I want to buy a seven-seater car in the ₹50-60 lakh budget range, with good mileage and power. Should I opt for the Fortuner or consider some other car?

Autocar India

•7h

As a second car alongside your Toyota Fortuner, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Long Range is the stronger fit because it is small on the outside and easy to park, yet feels very upmarket inside. It is also quick, refined, and very quiet in city traffic.Three reasons it suits your brief. One, the compact size makes daily driving and tight parking far less stressful than a bigger EV, which is what you want when the Fortuner already handles the long trips. Two, Volvo’s safety focus and the helpful driver add peace of mind. Three, the cabin, though cramped at the back, feels special, which keeps the “premium” feel you’re after every time you get in.A couple of trade-offs to note. The back seat and boot are not very big, so it is not the best choice if you often carry five people or a lot of luggage. Also, most controls sit on the centre screen, which takes a few days to get used to.If you expect more family use or frequent highway drives in the EV, pick the BYD Sealion 7 instead. It is larger, offers more rear seat space and a bigger boot. Plus, its battery is likely to give you a longer real-world range. The flip side is that it is bulkier in the city, and BYD’s service reach is still building up.Overall, as a premium, easy-to-live-with city EV to pair with your Fortuner, the Volvo EX30 fits best. Choose the Sealion 7 only if space and range matter more than compact size.

Toyota Fortuner

BYD Sealion 7

Volvo EX30

Autocar India

•3d

Considering your requirements and budget, the Skoda Kodiaq fits your brief better. Coming from a Tiguan, it will feel familiar and a clear step up: smooth petrol engine, strong highway stability, and a more premium, feature-rich cabin. Your running of 500 km a month is low, so a petrol car makes sense: it is simple to live with, refuels in minutes on road trips, and you do not need to plan charging. For a family of three, you get loads of space, plus a large boot for your highway trips.Pick the Mahindra XEV 9e only if you have a private parking spot where you can install a charger and most of your driving is in town. It will feel very smooth and quiet and will cost less to run, but highway trips will need planning in order to charge the EV.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Skoda Kodiaq

Autocar India

•3h

With 40 km a day and mostly highway, from your list, the Tata Nexon diesel fits best. It will use less fuel on long runs, feel more relaxed at 80-100 kph, and give easier overtakes with family and luggage. Your mix has enough highway, so the diesel’s exhaust filter should stay healthy. As a fuel type, CNG is cheap to run, but for 60% highway, it can feel slow, and needs more planning for refills. Better for mostly city use.Maruti Suzuki Victoris petrol will be simpler to own and should be reliable, but on highways with a full load, it will use more fuel than the Nexon diesel. Also consider the Hyundai Venue diesel, which is available with a smooth 6-speed auto. Overall, from your choices, the Nexon diesel lines up best.

Tata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Hyundai Venue