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•13w

Hi team, I am planning to buy an EV SUV. The budget is around 30 lakh. My priority is reliability and service support. Shortlisted Harrier QWD, VF7 AWD, and XEV 9e. Please suggest. Any chance Mahindra launching AWD variant soon? Thanks in advance.

•12w

For your requirement, we would pick the Mahindra XEV 9e. It feels the most complete package here, with a large battery, strong real-world range and a cabin experience that genuinely feels special and premium. It also benefits from Mahindra’s much stronger sales and service footprint compared to a new entrant like VinFast.

The Tata Harrier EV QWD is undeniably quick and impressive, but its range is meaningfully lower than the XEV 9e, which makes the Mahindra the easier long-term ownership proposition if range matters to you. Tata’s service reach is strong, but consistency can still vary depending on your city and dealership.

The VF7 AWD is the wildcard. It is quick, fun and interesting, but VinFast’s sales and service network in India is still very limited compared to Mahindra and Tata, which makes it a harder recommendation when reliability and support are explicitly your top priorities.

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•12w

Thank you for your Suggestion. What is your recommendation between xev 9e and atto3?

•12w

My recommendation is harrier QWD as it has best ride on highways, most cabin space out of all three and have features like 540 degree camara, digital OVRM and boost mode unique to it, tata has panindia footprint too for service support

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•22h

Suggest an EV under 26 lakh considering that my monthly running is 4000 km.

•19h

Consider the Mahindra XEV 9E for its efficiency, performance, comfort, and user-friendliness. If its size is a bit of a concern for you, you could consider the Hyundai Creta Electric. Sure, the Creta Electric might lack the visual excitement of the Mahindra car, and it also has a smaller battery, however it is a dependable, efficient electric car, one you can't go wrong with.

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•1d

Tata Harrier Diesel Automatic Adventure Plus Dark Edition or new Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic GTX with ADAS? Both fall in the same price range. Which would be the better buy for long-term ownership? I may keep the car for at least 10 years, and most of my usage will be on highways. The Harrier is bigger and more powerful, but I have some concerns about Tata's overall quality, especially the electricals, service and small niggles. Which of the two would be the better choice?

•2h

Go for the Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic GTX. For a 10-year ownership plan with predominantly highway usage, the Kia Seltos is the safer long-term bet. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful and rugged SUV, and it feels more planted on the highway, but Tata still has some way to go in terms of consistency in electricals, service experience and small niggles over a decade of ownership.The Seltos diesel is a proven package, the GTX is a well-equipped variant, and Kia’s service network and ownership experience are more consistent over the long term. The Seltos is also a very capable highway car, and the diesel engine is well suited to long-distance touring. The Harrier is the better choice if you absolutely prioritise size, road presence and ruggedness, but for a 10-year ownership plan, the Kia car mentioned above is the more sensible and dependable choice.

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•5d

Hi Team, I’ve finally decided to go ahead with the Tata Harrier Adventure X+ Diesel AT instead of the petrol variant. I was previously a WagonR owner, and for the last three years, I’ve been driving a VW Taigun 1.5 MT Petrol. My only concern with switching to a diesel is the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). My running is around 500 km per week, so I believe that should be sufficient, but I’m still not entirely clear about the DPF requirements. Does a diesel car need to be driven every day, or is regular weekly running of around 500 km enough to keep the DPF healthy? I’d also like to know about real-world experiences with diesel cars, particularly regarding DPF regeneration and maintenance. I’d really appreciate any suggestions or experiences you can share. Also, I’m a big fan of the Harrier. I did consider the 7-seater, but honestly, it feels a bit too long for my preference and has more of a “taxi” feel to it. The 5-seater Harrier looks much more proportionate and suits my taste better. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences.

•2d

With 500km a week, you are well above the threshold where DPF becomes a concern. The DPF is designed to capture soot from the exhaust and then burn it off during a process called regeneration. This regeneration typically happens automatically when the engine reaches operating temperature and is held there for a sustained period, usually during a 15-20 minute drive at steady speeds. Your weekly running is more than sufficient for this.You do not need to drive the car every day. What matters is that the car gets regular runs where the engine is warm and running at a consistent speed. Short, stop-start city trips are what cause issues, not the frequency of use. As long as your usage includes some highway or longer stretches, the DPF will regenerate as intended.In real-world experience, modern Diesel cars are far less fussy about DPF than people fear. The issues tend to arise only with very low-mileage, purely urban cars. With your usage, the Tata Harrier Adventure X Diesel AT is a perfectly sensible choice. It is a strong, refined engine with good long-distance capability, and the automatic gearbox is well suited to both city and highway driving.The Harrier is also the right choice from a proportion and feel perspective. The Tata Safari is a good car, but if you do not need the third row, the Harrier is the more balanced and better-looking option.Go for the Harrier diesel without hesitation. Your usage is exactly what modern diesels are designed for.

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