The Skoda Kylaq would be a good option for you. The car is compact and thus easy to use in the city, while its ride and handling are safe and stable for your occasional highway runs too. It's safe and secured a 5-star rating in the BNCAP tests. The automatic gearbox is a torque converter unit, which is the smoothest type of autobox you can get this side of an EV. The only negative is a cramped rear for tall adults; if this is an issue for you, consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza . While the new model is yet to be crash tested, the previous version, on which it is based, had received a strong 4-star safety rating. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts Latest questions Asked by: NESARKIRAN BAGAD I own a 2020 Renault Triber, which is currently in good condition and has been driven for 48,000 kilometres. I would like your advice on the optimal time to sell this vehicle. Additionally, when considering a replacement, should I continue with the Renault Triber as a 7-seater option, or would you recommend a different model? I am asking because I have the perception that it may be prudent to use a car for no more than five years before exchanging it for a new one. Please guide There are multiple schools of thought - some people may want to keep the car for the longest time possible, some might want to replace it every few years, and some might want to replace it every year. Hence, there is no right or wrong time to sell your vehicle.If there is a car you're lusting after, or if minor niggling issues keep cropping up with your Renault Triber, then it certainly makes sense to replace it immediately. However, if the car is serving you well without any issues, you may hold on to it for a few more years. Interestingly, the resale value of a vehicle falls the steepest in the first two years, after which its residual value will reduce gradually.So the difference in resale value at the end of five years and seven/eight years won't be drastic if the car is looked after well. We'd advise you to sell it if you are ready to upgrade to maybe a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga/XL6 or Kia Carens Clavis. Asked by: Siva Kumar I am being offered a Tata Curvv EV Empowered Plus A 55 (Electric) variant at a discount of around ₹4 lakh after the consumer discount, Tata EV loyalty benefit and insurance discount. The on-road price comes to ₹19 lakh. The car also includes the November 2025 updates such as rear window shades, passive rear ventilated seats and dual-zone auto climate control. Is the Curvv EV worth it at this price, or should I go for the Harrier EV? I also own a Punch EV, but it is not sufficient for highway trips. Sure, the discounted price makes the Tata Curvv EV an attractive proposition; however, the Harrier EV is a far superior car overall - it has a larger battery, its motor makes more power, the cabin is far more spacious, and even in terms of road presence, it does a much better job.Yes, on account of its size and weight, its range might not be significantly more (despite the larger battery) than a Curvv EV, but between the two, it is the Tata Harrier EV that gets our vote. Asked by: Yash I’m looking for a spacious, feature-loaded 7-seater for a family of six adults. My annual usage is about 10,000 km with a 40:60 city - interstate split. I’m choosing between the Mahindra XUV700 AXL and the Toyota Innova HyCross GX(O). I prefer to keep my vehicles for many years. Which would you recommend? Both the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L and the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) are good SUVs, but quite different in character. The AXL variant of XUV700 is feature-rich and a performance-oriented SUV with strong petrol and diesel engines. The Innova Hycross GX(O) is the top-of-the-line non-hybrid or petrol-only variant, which is a practical and reliable option but lacks the tech and the wow-factor of the XUV700. Both SUVs are spacious, but the Hycross is also more comfortable than the XUV700 with a smoother ride and more room in all three rows. However, we feel for your annual running of only 10k a year, which is mainly on the highway, the diesel XUV AXL will be the best option as it offers strong performance, effortless cruising and despite being a diesel is quite refined. Plus, the AXL comes with ADAS features, which can be a lifesaver in high-speed situations on the highway.You should wait for the Mahindra XUV 7X0, which is the updated XUV700 with extra features like a third screen front passenger, to be launched in early January 2026, before making your decision. View all questions Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts
