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I am looking to buy C segment SUV. I have listed out few vehicles below. Victoris / Grand Vitara / Hyraider - smart hybrid Honda Elevate Kia Seltos My budget is 15-16 lakhs and my priorities are safety, mileage. Please suggest best one.

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Depends on your boot space requirements, Elevate has a better boot space as compared to Grand Vitara Hybrid

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For safety and mileage, I'd recommend the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid. It offers great fuel efficiency and comes loaded with safety features. The Honda Elevate is also a good option, but I found the Grand Vitara to be more spacious and comfortable for long drives. The Kia Seltos is stylish, but it doesn't match the Grand Vitara in terms of hybrid efficiency. Overall, the Grand Vitara seems to be the best fit for your needs.

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