I currently use a Maruti Ciaz petrol from 2019 and am planning to replace it with another 1500 cc SUV priced around ₹18 lakhs. My monthly city running is less than 1,000 km. Please suggest a comfortable car.

I currently drive a Swift petrol 2016 LXi. My budget is a maximum of 17, where hoping I will get a resale value of 2 lakhs on the Swift, and 15 will be made in a loan. Changing cars because I want an automatic car. My driving is mostly 10k yearly. My driving pattern is local riding of 100km on working days in a week, mostly sedative driving. Weekend ride to the hometown of 400km to and from, which is a little aggressive, takes quick overtakes. As swift is capable of doing it. Since I don't have experience with turbo cars, where they are reliable in the long term. I am looking forward to using the car for the next 10 years. While suggesting, also recommend the type of automatic gearbox to choose. My father owns a VW Virtus 1.0 Highline. I don't use that car much. So the new car should compete with that car too, and family or I should feel downgraded from that car. Also, the new one should not be a sedan. What are my options currently, and should I wait for any upcoming cars? My priorities are a decent engine for the long term, maintenance should also be decent, as I feel Virtus maintenance is not something I can manage, coming from using a swift, decent fuel economy, decent power, confidence on steep hills, and good resale value. Keeping this order on priority, suggest to me some cars.

Hi, I need your advice. I drive around 1,000-1,500 km per month in Brahmavar/Mangalore, with 70% city use and 30% highway driving. We are a family of three, and I also travel with a large dog in the boot area. I plan to keep the car for 5-7 years. My budget is Rs. 15-20 lakh. I currently own a 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire Petrol ZXI. I am considering the Tata Sierra AT, Harrier AT, and Kia Seltos AT. I have a few questions: -Which one would be the cheapest to run per km over 5-7 years, considering fuel, service, insurance, and resale value? -Would petrol or diesel be better for my usage? -Which one is the most reliable and easiest to live with for city driving, carrying a dog, and luggage? -Are there any concerns with the Sierra being a completely new model?

I’m on the hunt for a car with a budget of around ₹22 lakh on the road (Bh registration). I’m open to stretching the budget a bit if I find a truly amazing car or one with cutting-edge tech. Right now, I have an R-Pass booking for the Duster Hybrid. I took the Duster 1.3L DCT for a spin and absolutely loved the driving feel and the engine. The front cabin was also quite nice. However, my family felt the rear was a bit cramped and congested. It’s usually just my wife and me travelling; my family rarely joins us for long trips. So, we’re still deciding whether to stick with the hybrid or explore other options because of the cramped space at the rear. Also, if they launch it at ₹24-25L starting, it would make it overpriced for the quality and experience it offers. I also test-drove a Seltos Diesel Automatic. Everyone enjoyed it equally. The only thing it didn’t quite have was the performance of the VW or Duster 1.3. But overall, it’s a good, stable car with good comfort and a smooth drive. I’m a bit worried about the ethanol mixing updates without proper planning by the government, and how it would affect our petrol cars since they support E20 only. Hence, Diesel feels safer, especially since I can do weekly or bi-weekly highway trips through the Atal-Setu/Palm Beach Road to get the right amount of highway running to avoid DPF troubles. I don’t have a home charger for an EV for at least a year until I shift into our new apartment, so I’m not sure if I should consider them. Also, there aren’t any reliable EVs within my budget except for the Hyundai Creta EV. It’s a nice car, but it feels a bit outdated and isn’t rated as safe as a 5-star vehicle. Staying away from Tata cars. Any suggestions welcome.