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•21w

Having spent seven years with my Honda City, I am now looking to upgrade. My budget is around Rs. 45-50 lakh, and while I am inclined towards sedans, I am open to considering SUVs as well. My priorities are strong build quality, engaging driving dynamics, a high level of safety, and excellent interior comfort. I would appreciate your suggestions for a value-for-money vehicle that meets these requirements.

•21w

There aren't too many sedans cars left in the Rs 45-50 lakh price bracket, but the one that does remain represents superb value for money and fits most of your criteria. This is, of course, the Toyota Camry and will feel like an ideal upgrade from your Honda City. It's built around the same Japanese sensibilities of reliability, functionality, build quality and efficiency. It's incredibly well built, has a luxurious and comfortable interior with a spacious back seat, and being a strong hybrid, it's way more efficient than any other car of its size. Plus, with Toyota's famously reliable reputation, it will go on flawlessly for ages with minimal maintenance required. Its only shortcoming is that it isn't particularly fun to drive or tidy in its dynamics. For that, you'll have to stretch your budget by a few lakhs and get an Audi A4.

If you want an SUV instead, there are plenty of great options like the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron, or again, for a small stretch of the budget, the Audi Q3.

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•3d

Dear Autocar, I am confused between Meridian and Camry. I am not an SUV fan but the diesel engine and 7 seats seem practical. However the Camry HEV is super comfortable, stylish but it is limited to 5 seats and has poor ground clearance. I will be going on occasional NH long distance cruising and regular city drives. I value comfort, safety, reliability and understated luxury. What do you advise?

•2d

Since you value comfort, safety, reliability and understated luxury, the Toyota Camry would be the better option as compared to the Jeep Meridian. And if the roads are in general good shape, around your place of residence and over the trips you would make then the lower ground clearance should not be too much of a bother. Go with the Jeep Meridian only if you require the 7 seats for a large family perhaps or the roads where you live and travel over are in bad condition.

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•3d

Hi, I currently own a VW Vento petrol and am planning to buy a big SUV preferably Tucson or Tiguan. Unfortunately, both are unavailable and there is a dirth of cars in this segment. Hence, I am looking at 7-seater cars like VW Tayron, Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento. I am inclined towards Tayron but my brain is into Sorento. My usage is daily city drive and involves 3 to 5 long trips. I am quite unsure and confused with the future of petrol in india and also the longterm ownership of a hybrid. Look forward to your suggestion and take on this. Thanks.

•2d

The VW Tayron and the Skoda Kodiaq would both be more fun to drive. However, the Kia Sorento would be the more sensible buy with a well specced car at an attractive price. It would come down to what you want more from your new car. As for the future of petrol and hybrids, both are safe buys and should give you years of trouble free running. The hybrid system in the Kia is a proven unit too. The fuel issue if any is with diesel cars in Delhi where those cars older than 10 years are legally considered end-of-life vehicles.

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•1d

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•1d

It is a tricky choice, but we would lean towards the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi automatic. In today's increasingly congested traffic conditions, the convenience of an automatic transmission is something you will appreciate every day. The additional features on the Brezza ZXi manual or Grand Vitara Delta may seem attractive initially, but over the years, the ease of driving an automatic is likely to matter more.The Brezza VXi AT is not poorly equipped either. It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, six airbags, ESP and hill-hold assist. You will miss out on features such as cruise control, a rear parking camera and a sunroof, but some convenience features can be added later through accessories.

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•3d

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•2d

Mahindra has not yet confirmed an all-new ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket. However, there are some interesting developments on its future product roadmap. The company has outlined plans for 10 new ICE models by 2031, including nine new nameplates, with several expected to use its upcoming NU_IQ platform. The Vision X and Vision SXT concepts are among the products to watch, although their final positioning and specifications are yet to be revealed. A more immediate development is the possibility of a strong-hybrid version of the XUV 7XO, which Mahindra is evaluating and could introduce around 2027. This would potentially sit above the current petrol and diesel variants, offering better fuel efficiency and a more sophisticated powertrain. Mahindra is also working on a coupe-styled hybrid SUV, internally codenamed W623, which could arrive around 2028, although its positioning is not yet clear.

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•2d

I want to buy a compact SUV (petrol, automatic) under a budget of Rs. 12-13 lakh. Help me decide between Brezza, Venue, Kylaq, XUV 3XO and Amaze (since it is a compact Sedan) considering that the mileage within city should not be less than 13-14kpl.

•19h

Between your picks, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5-litre automatic is your best bet since city fuel efficiency is your main priority. The Hyundai Venue, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO all use turbo-petrol engines, which aren't particularly known for their fuel efficiency in the city. That said, achieving your target of 13-14kpl in city driving with any of these cars will require a very sedate driving style.The Brezza also comes with a smooth-shifting 6-speed torque converter automatic, which makes driving in the city very easy. One drawback is that, its interior won't feel as modern as the Hyundai Venue. The Honda Amaze is another good choice, but being a compact sedan, it won't feel as spacious as the Brezza.

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