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I’m 47 years old and learned to drive six months ago. I want to buy my first car, which will be used mostly for weekend trips. Please suggest a car within ₹8-9 lakh that offers good mileage.

Asked by: Rupak Patra
The Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno are both easy-to-drive hatchback cars that you can consider. The two cars are mechanically identical, sharing engines, parts, and features, with only cosmetic differences between them.
Toyota Glanza

Toyota Glanza

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Asked by: Sunny S Tyagi

I want to buy a seven-seater car with decent boot space. I am open to ICE or EV options, and my budget is around Rs 20-22 lakh. My monthly running is around 1,000 km. Please suggest a comfortable, feature-loaded vehicle with a sunroof option.

The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option to consider. It is spacious, comfortable, and feature-loaded. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy and refined, and the 7-seater version has a decent boot space as well. The XUV700 is also available with a sunroof.The only downside of this Mahindra car is that the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is not very fuel-efficient, and you will need to be comfortable with the fact that the XUV700 is not a very frugal car.
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20 Dec' 25
Asked by: Pulak Pandey

Hello Autocar Team, my father is looking for a second vehicle. He currently drives a Safari Storme VX, which has covered close to 5 lakh km on the odometer and is still running well. He frequently visits paddy fields and drives on muddy roads. Since it is a diesel vehicle and considering upcoming regulations, the RC will not be renewed after four years. Along with the Safari, we are now looking for a capable electric vehicle that can handle off-road conditions and long highway drives. We have a good charging infrastructure at home. Please suggest the best-suited car.

The Tata Harrier EV is the closest you will get to your Safari with an electric vehicle. It will give you the same solid feel as the Safari you currently have, and beyond that, it makes for a good highway car with its stable high-speed manners, decent range and good ride and handling.The Harrier EV’s trump for customers like your father is its all-wheel-drive system, which allows him to tackle muddy tracks and fields with ease. The Harrier EV’s ground clearance is nowhere near as good as the original Safari’s, but it's good enough for light off-roading. In view of this, we feel the Harrier EV will be the right car for your dad.
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20 Dec' 25
Asked by: Sanjeev kumar

I am planning to buy a new car and have narrowed it down to the Tata Sierra TGDI top model (approx ₹24.5 lakh on road) and the Mahindra XUV 7XO; my monthly run is up to 1000 km and fuel efficiency is not a big issue, and I am looking for a tech-powered car with good road presence - which one should I choose?

The Tata Sierra stands out for its design. Its new 1.5 TGDI and 6-speed automatic gearbox combination is smooth, refined and delivers strong performance. Also, this Tata car is packed to the gills with tech and features, and you'll be happy to know that fit-finish and quality levels are the best compared to any other Tata vehicle on sale.The Mahindra XUV7XO, on the other hand, will continue to be equipped with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, which will certainly feel stronger and punchier than the Tata's unit. Both are likely to have a similar features list, and both are likely to rank similarly in terms of their ride comfort and driving dynamics. The Mahindra car, though, has an edge over the Sierra in terms of a third row of seating. It gives you the flexibility to ferry 6 or 7 passengers occasionally.So ask yourself this: Is having a third row of seats something that matters to you, in which case, the XUV7XO is the one to get. If not, go for the Sierra - it scores higher on emotional appeal.
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19 Dec' 25
Asked by: Rohit

I have a 2011 BMW 5 Series and am planning to upgrade to a performance sedan. I am interested in the BMW M340i, but am not sure if it will last another 10 years because of E20 fuel, and my budget is ₹1 crore - which car should I choose?

All new cars sold after April 2025 are engineered to run on E20, so you do not need to worry about long‑term reliability on that front. With that concern out of the way, you can confidently go ahead with the BMW M340i. It is a fantastic everyday performance sedan and will put a big smile on your face every time you drive it.
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19 Dec' 25
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