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•4h

I am interested in the Citroen C5 Aircross and currently have an opportunity to buy a 2024/2025 model that is still unsold and available at a substantial discount. I am aware of the car’s strengths, which is why I am considering owning one. However, I have some concerns about long-term ownership. The new-generation C5 Aircross is already available in Europe, while the current-generation model sold in India has been discontinued. I am looking at keeping the car for 10 years or more, so my main concern is whether Citroen will be able to provide parts and after-sales support for the C5 Aircross over the long term, especially since it is a CKD model. Citroen already has a relatively small service network in India, and not all technicians may have experience working on the C5 Aircross. If parts are no longer available locally, will Citroen India be able to source them from France or other markets in the long term? I am willing to bear a higher cost for parts if necessary, but I would not want the car to eventually become unusable simply because essential parts are no longer available. I am quite confused about whether to go ahead with this purchase. I would appreciate your advice based on the current facts and Stellantis’ plans for Citroen in India, particularly regarding long-term parts availability and support for discontinued models.

•5m

If you love the Citroen C5 Aircross and are getting a substantial discount, it can still be a good buy, but your concerns are valid. Citroen is legally required to support the car with parts for at least 10 years after production ends, and more complex parts can be sourced from France, even if it takes time; however, since the C5 is an SKD model assembled in India, most wear-and-tear parts should be available here. The bigger issue is Citroen's limited service network and inconsistent technician expertise, which can make ownership frustrating if you are not near a strong dealership. You are prepared for the extra costs, but it will also require a bit more patience, but if you're prepared for that, the C5 Aircross remains a genuinely comfortable and refined SUV. If you are worried about long-term support, a more mainstream alternative like the new Kia Sorento may be the safer long-term ownership bet.

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Hi all, I’m considering buying the Skoda Slavia 1.0-litre facelift automatic, which will be chauffeur-driven. I’d like to know how the suspension and ride quality are from the rear seat, especially over potholes and speed breakers. Does it have any issues with excessive body roll or jerks over rough roads? Also, are there any cooling or AC issues, as I’ve heard some complaints about the older models? I’ve also considered the Honda City, but overall, I preferred the Slavia as it felt far better to drive. Would appreciate genuine feedback from existing owners, particularly on the above concerns. Thanks!

•20h

Go for the Skoda Slavia facelift. It is a genuinely good choice for your requirements. The 1.0 TSI is now paired with the 8-speed torque converter automatic and is a smooth and reliable combination. The facelift also brings in rear seat massagers, which, being chauffeur-driven, is something you will enjoy, and the ride quality is well balanced for Indian conditions. It is not the softest suspension in the segment, but it is well damped and handles potholes and speed breakers without feeling crashy. The AC issue was prominent on the pre-facelift cars, and Skoda has made improvements to the system and it now has a new compressor too, which has addressed the issue and there have been fewer complaints about cooling performance. The Honda City remains the more comfort-oriented option with a slightly softer ride, but the Slavia feels a bit more premium. Since you have already preferred the Skoda from a driving perspective, the Slavia is the right choice. Overall, it is a solid, well-rounded sedan that should serve you well.

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•1d

I am looking for a car within 10 lakh (on-road budget) for my wife's daily commute in Kochi. I need a car with good road visibility, ease of handling and decent fuel efficiency. The car may be used for occasional highway commutes of around 100-150 km. A petrol engine seems like the right choice but I am a bit concerned whether the current models are E20 compliant. Do you think an EV would make any sense? If so, please recommend.

•22h

All new cars are engineered to handle E20 fuel, so there is no need to worry there, and you can go ahead with buying a new petrol car. The impact is limited to a slight drop in fuel efficiency compared to E10 petrol, but that will be the case with any car. Component wear and tear, meanwhile, is not a concern as it could be with pre-2023 vehicles that are not engineered to take E20 petrol. For your wife's daily commute in Kochi, with good visibility, ease of handling and mileage as priorities, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is the best fit. It is compact, easy to drive in the city thanks to its light controls, offers excellent visibility and has a smooth fuel-efficient petrol engine. It is also reliable and inexpensive to maintain, which makes it a stress-free ownership proposition.If you want a higher seating position and SUV-like visibility, the Hyundai Exter is a good alternative. It offers a slightly higher driving position and better road visibility while still being easy to drive and fuel-efficient, albeit not as good value for money as the Grand i10 Nios. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is another option that's even more fuel efficient, but visibility is not as good as in the Hyundai's.While an EV makes sense for the city component of your wife's usage, you must make sure home charging is possible at your residence first. However, the bigger issue is that at your budget of Rs. 10 lakh, none of the available EVs can comfortably do a long highway trip without some amount of range anxiety or reliance on the public charging network. If you're willing to take that risk, then EVs like the Tata Tiago EV are a good bet, but if not, then the Hyundai Nios or Exter are better bets for your wife.

