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•18w

I want to buy a 7-seater as a family car. My preferences are the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens, Kia Carens Clavis, and Mahindra XEV. I previously owned a Hyundai i20 and currently drive a Volkswagen Polo. I like the comfort offered by Volkswagen and Hyundai. I do not take family trips very frequently, but we do travel about twice a year. Based on driving comfort, long-distance comfort for all passengers, and fuel efficiency, what would you suggest? Also, would an EV be a better option?

•18w

Pick the Kia Carens Clavis 7-seater, preferably with the diesel automatic, for the best mix of comfort and fuel efficiency. You like the calm, comfortable feel of Volkswagen and Hyundai car, and the Clavis comes closest to that, with a cushy ride, a quiet cabin and light controls that make city driving easy. On the two long trips you do each year, it keeps everyone happier with a roomy second row, a genuinely usable third row, strong air-conditioning and a stable highway feel. If your driving is largely restricted to the city, the petrol DCT would be the better choice, though it is not as smooth-shifting as the diesel automatic's torque-converter gearbox.

An EV only makes sense if most of your driving is in the city and you can charge at home. In that case, the Carens Clavis EV’s smooth driving experience and very low running costs are worth it, though you will need to plan charging stops on those occasional highway trips.

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•18w•

i own a 5 year Ertiga and earlier i drove Tata manza, As i am retired at 58 and frequently every two months i drive high way mostly 2 persons to bangalore and hydrabad from bellary karnataka, I want to shift to new car with ventilated car and apple car play connected under 15 lakh budget

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I am planning to buy a car with a factory-fitted CNG kit, an automatic transmission, and cruise control within a budget of Rs 15 lakh. Please suggest some options.

•2d

There are quite a few options that would meet your requirements, so its hard to pinpoint a specific model without knowing a bit more about your requirements and driving conditions. If you are looking for a city car then pick the Tata Punch, the compact dimensions are easy to manage in tight city traffic and the elevated driving position gives you a decent view outside. If however you want something bigger and with more space then the Maruti Suzuki Dzire would be a good option as you will have more rear space as well as a larger boot. Both cars will fit well within your budget. If you want a larger CNG car then you will have to settle for a manual and the a model like the Kia Carens Clavis or the Maruti Victoris.

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•23h

Hello. We currently own a Renault Fluence 1.5 dCi and a Hyundai i10 Automatic. We are now looking to replace the i10 with another compact car, and I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20 IVT. Before the Fluence, we owned a Fiat Palio Diesel 1.9. The new car will primarily be used for city driving.

•5h

For primarily city use, the Hyundai i20 IVT is the best fit. Its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine is smooth and refined, offering good drivability in the city. The IVT automatic is also seamless and makes everyday city driving very convenient.It will also be more fuel-efficient than the turbo-petrol Skoda Kylaq and Citroen C3. The Kylaq is worth considering if you do more highway driving or need the added ground clearance.Overall, the i20 is a good upgrade over your i10 and makes for a great city runabout.

My previous car was a 2017 Toyota Etios Liva VX Dual Tone, which had covered about 75,000 km. We’ve sold it and are now planning to buy an EV. I’m leaning towards the Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 kWh variant. Is it a good choice, given reports that a new-generation Nexon could launch next year?

•3m

There is a new generation Nexon due; however, there isn't a firm timeline known so far. If you can wait, we would suggest waiting until the Bharat Mobility (Auto Expo), which is due to be held in early February. The plans for the new Nexon might be made clearer by then, and if not, you would have a few more electric options to choose from. Hyundai, for instance, will showcase its small EV called the Ioniq P. If you must have an EV right away, then yes, the Nexon is a good choice, but you can also consider the Kia Syros EV; it would be a bit more expensive but would offer you more space and a better-tuned powertrain.

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