Hi, I’m planning to buy a new car in Delhi NCR. The car will be mostly used in the city, with occasional highway drives. There are some tax benefits if I buy a car with an engine larger than 1.6L. What recommendations can I get in that segment? My requirements are ride quality, safety, and reliability.

Autocar India

•5m

For your requirement of a car with a large engine, we would suggest going for the Mahindra XUV 7XO turbo petrol. It comes with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which is strong and effortless for both city and highway use. More importantly, it offers a very comfortable ride and excellent high-speed stability, which suits your mixed usage well. It also has a strong focus on safety and build, along with a spacious and premium cabin.

The only thing to keep in mind is that it is a larger car, so it may take some time to get used to it in tight city conditions.

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•4d

Hi team, Planning to purchase mahindra xuv 7xo AX7T AT in petrol, my monthly running is around 500 km. Is advisable to go for petrol? Shall I opt for AX7L model? Please suggest.

Autocar India

•17h

The diesel Mahindra XUV 7XO is significantly more efficient than the petrol model. However, given your limited running, the near Rs 1 lakh extra spend for a diesel version of the same trim level doesn't add up. Further, modern-day diesels need a bit of extra care to keep running flawlessly. A steady speed highway drive, for instance, every couple of weeks helps in DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration. For someone with such low running, you might have to specially work a long drive into your schedule for this process. The petrol engine doesn't have any such extra requirement and is, hence, more suited to your kind of usage. The AX7 T is already well equipped and offers plenty for the money. Among the features exclusive to the AX7 L are powered front seats, configurable ambient lighting and larger 19-inch rims. To us, the features of more interest are concentrated at the back. Features such as a boss mode, rear wireless charger, and middle row ventilation do a lot to up the experience at the back. In a nutshell, it's worth considering the AX7 L only if the middle row seat will be used often.

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Deepak Keshan

•1d

I have booked the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7L AWD diesel automatic. My running will be very low, with drives only on weekends for about 150 km. Should I buy it, as AWD is only available in diesel?

Autocar India

•23h

The choice of an AWD or 2WD car really comes down to the kind of terrain you intend to drive on, and not really the distance. If you will venture off onto some trails and rough off-road areas, the AWD makes sense.The AWD system in the Mahindra XUV 7XO is a torque-on-demand system that automatically delivers torque to the rear wheels in loose and slippery conditions, such as muck and snow. There is also a 'LOCK' mode, which ensures that power is always going to the rear wheels. This can be used when driving over a continuously slippery terrain. If you are in this mode, remember to keep speeds low as this system is not designed for on-road high speeds and automatically switches to 'AUTO' mode at speeds above 80kph. Thus, if you are not really going to benefit from the AWD system, its best avoided and opt for the regular two-wheel drive model instead.Also, since your driving is limited, the petrol AT suits occasional use better as short trips under 10-15km often don’t let a BS6 diesel fully warm up, which can make DPF regeneration inconsistent. However, if your 150 km weekend drives involve a highway run, like with a continuous stretch of about 80km and speeds around 60kph then you should not have a problem with the DPF.

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Arun Sharma

•1d

Hello Autocar Team, I am planning to buy a new car. My monthly running will be around 500 km, and I also have a second home that is connected by a 1 km stretch of rough, unpaved (kuccha) road. At times, when the entire family travels together, we require seating for up to 7 people. Considering these requirements, would the Kia Carens Clavis be a suitable option for my needs, or should I look at other alternatives?

Autocar India

•1d

For your requirement, the Kia Carens is actually a very good fit, and yes, it makes sense to consider it. Your usage is quite low at around 500 km per month, so a petrol automatic or manual is the right choice. Diesel is not required and may not suit such low running.The biggest reason the Carens works for you is the flexibility of 7 seats. It is also a comfortable car, especially for family usage. The ride quality is well-suited for city and highway driving, and the second and third rows are usable, which is important in your case.For your 1 km kuccha road, the Carens can handle it without any issues as long as you drive carefully. The suspension is compliant enough for mild rough roads, but it is not a hardcore SUV. So you will need to go slowly over bad patches.If you want something more rugged with better ground clearance, you can also consider the Tata Safari. It is better suited for rough roads and has a stronger SUV stance. While it is not as flexible or practical as the Carens as a 7-seater, it is still decent for family use. It is also a better 7-seater than something like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, where the fixed middle row makes the third row less flexible and more cramped.Go for the Kia Carens if your priority is comfort, space and flexibility for family use. Consider the Tata Safari if you want better rough-road ability and a more rugged feel, but with some compromise on third-row practicality.

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