Hi, I am confused between the Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition Diesel AT and the Tata Sierra Adventure+ TGDi, as both fall in a similar price range. I am looking for a fun-to-drive car with family-friendly features. My monthly driving will not exceed 1,000 km. I really like the Thar Roxx’s driving experience and physical buttons for infotainment and AC. However, with the Sierra, I am concerned about flush door handles, a fully digital interface, and potential initial issues of a new product, although I love its design. What should I choose?

Autocar India

•1h

You can opt for the Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition diesel automatic; it matches what you enjoyed in the drive and gives you the simple, physical buttons you prefer, while being usable enough for family duty now that it has five doors.

You already like how it feels from the driver’s seat, and that matters most for a fun car. The high seating gives a clear view of traffic, and it feels solid on rough roads, which adds to the sense of fun.

One thing to be aware of: it is not as comfortable or as quiet as the Tata Sierra, and the ride can be a bit bouncy on broken roads. Your family will probably find the Sierra more comfortable for longer journeys.

Choose the Sierra if your top need is family comfort and space. Given what you liked and what worries you, the Thar Roxx diesel AT is the safer, more satisfying pick today; take your family along for a long drive and check back-seat comfort and boot fit before you commit.

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•2d

My monthly running is not more than 650 km, and I am planning to buy the Mahindra Thar Roxx. I intend to keep the car for at least 10 years. I am confused between choosing a petrol or a diesel variant. Considering resale later and the future of diesel in India.

Autocar India

•1d

We recommend the Mahindra Thar Roxx petrol automatic, with your 650 km a month and a 10-year plan, it will be easier to live with and safer against policy changes. Your running is low, so the usual fuel savings of a diesel will not make up for the higher buy price and upkeep over time. The petrol is quieter and smoother in daily traffic, has lighter controls, and you avoid the diesel’s emission filter issue that can pop up with lots of short city trips. Looking 10 years ahead, petrol is also the safer bet for resale, especially in big cities, and you don’t have to worry about the 10-year diesel limit like in Delhi-NCR.For your usage, the petrol automatic is the stress-free choice you’ll enjoy every day and won’t worry about keeping for a decade.

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I am planning to buy a new SUV with a budget of around ₹20 lakh. I am confused between the Renault Duster (new generation) and the Tata Sierra. My usage will primarily be within Delhi for city driving, along with occasional long drives (around once a month). My main priorities are mileage and comfort. Could you please advise which of these would be the better choice? Also, feel free to suggest any other suitable options within my budget that offer better mileage and comfort.

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•2d

Since comfort is a priority for you, we would recommend the Tata Sierra. The car has a very spacious cabin, and the seats are very comfy too. Against the Renault Duster, the rear seating space in the Sierra is significantly more. As for mileage, we have yet to put the Renault Duster through our instrumented test cycle. But in any case, if mileage is your top priority ahead of comfort, then you would consider waiting for the hybrid Duster. It is likely to launch this festive season or the diesel Sierra, though with a diesel, it's best for every two to three weeks, you have a long drive of around 20 mins with speeds above 50kph to keep the diesel particulate filter in good health. As an alternative, you can consider the strong hybrid versions of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, where the mileage would be significantly more. In our real-world tests, the Grand Vitara strong hybrid returned an impressive 23.77kpl in the city and 20.39kpl on the highway. In city traffic, the hybrid system mostly runs on the electric motor. One thing to be aware of: the hybrid’s boot is smaller than some rivals because of the battery, so check your luggage fit.

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•1w

Hello, I am planning to buy the Hyundai Creta EV, but am confused between the Creta EV and the Creta automatic petrol. I drive around 30 km daily and intend to keep the car for the next 6-8 years. I am also concerned about resale value, as EVs are perceived to have lower resale value. I already own a Kia Seltos diesel. Kindly suggest a better option considering all these factors.

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•51m

Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT, which is essentially a CVT automatic for 30 km a day and a 6-8 year plan, it suits you better than the Creta EV, given your clear worry about resale. Hyundai’s petrol Creta is a proven car with wide service support across India, and its resale is stronger and more predictable than most EVs today. You also already have a Kia Seltos diesel for long trips, so the Creta can focus on city duty without you having to think about charging or planning routes.One thing to be aware of: the IVT is tuned for smoothness, not speed, so fast highway overtakes with a full load need a bit more planning. Also, your fuel cost in the city will be higher than that of an EV.Consider the Creta EV only if you have hassle-free home charging and mainly city use, and you are okay with the risk of lower resale. It is very quiet and relaxing to drive, and with your Kia Seltos diesel covering highways, it can work well if charging is easy.Given your usage and time frame, the Creta 1.5 petrol IVT is the safer, simpler bet and will be easy to live with.

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