There are 7 to 8 members in my family. I am looking for a car within a budget of ₹9-10 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.

Autocar India

•14w

In your Rs 10 lakh budget, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LXi is your best. It is quite spacious and can comfortably seat seven adults, and its 1.5-litre petrol engine is refined and efficient. Also, with light controls, good visibility, and smooth power delivery, this Maruti car is very user-friendly, too.

Another option is the Renault Triber, which is surprisingly spacious, despite its smaller dimensions. You'll also get more features with the Triber, in your budget, hence from a value point of view, it is a better option.

However, the Triber's 1.0-litre petrol engine doesn't feel as effortless as the Maruti's 1.5-litre. Its engine of this Renault car works best for sedate driving, but on the highway. It feels underpowered, especially with a full load of passengers. Hence, if you drive regularly on the highway, go for the Ertiga instead.

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Karan

•5d

We are a family of five, and all of us are quite tall (men are 6 ft+), so we find it difficult to fit comfortably in smaller cars. We are looking to purchase a spacious and comfortable car within a budget of ₹15–16 lakh, with good fuel efficiency as we travel around 15,000-20,000 km a year. We are open to electric cars as well as used cars.

Autocar India

•3d

With five very tall adults and 15-20k km a year, a spacious three-row makes the most sense in your ₹15-16 lakh window, and I’d lean toward the Kia Carens 1.5 diesel manual in a mid variant with the second-row bench. It gives you real stretch-out space, good headroom, and a wide middle row so three adults can sit without rubbing shoulders too much. The low floor makes getting in and out easy for parents and kids alike, and the suspension takes bad patches calmly, so long drives feel relaxed. With your yearly distance, the diesel will use less fuel on highways and needs fewer fuel stops, which matters on family trips.If you want lower running cost in the city and can live with slower pick-up, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ZXi CNG is a strong value new car. For five tall adults it works well across the first two rows, and you can fold the third row for luggage, but with the CNG tank in the boot, there is little space if all seats are up.Given you’re open to used, a well-kept Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4 diesel is the most comfortable way to carry five tall adults and luggage. It is easy over long distances and feels very solid; just focus on service history and avoid abused fleet cars.

AMAR

I live in Andhra Pradesh, and most of my driving is on quarry roads and double-lane roads. I drive nearly 5,000 km per month. Please suggest a 7-seater SUV, MPV, or EV with captain seats within a budget of ₹30-40 lakh.

Autocar India

•1h

Your usage and requirements point to a tough yet comfortable diesel SUV with lots of space. In that use, the Tata Safari 6-seat diesel automatic Accomplished X+ fits you best. It rides comfortably on broken surfaces, feels steady at highway speeds, and the captain seats in the middle row are wide and easy to get in and out of, which matters when you are in the car for hours every day. They're also widely adjustable and even ventilated, which is a bonus. The diesel with an automatic gearbox means less effort in slow stretches and relaxed cruising between towns, and diesel makes sense for your monthly distance.Know the trade-offs. With all three rows up, boot space is tight, so plan for a roof carrier if you carry a lot of luggage, and Tata's aftersales and service network isn't quite as good as some other brands. If you are fine with a manual, the Toyota Innova Crysta 7-seat diesel remains a great long-term workhorse and is very reliable too. However, it's not as comfortable or well equipped as the Tata Safari.As for EVs, your two options are the Vinfast VF MP7 and the BYD eMax7. However, due to their long wheelbases, slightly lower ground clearances and underbody battery packs, we'd recommend sticking to an ICE MPV for your usage on rough roads and quarries. Additionally, their dealership and after-sales networks are still limited compared to Tata and Toyota.

Sreearg

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to upgrade from my Hyundai i10 Sportz 1.2 AT and am looking for a new automatic car with a maximum budget of ₹11 lakh (on-road). The car will be used mostly by my parents for city driving. My current shortlist includes: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT Hyundai Exter AMT Honda Amaze CVT Key requirements: Good real-world mileage Easy to drive in city conditions Comfortable and convenient for my parents Preference for top-end variants My annual usage is relatively low, around 6,000–7,000 km, so I am inclined towards petrol but open to diesel if it makes more sense. While the usage will be mostly within the city, the car may occasionally be used for long trips (around 500–800 km) once or twice a year. I am confused between choosing a more comfortable and efficient hatchback, a taller car with better visibility, or a more refined CVT sedan. I am also open to other suggestions slightly outside this shortlist if there are better options within this budget. Could you please advise on the best choice for my requirements?

Autocar India

•22m

Mostly city use by your parents, low yearly running, and a hard cap of about Rs 11 lakh on-road points to the Honda Amaze CVT.Why this fits your brief: compared to your 2013 i10 AT or the other AMTs you've shortlisted, the Amaze’s CVT will feel calmer and smoother at low speeds, so stop-go traffic will be less tiring. The cabin is simple, the seats are supportive, and visibility is good, so it is easy to drive and park. Petrol is the right pick for 6,000-7,000 km a year.Two watch-outs: the Amaze sits low, so getting in and out is not as upright as something like the Hyundai Exter. Fuel efficiency also won’t be as good as the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. In our real-world tests, the Amaze managed 13.28 kpl (combined), while the Dzire averaged 15.41 kpl (combined). If that is a concern, the Dzire is a good bet, though the AMT won’t be as smooth as a CVT. If your parents value a higher seat and an easy step-in, pick the Hyundai Exter AMT.Overall, for mostly city use and comfort for your parents, the Amaze CVT lines up best with what you described.

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