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Asked by: Jagdish Shetty Hello, I am an avid Autocar India reader and a regular visitor to www.autocarindia.com. I also enjoy your podcasts. I wish to buy a 100cc motorcycle. Currently, I ride a Honda Dio and previously used the Splendor and Platina. Now, I have shortlisted the Honda Shine 100 and the TVS Sport. My usage will be strictly city-centric, approximately 10 to 40 km daily. My expectations are comfort, good suspension, easy maintenance, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Kindly guide me. Thank you. First of all, thank you for your patronage. We truly appreciate it. Coming to your query, both the Honda Shine 100 DX and TVS Sport will be frugal, practical and comfortable machines that will likely last you for a long time and return great fuel economy.Since the TVS uses a slightly larger 110cc engine compared to the Honda, which has a 99cc mill, expect the TVS Sport to have slightly more pep. Take a test ride of both machines before you decide. Asked by: Dipankar I have recently shifted back to india after 2 years and need a car immediately. My 70% of driving is in city - Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon and monthly around 500-600 km apart from some trips. Looking for a mid size SUV within 20 lakhs. As this segment is crowded so taking decision is tough and confusing. There's creta, seltos, victoris, hyryder, ev cars and many upcoming. Can you advise on a car based on above? Looking for a reliable with better premiumness in the car. Yes, you are correct, there is a lot of choice in the mid-size SUV space. It's hard pinpointing one without knowing a bit more about your preferences like mileage, rear space, driving pleasure, etc. However, a good all-rounder would be the Hyundai Creta.The Hyundai car offers multiple powertrains - petrol, diesel and electric - and all powertrains are reliable. The only issue is that the interiors do not feel very premium, we would suggest you wait a bit, as Kia will be unveiling the new Seltos next month, and this should be a good option with more premium interiors. Asked by: Raakhee Jayakris I am looking to replace my 2021 Tucson. My current usage is not more than 1,000 km a month, mostly on the highway. My budget is ₹50-60 lakh, and I have shortlisted the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, and Audi Q3. Looking for your guidance. We'd recommend you narrow down your options to the Mercedes GLA 220d and Q3, both of which have strong powertrains and are a touch nicer to drive than the BMW X1.Between the two, the Mercedes-Benz car has a more well-appointed cabin and a spacious interior. The Audi Q3's cabin is also high on quality, although it lacks flair. Where the Q3 shines is the ride comfort. Go for the Mercedes if you are willing to pick a diesel engine - you will appreciate the 220d's effortless performance on the highway.However, if you need a petrol, the Audi Q3's turbo petrol is far superior to what Mercedes and BMW offer, hence it gets our vote. Asked by: SURESH P Hi team, I intend to sell my 2018 Maruti Ciaz petrol and buy a new Maruti car around ₹10 lakh. I am a retired person, aged 61, and need an automatic car with good features such as a 360-degree camera, sensors, etc. Mileage is not an issue as the usage will be very low. My main requirements are an automatic transmission and all-around sensors and cameras. If you're keen on replacing your Ciaz with a sedan, the Dzire ZXI+ AMT is your best bet. You might miss the Ciaz's enormous boot space, as the Maruti Dzire's is relatively smaller; however, the Dzire's cabin is surprisingly spacious for its size, and the beige colour scheme certainly makes the interior feel bright and airy. Moreover, this Maruti Suzuki car is feature-loaded and includes a factory-fitted 360-degree camera.However, do note that Maruti only provides rear parking sensors with its compact offerings, and you will have to get front parking sensors fitted at the dealership or in the aftermarket for an additional sum. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
