Khekale

•7w

I want to decide on an SUV purchase between the Honda Elevate, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Grand Vitara. I value good features but no ADAS. Lower maintenance is also important. Please suggest in order of merit.

Autocar India

•6w

In terms of lowest maintenance, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will top the list. It doesn’t come with ADAS at all, so you can opt for the top Alpha+ variant with all the bells and whistles and still skip ADAS. If you choose the strong hybrid version, it delivers superb fuel efficiency in the city, while all versions have a comfortable ride and spacious cabin.

Among your other picks, the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq also don’t get ADAS and are otherwise well-equipped, particularly the newly facelifted Kushaq, though maintenance may be a bit more expensive.

The Honda Elevate gets ADAS on the top ZX variant, which means you will have to opt for the VX and miss out on some other features. For your needs, the Grand Vitara is the best fit, but do test drive all these cars before making a decision.

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Sahil

•6w

Thanks, great insights

Raj

•6w

Don't fall prey to the myth that Volkswagen cars are high maintenance. Nowadays, they have improved significantly. Their service interval is once a year (approx. ₹10,000), compared to Maruti's once every six months (approx. ₹14,000; 2 times * ₹7,000). I owned a Polo for six years and now own a Taigun, and I've never felt that maintenance was too high. For the initial cost, the vehicles are excellent to drive, handle well, and are very comfortable

Sunil

•6w

Which suv to buy in terms of mileage and performance. Skoda Kushaq or Seltos dct? 80% highway driving and 20% city.

Sunil

•6w

Should I buy New Škoda Kushaq or Seltos dct?My maximum usage is 80% highway and 20% city. Looking for better mileage also.

Pavan

•6w

Go for kylaq instead if you drive 80% on highway... it's very fun to drive but you might have to do some addons

Sridhar

•6w

Kylaq or Taigun are best options on highway due to their suspension setups tuned for a good balance between handling and ride, also 5 star safety rated. Seltos are softer suspensions and better suits city drives but not confident inspiring on highways (relatively).

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Sandeep

•3d

Which diesel automatic should I go for? My daily driving is around 80 km, including city, highway, and rural roads. My budget is Rs 15-20 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

Go for a strong hybrid like the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. For your 80 km daily mixed driving, this is now the smartest and most efficient choice.The reason is simple. With newer emission norms, diesel cars are no longer as efficient as they used to be, especially in mixed city conditions. Strong hybrids, on the other hand, deliver consistently high real-world efficiency not just in the city but even on highways, while also being extremely smooth and effortless to drive. In daily traffic, they feel almost like electric cars, and on highways, they cruise comfortably without feeling strained.This makes a big difference for your usage. Covering long distances every day means fuel costs add up quickly, and a hybrid will significantly reduce that over time. At the same time, the driving experience is very relaxed, with no gear shifts and seamless power delivery, which reduces fatigue in both city and highway driving.Diesel automatics like the Mahindra XUV 3XO still have their strengths. They feel stronger when pushed hard and are well-suited to highway-heavy use, but in your kind of mixed usage, they no longer offer the same efficiency advantage they once did.

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vivek arya

•1w

I want to buy a car but am confused between the Elevate ZX CVT and the Taigun 1.5 DSG (2025), as both are priced almost the same at around ₹17.5 lakh on-road. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•11h

Both are good choices at that price, but they’re aimed at slightly different buyers, so it depends on where and how you drive.The Honda Elevate and VW Taigun follow very different philosophies. The Elevate’s 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol with CVT is very well suited to city use. It is smooth, easy to drive and generally more relaxed in traffic. It is competent on the highway, but when you rev it hard for quick overtakes, the typical CVT “rubber-band” effect makes the engine sound loud and less refined than you’d like.The Taigun 1.5 TSI with the 7-speed DSG is the opposite. It is not as smooth in bumper‑to‑bumper traffic and it can feel a bit jerky at low speeds, but it comes alive on the open road. With about 150 hp and 250 Nm, it has a strong mid‑range and much quicker responses than the 121 hp Elevate, so it will comfortably leave the Honda car behind on the highway and makes overtaking effortless.Where the Elevate clearly scores is practicality. It’s the larger car overall and offers a more spacious rear seat and a significantly bigger boot (around 458 litres vs 385 litres in the Taigun), which makes a noticeable difference for family use and luggage.So, if your priority is comfort, space and mostly city driving with occasional highway runs, go for the Elevate. If you enjoy driving, do frequent highway trips and want performance and refinement at speed, the Taigun 1.5 DSG is the more satisfying choice.

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Subhashish Banerjee

•2d

My average running is 500 km per month. This will be my last car, as I am 56 years old. I have looked at the second base variants of the Sierra, Vitara, Victoris, and Brezza. In terms of looks, I like the Sierra, but I am confused about the naturally aspirated petrol engine. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•2d

Go for one of the Maruti cars, ideally the Victoris, as it is the most future-proof choice for your needs. The Victoris and Grand Vitara are essentially similar under the skin, but the Victoris feels a bit more modern inside, with a more premium cabin and better features at a similar price. It is also the newer product, which makes it a safer long-term bet. The only trade-off is slightly lower rear headroom due to the sloping roofline.Now, coming to the Tata Sierra. There is no doubt it is the bigger and more spacious car, with a strong road presence and a very practical cabin. In fact, it is one of the largest in the segment, offering more space and boot capacity than most rivals. However, the concern lies with the naturally aspirated petrol engine. It is smooth and fine for city use, but in a large and heavy SUV like the Sierra, it can feel underpowered and not very effortless, especially when fully loaded or on highways .Given your usage of around 500 km per month and your intention to keep the car for many years, what matters more is reliability, efficiency and ease of ownership, and this is where Maruti clearly has the edge.

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