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I’m confused between the Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXi Smart Hybrid Petrol Automatic and the VXi Strong Hybrid. Most of my driving will be in the city, with a monthly running of around 1,000km. Which of these two variants would make more sense for my usage, considering fuel efficiency, running costs and overall value for money?

•3m

There's roughly a Rs 3.50 lakh (on-road) price difference between the Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXI AT and the VXI Strong Hybrid CVT, with the latter being more expensive. With the current price difference, given your limited usage, it'll take you a long time to recover that initial price premium before you benefit from the hybrid's lower running costs. Hence, it makes sense to opt for the petrol-automatic version which is quite smooth and efficient.

That said, there are some handsome discounts going on on the latter, which will bring the price gap down a fair bit. So, only if you are getting a good deal, we'd recommend getting the strong hybrid version for its efficient powertrain, and smoother, more responsive power delivery, which makes city drives a breeze.

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Should I consider purchasing Renault duster hybrid as a first time buyer? My primary requirement is decent mileage and long term reliability.

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The Renault Duster hybrid is an impressive car but the hybrid variant only makes sense if you will be driving a lot more than average. If your annual coverage is over 20,000km and most of it is in the city, then the hybrid variant makes more sense financially. If the Duster is what you like, given its styling and presence, the turbo-petrol version would be better to go for. However, since mileage is a strong priority, we would recommend you to check the Maruti Suzuki Victoris instead. It is the same size as the Duster, but offers better efficiency and comes with the reliability of Maruti. It is hassle-free, easy on the pocket and the vast service network and low part price also makes for a better case. The styling is not as bold as the Duster, but for your needs, the high mileage, easy-to-drive nature and reliability makes it a better choice.

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•21h

Hi, I am planning to buy a sub-4-metre automatic SUV but am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT, Hyundai Venue HX5 DCT, Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX M (O)/Edge, Kia Sonet HTK (O) DCT and Tata Nexon Creative DCA. Which of these would offer the best value for money? Do the reliability and overheating issues associated with DCT/DCA gearboxes still persist? My priorities are good real-world fuel efficiency and a smooth, reliable automatic gearbox. Driver-seat visibility and the availability of a reverse camera are also important considerations. Which would you recommend based on these requirements?

•28m

Given that fuel economy and gearbox smoothness are priorities for you, we'd recommend you consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI AT. Its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and six-speed automatic gearbox combination work very well to give a smooth drive. While it's not particularly sporty or exciting, it makes up for it with a pleasant driving experience. The Brezza's elevated seating also gives you a good view of the road and the reverse camera quality is decent.Of the others, the Tata Nexon Creative DCA offers the smoothest gearbox. However fuel economy will not be at par with the Brezza. In fact, none of the other contenders on your shortlist, which use turbo-petrol engines, will be able to match the Brezza on real-world fuel economy.

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