I am planning to buy a 7-seater and have two options. Option 1 is buying a new Eeco. Option 2 is a Renault Lodgy owned by my friend, which is 10 years old and has been driven 1,10,000 km. Which is the better option?

Autocar India

•11h

The Hyundai Creta SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT would be the recommendation here. On paper, the Tata Nexon Fearless Plus A DCA looks like the stronger value proposition because it offers a long list of features for significantly less money. However, the Hyundai Creta justifies much of its price premium through its larger cabin, superior rear-seat comfort, better refinement and a more polished overall driving experience. The naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with the IVT is also exceptionally smooth in city traffic.The Tata Nexon counters with stronger safety credentials and a richer feature-to-price ratio, but it still cannot quite match the Creta's sense of space, comfort and overall maturity. If you regularly travel with family, the difference is immediately noticeable.As for resale value, both cars perform well, but the Creta traditionally enjoys stronger demand in the used car market and tends to hold its value exceptionally well.

Hyundai Creta

Tata Nexon

Autocar India

•9h

Pick the Kia Carens Clavis petrol automatic for your use case. You sometimes need six or seven seats, and your running is low, so a petrol automatic with a roomy 3-row cabin makes far more sense than a 5-seat SUV.The Carens Clavis gives you proper family flexibility: five can ride in comfort, and when one or two more join, you have a usable third row for short trips. With the third row folded, the boot is big enough for plenty of luggage. The ride is comfy, it comes feature-loaded and getting in and out is easy for elders. Go for the 1.5 petrol with the automatic in a mid trim to stay near your Rs. 20 lakh cap.

Kia Carens Clavis

Autocar India

•2h

Your choice of a Linea suggests that you enjoy a fun-to-drive sedan. If that is the case, then consider the Skoda Slavia or Volkswagen Virtus with the 1.0 TSI automatic combination. The smooth torque-converter automatic makes city life easy, and the engine has enough performance for highway driving too. Under the skin, both sedans are largely identical, so choosing between them comes down to which design you prefer and which brand has a more convenient service centre near you. Alternatively, the updated Honda City is a solid choice that is easy to live with and a good long-term proposition. If you want to move into an SUV, consider the Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT or the Honda Elevate CVT. Both are solid choices for long-term ownership and feel spacious on the inside. An SUV will also be easier to get in and out of, and the elevated driving position makes it easier to manoeuvre in the city.

Skoda Slavia

Volkswagen Virtus

Honda City

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate