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Vks

•7w

I currently own a 2018 Jeep Compass 2.0 diesel manual. I am now looking for a comfortable petrol or hybrid automatic SUV that can match the driving dynamics of the Compass. I drive around 30 km daily in the city and love driving. Please suggest suitable options.

Autocar India

•7w

If you are looking for a petrol or hybrid automatic SUV that is as engaging to drive as your Jeep Compass, you will have to compromise on the comfort front.

The only SUVs that are comparable to the Compass in terms of driving pleasure are the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun, but they aren't as big or as comfortable as the Compass. The Skoda Kushaq is due for an update very soon, while the Volkswagen Taigun can be had in a 1.5 turbo-petrol-manual combination, unlike the Skoda.

If you are willing to compromise on the driving pleasure front, the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are the most comfortable options in the segment.

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Compass

from ₹20.99 Lakh

Skoda

Kushaq

from ₹12.42 Lakh

Volkswagen

Taigun

from ₹12.33 Lakh

Hyundai

Creta

from ₹12.56 Lakh

Kia

New Seltos

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Sid Sen

•1w

What is the best upgrade for me - a Grand Vitara, a Creta, or a Seltos? I am 67 years old and mostly drive locally, but I recently completed a long drive of 600 km in my Baleno without any problems.

Autocar India

•1h

It's hard to recommend a car without knowing a bit more about your requirements, like mileage, rear space, etc. However, as an all-rounder, we would recommend the Kia Seltos over the other two in your shortlist. The Seltos has smooth and refined engines, the car is well-specced, has good interior space, which has increased over the previous Seltos, while the ride too is now tuned more towards comfort. Furthermore, the Seltos is also the newest of the lot and thus would stay fresher while the other two are due for an update / new generation in about a year.

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Prateek

•5d

I currently own a Creta 1.4 diesel, and after nearly 10 years of reliable performance, I am planning to upgrade to a car with better road presence and visibility. My budget is up to ₹25 lakh. However, with the government expected to implement CAFE-III norms from April 2027 and stricter BS-VIII emission standards around 2026–27, it feels risky to go for a diesel vehicle as the resale value may drop in the future. Because of this, I am considering the petrol version of the Tata Harrier. Would it be a worthwhile choice? Can I realistically expect a fuel efficiency of around 12–14 km/l? Is it a prudent decision to go for the Harrier petrol, or would you suggest other options within this budget?

Autocar India

•5h

If you're uncertain about buying another diesel car, that's okay, as there are plenty of great petrol options available these days. The Tata Harrier is certainly big on presence and visibility, and its new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is smooth with more than enough performance. However, fuel economy won't be great as this is a big and heavy car, and while 12-14kpl might be possible on the highway, in the city, expect that to drop to single digits. You could consider the Tata Sierra, which uses the same turbo petrol engine but is a slightly smaller and lighter SUV. The fuel efficiency gains may be marginal, but you will see some improvement, and the Sierra is big on road presence, too. You could also consider the new Kia Seltos or even the Hyundai Alcazar, both of which have potent yet relatively efficient 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, and good road presence.

Sreejith Raghavan

Hi, I would like to replace my 2015 Ford Figo diesel with a new car. I quite like the new Škoda Kushaq and want to buy the 1.0-litre automatic. My primary usage will be around the city, with 3-4 highway runs in a month. Should I go for it or wait for the VW Taigun facelift? With these turbo engines, will the fuel efficiency take a hit? Please advise.

Autocar India

•6h

The Skoda Kushaq is a good choice for your requirements. The 115hp, 1.0-litre TSI engine is peppy, the cabin is comfortable, and the build quality is good too. Coming from your Ford Figo, you will also enjoy the driving experience. As for fuel efficiency, yes, the turbo-petrol engine will be less efficient than your current diesel. In our efficiency tests, the Kushaq 1.0 TSI with the 6-speed AT delivered just 8.5kpl in the city and 12.4kpl out on the highway. However, the updated Kushaq comes with an 8-speed gearbox, so expect slightly better efficiency.As for the Volkswagen Taigun facelift, it will essentially be the same car as the Kushaq. So there won't be much difference in terms of performance, efficiency or comfort. The notable differences will be in the exterior styling and certain features. So it only makes sense to wait for the facelift if you really like the look of the Taigun better than the Kushaq.

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