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•22h

Hi Team, I have a budget of around Rs 14 lakh and am looking to buy a compact SUV with a diesel engine. I am considering the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO, but my usage will be occasional. Would you recommend either of these, and should I opt for a manual or automatic transmission? Are there any other alternatives worth considering, preferably at a lower budget? Kindly share your suggestions. Thanks in advance!

•3m

The decision for an automatic or manual really comes down to your driving conditions. It its a lot of traffic that you have in and around your area then go with an automatic and save yourself the hassle. If however this isn't the case opt for a manual as this will enable you to get a higher variant and thus more convenience features at your budget. The Tata Nexon would suit you just fine and the Pure Plus variant of the diesel automatic would fit nicely within your budget. If you do want more in terms of power and space then opt for the Mahindra XUV 3XO instead, as it has a wider rear seat and a slighly more powerful and refined engine too.

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•1d

With reference to my previous query, could you please advise how the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel-AMT compares with the XUV 3XO EV for a monthly running of approximately 2,000km, primarily on hilly roads (80% highway and 20% city driving)? Which would be the better choice within the same budget of Rs 9-14 lakh, considering running costs, performance, practicality and long-term ownership?

•4h

Do keep in mind that real-world efficiency will drop significantly in hilly regions, so factor the worst-case range of around 200- 220 km before making a decision. Despite that, if your daily commute is around 70- 80 km, and if you have a home charger, the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV could still be a good option. Not only will running costs be much lower than the XUV 3XO diesel-AMT version, but even the drive experience will be much smoother and far more seamless.

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•6d

I'm planning to buy a new car for daily use (we already have a Ciaz diesel at home), and I've been going back and forth for a while, so I'd really appreciate some expert opinions. I started with the Brezza, then widened it to the Nexon, XUV 3XO and a few others. My running is high, about 20,000 km (In total, 2 cars) a year (well over 15,000 km at the least), so I figured a diesel makes more sense than petrol. I liked the 3XO MX2 diesel the most. If I go ICE, it will be a manual only. Now the Kia Syros EV is on my shortlist too. On-road prices as I see them: 3XO MX2 about Rs 11 lakh, Syros EV about Rs 15 lakh, so a Rs 4 lakh gap. My rough numbers: - 3XO diesel at around 18 km/l and about Rs 98/litre works out to roughly Rs 1.09 lakh a year in fuel. - Syros EV charged at home (42 kWh pack, 320 km claimed, maybe 250 km in real life) works out to roughly Rs 30,000 a year in electricity. - Including lower servicing for the EV, I'm getting a payback of about 4.5 to 5 years. I'm also considering a home solar plant (about Rs 2.25 lakh). Other points: I can charge at home every day, and I rarely do trips above 300 km (and the Ciaz is there for any long trips). I also hear the Hyundai HE1i is coming around the end of this year or early next year, so I'm wondering whether to wait for it. So, what would you do? Is the Syros EV worth the extra Rs 4 lakh at this running, or should I stick to the 3XO diesel? Anything I'm missing, like battery warranty, resale value, or real-world range and service experience? Thanks in advance!

•1d

Of the cars on your shortlist, the Kia Syros EV would be the one we'd recommend. It feels superior to the Mahindra XUV 3XO in many ways. For starters, it feels significantly airier inside, offers more luggage space and just feels newer with better-executed tech. The ability to charge at home significantly moves the scale in favour of the Syros EV. Your electricity and charging costs would be negligible, particularly with a home solar plant. While the 42 kWh battery pack version will not be ideal for 300km road trips, a charging stop will give you the range you need. Where the Syros EV excels is as a city car with an ease of use and refinement that the Mahindra can't match.Kia has also gone the distance with assured buybacks and a warranty on the battery pack, so you can go ahead with your purchase with an added degree of comfort. Hyundai will bring out a new electric car next year, and it could be worth the wait if you're not in a pressing hurry for a new car. As things stand, however, the Kia Syros EV is a sensible pick for your requirements.

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•2d

I’m confused between two cars: the Maruti Suzuki Fronx naturally aspirated (NA) petrol and the Brezza turbo-petrol. Which one should I buy?

•2d

The choice of car completely depends on your requirements. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza Turbo is more powerful and does give you a slight performance edge over the Fronx with the naturally aspirated engine. Do note, Suzuki's turbo petrol engine isn't as punchy as turbo petrol engines that you get on cars such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, or Mahindra XUV 3XO. The focus of the Suzuki turbo petrol engine is on drivability and smooth power delivery, which makes it feel very comfortable to drive in town. On the other hand, the Fronx, with its 1.2 L naturally aspirated petrol engine, feels smooth and more than adequate for everyday duties. However, it doesn't have the performance of the Brezza's turbo unit, and you will particularly feel this on highways, where the Fronx's NA engine feels adequate but no more. If it's the convenience of an automatic that you're looking for, you are left with the Fronx NA only. The Brezza Turbo doesn't get an automatic transmission, at least for the moment. The automatic transmission version of the Brezza comes with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and is significantly pricier than a Fronx AMT.

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•4d

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•4d

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•5d

I am planning to buy either Kia Seltos HTX ivt or Tata Sierra EV empowered 75. Since there is concern on petrol availability/pricing and ethanol blending in the future, which option would be better for our monthly usage of around 500km within the city which will also include 2 trips outside the city every year. If I take Seltos, I am concerned about its resale value in 5 to 10 years and more for an EV as it is more expensive as compared to Deltos and its infrastructure problems. What do you suggest?

•5d

Go for the Kia Seltos HTX IVT. Your usage pattern of around 500km a month in the city with only two outstation trips a year does not justify the premium of the Tata Sierra EV Empowered 75. The Seltos IVT is a smooth, refined and reliable petrol automatic that will handle your city driving effortlessly, and Kia’s service network and ownership experience are strong. Concerns about petrol availability and ethanol blending are largely overblown - E20-compliant engines are designed to handle the fuel, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20 at this stage. The Sierra EV is a very impressive product with a premium cabin and strong range, but it is significantly more expensive and you will not recover that premium through fuel savings at your level of usage. The Seltos is the more sensible and cost-effective choice for your requirements.

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