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•4h

I currently own a Hyundai Verna Turbo DCT, Kia Carens Clavis DCT and Tata Altroz. Now, I am looking to buy an EV for my family, and I am confused between the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79kWh and the top-spec Tata Harrier EV (if that is what you mean by Tomahawk EV). Which one should I buy? My driving will be a mix of city and highway use, with a total monthly running of around 1,500 km. Peace of mind and hassle-free ownership are my top priorities.

•10m

The Mahindra XEV 9E Pack 2 79kWh would be our pick. With a running of around 1,500 km a month and a mix of city and highway driving, the larger 79kWh battery gives you a clear advantage - its real-world range is better, and its DC fast-charging speeds are quicker, making it more suited for long highway drives. Having been around for a while now, Mahindra has ironed out most software glitches with multiple updates; hence, the XEV 9E seems like the better bet from a peace-of-mind ownership experience perspective.

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•3d

I am currently driving a 2020 Skoda Octavia diesel and am planning to switch to an EV, as my daily commute is approximately 125 km, with around 70% highway driving and 30% city driving. I have shortlisted the Mahindra XEV 9e but am also considering the Mahindra XEV 9S, particularly the six-seater version. I would like to know how comfortable the 9S would be for my family of five, especially on longer journeys. How much boot space is available when the third row is in use, and is the third row comfortable enough for regular use? Would you recommend the XEV 9e or the XEV 9S for my requirements, or are there any other EVs I should consider? Please suggest the most suitable option based on my daily driving needs and family requirements.

•2d

The Mahindra XEV 9e is the right call, and go for the bigger 79kWh battery. You’re doing 125km a day, mostly on the highway, so range is what you’ll notice most. We got around 450km from a full charge in our test, which means plugging in every three days or so. The 9e is also lovely on the highway. The ride is plush and it feels planted at speed, which will make the switch from your Octavia easy.You don’t need a third row for five people. The 9e’s back seat is wide and the floor is flat, so three adults fit without a fuss, and the boot is huge, with a small extra one under the bonnet. The one thing to watch is the sloping roof. Anyone tall in the back may find their head close to the ceiling.In your case, we would skip the 9S six-seater. With captain’s chairs in the middle, someone in your family always ends up in the third row, and then there’s hardly any room for bags with the third row up. If you like the 9S, get the seven-seater instead. You all fit in two rows, and the third row folds away for luggage. It doesn’t ride as nicely as the 9e on the highway, though.

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•21h

Currently, I am using Celerio AMT that has completed 1,63,000 km in 12 year. I want to purchase a 6-7 seater car. I have shortlisted Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens Clavis or Tata Safari. Which car should I buy and should it be petrol or CNG?

•1h

The Tata Safari is the more expensive and more premium SUV option, but it is larger and heavier than the other two cars you've listed. Also, it is available only with a turbo-petrol, which given its weight, isn't going to be very efficient in the real world. Lastly, the controls like the gearbox and clutch are heavier compared to the other two which feel relatively effort-free. So we'd rule out the Safari.Given you're usage, opting for a CNG version will keep a check on your running costs. Both Maruti and Kia offer factor CNG options with their respective manual gearbox versions of the 1.5 petrol engine.The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a sensible choice here, given its reputation for reliability, ease of maintenance and Maruti's unmatched service network, which is important for a long-term owner. However, we'd recommend you to go for the Kia Carens Clavis which feels more premium than the XL6. The Clavis' cabin feels more upmarket, space is excellent, it is better equipped, refinement is better, and now it also offers a factory-fitted CNG variants. Overall, the Clavis CNG feels like the more polished offering, hence it gets our vote.

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•3h

The Venue's brighter and more welcoming cabin, and its light steering and smooth 5-speed manual gearbox (with the 1.2-litre petrol) make it a good city car. However, the Brezza's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol for similar money as the 1.2 NA petrol delivers stronger performance, well-suited for city and highway applications. Additionally, the Brezza's cabin is more spacious and its suspension more suited for bad roads. So while the Venue 1.2L is perfectly fine for the city, the Brezza 1.0 Turbo is a well-rounded option for similar money.

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•4d

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