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•3w

I have a budget of Rs. 12-13 lakh and am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for family use. My daily running is around 80-100 km, so I specifically need a diesel vehicle. Which option would you recommend?

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•3w

With 80-100 km daily running, diesel is the right choice, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel is the best fit for your needs. It is one of the few sub-4-metre SUVs still available with a diesel engine, and the 1.5-litre diesel is a strong, efficient unit that will handle your daily mileage comfortably. The 3XO also offers a spacious cabin, good rear-seat comfort and a strong feature set, making it well-suited to family use. It is also a genuinely enjoyable car to drive, with good performance and a solid, planted feel on the highway.

The Tata Nexon diesel is the other option worth considering, but the 3XO has the edge in terms of engine refinement, performance and overall ownership experience. The Nexon diesel is a solid car, but the engine is not as refined as the Mahindra unit, and the 3XO feels like the more complete package.

The only caveat with the 3XO is that the boot is one of the smallest in the segment, so if you carry a lot of luggage, that is worth noting. 

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•3w

@rakeshrockxz6 Go for XUV 3XO because Bigger feel solid build strong performance. Performance is a word which u get free with 3xo but it’s very very costly. Big brands offers 2 things - luxury and performance and of course safety but here u r getting safety with performance. So 3xo better. You will enjoy. Actually I test drive it once and it is running in my mind what was a performance

•3w

@rakeshrockxz6 Go for XUV 3XO because Dddd

•3w

@autocar.india 3XO has very limited boot space...biggest shortcoming!

•3w

I have a budget of 20 to 30 lacs and my daily running is 150 kms to highway out of which 80 percent is highway drive and 20 percent is in city.

•3w

@prince_sood Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel Automatic fits your need completely. It offers strong performance, excellent highway comfort, good fuel efficiency, and is one of the best long-distance SUVs in the ₹20-30 lakh range.

•3w

@adarsh_paliwal30 If i can extend my budget to 40 lakhs

•3w

@prince_sood If you can extend your budget to ₹40 lakh, my top recommendation would be the Toyota Innova HyCross Hybrid for its unmatched comfort, fuel efficiency, and reliability. If you prefer a more rugged SUV with a commanding road presence, the Toyota Fortuner 4x2 Diesel Automatic is another excellent choice.

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Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy my first car and am confused between the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX A MT Petrol and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ Turbo MT Petrol. I feel the Brezza offers better value for money, more features, and is actually priced lower than the 3XO. At the same time, I understand that the Brezza offers better reliability, fuel efficiency, and long-term peace of mind. However, the 3XO feels more premium and, from what I have heard, offers a better ride quality. I plan to keep the car for 10 years or more, so long-term ownership is an important factor. Could you please suggest which of these two would be the better choice for my requirements?

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•2d

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ turbo MT petrol. For a first car with a 10+ year ownership plan, the Brezza works well. Maruti’s service network, proven reliability and lower long-term maintenance costs make it a stress-free ownership proposition. The Brezza’s turbo petrol engine is also well-suited to Indian conditions, offering good drivability and efficiency without being overly complex. The Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX A MT petrol does make sense too, but we would lean towards it more if a peppy and lively drive feel is what you are after. Overall, the ride and handling balance is better with the 3XO, which has a good mix of city comfort and high-speed stability. The Brezza, however, leans towards the city with a much more pliant ride at low speeds. Thus for you keeping in mind a long ownership period, we would lean towards the Brezza.

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•1w

Brezza ZXI+ Petrol AT vs XUV 3XO AX5 Petrol AT. I’m super confused. I loved the peppy TCMPFI engine of the 3XO, but being in the Maruti family has made me used to reliability and smooth after-sales service. However, the higher taxes on the Brezza and the strong value-for-money proposition of the 3XO have left me stuck. Will the 3XO be as reliable as the Brezza for 8-10 years? I’m ignoring mileage for now, as the 3XO is already around Rs 2 lakh cheaper. My brain says Brezza, but my heart says 3XO.

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•2d

Go with the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 Petrol AT. The Brezza ZXI+ Petrol AT is a very sensible choice, but the 3XO is simply the better value proposition here. The 1.2 turbo petrol engine is genuinely peppy, the torque converter automatic is smooth, and the car feels more premium and better equipped for the money. The Brezza’s new Boosterjet engine brings down the price and offers the turbo punch you want, but it isn't available with an automatic. As such, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5 NA AT doesn't offer the same value for money as the 3XO.On reliability, the XUV 3XO is a proven product and Mahindra’s service network is strong. It may not have Maruti’s legendary reputation, but it is not a car you should be worried about owning for 8-10 years. The Brezza is the safer, more predictable choice, but the 3XO is the smarter buy here.

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•4d

I own a Tata Nexon AMT 2024 Pure S variant. My mother and I are the ones who drive the car. I like to take it on the highways and hills; my mother uses it for short distances: 80 city, 20 highways But the jerky shifts annoy me, and the visibility annoys my mother; lack of a 360 camera and seat height adjustment further adds to the stress for her Will the Amaze CVT VX variant be a good choice? For both of us, or which compact SUV with automatic transmission is a good choice with visibility and efficiency as well for city drives

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The Honda Amaze CVT VX is a very sensible upgrade from the Nexon AMT. The CVT gearbox is far smoother than the AMT, which will make both city driving and hill climbs much more pleasant. The Amaze also offers excellent visibility, a comfortable driving position and a reliable ownership experience. However, it is a sedan, so you will lose the higher seating position and ground clearance of an SUV, which can be useful on highways and rough roads.Given your usage, a compact SUV with a proper automatic gearbox is a better fit. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic is a strong recommendation here. It uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is much smoother than the Nexon AMT, and it offers excellent visibility, a comfortable driving position and low running costs. But it is on the pricier side.Overall, the Amaze CVT is a good alternative if you are happy to move to a sedan, but if budget permits, the Brezza is the more versatile choice.

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