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With a budget of ₹22 lakh, which seven-seater hybrid car without a sunroof should I consider?

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There is no hybrid 7-seater available in India.  The only one you could look at is the Toyota Fortuner, but that is a mild hybrid system and is priced at over Rs 50 lakh. If you are looking for a seven seater and something with a very low running cost, you could consider an electric car, assuming you have charging at home or work. The Kia Carens Clavis EV would be a good option in this case.    
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I am planning to buy a new car, preferably a diesel. My daily driving is approximately 100 km in the city. I am currently driving a Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT and am now considering upgrading to either a sedan or an SUV. My maximum budget is around ₹50 lakh (net) after exchanging my current vehicle. Could you please suggest a suitable vehicle in this budget that would be comfortable for daily usage and long-term ownership? Regards, Jitender

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You should check out a luxury SUV such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC or BMW X3, which will feel like a good upgrade to your Toyota Fortuner. They might not be as large, but given that your driving is in the city, this shouldn't be too much of a problem. They have sophisticated and refined petrol and diesel engine options, high-quality cabins and lots of features. Plus, they will be considerably more comfortable and easier to drive than the Fortuner. If you simply must have more space and size than the Fortuner, then consider the MG Majestor, which will be launching very soon. It's unclear how much you will get in exchange for your Fortuner, but assuming it is not too old, big Toyotas tend to hold their value well, so these SUVs should fit in your budget.

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Faisal A

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Hi everyone, I am from Kerala, Alleppey. I am confused between the new-gen Kia Seltos Turbo Petrol GTX A and the Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E. Both options are available at a price of ₹25 lakh (the Clavis EV is available with a good discount, so the price is almost matched). I need genuine suggestions. I considered many vehicles and finally shortlisted these two. I am not exploring any other options as of now. We are now a 3-person family, but occasionally, 5 to 6 people may travel together. I liked the middle and back row seats of the Carens Clavis EV. The 3rd row might be useful after 3 years. I built a new home, and a 3-phase connection is available. A facility for daily charging at home is available. Solar is being installed, so literally, charging will be taken care of. There is no daily travel. Less than 1000 km monthly travel. Mostly up-and-down 200 km on weekends or 2 times in a month. I am not planning for any long travel of 400 or 500 km at a stretch in the future also. Other travels are in the city only, within a 30 km range. I need good power. I enjoyed the EV's instant torque and the tuning of power in the Clavis EV (BE6 and XEV 9E felt overpowered for me). I plan to keep the car for 8 to 10 years. If both cars are reliable, I was thinking why I should waste money on petrol in the future if I can charge my EV at home almost every day. I may not even use an outside charger, maybe rarely. I was almost settled with the Seltos, but I was tempted by the EV after the test drive. It felt good. So please help me. Thanks in advance.

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Go for the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It is a fantastic, well-rounded and sensible car. Like you rightly mentioned, it offers the flexibility of seating 6 or 7 passengers occasionally, while being compact enough to drive around in town. The electric motor is very smooth (far smoother than any similarly priced ICE car), zippy, and this Kia car is very efficient.Furthermore, charging and maintenance costs will be much lower, and its comprehensive battery and motor warranty adds to the peace of mind.

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I am planning to buy a petrol SUV with a budget of ₹15 lakh. My driving will be mostly in the city, and my main priorities are good mileage and strong safety. Which SUV would be the best option in this budget?

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We would recommend you look at the new upcoming Skoda Kushaq. It sits above the compact SUV segment but is still not too large and is among the smaller of the mid-size SUVs, thus it remains quite easy and manageable in the city. The Kushaq is well equipped with many standard safety features and has scored a 5-star crash rating in the GNCAP tests, thus it meets your priority of safety too. Since you are driving in the city and looking for fuel efficiency too, we would suggest the 1.0 litre engine, which will launch with an 8-speed torque convertor automatic transmission. Torque convertors are the smoothest type of automatic transmission around, which you will appreciate in the city stop-and-go traffic. Being an 8-speed (earlier was a 6-speed unit), mileage should also improve over the previous car. It returned a figure of 8.5kpl in the city, 12.4 kpl on the highway, in our standard test cycle. Stay tuned to our channel as we will be driving the car shortly.

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Posted on: 10 Jan 2026