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•6w

Did I make a good choice by buying the Hyryder V MT after selling my 2017 XUV500 W10 MT? My priorities were brand reputation, engine reliability, and decent mileage in a 5-seater, all within a Rs 16 lakh on-road (CSD) budget. Was this a good replacement?

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•6w
Yes, we would say you made a very sensible choice, especially considering the priorities you had laid out. The XUV500 W10 was a large SUV with strong performance and road presence, but by today's standards, it was beginning to show its age in terms of refinement, fuel efficiency and overall ownership experience. Since your priorities were brand reputation, reliability, fuel efficiency, and a practical 5-seater under Rs 16 lakh on-road through CSD, the Toyoat Urban Cruiser Hyryder V MT fits the brief extremely well.
The biggest gain is in running costs and peace of mind. The Toyota badge, proven naturally aspirated petrol engine and excellent fuel efficiency make it the kind of car you can own for a decade without losing sleep. It is also easier to drive, more refined in everyday use and should prove significantly cheaper to run than the old XUV500.
The only area where you may feel you have taken a step back is performance and the outright SUV feel. The XUV500's diesel engine had effortless performance and a sense of occasion that the Hyryder's naturally aspirated petrol cannot match. If you enjoy spirited driving, you will notice that difference.
However, judging the purchase against the priorities you listed rather than against nostalgia for the XUV500, you absolutely made the right decision.
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Is it okay to purchase the Toyota Hyryder Hybrid G Optional variant with an upfront discount of Rs. 3 lakh on the ex-showroom price?

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Yes, that is a very good deal. A Rs. 3 lakh discount on the ex-showroom price is substantial and makes the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid G Optional a far more compelling proposition. The strong hybrid system is the main reason to buy this car, and with this level of discount, the payback period on the hybrid premium becomes much shorter, making the financial case for the hybrid much stronger. The G Optional variant is also well equipped, so you are not compromising on features. The only thing to check is that this Toyota car is not a very old stock vehicle and that the manufacturing year is recent. Overall, this is a deal worth taking.

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•2d

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