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Skd

•1w

I have a budget of Rs. 30 lakh on-road, which I can stretch to Rs. 32 lakh if needed. I am looking for an automatic car with good build quality, comfort, and decent fuel efficiency of around 10–12 km/l. My shortlisted options are the XUV700, Alcazar, and Toyota Hycross. Please advise which one would be the best choice.

Autocar India

•32m

Considering your priorities, the Toyota Innova HyCross strong hybrid automatic fits you best. It rides very comfortably over bad roads, the cabin feels quiet and smooth, and the seats (even the third row) are spacious enough for family trips. In daily city traffic, the hybrid uses less fuel than your other two options, so meeting your 10-12kpl target is easy, and Toyota’s solid build and hassle-free service add long-term peace of mind. Do note, the nicer features are mostly on higher trims, and prices vary by city, so check which hybrid variant lands inside your Rs. 32 lakh cap.

If you want a stronger highway punch and the most features for the money, pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO automatic from your list. It feels very solid and packs a lot of safety tech, but it will use more fuel in town, and its third row is not as comfy.

Overall, for family comfort and easy running costs, the Innova HyCross hybrid lines up best with what you want.

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Hi Experts, I’m from Hyderabad. 45+ couple, 2 kids (11yrs) with Motion sickness issues, parents 80 yrs+. Need 6-seater Petrol AT with middle row sliding feature. Iam currently driving Zen estilo vxi petrol variant 2007. Budget is maximum Rs 30 Lakhs on road. Usage: 4000 km/yr, usage weekly once, 60% highway at 90-100 kmph, 40% city. Parents come 25% of the usage. Planning to keep for 12-15 years. Parents need easy ingress like Innova hycross. Is ADAS required according to my usage? Priority: No battery drain with weekly once use, suitable for kids with Motion sickness issues, safety, features, mileage, after-sales, resale. Shortlisted: 1. Tata Safari Petrol Accomplished Plus 2. Toyota Hycross GX O 6-seater 3. MG Hector Plus Petrol AT Savvy 6-seater 4. Kia Carens Clavis Petrol AT HTX O 6-seater Kindly let me know the Best fit for my usage in the above or any other car if iam missing the same. Thanks and regards Aarav Mehta

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•20h

Given your mostly highway family runs, low yearly use, need for a true 6-seat petrol automatic and easy step-in for your parents, the Toyota Innova HyCross GX(O) 6-seater fits best. It is the easiest to get in and out of among your list, the middle-row captain seats slide to set a calm seating position for the kids, and the ride stays steady at 90-100 kph, so they feel less queasy. For a 12-15 year plan, Toyota’s reliability, dealer reach, and resale make life simple, and petrol suits 4,000 km a year with weekly starts without battery worries.Do note the GX(O) is light on some nice-to-have features, and the petrol will not be as efficient as the hybrid, but your annual running keeps fuel spend in check.If you want a lower price and a more city-friendly size, the Kia Carens Clavis petrol automatic HTX(O) 6-seater is your next best pick. It also has a sliding middle row and a very easy step-in, but it does not feel as settled on the highway, and the third row is tighter.ADAS is not essential for your use. If within budget, auto brake and blind-spot alerts are useful; lane-keep can feel intrusive here. The MG Hector Plus is no longer on sale. The Tata Safari’s taller step-in is not ideal for your parents. Overall, go with the Innova HyCross GX(O) 6-seater.

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•5d

Want to replace my S-Cross. Please suggest a car around Rs 30-35 lakh.

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•8h

Without knowing more about your requirements and usage pattern, it is hard to pinpoint the ideal car for your needs. However, for someone upgrading from a Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is a great option.You'll appreciate the 7XO's suspension comfort and high-speed manners, and will be pleasantly surprised by performance, especially if you are upgrading from the 1.6-litre diesel S-Cross. The Mahindra's 2-litre petrol engine and 2.2-litre diesel unit score very high on power and refinement. Space is also aplenty, making the XUV 7XO feel like a proper jump up from the S-Cross. The XUV 7XO also packs in a whole lot of new-age features, giving you a strong sense of value for money.Alternatively, you could look at the Jeep Compass, which has the same global product vibe as the S-Cross had. However, service and reliability are a notch down on Mahindra.

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I am planning to buy the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T variant. However, I am confused between the MT and AT variants. Which one should I buy? Please note that this is my first car purchase, and I have recently learned how to drive.

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•9h

We'd recommend the Mahindra XUV 7XO AT for the convenience of automatic gearshifts, especially for a new driver like yourself. The Mahindra's automatic gearbox is very smooth and well in sync with the characteristics of the engine. Not having to modulate the clutch greatly reduces driving stress, which is something we would strongly advise considering, given today’s worsening traffic conditions.The trade-offs are simple. The automatic costs more, and won't be as fuel-efficient as a manual. If you plan long highway runs most of the time and enjoy changing gears yourself, the manual can feel more engaging too.That said, you'd be happier in the long run with the XUV 7XO AT.

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