Hi. I drive a 2014 Ertiga diesel. I am 66 years old and wondering which vehicle I should change to. My current driving is about 250-300km of city driving per month and one outstation trip of about 200km once every three months. I am now looking for a 5-seater with ample boot space. Can you suggest a suitable option?

Autocar India

•3w

Without knowing your budget, it's hard to pinpoint exactly which car to recommend to you. However, given you're looking to upgrade from a 12-year-old Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, and given your requirements, we would recommend the MG Hector.

It's not a particularly flashy or exciting car, but when it comes to space for five, comfort and practicality, it is the best in its segment. The biggest highlight is its 587-litre boot, which is huge for the segment, and on top of that, it is incredibly comfortable as well.

If you don't mind a manual gearbox, the 2.0-litre diesel is strong and relatively efficient. If you want an automatic, however, you have to choose the petrol CVT, which is not very fuel efficient, but then your usage is quite low, so perhaps it won't be that much of an issue.

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Edward James

•3w

Thanks. I forgot to mention the budget was around 10 lacs

Edward James

•3w

Also a car that is not big but about size of acompact Suv

Ram B

•3w

Below is the answer from Google AI Sir... :) Top compact SUVs around ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom) in 2026 include the feature-rich Mahindra XUV 3XO, safe Tata Nexon, and premium-feeling Kia Sonet (base variants). For better fuel efficiency and value, options like the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai Exter, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger are popular choices under this budget. Lower variants of Maruti Brezza manual can also come around 10lacs, which is better than any of the above...

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Since you prefer diesels, the Tata Nexon would be a good choice for your needs. It gets a frugal 1.5-litre diesel engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is rated 5 stars for crash test safety in BNCAP and has a confident ride on the highway. The braking performance is good too, and in your budget, you can get the Pure + S variant that gets you a decent kit like LED headlamps, sunroof, reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers, etc.The Nexon returns an impressive 16.5kpl in the city and an even more impressive 19.4kpl on the highway. It is a well-rounded SUV for your needs and hence our top recommendation.

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If an upgrade necessarily means a larger car for you, the Mahindra 3XO won't be the right move after a Honda City. You'd be best served by midsized SUVs, which measure between 4.3 and 4.5m. Of the current crop of mid-sized SUVs, the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra are the best-rounded. The new-gen Renault Duster that launches on March 17 also has promise.If vehicle size isn't a dealbreaker, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is a good pick. It's got powerful petrol engines, feels solid, and ride and handling are also impressive. The interior is also spacious for what is a compact SUV, and higher-spec versions pack in loads of equipment too. In fact, a fully-loaded 3XO is better equipped than a fully-loaded City.Within the compact SUV segment, you could also consider the Hyundai Venue, which is a well-rounded package.

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