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•5w

Which car should I choose for a family of five, considering ride comfort and safety: the Tata Nexon or the Maruti Suzuki Victoris?

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The Victoris is a better fit for your needs. It is a segment above the Tata Nexon and is therefore larger inside and out. It also has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and comes with plenty of standard safety equipment, so you will feel secure on both city drives and highway trips. The ride is good over broken roads, which helps keep the family comfortable on long journeys.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is easier to drive in traffic and will use less fuel, but the Nexon, with its turbo-petrol engine, offers stronger highway performance. You are also likely comparing one of the top-spec Nexon variants with the lower trims of the Victoris, which means you will be giving up some features. The other trade-off with the Nexon is that Tata’s after-sales service can be hit or miss, whereas Maruti generally has a strong reputation.

Overall, if space is your priority, then the Victoris is the better bet. However, if features and highway performance matter more, then the Nexon is worth considering.

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•4w

Between creta and Kia seltos Which one is better? Can we add maruti Victoria to this comparison?

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@vibhu If I had to rank them as an all-round package, I would go with Hyundai Creta, followed by the Kia Seltos, and then the Maruti Victoris. The Creta stands out for its refined ride, comfort, and consistently strong ownership experience. The Seltos feels a bit sportier and more feature-rich, while the Victoris is a compelling option if fuel efficiency and low running costs are your top priorities.

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As a first time buyer kushaq or victoris for family of 4

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@rd.1 My recommendation would be the Maruti Victoris. It offers more space, better practicality, lower running costs, and is likely to be the easier car to own over the long term. The Kushaq is the better choice only if driving enjoyment is your top priority, but as an all-round family SUV, my pick would be the Victoris.

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I want to buy a hybrid car with a sunroof, and my budget is Rs. 8-10 lakh. Which would be the best option within this budget?

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At Rs 8-10 lakh, there are no hybrid cars available in India. The only options in this price range are mild hybrids, which offer a small efficiency boost but do not provide the fuel savings or electric-only driving of a proper strong hybrid system. If you are specifically looking for a hybrid with a sunroof, you will need to increase your budget to around Rs 20 lakh or more, where cars like the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid, Grand Vitara Hybrid and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid become available. These are proper strong hybrids and are among the most efficient cars in India today.If your budget is fixed at Rs 8-10 lakh, the best approach is to focus on a good mild hybrid car with a sunroof, such as the Maruti Suzuki Fronx or Brezza. If space is not the highest priority, get the Fronx, as it is better value for money, giving you more features for your money. The Brezza, however, has more interior space, more powerful engines and a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating, so it could be the better choice.But then your other requirement - a sunroof - will not be met by either of these, as Maruti only offers this feature in higher variants. So if that is of the highest priority, check out a petrol car like the Hyundai i20, Tata Punch or Kia Sonet. Overall, our recommendation is to go for one of the mild-hybrid Maruti models and forego the sunroof. It's the better decision in the long run.

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Hello Autocar India team, I own a Maruti Suzuki S-Presso VXI+ AMT, which I purchased in October 2024. The odometer reading is 8900 KM. I am looking to upgrade to an EV. My driving will be mostly 90% city and 10% highways 1) How much should I expect while selling my S-Presso? 2) Among Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L EV, Kia Syros EV HTK (42 kWh) and Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X55, please rank the cars.

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With 90% of city driving, the move to an EV makes sense. Of the three in your shortlist, we would recommend you go with the Kia Syros as it's the most well-rounded offering as a car, and the electrical powertrain is very well calibrated. With the Kia, you can also expect a very reliable and glitch-free experience, as Hyundai (Kia's parent company) have excellent electric drivetrain experience. The Syros is also a very spacious car inside, and while the 42 kWh battery limits range, it will do just fine for your usage given that it is mostly all within the city. Make sure you have access to home charging, though, as relying solely on public chargers is not really feasible.

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I am a first-time buyer and confused about whether to buy the Tata Taigo Pure+ AMT, Hyundai i10 Sportz AMT or Swift VXi Opt AMT. I will use the car for occasional city as well as highway driving and not for everyday commuting. Please suggest the best option or any other option available around this budget range. Also, please suggest if I should but cng for this type of usage or stick to a petrol car.

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For your usage, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Swift VXi (O) AMT. As a first-time buyer with occasional city and highway driving, the Swift strikes the best balance of reliability, ease of ownership and driving comfort. The new Swift is a well-rounded hatchback with a refined engine, good fuel efficiency and a proven ownership experience. The AMT is smooth enough for city use, and the car feels stable and confidence-inspiring on the highway.The Tata Tiago Pure+ AMT is a strong value proposition with a solid build and good safety credentials, but the Swift has a more refined engine and a more consistent ownership experience. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz AMT is also a good option with a comfortable ride and a feature-rich cabin, but the Swift feels more engaging to drive and has a stronger resale value.On the CNG question, we would recommend sticking to petrol. CNG only makes financial sense if you have high monthly running, and for occasional city and highway use, petrol is the more convenient and hassle-free option. You avoid the compromises of reduced boot space too.

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