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•8w

We are a family of two, and 95% of the time, the car will be used by just the two of us. We take trips with our extended family of 7 once or twice a year. My driving is split 50:50 between city and highway, and I also do leisure tours of at least 800 km every month as I enjoy driving and travelling. My overall monthly usage is between 2,500 and 3,000 km. My priorities are a car that is fun to drive, loaded with features, has low maintenance costs, makes a statement, is comfortable, and is practical for daily use. My budget is Rs. 27 lakh, and I have shortlisted the Sierra EV AWD and the XEV 9S Pack Two with the 79 kWh battery. Which one would you recommend?

•7w

Given your usage pattern of 2,500-3,000 km per month, with a 50:50 city-highway split and a strong touring habit, the Mahindra XEV 9S Pack 2 is the better fit. The larger 79kWh battery gives you a more comfortable real-world range buffer for your 800 km leisure trips, reducing charging anxiety. This Mahindra car also offers a third-row seat, which will come in handy when you travel with your extended family.

The Tata Sierra EV AWD is more stylish and eye-catching, and it is thrillingly quick too. The AWD system adds an extra level of safety in poor weather and also gives the Sierra a better off-road capability. This Tata car also packs in plenty of cool features and has a strong wow factor. However, its two-row seating layout will not work for you when you have seven passengers.

Go for the XEV 9S, as it is the more practical and well-rounded choice for your requirements.

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•7w•

I used to travel daily 150km with a 70:30 highway-city commute. Pl advise which EV vehicle is suit for me

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•1d

Hi team, I am looking to upgrade from my 2016 Amaze to a sub-4-metre SUV in Mumbai. My daily driving is around 55-60 km, which adds up to roughly 1,100km a month. Most of my driving is on the highway, but I often encounter bumper-to-bumper traffic. Which car would you suggest within a budget of Rs 11 lakh?

•4h

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•5h

My monthly running is around 3000 km mostly on highways. I need a family car for 4 members. For me, family safety and comfort is priority. Which car should I buy between diesel or EV? Suggest me diesel as well as EV under a budget of around 25 lakhs.

•10m

With 3,000 km a month, mostly on highways, diesel is the clear recommendation. At that running, the fuel cost advantage of diesel becomes significant, and the long highway stretches play to the strengths of modern diesel engines. EVs are best suited to predictable city commutes with home charging, and while they can do highways, the charging infrastructure and stop planning still add friction on long, frequent trips.For the car, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the recommendation. It is one of the most comfortable and spacious family SUVs in the segment, with a strong diesel engine that is well suited to highway cruising. It also has a good safety package and a comfortable ride, which is important for long-distance family travel. Within R.s 25 lakh budget, the AX7 variant will be ideal and you can opt between a 6-speed automatic or a less expensive 6-speed manual. Both gearboxes are smooth and easy to use. Also while the XUV 7XO does not get ADAS in this AX7 trim, you still get 6 airbags, a 360° camera, and your essential electronic safety assets as well. It has also scored a perfect 5-star rating for crash safety in Bharat NCAP so that adds some more reassurance as well. It has also scored a perfect 5-star rating for crash safety in Bharat NCAP so that adds some more reassurance as well.

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•6d

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•6d

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