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•5w

I need to buy a new car. Please suggest one. My driving is 80% city use.

•4w

Since you're already using a Hyundai i20, and you want a car in the 15-20 lakh price range, you could consider a Hyundai Verna 1.5 petrol IVT. It is a smooth, easy-to-drive and feature-packed sedan. If you want to look for a vehicle outside the Hyundai brand, you could consider a Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT for a similar ownership experience.

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•4w•

@autocar.india what about new facelift Honda elevate

•4w•

@shivaneejain Go for Verna because

•4w•

@shivaneejain Go for Verna because it's one of the best sedan overall.

•4w•

I want a car about 8 lakh budget i drive often on occasion i want safety and good mileage and also maintainense free pls suggest a car

•4w•

Good recommendation 👍

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•1d

Hello Team, I currently own a 2013 Hyundai i20 Sportz CRDi and am planning to upgrade to a mid-size SUV. My budget is around Rs 20 lakh on-road in Kerala. My monthly running is approximately 700-800km, with occasional long drives, and I plan to keep the car for at least 10 years. I recently test drove the Duster 1.3-litre DCT automatic and was quite impressed with its driving dynamics and comfort. I really enjoyed the overall driving experience. Could you please share your insights on whether the Duster would be a good choice for long-term ownership, considering my usage and the fact that I plan to keep the car for 10 years? Also, are there any other alternatives in this budget that I should consider?

•1d

The Renault Duster actually sounds like a very good fit for your requirements. With just 700–800km of monthly running and occasional long drives, there is little reason to choose a diesel, and the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol gives you plenty of performance for both city use and highway trips. The Duster’s biggest strengths are its excellent balance of ride comfort and driving dynamics, along with 212mm of ground clearance.The 1.3 DCT is also a particularly good combination. It uses a wet-clutch DCT, and the gearbox is smooth enough in everyday driving while the engine provides strong performance when you are out on the highway.The only reservation is long-term ownership. This is a new-generation Duster, so there simply isn't enough 8 to 10 year Indian ownership data yet. The DCT is also mechanically more complex than a conventional torque converter, and Renault's service reach isn't as strong as Hyundai, Kia or Maruti.If you want alternatives, the Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT is the more conservative long-term choice, while the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 AT is worth considering if driving enjoyment is important.

I'm looking to buy the Seltos HTK(O) automatic but am confused between the 1.5 NA petrol IVT and the 1.5 diesel turbo TC. The petrol is costing me around Rs 17.9 lakh, while the diesel is around Rs 19.7 lakh, before any discounts or negotiations. My monthly running is likely to be around 1,200-1,300km, with roughly 60 percent highway and 40 percent city driving. This includes a 700km highway run to Dwarka from Bathinda and back, which is a regular trip, around 300-350km of office commute, and another 100-150km for weekend outings. In the petrol, I'm mainly concerned about E20-related issues such as moisture, the possibility of higher ethanol blends in the future, lower mileage and the engine feeling slightly underpowered, particularly during occasional trips to the mountains. With the diesel, my main concern is the possibility of DPF and EGR-related issues. The car will be driven by both me and my wife. Which one would you suggest for this usage? I'm more inclined towards the diesel, but the concerns around DPF issues are making me reconsider.

•1d

Go for the Kia Seltos HTK(O) Diesel AT. Your running is around 1,200-1,300 km a month with a 60% highway bias, which is exactly the kind of usage where a diesel makes sense. The diesel engine is stronger on the highway, offers better overtaking performance and will be more efficient over long distances, so the higher upfront cost will be recovered over time. The DPF concern is understandable, but your usage pattern is actually ideal for a modern diesel – regular highway runs keep the system healthy and minimise the risk of issues. The petrol IVT is smooth and reliable, but it will feel less punchy on the highway and in the hills, and the fuel cost difference will add up over time. As for E20, modern engines are engineered to handle it, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20, so it should not be a reason to avoid petrol, but in your case the diesel is simply the better fit. The Seltos diesel automatic is a well-rounded package and will suit your usage perfectly.

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•1d

I currently own a Mahindra XUV 3XO TGDi (Revv variant) and have clocked 6,300km over the past eight months. However, I am averaging only 8–9kpl. Since around 80 percent of my driving is within the city and I prefer high-performance engines, should I consider switching to the Kia Seltos Diesel or the XUV 3XO Diesel?

•1d

At 80% city usage, switching to a diesel purely for better mileage doesn’t make much sense. Your 8–9kpl is on the lower side, but the T-GDi is the performance-oriented engine, and frequent stop-start traffic will naturally bring down its efficiency.The Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel will deliver considerably better fuel economy and strong low-end torque, but it also brings the added complexity of a DPF. Since most of your driving is in the city, short and slow trips can make DPF regeneration more difficult. You would need to give the car occasional sustained runs to allow the system to regenerate properly.The Kia Seltos diesel is the better of the two if you want to move to a larger and more premium SUV. It is refined, has strong torque, and the automatic is well suited to relaxed driving. However, you would still have the same DPF consideration, and neither diesel will give you the performance character of your T-GDi.

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•1d

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•4d

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•3d

Go for the Skoda Kylaq Signature AT. For a new driver with predominantly city use, its 1.0 TSI with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic is smooth and easy to drive, while the compact dimensions make it relatively easy to manage in traffic. It also has a more mature, planted feel on the highway.The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro AT is the better choice if rear-seat space is the priority. Its cabin is wider and more accommodating for a family of five, and its 1.2 turbo-petrol makes 200Nm, giving it stronger low-end and mid-range performance than the Kylaq.However, the 3XO's boot is also one of its compromises, while the Kylaq offers a better balance of driving dynamics, boot space and highway manners. With your usage potentially becoming 80:20 city/highway, the Kylaq's combination works particularly well.

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•3d

Which car should I buy among Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Petrol base or Kia Seltos petrol base? And also tell me if anyone has faced power issue or pickup issue while overtaking as I want the car for long term.

•3d

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