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Asked by: Rishab garg I have just learned to drive and am buying my first car. My usage will be about 30 km daily in the city and one 500 km (one-way) trip each quarter, mostly on the highway. My priorities are safety, then cabin comfort (good seats, rear AC vents), and then mileage. Diesel is not an option. I’m deciding between the Mahindra 3XO and the Tata Nexon and am leaning toward the Nexon Pure+ S CNG. Please advise. If you've got your heart set on the Tata Nexon iCNG, go for it. It is a very practical car, and the variant that you've selected spells good value for money. The turbo-petrol-CNG combination is quite smooth, and performance is respectable too. Do keep in mind that if your daily commute includes frequent stop-and-go traffic, city efficiency could be on the lower side - around 13.4km/kg; however, on the open road, you could easily achieve around 24km/kg. Asked by: varun sachdev I am looking to buy a petrol automatic car with a budget of up to ₹8 lakh. I travel about 90 km daily in heavy city traffic (Gurgaon–Noida). Is the Hyundai Exter a good option, or can you suggest a better alternative, as mileage is a priority? I’m not interested in cars as small as the Celerio. The Hyundai Exter is a good all-rounder and will be a nice upgrade from your existing Maruti Wagon R. However, considering you drive a lot in peak traffic, an automatic would be ideal, so you could consider stretching your budget for the automatic version of the Exter. However, if you want to stick closer to your 8 lakh budget, consider the Renault Kiger 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine. The automatic version would be only slightly above the 8 lakh mark, but you will get a car that is compact enough for the city, spacious inside, and has a good ride.In both cases, the gearbox will be an automated manual (AMT), so there will not be a significant mileage difference compared to the manual versions. Asked by: Santhosh Kawad Hello Autocar, I have been driving my i20 for 9 years, doing about 3000-4000 km a month (daily 100+ km), and now I am looking to upgrade to an SUV. My budget is 10-15 lakh, and I want something with top quality, good mileage, safety, great after-sales service, lots of features, and low maintenance. Which car would you suggest? The Maruti Suzuki Victoris mild hybrid fits your requirements well. You can go for the VXi manual or automatic variant, which falls within your budget and comes with all the necessary equipment, like connected car tech, push-button start, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable and foldable mirrors, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.Being a Maruti Suzuki car, you get a peace of mind ownership experience, and it has also scored a 5 star rating in the BNCAP crash test. Asked by: Shiva I've been using a Creta automatic for the last 8 years, and now I want to upgrade to a premium automatic SUV (diesel or petrol) under ₹40 lakh. Could you please suggest the best vehicle for me? My priorities are safety, features, and brand value, and I am not worried about the resale value. Also, a small sub-question: When can I expect the 3rd generation Jeep Compass to launch in India? The next-gen Jeep Compass will not come to India. Sources tell us that the new STLA Medium platform failed to meet the commercial viability for the Indian market, forcing Stellantis to cancel it. Your best option within the budget would be the Toyota Innova HyCross in the ZX (O) guise.The top-spec strong-hybrid option gets the Ottoman seats in the middle row, which offer a very comfortable experience and with soft-touch material used in abundance, the cabin feels plush as well.Also, being a Toyota car, it has strong reliability backing it, and it will hold its value very well throughout its lifetime. It is high on safety, has a well-equipped cabin and plenty of features and has strong brand value too. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
