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Asked by: Gajanan I’m Gajanan from Goa. I drive a Dzire LDi (diesel) that has done 2.47 lakh km and still gives 20 kmpl. I drive 80 km a day, 5 days a week, with five people on board. I want to upgrade to an EV for lower running costs and keep it for at least 10+ years. My budget is 20 lakh. I shortlisted Nexon 45, Curvv 55, and Windsor Pro. Should I wait for the e-Vitara or Sierra EV? Of your choices, we would recommend the MG Windsor Pro. It's got great interior space, good features, and a decent amount of range. Plus, MG's EVs have thus far proven reliable over the last few years, with numerous satisfied customers.You could wait for the Maruti Suzuki E Vitara and the Tata Sierra EV, but a good-spec version of either of these two electric SUVs will likely be outside of your budget of Rs 20 lakh.Two things to bear in mind. Electric cars’ resale values tend to plummet far quicker than ICE cars, so it's unlikely you'll get much after you sell it in 10+ years. And secondly, with your usage of 80km per day, five days a week, you will be charging the vehicle at least once or twice per week.While this is fine in the short term, frequent charging will shorten the overall battery life of the vehicle. Given your usage, perhaps a diesel car or a strong hybrid is a better bet. Asked by: Liju Bharat I’m 6ft 2in, heavily built, and my family of six is also tall. We own a Toyota Hyryder. I want to buy an SUV around 25 lakh with good cabin space, decent features, and good fuel efficiency. I’m considering the Kia Carens Clavis (for space), Maruti Victoris strong hybrid (for efficiency), and XUV700 (for space and features). Should I wait for the Tata Sierra or look for other options? What will be your suggestions? The Tata Sierra, while spacious on the inside, is only a five-seater. Yes, it has good space and features, but we have yet to drive it and experience its real-world performance and efficiency.The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option as it has comfortable seating for six adults in this segment and gets a well-equipped cabin with strong petrol and diesel engines. If ferrying six adults is the requirement, the Mahindra XUV700 will be your best choice. Asked by: Utkarsh Vibhute I own a 2014 Gen1 Renault Duster diesel, and it has been perfect for my family, especially the suspension. It is now showing wear, so I want to replace it. I was waiting for the new Duster, but learned it won’t have a diesel engine. I can wait three months. My shortlisted cars are the upcoming Tata Sierra, new Kia Seltos, and XUV700. Which should I buy? The first impressions we have of the Tata Sierra are definitely positive as it has a good amount of space, new-age tech and features, and impressive styling. And while Tata cars are re-knowned for their ride comfort, the Sierra is an all-new product, and we would have to wait until we get it out on the road to find out its real-world performance. The verdict will be out soon, so it would be advisable to wait for the review before taking a call.In case you aren't impressed, the Mahindra XUV700 has an excellent diesel engine and a lot more space as well. Asked by: Rajat I want to replace my 2014 Petrol Amaze, which is about to complete 1 lakh km. I want to upgrade to an automatic SUV under 20 lakh. My monthly run is 800 km (80% city, 20% highway). My priorities are decent average, good safety, tough build, and standard features. Also, given my run, should I opt for petrol or a hybrid? Given your limited monthly usage, you'd be better off with a petrol-automatic, rather than a hybrid. We'd recommend you shortlist the 1.5 Petrol IVT versions of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, for their smoothness and refinement, as well as their standard equipment.If you'd like to look within the Honda family, the Honda Elevate is also an excellent option, with the only downside being its overall refinement (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness levels), which isn't as good as the other two. Asked by: srinivas somayaj I currently own an automatic Fortuner used mainly for highway runs and need a new automatic car (strictly ₹15 lakh on-the-road, Chennai) for family use. My driving will be 70% city / 30% highway. It must be a wide, proven car that comfortably fits 2 adults + 1 teen in the rear, from established brands (no risky new marques), with strong safety and dependable performance. I’m deciding between GV, Victoris, Hyryder, and XUV 3XO - sub-4-metre cars won’t meet my rear-seat space needs. Which should I choose? The XUV 3XO you have shortlisted is a sub-4-metre SUV, but don't rule it out as it has a wide and spacious back seat. In fact, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which is also a sub-4-metre SUV, also has a wider back seat and more headroom than its larger siblings, the Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara, while having the same petrol engine and 6-speed AT.What's more, you will get a fully loaded Brezza ZXi+ AT for the same price as a lower spec Victoris VXi AT, and within your budget of Rs 15 lakh, on road. If you're fine with Kia as a brand, and don't mind the polarising exterior look, the Kia Syros 1.0 T-GDi HTX DCT is an excellent option in your price range, with superb interior space. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
