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•49m

My budget is Rs 8-9 lakh. I need an AMT SUV to be driven by a lady, mainly for daily Chennai city commuting of about 80 km. My focus is currently on the Hyundai Exter AMT. Are there any better suggestions, or should we go for a CNG AMT by Tata?

•3m

Considering your daily running of around 80km, we would actually suggest opting for a CNG car to keep running costs down. The Hyundai Exter CNG is a good option, but it is available only with a manual gearbox. This is where the Tata Punch CNG AMT makes a lot of sense, as it combines lower running costs with the convenience of an automatic, which should reduce the stress of driving in Chennai traffic. This car also feels solidly built, has a comfortable ride and offers adequate performance.

If you are open to a hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG AMT is another option within a similar budget. This Maruti Suzuki car offers more cabin space and the convenience of a CNG automatic, although you will have to compromise on the SUV stance and the Punch's higher seating position.

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I’m planning to buy a family car, and my top priorities are ground clearance and safety. My budget is Rs 7-8 lakh, and I live in Odisha. Which car would you recommend?

•2d

Given your priority for ground clearance and safety, you should consider the Tata Punch. It's a 5-star-rated car for safety and feels robust in its build quality. What further strengthens the case for you is its ground clearance. While it is a small car, it has enough clearance to cover bad patches of road and the largest of speed breakers with ease. Do note, while there is enough space for four passengers, a fifth passenger will feel like a squeeze. You can get the Tata Punch in the base Smart trim or even the slightly better-specced Pure trim within your budget.

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•1d

Hi Team, I have a budget of around Rs 14 lakh and am looking to buy a compact SUV with a diesel engine. I am considering the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO, but my usage will be occasional. Would you recommend either of these, and should I opt for a manual or automatic transmission? Are there any other alternatives worth considering, preferably at a lower budget? Kindly share your suggestions. Thanks in advance!

•20h

The decision for an automatic or manual really comes down to your driving conditions. It its a lot of traffic that you have in and around your area then go with an automatic and save yourself the hassle. If however this isn't the case opt for a manual as this will enable you to get a higher variant and thus more convenience features at your budget. The Tata Nexon would suit you just fine and the Pure Plus variant of the diesel automatic would fit nicely within your budget. If you do want more in terms of power and space then opt for the Mahindra XUV 3XO instead, as it has a wider rear seat and a slighly more powerful and refined engine too.

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•1d

Hello, I am planning to purchase a new car and would appreciate your recommendations based on my requirements. We are a family of four, and all members are relatively tall, with heights ranging from 174 cm to 194 cm. Therefore, cabin space, seating comfort and ease of ingress and egress are important considerations. My usage will be primarily city-oriented, with the possibility of using the car for office commutes along Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road and occasional highway journeys. Around 70% of the usage will be for office commuting, while the remaining 30% will be for personal use, including occasional long-distance trips. My typical driving pattern involves approximately 400 km of office commuting every week, along with an additional 300–500 km of personal or long-distance travel once a month. My key priorities are excellent ride comfort, strong safety features, well-tuned suspension for both daily commutes and highway driving, a spacious cabin that can comfortably accommodate tall occupants, and reasonable maintenance and ownership costs. The car will be purchased under my company's car lease policy, which permits only electric vehicles. Based on my initial research, I feel the Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and Kia Clavis EV could be suitable options. However, I would appreciate an expert opinion on which of these models would best meet my requirements and whether there are any other electric vehicles worth considering. I am particularly interested in understanding which option offers the best balance of ride comfort, safety, practicality, maintenance costs and overall ownership experience. I would also prefer to stick with one of the major established manufacturers to ensure reliable after-sales support and predictable maintenance costs. Additionally, since the long-term resale value of EVs remains uncertain, I would like to keep the overall cost of ownership reasonable, taking the benefits of my company's car lease policy into account. I look forward to your recommendations. Thank you!

•21h

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis EV as it will suit your particular requirements well and has a well-tuned electric powertrain that delivers well on performance, refinement and an easy and fuss-free drive. Since all of you in your family are tall, the extra space inside would come in handy, and the third row would be useful to carry luggage for your family of four on your outstation travels you do every month. The Clavis is longer than the Tata Sierra EV and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara; however its not something that would be cumbersome in the city and moreover the benefits the Clavis EV powertrain offers more than make up for this. Power delivery is smooth and natural and the regen braking is really well calibrated and it is well equipped too with all sensible features that you would appreciate during everyday motoring. The Sierra EV would offer you a more lively and thrilling performance but since this is not a key requirement we would leave this option out for you. The eVitara too as passenger space inside is tight, especially at the rear and the boot is very small too. On the whole the Kia will prove to be a sensible, easy to use no nonsense EV and the most well rounded of the lot.

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•5d

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•6d

I am planning to buy either Kia Seltos HTX ivt or Tata Sierra EV empowered 75. Since there is concern on petrol availability/pricing and ethanol blending in the future, which option would be better for our monthly usage of around 500km within the city which will also include 2 trips outside the city every year. If I take Seltos, I am concerned about its resale value in 5 to 10 years and more for an EV as it is more expensive as compared to Deltos and its infrastructure problems. What do you suggest?

•5d

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•6d

For my personal requirements, I have shortlisted two cars including Mahindra 3XO Edge automatic and Brezza VXI automatic. The only reason for which I have shortlisted Brezza is because of its simple engine. Otherwise, everyone in my family wants to go with 3XO for its space, unique looks and bigger width. I want to know about TCMPFi engine. Will it be reliable and at least better than Nexon's Revotron?

•5d

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO Edge automatic. The Brezza VXi automatic is a safe, simple and reliable choice, but the 3XO is the better fit for your requirements. It offers a wider cabin, more space and a more premium feel, which your family clearly values. The TCMPFi engine is a turbocharged petrol unit and is fundamentally a sound engine. It is not a new or unproven powertrain, and Mahindra has had time to refine it. It is also paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is a proven and reliable gearbox type. Compared to the Nexon’s Revotron engine, the 3XO’s powertrain is more refined and the gearbox is smoother and more conventional in its operation. The Brezza’s naturally aspirated petrol engine is simpler and will likely be marginally more reliable over a very long ownership period, but the 3XO’s engine is not something to worry about from a reliability perspective. Given your family’s preference for space and the more premium feel, the 3XO is the better choice.

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