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•20m

How is the taigun highline automatic. Between, Honda elevate , Skoda kushaq and Grand vitara . Looking for automatic option

•17m

Taigun Highline is a great pick. I have driven it. It has solid build quality and responsive handling. Interiors feel premium and features are impressive too. Overall, it is fun to drive.

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•23h

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?

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•7h

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

We are planning to buy a CNG vehicle for our family. Our monthly running is usually around 200-300 km, although in some months it may increase to 500-600 km. We currently own a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG and are looking to upgrade to a compact SUV or SUV that offers better comfort, safety, and features for family use. We are confused between the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG and the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2026. Which model would be the best choice?

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•1d

With your monthly running of 200-300 km, occasionally rising to 500-600 km, CNG is not the most financially compelling choice. The payback period will be quite long, and you will be living with the compromises of CNG - reduced boot space, lower power output and refuelling queues. If you still want a CNG, the Victoris is the best bet among your picks. Between the Grand Vitara CNG and Victoris CNG, the Victoris is the better choice as it is essentially the same car underneath, but it uses an underfloor tank so you retain much of the boot space. Compared to the new Brezza, the Victoris is a larger car, so the interior is roomier, more premium, and the ride is a bit more comfortable too, making it a better long-term family car.Overall, the Victoris is a good choice for your needs, but with your limited usage, it will take about four years to recoup the extra Rs 90,000 the CNG commands over the regular Victoris.

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•2d

Hi, I'm Sidd. Please suggest a Honda car for a first-time buyer with a budget of Rs. 15 lakh (extended). Which Honda car would you recommend?

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•1d

The Honda Elevate is the one to go for a car under Rs. 15 lakh in India. This car is a simple, reliable and easy-to-drive SUV that is likely to serve you well for many years. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and proven, and the car is well suited to both city driving and highway runs. Honda’s ownership experience is likely to be trouble-free, with good reliability and reasonable maintenance costs. This Honda car also offers a comfortable ride, decent space and a straightforward ownership proposition, which is exactly what you want as a first-time buyer.

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•6d

I am looking to upgrade from my Hyundai Creta to a 7-seater SUV. My annual running is only around 6,000 km, and my budget is up to Rs. 25 lakh. Is the Hyundai Alcazar a good option for my usage? I have also considered the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari, but I am concerned about their relatively low fuel efficiency. Which 7-seater SUV would you recommend?

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With a yearly running of just 6,000km, petrol is the sensible choice, and the Hyundai Alcazar is a good option. It is a comfortable, easy-to-drive family SUV with a hassle-free ownership experience, and the 1.5 turbo petrol engine paired with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is powerful enough and relatively efficient too. Plus, since you're coming from a Creta, you'll be familiar with the Hyundai network and could even ask for a loyalty discount. However, the Alcazar’s third row is not as spacious as some larger cars in the segment, so if you genuinely need a proper 7-seater, it may not be the ideal solution. What's more, if your Creta is the 2020 or newer model, you'll find the Alcazar perhaps a little too familiar on the inside.The Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus are good options that offer more space. However, as you have noted, they're not fuel efficient at all, and moreover, in your budget, you will only get a low to mid-spec variant, whereas you will get a fully-loaded Alcazar. Another option to consider, though not an SUV, is the Kia Carens Clavis. Its MPV shape is more space-efficient, and you actually get more passenger and luggage room than the Alcazar, with the same efficient engines, for around the same price.

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•3d

Hi, my brother and I are planning to buy a new family car. Our budget is RS. 10 lakh, and our maximum monthly running will be around 500 km. Our priorities are a reliable engine, good performance, and fuel efficiency. Please suggest the best all-rounder car within our budget.

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The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the most sensible recommendation here. It is spacious enough for family use, has a proven and reliable engine, and is one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. Maruti’s service network and low maintenance costs also make it a very easy car to own over the long term.If you prefer a sedan, the Honda Amaze is worth considering. Honda’s engines are known for their reliability and refinement, and the Amaze is a comfortable and well-built sedan.Overall, the Baleno is the most balanced choice. It offers the best combination of space, efficiency, reliability and low running costs, which is exactly what you need given your usage and budget.

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•5d

Which car should I buy for a maximum monthly usage of 500 km? It will be used mostly by a 60-year-old person and his wife.

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•3d

Given your requirements, the focus should be on ease of use, comfort and long-term reliability rather than performance. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the most sensible choice here. It is easy to drive, has a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin and it is easy to get in and out of. It is also extremely reliable and inexpensive to maintain, which is important for long-term ownership. The petrol engine is smooth and efficient, and with your low low monthly running, there is no need to consider diesel, hybrid or EV options. If you prefer a slightly higher seating position for better visibility, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a good alternative, offering the same reliability and ease of ownership in a more SUV-like package. Both cars are easy to manoeuvre in the city, comfortable on occasional highway runs and backed by Maruti’s extensive service network, making them ideal for your usage.

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Posted on: 29 Jul 2026