I'm 5'7", 60kg, and currently ride a Hunter 350. I find it heavy (181kg) for Bangalore traffic & miss the 'light & fast' agility of the legendary RX135. Your recent review of XSR 155 (137kg) got me excited as a potential replacement. My only concern is the 810mm seat height (vs. Hunter's 790mm). Will this be manageable for my height in stop-and-go traffic? Does the XSR 155 finally offer that 'flickable' RX135 experience, or should I stick to Hunter for its lower centre of gravity?

If you are looking for a no-nonsense, spacious 7-seater petrol, you can opt for the Toyota Innova HyCross, the Petrol GX 7 Seat variant. It is in your budget. It is a proper 7-seater car, with all three rows usable by adults as well.Toyota cars are known for their reliability, so keeping the car for the long term won't be a problem. The only downside is that the HyCross Petrol is not particularly known for fuel efficiency. If you want better fuel efficiency, you can look at the Kia Carens Clavis Turbo Petrol DCT.

You can consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO, which has just received an update with refreshed exterior and interior styling. It now gets a triple-screen layout, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos, a 540-degree camera, front and rear ventilated seats, and several other features.Mahindra has also worked on improving the suspension setup. Our pick from the variant lineup would be the AX7, as it sits well within your budget while offering a strong feature set for both front and rear passengers. Both petrol and diesel engines are powerful and deliver good performance. If your usage involves frequent highway driving, the diesel makes more sense; otherwise, the petrol XUV 7XO will serve you well too.

The Honda City and Elevate are similar in many respects, and the choice largely comes down to your preferred body style. The Elevate, with its higher ground clearance, is better suited to handling the unpredictability of Indian roads. Its practical boot (though City has a larger boot on paper, but Elevate's boot is easier to use), high seating position, and airy cabin are added advantages. The Elevate also gets a larger touchscreen and a more modern interior layout. So we would suggest go for Honda Elevate.

You can consider an electric car if you have access to home charging and most of your driving is within the city. While EV charging infrastructure on highways is growing rapidly, it remains unreliable, so if your parents need to travel extensively on highways, trips will require careful planning to ensure hassle-free travel.If you do decide to go electric, the MG Windsor EV Pro is a good option. It comes with a 52.9kWh battery and a claimed range of 449km. You can expect a real-world range of around 350-370km. This MG car is spacious, has wide-opening doors that make ingress and egress easy, and offers a comfortable ride, making it well-suited to your requirements.