I'm torn between the Toyota Hilux and the Fortuner. Most of my driving is within the city or on highways, but the substantial discounts on the Hilux make it an appealing option. My primary concerns with the Hilux are: 1. Uncomfortable rear seats 2. Leaf spring suspension at the rear 3. A turning radius of 5.4 meters 4. High cost of accessories Given these factors, would it be more prudent to opt for the Fortuner, or is the Hilux still a viable choice despite these drawbacks?

With your kind of usage, a petrol automatic makes more sense; the higher upfront cost of a hybrid will offset any fuel efficiency benefit. In this budget, we recommend you go with the tried and tested Hyundai Creta Turbo DCT. It gives a mileage of around 12kph in the city, and around 15kph on highways. It is spacious and comfortable, and the ride quality is good for Indian city conditions.

For mostly city use with occasional highway drives, we would recommend you pick a car with a petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos with the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT automatic gearbox are the best options in this budget. Both SUVs are identical under the skin, so you should pick the one you like the look of more. They also have different interiors and slight feature differences. Both are also spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the petrol-CVT combination is refined and smooth.

The Nissan Magnite is a good option for you. It has a spacious cabin and a comfortable rear seat that can accommodate three adults. Apart from a 1.0 NA petrol engine, the Magnite is also available with a punchy 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that can also be had with a CVT automatic. Meanwhile, the Skoda Kylaq's rear seat isn't as spacious for three adults.

Given your requirements, your best bet will be the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. It is powered by a 103hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. The mid-spec Brezza VXi MT is priced at Rs 9.26 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with all necessary features like a touchscreen infotainment system, 6 airbags, a height-adjustable driver's seat, auto climate control, electrically adjustable and foldable outside mirrors, rear parking sensors and more.