I am single and looking for a fast, comfortable 4x4. I currently own a Thar but want something better. One vehicle that can do it all: high-speed highway cruising, off-roading, travel anywhere, and remain reliable, comfortable, and no-nonsense.

Autocar India

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Push back politely and tie full payment to a supervised PDI before registration; most dealers agree when money is on the line. With an EV, you want to catch battery, charging and software issues early, and once it is registered, a swap becomes far harder. Ask for the VIN and Form 22 by email and propose a 30-minute supervised inspection with your inspector at their yard, with their staff present, no photos of other cars, and you signing an indemnity. If they won’t allow yard entry, ask for the same PDI in their workshop or delivery bay before invoicing and registration. Put this in writing on the booking email: PDI by customer or professional, before invoicing, with the right to reject allocation if defects are found. Make the PDI EV-specific: check odometer is low, no warning lights, charge port door and latch, both charging cables present, wallbox details noted, AC charging demoed for a few minutes, app pairing works, software version recorded, panel gaps and paint closely inspected. If the sales rep still says no, escalate to the dealer principal and the carmaker’s customer care with your written request. Be ready to switch dealers. The only real downside is it can delay delivery a bit.

Autocar India

•10h

Buy the Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXI strong-hybrid, because it is the only true hybrid SUV you can get within about Rs. 20 lakh on-road today and its smooth, quiet drive will feel natural coming from a Honda City. You will see big fuel savings in traffic, and Victoris also comes with a comfy cabin and a stable ride quality.The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strong-hybrid are the same underneath, so if you prefer their styling or cabin look, that works too. I would still pick the Victoris as its the newest of the lot.One honest caveat: the hybrid’s boot is smaller than the regular petrol variant and performance is calm rather than quick. Also, top trims cross Rs. 20 lakh on-road, so stick to the base hybrid for your budget.If you can wait till Diwali 2026, Renault will launch the Duster strong hybrid and you may also see facelifts of the Hyryder and Grand Vitara, but that is yet unknown.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Renault Duster

Honda City

Autocar India

•10h

Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid or its sister model the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara; with 2,500 km a month in city and a chauffeur, it will slash fuel costs and stay smooth and quiet in traffic. In real city use, you can see around 20kpl, the automatic is seamless, and the hybrid system is proven for long, low-hassle ownership over 5-7 years. The back seat is comfy enough for daily commutes, ride quality is calm, and for your few self-driven highway trips it cruises easily and has the range of a petrol without the diesel DPF worries.One point to note: the hybrid’s boot is smaller than some rivals, so two big suitcases plus soft bags is about it. Also, it isn’t the quickest for fast hill overtakes, though it’s perfectly fine at normal speeds. If you need a bigger rear seat and huge boot above all else, MG Hector is roomier, but its city fuel costs will sting. For your use, the Maruti or Toyota Hybrid is the sweet spot under Rs. 30 lakh.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

MG Hector