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You should look at electric scooters with 3kWh battery packs, which will give you a more than sufficient real-world range of around 100km on a single charge and should also come in around the Rs 1.50 lakh mark. In the e-scooter market, you should look at market frontrunners such as the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Konarc (or even the Rizta) and Vida VX2 models. These are all proven options from reputed makes, and it would make sense to go for one that has a sales and service point near your residence or college campus for ease of ownership. Of them all, the Rizta and Chetak have the most well-designed and spacious boots, with the Konarc and iQube trailing them closely. Depending on the battery variant you choose, the Vida is either on par with the Konarc/iQube or slightly below it, but you should have decent storage on all. Take test rides of these before you make a decision.

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The Bajaj Pulsar N250SS is a budget-friendly, capable, and comfortable motorcycle that is likely to be a good fit for your needs. You should also look at the TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350, as well as the base Battalion Black Bullet 350. These neo-retro bikes place more emphasis on engine character and comfort, and all of them should be around the Rs 2 lakh mark (on-road). Take test rides of all and see which one suits your riding style and stature best before you make a decision.

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Bajaj's propreitary app which enables the turn-by-turn navigation functionality may not be fully ready yet, which is likely why you are facing these issues. We'd recommend trying another dealership or getting in touch with Bajaj via its social media handles or a helpline email address to escalate this issue.

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The TVS Ronin is a good option to consider for your needs but you are right to be worried about TVS' aftersales because unlike its impressive products, it is rather hit or miss. Nonetheless, this remains an option you should consider, do visit your nearest TVS dealership and service centre and try to get some assurances from them before you go ahead with your purchase.In a similiar vein, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 too is a sweet and charming motorcycle which will suit your needs rather well. Royal Enfield has a widespread service network and the bike has been around long enough that you can trust it without major issues cropping up. Another underrated option that you should seriously consider is the newly launched Bajaj Pulsar N250SS. The Pulsar may look sporty and angular but it has a very neutral riding position, good suspension and a capable engine which can handle both city & highway duties. A test ride of all three should help you determine which is the best bike for your needs.

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We have a detailed comparison in both written and video formats on our website as well as YT channel, respectively, and would encourage you to go see it for a more detailed explanation of what each bike is better at. The short answer is, the Kawasaki KLX230 is the more focused, purpose-built dualsport with a premium feel to it whereas the Hero Xpulse 210 is a wonderful budget-friendly, Swiss army knife sort of motorcycle. A test ride should also help you decide which one is better suited for your needs.

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Since you are learning to drive, doing so on a manual would be better as then driving an automatic is much simpler to do, however if you learn on an automatic, then driving a manual is very difficult. Thus, learning on a manual gives you better flexibility in terms of the types of vehicles you can drive. As for the choice between the Brezza and the Venue, both are good options, and you can't go wrong with either. If it's an automatic, however, we would lean towards the 1.5 NA Brezza, as this comes with a torque converter gearbox, which is the smoothest type of automatic gearbox and is also more robust in heavy and constant start-stop traffic.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Hyundai Venue

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From your shortlist, we would go with the Maruti Brezza. The space on offer inside is quite generous, and given your family size, you do not really need a larger car. Moreover, since you drive daily within the city, the compact dimensions of the Brezza would be easier to manage in traffic and also in terms of finding parking. As for your yearly extended trips, the Brezza would also do just fine, though if you carry a lot of luggage, the Xl6 would be ideal. That aside the Brezza would more than suffice for you needs.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki XL6

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The price you are getting the Hyundai i20 for is very good as for your mileage query, the i20 does have a decent fuel efficiency and you could expect around 12 to 15 kpl on a mixed city and highway use, depending of course on your driving style and conditions. If mileage is a key concern, then you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which, in like-for-like conditions, would return better efficiency. However, you would likely have to pay a bit more in the purchase price, as the offers and discounts on the Baleno would not be as attractive as those on the i20. Thus, if you are not driving a lot, then the money you are saving with the lower purchase price on the i20 would offset the slightly lower efficiency.

Hyundai i20

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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The Innova Hycross is a solid choice for your parents' needs. At your budget, you are likely looking at the GX (O) trim, which covers all the feature basics, including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. One drawback is that it lacks cruise control, which you might find handy on highway trips.It isn't as feature-loaded as some rivals, but in everyday use, your parents might find the Innova more user-friendly. The petrol engine also suits your needs well. It is smooth and refined, and the CVT is seamless in operation. It also offers sufficient performance for your monthly highway trips.Modern diesel engines have DPF filters that require sustained highway driving for around 20 - 30 minutes every couple of weeks, at a minimum. If the majority of your running is on the highway, it might be worth considering the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel automatic. It has a strong yet refined engine, with good performance and decent efficiency. It is also very comfortable, thanks to its superb suspension setup.The XUV 7XO is feature-packed, but its infotainment UI can be a little confusing at times, with many functions integrated into the touchscreen. Take your parents to the showroom to see if they can get used to the interface. Mahindra's reliability and after-sales service have also improved significantly in recent years, although they aren't quite at Toyota's level yet.Overall, though, the Hycross is a better long-term fit for your needs.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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The Thar Roxx Star Edition 4x2 should be fine for the light trails you are describing. However, if these excursions give you the off-roading bug, you will be limited by the lack of four-wheel drive. If you are certain that you have no intention of doing any serious off-roading, the Roxx Star Edition is a solid choice. It offers some of the features from the higher trims but omits ADAS and a few other features to keep the price down.If you think you might want to explore more serious off-roading in the future, then go with the AX5. The 4x4 system makes it very capable off-road and unlocks the full potential of the Thar Roxx. It misses out on a few features, such as a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree camera, but gets ADAS instead.Overall, the Star Edition 4x2 is a solid value-for-money proposition, but if serious off-roading is on the cards, go with the 4x4.

Mahindra Thar Roxx

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The Victoris is a good fit for your needs and will feel like a substantial upgrade over your Baleno. Since your running is fairly minimal, the mild-hybrid version you are considering makes more sense than the strong hybrid. It will offer decent fuel efficiency around town and enough power for occasional hill trips.If you are looking for alternatives, consider the Honda Elevate. It also offers a smooth 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, but has a bit more performance on tap than the Victoris. The Kia Seltos is another strong contender, with a premium, roomy cabin, although it may exceed your budget.Overall, the Victoris is a good choice and offers good value for money.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Honda Elevate

Kia Seltos