Since you are a family of six, the Renault Triber is an ideal choice for you. Its sub-4m length will pose no parking issues, while brilliant packaging means there is reasonable space in all three rows. The middle row seat slide function also makes it easy to balance passenger and luggage space in the cabin. The relatively high seating also makes getting in and out easy enough. Do note, while the Triber was rated 3 stars for adult occupant protection by Global NCAP, it makes for a safer real-world option than higher-scoring compact SUVs. Thanks to the safety of dedicated seats for all family members. Nissan's version of the Triber, called Gravite, will be revealed in the coming weeks and could be worth a look too.

Considering your requirements, you should take a closer look at the Kia Carens petrol manual. The Carens has a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to 7 people with ease, and it has a comfortable ride quality.The Carens petrol is powered by a 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that's paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Kia Carens mileage for the petrol-manual variant is 15.70kpl (claimed). In terms of features, it comes with an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a rear parking camera, 6 airbags and more. The Kia Carens Premium (O) petrol MT costs around Rs 13 lakh on-road.

Since you already own a turbo-petrol Kia Carens, chances are that you might find the 1.5 NA Petrol's performance a touch lacklustre in comparison. However, since you are looking for a city car, the Seltos Petrol IVT will do the job just fine. This combination is smooth and refined, and the automatic is seamless in its operation. It is an ideal combination for the city, and one we can easily recommend.The iMT, on the other hand, is paired to the turbo-petrol, and even though there is no clutch pedal, you still have to row through the gears manually. And while the gearshift action is smooth and effort-free, you don't get the absolute convenience of full automatic. So for an effort-free drive, go for the 1.5 Petrol IVT version instead.

If your monthly running is just 500km and all of it is in the city, a diesel car is not the best choice. Diesel cars are best suited for those who cover a lot of distance on a regular basis, as in that way you will recover the initial extra outlay that you pay when buying a diesel. There is also the matter of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), which is a device that burns off trapped soot, but it does so only when it gets hot enough. Typically, this is when the car is driven at least once a week on a drive of more than 70 to 80 kms and at higher speeds around 55 to 60kph. If this is the case with you, then it should be fine; if not, you will get a prompt to do a DPF regeneration cycle with would involve a drive as stated above or idling the car for about 10 minutes with the engine above 2000rpm. Since you already have the Scorpio N, we would recommend you keep it for a while and see if this is an issue or not. In any case, keeping the car for a few more years will not greatly impact the resale value.