Autocar India

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You will have to stretch your budget significantly to purchase the Tata Sierra automatic. For around Rs 12 lakhs on-road, what you can shortlist instead are the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX3 Turbo-AT and Skoda Kylaq Signature AT, both of which are safe, spacious, comfortable, and also get a sunroof. The Maruti Brezza is likely to get an update in the coming weeks. Since you are not in a hurry, you could wait and see what it has to offer wait for, before going ahead with the purchase.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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Autocar India

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In the petrol scooter space, our top recommendations will be the TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 and the Suzuki Access. These scooters have good seating and suspension comfort, are quite fuel efficient and will be easy to own and maintain as well. The only two electric scooters which we'd recommend under the Rs 1 lakh mark are the new Bajaj Chetak C2501 and the TVS Orbiter. Do bear in mind that the Chetak is quite a small scooter, so if you're a taller person or ride two-up frequently, this could be something to watch out for. The Orbiter is a nicely spacious machine, but it prioritises range over performance, so its acceleration is quite dull. A test ride of these machines will help you narrow down which machine is best for you.

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Autocar India

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If you have the option to install an EV charger at your home or office or have easy access to EV charging, we'd suggest you go for the Tata Punch EV. It makes for a very good city car, with highlights being smoothness and refinement made possible by the EV powertrain. The Punch's relatively small size also makes it easier to drive and park, in case that's a consideration. The Punch EV 40kWh also has the power for your highway journeys. Also, you would need to work your route around the availability of chargers. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a larger car and makes more sense if rear seat space is a priority. It's a good city car with impressive ride comfort. However, the AMT gearbox will not deliver Punch EV-rivalling smoothness.

Tata Punch EV

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Autocar India

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The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and the TVS Apache RTX 300 are two very different motorcycles. The Meteor is a relaxed cruiser, while the RTX is an adventure bike, a sporty streetfighter.Objectively speaking, the RTX will be more comfortable and capable in just about every situation you'll find yourself in. However, it is quite a tall machine, so if you are a shorter rider, this could be something to look out for, especially at slower speeds in city traffic. Instead of the Meteor, we'd actually recommend considering the Classic / Bullet 350 because they have a more comfortable and upright seating position, which will be more conducive to comfort over your long daily commute. A test ride of these bikes will help you figure out which one is best for your needs.

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Autocar India

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While Citroen's sales figures are low, rest assured, the carmaker has no plans or intention to leave our market. India is a major production base for Citroen, and the company is heavily invested here. Citroen's poor sales performance is actually not reflective of the products, which are well-engineered and well-suited to Indian buyer requirements. The Basalt X stands out for its ride comfort and also has a very pleasant 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, which feels its best with the smooth auto gearbox. Citroen has also jazzed up the cabin with the Basalt X, and this has added greatly to its appeal. If you like the Basalt X and have a Citroen dealer in close proximity, it's a great car to buy.

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