I need to buy a 7-seater car within next 2-3 months and my budget is between Rs. 15 and 18 lakh. My priorities are security and driving experience. I am confused between hydraulic power steering and electric power steering. Which type offers better driving feel and handling? Please suggest a suitable 7-seater car.

•15m

Within your Rs. 15-18 lakh budget, the Ertiga is the best fit, particularly if reliability, ease of ownership and practicality are your priorities. It is a genuinely spacious seven-seater, easy to drive and has good visibility, making it well suited to family use.

If you want something a little more premium, the XL6 is worth considering. It offers a more upmarket cabin and six-seat layout, but is essentially the more premium alternative rather than a fundamentally different proposition. It can still be considered within your budget depending on the variant and on-road price.

On the steering question, EPS is not something to avoid. Almost all modern cars in this segment use electric power steering, and it is lighter at low speeds while still providing adequate feedback at higher speeds. Hydraulic steering can feel more natural and communicative, but that alone should not determine your choice.

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