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YASH SAXENA

I have been driving a Ciaz diesel for 10 years. It is a super comfortable sedan with top-notch mileage till now. I now want to buy a new-age car with good mileage and features. My budget is under Rs 13 lakhs. Most of my driving is within the city, with a daily run of 30km. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•2m

Since you are coming from a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, you should consider the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. It is a smaller sedan than the Ciaz, but it offers a good balance of comfort, features, and efficiency.The Dzire is available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT automatic gearbox. The Dzire petrol has a claimed mileage of 24.79kpl with the manual and 25.71kpl with the automatic.The Dzire is also quite spacious for a compact sedan, and it offers a good amount of features, including a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a sunroof, auto climate control, and more. The sedan has even received a 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP as well as Global NCAP.Being a Maruti car, the Dzire is also reliable and will have a good resale value. Maruti Dzire prices range from Rs 6.26 lakh to Rs 9.31 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Sarang

•7h

I want to buy a 7-seater car. My running is around 7k-8k km annually. It mostly includes short-distance travel. The car is used less on the road and more parked. I want strong safety features (it is the sole reason to upgrade from my existing Ertiga). Budget is up to Rs 30 lakhs.

Autocar India

•16m

Since your running is low, we would recommend a petrol-automatic car.The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good option. It is a spacious 7-seater and is available with a 203hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that is punchy and refined, and it comes mated to a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The XUV 7XO also gets a long list of safety features, including six airbags, and Level 2 ADAS tech like autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and much more.Although the Mahindra XUV 7XO has yet to receive a safety rating, the older XUV700 had received 5 stars in the Global NCAP crash tests back in 2021, which bodes well for the XUV 7XO too.The XUV 7XO is also feature-rich with kit like a panoramic sunroof, a three-screen layout, ventilated front and middle row of seats, a 360-degree camera and much more. Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol-auto prices range from Rs 17.47 lakh to Rs 23.64 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Prabal

•5h

I am confused between the Kylaq MT, Fronx MT, and Brezza MT. My priorities are a powerful engine with a smooth and reliable manual transmission. I do not care much about features, and the suspension should be good enough to tackle speed breakers at high speed and bad roads.

Autocar India

•32m

Given your requirements, you should consider the Skoda Kylaq.The Kylaq comes with a punchy 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that’s mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It has a claimed mileage of 19.68kpl. The Kylaq also feels tough over broken roads and potholes, and is one of the nicest-handling compact SUVs.Skoda has also given the Kylaq plenty of equipment like a large touchscreen, a sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, 6 airbags and much more. Skoda Kylaq MT prices range from Rs 7.59 lakh to Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Skoda Kylaq

Bhavesh

•2h

I am interested in buying the Hyundai Verna petrol version under a Rs 20 lakh budget. I am also looking for a loan to buy the car. I have a family of 6. Please suggest the best variant.

Autocar India

•52m

The Hyundai Verna is a great car, but for a family of six, it is not advisable to buy a five-seater. A safer option would be a six or seven-seater, even if you have small children, as they are the most vulnerable in the event of an accident. It is always best to seat them in child seats or individual seats, if they are tall enough.Within your budget, you can consider the Kia Carens Clavis HTK+ Turbo Petrol with the DCT transmission. It is a well-equipped car with a good mix of premium and essential features. It is also comfortable across all three rows, and the ride quality is pliant and comfortable.Another premium option within your budget is the Hyundai Alcazar. While its third row is not as comfortable as the Clavis’s, it feels easier to drive in traffic due to its slightly smaller dimensions and is powered by the same turbo petrol engine.However, within your budget, you will only get the Prestige manual variant. The DCT automatic will push the price slightly over Rs 21 lakh.

manjeet

I want to purchase a new car. My monthly running is approximately 1,500km, generally from Gurugram to Delhi. I am confused between the Creta petrol and the Hyryder smart hybrid. Which one should I consider?

Autocar India

•4h

Between the two cars, the Hyundai Creta is a good choice. It feels more premium on the inside, is more spacious, and gets a more capable 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, which works very well in stop-and-go traffic. If you opt for the CVT variant, it is silky smooth and proves to be an excellent city companion.If you are considering the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and your budget allows, we would strongly suggest going for the strong hybrid instead of the standard version. Not only is it easier to drive in traffic, as it runs on the electric motor for a large part of the time, but it is also extremely fuel-efficient.This is especially important given that you will be driving close to 20,000 km a year. In real-world conditions, where you might see around 10 kpl in Gurgaon Delhi traffic in a petrol SUV, the Hyryder Hybrid can realistically deliver over 20 kpl, resulting in significant savings over time.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Hyundai Creta

Sandip Aggarwal

•6h

I currently own a 5-year-old BS6 EcoSport diesel (earlier had a BS4 EcoSport diesel for 6 years). I now want to change my car but am unsure which one to buy. I am based in Delhi and drive around 9,000km per year, mostly in the city, with 3-4 highway trips annually. Budget: ₹17-19 lakh. Priorities: driving experience, double-digit real-world mileage, and overall product value. Test drives done: Creta, Elevate, Seltos petrol (NA) - did not feel very impressive. I am inclined towards the Alcazar, Creta Turbo, and XUV700, but I am open to suggestions.

Autocar India

•5h

Out of the cars you have shortlisted, all use turbo petrol engines, and achieving double-digit fuel efficiency in a congested city like Delhi will be difficult. Your best bet for good and consistent efficiency is to opt for a naturally aspirated petrol engine.That said, whether you choose a naturally aspirated or turbo petrol, we would suggest going for the new Kia Seltos. It shares its engine options with the Creta and Alcazar, including both the 1.5 litre NA petrol and the 1.5 litre turbo petrol. Being the newer generation car, the Seltos is larger than the Creta, more spacious, better equipped, and also offers a bigger boot.Between the Seltos and the Alcazar, choose the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the captain seat option, the ability to seat more than five people, and a larger boot with the third row folded.We would not recommend the Mahindra XUV700, now called the XUV 7XO, for your usage. Within your budget, you would only get the lower variants, which are not as well-equipped as the others.More importantly, fuel efficiency could be a concern. While the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine delivers effortless performance, achieving double-digit mileage figures, even on the highway, would require very gentle driving.