Will the Ford Everest launch in India in the upcoming 1-2 years, as I am interested in purchasing it?

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For mostly city use in Bangalore, 500 km a month, and as a new driver who wants safety, comfort and an easy automatic, the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI automatic in the Prestige trim is a good fit. It scores a 5-star safety rating, the body feels solid, and it comes with multiple safety aids, which give peace of mind. The 1.0 turbo-petrol with the 6-speed automatic is smooth at low speeds and takes the stress out of stop-and-go driving. Ride comfort is good for our roads, and the driving position is upright with good visibility, which helps when you are still building confidence.A couple of things to note for your use. The rear seat is fine for two adults, but three across will feel tight, and the boot is okay, not the biggest. Overall, yes, for your priorities, the Kylaq 1.0 automatic suits the brief well.

Skoda Kylaq

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If you want to move up from 2012 Micra diesel and want good mileage, strong build and value, the Tata Nexon diesel Pure+ fits your brief well.Why it suits you: coming from a diesel Micra, you will like the easy pull at low speeds. The Nexon diesel feels relaxed in city traffic and on hills, so you change gears less and it never feels strained with family on board. It also feels solid on rough roads and at speed. Also, it has a 5-star safety rating.Two things to keep in mind. The Pure+ diesel will likely cross ₹11 lakh on-road, so if 10-11 lakh is a strict on-road cap, look at the Nexon Diesel Smart+ instead.If you can stretch your budget a little, go for the Nexon Diesel Pure Plus. If not, the Diesel Pure keeps the core strengths you want and stays closer to your number. Overall, for your needs, the Nexon diesel is the right fit.

Tata Nexon

Autocar India

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With 60 percent city, 30 percent highway and a bit of rough-road use, and 1,200-1,500 km a month, the Kia Seltos 1.5 diesel with the 6-speed automatic is the stronger fit for you. It pulls well from low speeds, so city drives and rural patches feel easy without pressing the pedal hard, and on the highway, it sits at speed calmly with enough power for safe passes. This automatic Kia car is a 6-speed torque-converter unit, smooth in traffic. At your monthly distance, it will also use less fuel than the petrol options.A couple of watch-outs: the diesel costs more to buy and is a bit louder at idle. If most of your city trips are very short in heavy traffic, the diesel’s particulate filter can clog over time, so plan one longer run each week to keep it clear.If your driving is mostly city and you value a quiet, easy feel, the Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the one to pick. The IVT feels smooth and is very relaxed in stop-go traffic. The turbo-petrol DCT offers the most performance, but the gearbox can feel a bit jerky in slow traffic.For your mix, we’d choose the Seltos diesel automatic.

Kia Seltos