspension for Bengaluru’s pothole-filled roads, especially as my wife is pregnant. We have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon. Which one would you recommend for our requirements? I was also considering a larger SUV like the Honda Elevate, but a well-equipped variant costs around Rs. 18 lakh on-road, which is beyond my budget. Could you suggest some good options in both categories? I can stretch my budget up to around Rs. 15 lakh on-road if required.

•3d

Given your priorities, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the best fit. It has the most comfortable ride in the segment, with a suspension that deals with broken roads and potholes better than the Brezza or Nexon. The wide rear seat and good cabin space will also make a difference for your wife and family. The Brezza is the more reliable long-term ownership proposition, but its ride is not as plush as the 3XO. The Nexon is a good all-rounder, but the 3XO has the edge on ride comfort and rear seat space.On the Honda Elevate, it is a solid, reliable SUV with a comfortable ride, but at Rs 18 lakh on-road for the well-equipped variants, it is not worth stretching your budget for. The 3XO gives you a better ride and more features for less money.Overall, the 3XO is the best balance of ride comfort, space and value for your requirements. Go for the petrol automatic variant for the smoothest city driving experience.

I am a lady driver and drive around 65 km every day on the expressway. Twice a month, I also drive in the city and traffic. I am currently driving a Celerio, but it is 9 years old, so I am looking for a change. My budget is Rs. 10-12 lakh.

•2d

For your usage, the Skoda Kylaq is a good upgrade. Your 65 km daily expressway run means you need a car that is stable at speed and comfortable over long distances. The Kylaq delivers that very well. At your budget, you could get a lower-spec automatic, which would make it easy to drive in city traffic, which matters for your twice-a-month urban runs. The automatic gearbox is a torque converter, so its shifts are very smooth and it is very reliable too. The only possible downside is that fuel efficiency is not going to be very high, and given your high daily running, this is something that might bother you. If so, opt for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2L, which is also good at higher speeds and would be more fuel efficient. The auto box in this case is an AMT, which would not be as smooth, but this would only be a bit of a bother in city traffic and not on steady highway cruising.

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•5d

I have been using Honda City manual for the last 21 years. Now, I want a car with automatic transmission for city running mostly. My average running is around 1000km a month. Can you suggest whether I should buy Seltos, Creta, Kushaq or Elevate?

•2d

Given your usage of around 1,000 km a month, mostly in the city, the priority should be a smooth and reliable automatic transmission, good ride comfort and ease of ownership. The Kia Seltos IVT is the most natural recommendation here. The IVT gearbox is also very smooth, and the Seltos feels more premium and feature-rich than the competition. Alternatively, consider the Honda Elevate. The CVT is exceptionally smooth in stop-start traffic, Honda’s ownership experience is proven, and the car is simple, reliable and easy to live with.The Skoda Kushaq is the driver’s choice, with a more engaging driving experience, but in city running, that doesn't matter much. The Hyundai Creta is a good all-rounder, but it is due for a full model change in 2027, which makes the Seltos and Elevate stronger recommendations at this point.

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