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Asked by: Sid I own a Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid V model. Within two years of purchase, i.e, November 2023 till now, I drove 60,000 km, an average of 2500 km per month. My usage is a mix of highway and city use. I am planning to buy an EV. I’m not comfortable with XEV 9E because it’s too big for a city commute. Please suggest a good car for mixed usage. I liked the new Volvo XE 30 and BYD Atto 3. Which one do you suggest? My budget is up to 45 lakhs. Both are excellent options and should fit in your budget of Rs 45 lakh. The Volvo EX30 is the more contemporary option with more luxurious interiors. However, it isn't very spacious and is missing some features you would expect at this price.Overall, your better bet is the BYD Atto 3, which, though a little bit older and with a quirky interior design, is the more complete car. Most of all, this BYD car has a more spacious interior, particularly in the rear seat. Moreover, it has a slightly higher range rating and a slightly lower price than the Volvo. Asked by: Sudhagar I want a torque-converter petrol automatic for daily commuting of around 40 km (mostly highway but often with city-like traffic congestion) and bimonthly hilly trips. I have been driving my friend’s Kylaq frequently since its launch. My heart says Kylaq, but my brain suggests the Brezza. Decent mileage, handling, and reliability matter. Please suggest. Yes, the Skoda Kylaq is the better as far as driving pleasure goes, while the Brezza has the Maruti advantage of good after-sales service, it's also more spacious inside, especially so at the rear, where the Kylaq has much less room.So if rear space is important, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the way to go. If not, the Kylaq will do just fine and buying one isn't a risk as Skoda have made improvements to their service network and the cars are quite reliable too. Asked by: NIKKHIL SATHE I have been using an Audi A6 for the past decade. I now want to purchase a new full-size luxury SUV with the latest tech features. My budget is ₹80 lakh on-road. I am willing to wait for new launches in 2026. I prefer a hybrid and am not fixated on any particular brand. I plan to use the vehicle for the next 15 years. Can you suggest a good luxury SUV that I can buy? At your price range, there aren't any full-size hybrid luxury SUVs, but you do have a few options. You could consider the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which, while not from one of the traditional luxury brands, offers comparable tech, space, and interior appointments to a full-size luxury SUV at excellent value for money.Alternatively, you would have to move a size down, but you can get an excellent, strong hybrid SUV in the form of the Lexus NX. It has a uniquely Japanese take on luxury, and its reputation for rock-solid reliability and low running costs means it will last you 15 years with little issue. Asked by: G Krishnan I am looking for a 7-seater that is spacious, including the third row, with a good balance of the latest tech, features, and boot space. As per your requirements, the Toyota Innova HyCross should be on your shortlist. The MPV has a spacious cabin, a decent sized boot with all seats up and comes with a smooth and efficient strong hybrid powertrain.This Toyota car also comes loaded with features like a sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS tech, ventilated seats and much more. Prices for the Toyota Innova HyCross range from Rs 18.06 lakh to 31.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India).Alternatively, you could also consider the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, which is mechanically identical to the Innova. Asked by: Avinash Jain My daily running is around 20 km, with 8 to 10 family short trips in a year. Please suggest whether I should buy a CNG, hybrid, or look for an electric car. My budget is around ₹20 lakh. All the powertrain options you have listed command an initial premium over their corresponding petrol versions. And going by your limited usage, it is difficult to justify this premium. Hence, opting for a petrol is your best bet.Still, if you want to keep running costs lower, consider getting a CNG car, which could cost you approximately Rs 80,000-100,000 more than a petrol car, which is a relatively smaller premium compared to a hybrid and electric car. Be prepared for relatively longer wait times while refilling at CNG pumps. Asked by: Ankush Agrawal I want to buy a car for Pune with high ground clearance. I have had past experience with excessive noise from a 3-cylinder engine. Is there any car with a 4-cylinder engine, high ground clearance (above 180 mm), under 4 metres in length, and an automatic transmission other than AMT? Please suggest. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza will fit your requirements really well. It is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 6-speed torque-converter transmission. The engine is smooth, and gearbox combination makes it easy to drive in traffic. There is ample ground clearance on offer as per your requirement.Another good and more reasonable option in terms of price would have been the Hyundai i20 with the iVT transmission. This Hyundai car has a smooth 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine paired to a CVT automatic transmission, which makes driving a pleasure. Yes, it doesn’t have as much ground clearance as the Brezza, but in our experience, for most situations in the city, you will be fine with the Hyundai hatch. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
