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I'm planning to buy a car. It's my first car. My usage is mainly city usage and occasionally highway use. My priority is comfort, mileage, low maintenance and good resale value. My budget is about 15 to 18L. Need your expertise on what to choose?

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Pick the Maruti Victoris, for its smooth, silent and efficient engine. Maruti’s service is simple and nationwide, and resale is likely to be strong, so your long-term costs and stress stay low. It rides comfortably over bad roads, the controls (steering, clutch and gearbox) are light, and it feels steady on the odd highway run.

Alternatively, you could look at the Maruti Grand Vitara, which is essentially the same car, but is sold through the Nexa sales network.

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@abishake alternatively you could also check out the New Honda City as it fits all 4 of your above criteria + it's reliable and great boot space. Only challenge could be to park as it's a big car.

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I need a car with 20+ mileage below 20 lakhs for comfort ride and good milage, hybrid or diesel

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I drive 300 KMS per day need Sedan car in Ev please give me any idea r 7 Plus one also ok in ev car please

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I’m 52 years old and have been driving a Maruti Ciaz ZXI for the last 10 years. It has covered only around 83,000km. I’m now looking for a 5 to 7-seater SUV with a budget of around Rs 20 lakh, with a 10 percent flexibility. I’m confused about whether to choose an automatic or manual, and whether petrol, diesel or a strong-hybrid powertrain would be more suitable. My priorities are good ground clearance, comfortable ride quality, well-finished interiors, a good infotainment system, strong safety features and reasonable maintenance costs. Please suggest a suitable vehicle based on these requirements.

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Given your usage pattern of 83,000 km over 10 years, your annual running is relatively low, so a petrol car or hybrid car makes the most sense. Diesel is best avoided as the cost premium and potential DPF-related issues are not justified at your running. Between automatic and manual, we would strongly recommend an automatic since it makes city driving far easier and modern automatics are reliable and refined.For your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the most sensible recommendation. It offers good ground clearance, a comfortable ride, a spacious and practical cabin, and a strong focus on reliability and low maintenance costs. The hybrid powertrain delivers excellent fuel efficiency in city driving, and the car is easy to live with over the long term. The infotainment system is modern and user-friendly, and safety features are well covered, including a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.If you want a 7-seater, the Kia Carens is worth considering. It offers a more flexible seating arrangement and a comfortable ride, but the Victoris Hybrid remains the more efficient and lower-maintenance option.

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Looking to buy my first car with a petrol automatic. I have never driven before, and going forward, I will mostly use the car for city driving with occasional highway trips. My budget is around Rs. 15 lakh. I am confused between the Brezza ZXI+ AT and Victoris VXI AT. Which one should I go for? Please suggest some better options as well within a budget of around Rs. 15-17 lakh.

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI+ AT. As a first-time buyer with mostly city driving and occasional highway runs, the Brezza is the more confidence-inspiring choice. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and predictable, the torque converter automatic is reliable and easy to live with, and the higher seating position gives you excellent visibility in traffic. This Maruti Suzuki car is also a genuinely comfortable 5-seater with a well-sorted ride, and Maruti's service network is a big plus for long-term ownership.The Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXI AT is a good car, but if you don't need the extra space, you are better off with a higher trim of the Brezza with more features. If you are looking for alternatives, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 AT is worth a look. It is one of the most spacious compact SUVs, has a wide cabin and a strong turbo petrol engine, but the boot is smaller than the Brezza's. The Skoda Kylaq AT is another option if you want a more engaging driving experience, but as a first car, the Brezza's ease of use and ownership peace of mind make it the better recommendation.

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