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•47w

Which is the best vehicle type for a daily commute of around 100 km: EV, petrol, CNG, or diesel? We undertake long drives only once every six months. Please help me choose the right car.

•47w

Given that your monthly running is quite high, we would recommend you consider an electric car. Most EVs on the market today will easily offer a range sufficient to cover your 100 km a day, and over the course of time, you will definitely save a lot in fuel bills.

However, it is very important to note that you must have access to your own charging at home or your place of work. Relying on public chargers will be difficult, given that you will have to find one vacant and working and then spend your time there.

We are unaware of your budget, but you can consider the Tata Punch EV or the Hyundai Creta Electric, both of which are good choices in their respective segments.

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•4d

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.

•1d

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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•2d

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?

•2d

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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•6d

I own a 2024 Tata Punch Adventure Rhythm with manual AC and showroom-fitted PU seat covers. I am facing a sweating problem around my thighs and back, even though I have Garware film on all the windows. I live in Mumbai, where the climate is humid. What would you suggest to address this problem?

•5d

PU seat covers do not offer good breathability, which is why you feel sweaty. Ideally, you should use the car's original fabric seat covers. Protecting the original seats only benefits the second owner, so you might as well enjoy their comfort and appearance. If they get soiled, you can always fit seat covers later.If you feel however you must have seat covers then switch to cloth covers which have much better breathability. You also get aftermarket cooled seat cushions that plug into the car's 12V socket. However, these can shift under braking or in an impact, which could make them unsafe in an accident. So, fabric seat covers would be our recommendation.

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•1d

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•1d

It is a tricky choice, but we would lean towards the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi automatic. In today's increasingly congested traffic conditions, the convenience of an automatic transmission is something you will appreciate every day. The additional features on the Brezza ZXi manual or Grand Vitara Delta may seem attractive initially, but over the years, the ease of driving an automatic is likely to matter more.The Brezza VXi AT is not poorly equipped either. It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, six airbags, ESP and hill-hold assist. You will miss out on features such as cruise control, a rear parking camera and a sunroof, but some convenience features can be added later through accessories.

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•2d

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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)

•1w

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.

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