•4w

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?

•4w

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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•2d

Hi, I am planning to buy my first automatic car in the 10-15 Lakh range. I'll primarily be using it for city commutes, along with a monthly long-distance trip of around 1200 km. Can you please suggest a car?

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•2d

I currently own a Skoda Rapid 1.5 TDI DSG, very happy with it's performace and efficiency. I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel. My concern is that the car is now 10 years old, but looks great, like straight from the factory, except for the usual Skoda niggles. I'm worried about when it would throw up a mechatronics failure and injector failure, as these are very common in Skoda and Volkswagen. The car has run only 65000 kms. Should I retain it or consider upgrading, or shall I get an OEM plus mods on it and enjoy it for the next 5 to 6 years? Definitely no idea of replacing as no car right now matches its power, torque, efficiency, etc

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