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•15h

I am looking for a fun-to-drive manual car around the Rs 15 lakh budget. I live in a city with very little traffic and already have two sensible cars, so I now want something small, manual and fun to drive. Automatic transmission and mileage are not priorities. I am also an enthusiastic driver and enjoy revving the engine to extract performance. I am currently considering the Kylaq Sportline, which I can get for around Rs 13 lakh. Would the XUV 3XO or lower variants of the 1.3-litre Duster be better choices? I am also open to sedans such as the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, but I may not always be able to avoid bumps and broken roads when driving fast, so I would prefer something with more ground clearance. I also find them relatively large compared with what I am looking for.

•2h

Given your requirements, the Kylaq Sportline is a good fit. The 1.0 TSI is a genuinely punchy engine that loves to be revved; the manual gearbox is slick, and the car has a great ride and handling balance. The Skoda Kylaq is also compact enough to be genuinely fun on tighter roads, and the ride is well sorted for broken patches, which addresses your concern about sedans.The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a good car and has a more powerful engine, but it is not as driver-focused as the Kylaq. The Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo is a strong alternative if you want more outright performance, but it is a bigger car and does not feel as nimble as the Kylaq. The Kylaq is the right size, has the right engine and gearbox combination, and is genuinely fun to drive. At Rs 13 lakh, the Kylaq Sportline is also great value.

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•5d

Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•5d

Given your 12 years of trouble free City ownership, the Elevate is the most natural replacement. It retains Honda’s simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds substantially better ground clearance and gives you the easier ingress and SUV driving position you liked. The CVT is also very well suited to your low speed, low running usage and should make the transition to an automatic easy.On your E20 concern, we would not treat it as a reason to avoid the Elevate. Honda says all its cars manufactured in India since January 2009 are E20 material compatible, and the current Elevate is officially certified for E20. Honda also says E20 should not cause durability concerns or require any component changes. There can be a marginal reduction in fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy than petrol, but with your 500km monthly running, that is unlikely to be significant.The Seltos is worth a look, particularly if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but given your priorities of reliability, easy driving, low maintenance and long term ownership, the Elevate fits your requirements more naturally. The Windsor EV is also an interesting option, but at just 500km a month, there is little financial reason to move to an EV, especially when you have concerns about its touchscreen heavy interface.

I’m planning to buy my first car, and my primary goal is daily office commuting. The distance from home to office is 30 km one way in Mumbai, which is roughly 1,000 km a month. My requirement is an automatic car. Which fuel type should I choose - petrol or diesel? My budget is Rs. 10-15 lakh.

•2d

At around 1,000km a month, with a 30 km each-way commute in Mumbai traffic, petrol is the better choice. The running is not high enough to make a diesel automatic's higher purchase price and more complex emissions system worthwhile, particularly when much of the driving will be in stop-start traffic.For a first car under Rs 15 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5 AT would be a sensible choice. Its naturally aspirated petrol engine and torque converter automatic are smooth and well suited to Mumbai traffic, while Maruti's service network and generally low maintenance costs make it an easy car to live with. The automatic's certified efficiency is also a respectable 20.17kpl.If you want something more fun to drive, the Kylaq 1.0 TSI AT and XUV 3XO 1.2 turbo AT are worth considering, although their turbo petrol engines and overall ownership proposition are different from the Brezza.

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•2d

I want to know the launch date of the new Toyota Innova Hycross model.

•2d

The Toyota Innova Hycross facelift is expected to launch in early 2027. Toyota has already been testing the updated Hycross in India, with spy shots showing a revised front end, new lighting elements and a redesigned bumper. The facelift is expected to bring some interior and feature updates as well, while the existing 2.0-litre petrol and strong hybrid powertrains are likely to continue. Toyota has not announced a confirmed launch date yet, so early 2027 is the current expectation rather than a firm date.

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