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•57m

Hi, I’m looking for a five- or seven-seater EV under Rs 20 lakh in Hyderabad, mainly for city driving with occasional outstation trips. Do you have any recommendations?

•3m

Both your options can come from the Kia stable. If you are looking for a value-for-money five-seater with good range, a spacious cabin and comfortable seating, the Kia Syros EV would be our recommendation. It offers 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options, with claimed ranges of 443km and 526km, respectively. The larger battery version also gets a more powerful 171hp motor, making it better suited to occasional outstation trips.

If you need a proper seven-seater, look at the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It has a comfortable and flexible middle row, a genuinely usable third row and enough performance even with all seven seats occupied. The Extended Range version has a claimed range of 490km, although our real-world test indicated around 320- 350 km. This is worth keeping in mind when planning longer trips.

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•3d

Dear Sir, please suggest whether I should buy an electric car or an ICE car, and which make and model I should consider. I am a 62-year-old man and currently drive a 2012 Maruti Dzire Diesel VDi with a manual transmission. It has covered around 50,000km and still delivers over 23kpl on the highway and 19kpl in the city. Its suspension and overall condition are also good. However, I now want to replace it or buy a second car for my personal use. I will be the primary driver. My requirements are a small car with an automatic gearbox and a 360-degree camera. My annual running is up to 5,000km, comprising around 3,000km in the city and 2,000km on the highway. My budget is up to Rs 15 lakh. Thank you.

•20h

If you are going to buy an electric car, make sure you have charging at home, as relying only on public chargers is really not very feasible. As for the choice of car, we would suggest the Kia Syros EV, which is very comfortable to get in and out of, to sit inside and on the move. It is well equipped too, and the electric drivetrain and electronic systems are well designed and robust.At your budget, you would not get the variant with a 360-degree camera, but the car would have a reverse camera setup, which should help. If you must have this feature, consider the Tata Punch EV, which is also a good buy with a good ride and easy ingress / egress and a nice high driving position.

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•1d

Hi, I own a Kia Carens Clavis EV that comes with 3 years of warranty. My running is below 12000km annually. I have an option to extend the warranty for 4-5 years. Should I buy the extended warranty?

•1d

In general, it is a good practice to have an extended warranty. It is a bit like medical insurance, you hope to never actually require it but its always wise to have a policy just in case. In the case of the car, the extended warranty on Kia Carens Clavis EV can also be transferred to a new owner, though double check this with your dealer. If that is the case this can help increase your resale value too. So all in all its a good backup to have.

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•18h

I’ve written to you a couple of times before, but I’m still waiting for your advice. I’m not sure why no one has responded. Anyway, I’d like to ask my question again. I want to buy a seven-seater with a budget of about Rs 20-25 lakh. I’ll mainly drive in the city, with occasional outstation trips on hilly terrain. Which vehicles would you recommend?

•15h

Apologies for not getting back to you earlier. For your budget of Rs 20-25 lakh, we would suggest looking at two options depending on what you prioritise.If you want an SUV, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol is worth considering. It has a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, a spacious and comfortable first two rows, a premium cabin and good highway performance. It is a particularly good choice if you will use the third row occasionally rather than regularly.However, if your priority is a genuinely comfortable seven-seater, the Kia Carens Clavis turbo-petrol DCT would be our recommendation. It offers better space utilisation, easier access to the third row and a more accommodating seating arrangement for all passengers. Its 160hp turbo-petrol engine also offers strong performance, while the DCT makes it convenient in everyday traffic.

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What are Mahindra’s plans for an ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO? Specifically, does Mahindra plan to launch any ICE SUVs in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket?

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Mahindra has not yet confirmed an all-new ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket. However, there are some interesting developments on its future product roadmap. The company has outlined plans for 10 new ICE models by 2031, including nine new nameplates, with several expected to use its upcoming NU_IQ platform. The Vision X and Vision SXT concepts are among the products to watch, although their final positioning and specifications are yet to be revealed. A more immediate development is the possibility of a strong-hybrid version of the XUV 7XO, which Mahindra is evaluating and could introduce around 2027. This would potentially sit above the current petrol and diesel variants, offering better fuel efficiency and a more sophisticated powertrain. Mahindra is also working on a coupe-styled hybrid SUV, internally codenamed W623, which could arrive around 2028, although its positioning is not yet clear.

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•1w

improve the grammar and write it in a paragraph - Hi Autocar, Iam looking to book a car this week. I have narrowed it down to one of 3 cars. Petrol Automatic IVTs. My running is mostly going to be 95% city (office to work in Mumbai traffic). Daily commute is around 15km, so I don't want a turbo in traffic. That's roughly 5k annual running. I am 6ft tall so wouldn't want something that is cramped 1. New Seltos HTK(O) 2. New elevate VX 3. Bayon HX 8 All of these are close to the 16L ex showroom price. I've driven the Seltos and Elevate. I really liked both of them. The Seltos feels more premium from the inside and I feel like that is something worth having in a daily car. The elevate is brilliant, but it seems cheap on the inside. No pani sunroof too, although I would maybe use it 1 day in year, it's priced the same as the Seltos, so that felt a miss. I know Honda engines are top, but at my running and limited enthusiast journey, I'm not sure if that does justice to need. Now comes the bayon. I have not done a test drive yet as its not available, but the bayon pricing at Hx6 and hx8 seems very close to the Creta currently.. I am tempted to go for the hx8 as it as a 360 camera,( I think that might be usefull for parking etc as I am coming from a hatchback ) but I am getting a "lesser car" vs the Seltos here I wonder.. Which one would you recommend? I am keen on booking before diwali, will see if there are any discounts on the Seltos (unlikey though)

•6d

All things considered, the Kia Seltos is the better fit for your needs. Since you are on the taller side, you will appreciate the extra room it has to offer compared to the Hyundai Bayon. Opting for the Bayon does get you a higher variant with a 360-degree camera, which can be helpful in tight spots. However, once you get used to the size of the vehicle, you might find yourself using the camera less often.As for the Honda Elevate, as you rightly mentioned, the Seltos feels more premium inside and costs about the same. The Elevate does offer a bit more performance from its 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, but since 95% of your driving is in slow-moving Mumbai traffic, the added performance won't really make much of a difference.Overall, the Seltos is the right fit for your needs.

Dear Autocar India team, I am planning to purchase my first family car with a budget of Rs 11 lakh and have already booked the Kia Sonet HTK+ variant. However, concerns raised on social media about the performance of its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine have made me reconsider my decision. Since our monthly usage is relatively low and the car will primarily be used for occasional trips, would the Sonet HTK+ be a suitable choice for our requirements, or should I consider another model or an alternative powertrain within the Sonet range? I would appreciate your professional guidance in making the right decision. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

•6d

If your usage is primarily in the city, the 1.2-litre Kia Sonet will serve you just fine. It has a smooth, refined engine paired with a light clutch and gearbox, which makes it easy to drive in city traffic. Where it falls short is on the highway, where it may need a downshift to make an overtake.If you frequently travel on the highway with three or more passengers, you would be better off looking at a turbo-petrol version of the Sonet. Alternatively, consider something like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Hyundai Venue with a turbo-petrol engine. However, the trade-off for better performance from a turbo-petrol engine is lower fuel efficiency in the city.If you only plan on using the Sonet around town, stick with the naturally aspirated engine. But if highway performance is important, the turbo-petrol is a worthwhile upgrade.

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