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Asked by: ameya mirikar I own a 2018 Maruti Celerio ZXI+ Opt, which has clocked 74,000 km. I am looking to replace it with an EV. Most of my running is in the city, with occasional outstation trips to Ahmednagar or Mumbai once every 3-4 months. I am confused between the Tata Tiago EV and the Punch EV. My budget is ₹10 lakh. Can you advise which is the better choice and which variant to consider? My main priorities are safety and comfort. If you drive mostly in the city, you can go for the Tata Tiago EV. It fits in your budget, is generously equipped, and is built specifically for the daily city drive. The Long Range version gets a 24kWh battery paired with a 75hp electric motor, with a claimed range of 315km. In real-world testing, Autocar India recorded an average range of around 187km, which is adequate for everyday city use, especially if you can charge the car overnight at home. Occasional short intercity trips can also be managed with some basic planning. Asked by: Gaurav T I am 41 years old and started my motorcycle journey with a Pulsar, which I rode for 15 years before switching to a Dominar in 2019. Although the Dominar’s power was addictive, it was not as smooth as the Pulsar and had vibes and niggles. I sold it and bought a Meteor 350 in 2021. While I enjoyed the smoothness of the J-series engine, it now feels underpowered. My rides are mostly in the city but include long commutes of 60–70 km and occasional weekend rides. What should I be looking at? Since you mentioned you have long commutes, and you want something fairly engaging to ride, we'll recommend a mix of ADVs and comfortable roadsters. The new TVS Apache RTX 300 makes a strong case for itself as a single bike to do everything. It is definitely something that should be near or at the top of your list. You can even take a look at the KTM 390 Adventure models and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 - both are quick, comfortable and have great long-distance capability. If you want a more road-biased bike, then options you can look at are the Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, TVS Apache RTR 310 and KTM 390 Duke. Depending on the balance between performance and looks you want to strike, they all have something unique to offer. Take a proper test ride of all bikes you shortlist before making a decision. Asked by: Utpal bhattachar I am currently using a 2017 Creta 1.6 diesel manual, and I love its pickup and overall driving feel. I have clocked 85,000 km so far, and my driving is mixed city and highway. I am now planning to buy a new automatic car. My requirements are good driving dynamics, a comfortable interior, and generous boot space because my kids are over 6 ft tall. I prefer diesel because I enjoy diesel performance on the highway, and cruise control is a must. Please advise. Thank you. First things first, you should know that some of the punch that you like about your Hyundai Creta's diesel engines is missing on modern day diesel engines. Engine calibration to meet the latest BS6 emission norms has, sadly, taken away that mid-range kick older turbo-diesels were known for. However, there are still some great diesel-automatic options available today. Among compact SUVs, the new Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO are worth a look. In the mid-sized SUV space, the new Tata Sierra, new Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta make for good, if unexciting, long-distance diesel SUVs. If your budget allows, you should consider the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO in diesel-automatic form. The engine-gearbox will be carried over from the current XUV 700. The 2.2-litre diesel engine is a smooth and strong unit and is really well complemented by the 6-speed automatic transmission. It is our pick of the diesel-automatic options. Asked by: Surendarnath I want to exchange my Datsun Go T 2019 and buy a feature-rich SUV with better driving dynamics, power, performance, ride quality, comfort, stability, suspension, and overall driving experience. I also want premium value for money and at least ADAS Level 2 features. Please suggest a car under a ₹20 lakh budget that covers most of these requirements. The best options for you to consider include the Mahindra XUV 3XO AT AX7 L and the Hyundai Venue Turbo DCT HX10. In fully loaded form, both compact SUVs pack in lots of comfort, tech and safety features, including ADAS. The Mahindra XUV 3XO has a more powerful engine, a smoother gearbox, more absorbent ride comfort and also feels more entertaining to drive. The XUV 3XO is more spacious, too. On the other hand, the Hyundai Venue has a fresher vibe to it and also feels more polished in its user interface and technology. Asked by: Mukund Mote Which family scooter or bike is best for both city and highway use for me? My height is 5′3″. In the family scooter space, consider the TVS Jupiter 110 and 125, Honda Activa 110 and 125, as well as the Suzuki Access, which are our top picks in the category currently. Since you haven't mentioned a price cap or displacement range for the motorcycle, we will provide options from both the 125cc and 160cc commuter classes. They will be easy-going, frugal, comfortable, and affordable machines to buy and own. In the 125cc class, bikes like the Honda Shine 125 / SP125 / Honda CB125 Hornet, Hero Xtreme 125R / Super Splendor / Glamour and TVS Raider warrant strong consideration. Coming to the 160cc class, bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Honda Unicorn / SP160 and Yamaha FZ models are worth taking a look at.Take a test ride of all before you make a decision. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
