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Asked by: Sahil Ummat I want to buy a premium 7-seater within a ₹40–45 lakh budget. My shortlisted cars are the Jeep Meridian, Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and MG Gloster. I’ve heard reliability concerns about the Meridian and Gloster. The Kodiaq’s AC performance is reportedly weak, and the Fortuner’s ride quality is said to be poor. Given these issues, which one should I choose? You have correctly identified each SUV's weakness; thus, it really boils down to which of these is the least worry for you. On the whole, the Skoda Kodiaq is something you could consider, unlike the other car's weaknesses. Also, you could offset the lower AC performance of the Skoda with good habits like parking the car with a sunshade and also using window blinds.If you are open to looking at an EV, we would recommend you look at the Ioniq 5. It isn't a three-row vehicle, but it addresses all of the weaknesses you have mentioned in the other cars in your shortlist. Asked by: Snehal Ghumade Given the current road conditions with cement roads, I want to upgrade from my Grand i10 to an SUV. I was considering the Vitara or Hyryder for their hybrid mileage, but I love Hyundai and am drawn to the Creta. I drive about 20 km daily in the city, 50 km on weekends, and take a 1,000 km getaway once every 3-4 months. My budget is under ₹20 lakh. I prefer an automatic and want a sunroof. Please suggest the best SUV for my needs. Since you are inclined towards the Hyundai Creta, go for it. The 1.5-litre petrol-automatic, is a great combination for its smoothness and refinement. In addition, this Hyundai car is more spacious than the Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and has a larger boot than the hybrid twins. Also, Creta in its petrol-auto guise, the SX Premium CVT comes with a sunroof among other premium features), is more affordable too. Asked by: Gautam Ghai After 13 years of driving a Jazz, I want to buy a new car for my family of three plus a dog. We live in a small city and drive very little, but take occasional weekend trips. My budget is flexible, ideally around ₹15 lakh. I’d like space, a premium feel and good ride quality. Please recommend 2–3 best options. Should I consider a sedan or stick to SUVs? I like the Alcazar but I’m unsure about spending over ₹20 lakh for my needs. You might want to consider the Kia Syros - a quirky, boxy compact SUV, with high-quality interiors and a surprisingly spacious cabin. It's a 60:40 split seats slide and fold too, adding flexibility, and its rear windows roll fully down, which is a positive for your pet. If you want something that's larger and more premium, you may want to check out the Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun, both of which are nicer to drive, especially for your outstation trip. Asked by: Indrajeet Kumar I’ve been driving a Grand i10 Nios for the past 5 years. I want to upgrade to a Jeep Compass for its space and premium feel, especially since our family is growing from 4 to 5 (three children, all under 5 years). Is this a good decision, or should I consider alternatives like the Creta, Hyryder hybrid, or other models? My daily office commute is ~30 km, with little to no traffic, and I occasionally take long trips of over 600 km every alternate month. The Jeep Compass is a very well-built and tough SUV, and also very good off-road; however, it is now quite old and rear space is not very good. This could be a problem with your family growing, as you have said. You would be better off with a Hyundai Creta, which is a good all-round SUV, spacious, well-equipped and with good engine options. If you are concerned about fuel efficiency, then opt for the Toyota Hyryder strong hybrid as the fuel efficiency will be much better. Just bear in mind that luggage space is compromised with the battery being placed in the boot; this could be an issue if you carry a lot of luggage on your weekend trips. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
